Crankworx Whistler has unveiled another brand-new addition to its 20th anniversary lineup: electric mountain biking (eMTB).
Since its debut in 2017, the BOSCH eMTB Challenge has become known as a a standalone racing series that blends eMTB racing and adventure. With existing stops in Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, the circuit is expanding into Canada for the first time and making its Crankworx debut on Whistler’s renowned trails.
"Adding the BOSCH eMTB Challenge to our Whistler program is a natural evolution for the festival," said Darren Kinnaird, Managing Director at Crankworx Events Inc., in a press release. "As the ebike space grows, so does the diversity of the riders and race formats we celebrate. This event is going to bring something completely new, challenging and exciting to the schedule for all levels of riders."
The Crankworx Whistler eMTB race will be held on Aug. 15 with amateur, advanced and pro divisions. Riders can expect to navigate timed stages and untimed transfer stages across 35 kilometres of trail and 1,000 metres of elevation gain.
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