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The Rise of e-mtb
E-MTB Racer working the terrain The Strategy Is Different Racing an e-MTB is not simply riding a heavier bike with a motor. It introduces an entirely new layer of race strategy. Riders have to manage battery use, assist modes, and pacing throughout the course. Using full power on the first climb might feel great, but it could leave you wishing you had saved battery for the final lap. Smart riders learn how to balance eco, trail, and turbo modes depending on terrain. In many

George Sokorai
Mar 163 min read


New Race Class Coming to the 2025 Challenger
Our Sport is Changing I got a new ride. My first XC mountain bike race was the Susquehanna Scorcher in 1996. That's nearly 30 years of...

George Sokorai
Feb 18, 20253 min read
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