eMTB Racing Returns to Sea Otter Classic—epowered by Bosch
Registration on track for another great turnout
New race course will feature a very steep climb and “Gravel Speed Trap.”
Bosch eBike Systems Americas General Manager Claudia Wasko: “New race course will challenge even the best eMTB riders.”
Irvine, CA – Bosch eBike Systems (www.bosch-ebike.us) invites racers to participate in the 2017 Haibike eMTB Race epowered by Bosch, which will take place at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 21st at the Sea Otter Classic.
This year’s eMTB race looks to be bigger and better than ever, with a new race course that will test even the best of riders. Scheduled for four laps, each 2.9-mile lap will feature 373 feet of climbing—with 1.4 miles featuring a max grade of 24 percent, which will put these eMTBs to the ultimate electric test. The downhill singletrack sections are fast and flowing with many obstacles along the way including two rock gardens and the “Gravel Speed Trap”—a gravel section designed to stop cars going more than 200mph! Click here to view race course on Trailforks.
“Last year we had over 110 riders participate in the race, which was an unbelievable turnout for the first year,” said Claudia Wasko, General Manager of Bosch eBike Systems Americas. “This year we look to eclipse those numbers on a new race course that will challenge even the best eMTB riders.”
Don’t own an eMTB? No problem. The Bosch eBike Demo Zone is the largest gathering of eBike brands under one tent at the Sea Otter Classic featuring the newest models from Bulls, KTM, Lapierre, Riese & Müller, and Trek. Find us at Booths 708-711, next to SRAM. You can reserve an eMTB by clicking here (first come first serve, subject to availability).
Mountain Bike Hall of Famer Nat Ross is participating in the race for the second year in a row, along with other big names like former Tour de France participant
Ted King (Cannondale brand ambassador) and Martin Frey (Team Bulls). “The eMTB course has a bit of everything in it and challenges even the best bike handlers in the world,” Ross said. “The sport is evolving quickly and eMTB is here to stay. I’m ready to rumble!”
The eMTB race is open to both men and women who will compete in six age categories and a Bosch sponsored “Industry Challenge” to benefit the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA). The Bosch Industry Challenge for NICA is open to anyone who currently works in the cycling industry. The fastest racer will win a $2,500 purse to donate to one of the 19 NICA leagues operating across America —winner’s choice! Additionally, Bosch will contribute another $2,500 towards NICA's efforts to expand interscholastic cycling.
To register for the race, please click here.
Registration closed 4/16/17, Sign Up At Sea Otter!!!
After registering you can reserve an eMTB (if you don’t already own one) by clicking here (first come first serve, subject to availability).
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