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I'm just stoked for the kickstand. So hard to find these days.

So Sick!

Q: Will the ebikes be using the same course as non-powered racers? A: At no point will ebikers and non-ebikers interact on course. Over 19 years, we’ve become experts at ensuring racers of different speeds and skill levels can participate in the same event and have a great time. We will be putting all that expertise to use to make sure no one’s race experience is negatively impacted by the other event. Q: What type of ebike is accepted? A: Only Type 1 ebikes, where riders must pedal for the motor to engage, will be allowed. The full range of pedal assist bikes can be used including super light (SL) and full power. Bikes with throttles are NOT allowed. Q: Will I be able to do each stage on a bike in the lower range of power and battery capacity (i.e. SL models)? A: Part of the challenge we love about the new and exciting sport of eMTB is battery management. Since ebikes are evolving fast and we’ve been doing the MegaVolt eMTB Festival for 4 years, we understand this dynamic. If you have a smaller battery, we recommend a range extender; however, the concept of the eBCBR is not to see how far we can go on our bikes but how much singletrack we can slay with the technology we have. These stages will not be longer than the regular BC Bike Race stages. Think fast and furious and using most of your battery. We are currently designing the ebike course with all of this in mind. Q: What if I run out of battery on course? A: As with any other disruption to your race—mechanical or injury—we are here to support you. If necessary, we will send course control out to bring you back to basecamp. Q: Can I send a spare battery to the aid station? A: No. You will need to carry your own spare parts during the race, including a battery if you choose. Q: Can I stay in basecamp accommodations? A: You will not be able to charge your bike at basecamp so we recommend you book other accommodations that provide you with the ability to charge. Q: Can I use the BCBR transportation add-on with my ebike? A: Our staff and equipment cannot accommodate the weight of ebikes. You will need to arrange your own transportation for the week. Q: Will I be able to charge my bike at basecamp? A: No. Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to charge bikes at basecamp. Q: Can I purchase the meal plan? A: Yes! Even if you are staying off-site, you can take advantage of our meal program designed to support 7 days of racing. Joining other racers in the meal hall is also a great opportunity to connect with other riders from around the world. Many of our alumni have made life-long friends from both on course and in the meal hall.

Love you Tippie! Merry Christmas!

Please no more Ric. Jesse has some great insight though.

Gwin is so good and has incredible insights to share, but I can barely stand to have the sound on as that tool Ric constantly interrupts him to yell the obvious.

Nathan Hughes, The Tahnee Wall ride photo is an absolute banger!

Dirty Jersey!

I agree. When I first started racing enduro events it seemed more like a way to race the DH sections on the trails I usually ride, and on the bike I usually ride. The fastest people were the ones that had the most skill at descending. I feel like that really matched the average rider out there. They climb for the fun of the descents and sometimes they even shuttle. I've seen the argument here on PB quite a bit that you should just race DH if you think there is too much climbing and/ or not enough time to get from stage to stage. But I think people should just race XC if they think there should be a bunch of climbing and tight windows between stages. :)

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