For those who’ve by no means heard of an e-bike Grand Prix race sequence, properly, that’s as a result of there’s by no means been one. However in keeping with one younger, U.Ok.-based biking group, that’s about to alter.
E-Bike Grand Prix: what to anticipate
The E-Bike Grand Prix race sequence will comply with a 1-hour criterium-style race format.
E-Bike Grand Prix (EBK GP) will set off the world’s first e-bike Grand Prix sequence on the finish of 2022. The primary cease on the 10-race schedule takes place in Dubai. Different tour areas will embrace Australia, Canada, China, Europe, India, South Africa, the U.Ok., and the U.S.
Each race will characteristic 10 franchise groups, every fielding two professional squads — one four-woman squad and one four-man squad. The occasions comply with an hour-long criterium format.
The 2022 worldwide Grand Prix ought to take riders previous well-known landmarks and pit them in opposition to brutal, 20% incline climbing sections (or “energy zones”).
BMC Switzerland tech
Every Grand Prix cease will showcase the most recent e-bike know-how from the sequence’ unique associate, BMC Switzerland. The revered bicycle producer plans to unveil an all-new electrical highway bike on the Dubai leg. In a leveling of the taking part in area, each rider will use the identical rig all through the race.
Data concerning the BMC e-road bike stays below wraps, however EBK GP claims that it’s going to make the Grand Prix the “most technologically superior and environmentally pleasant cycle sport on the planet.”
The inaugural EBK GP will make stops in 10 cities all over the world. Dubai, UAE is the primary.
Inexperienced initiatives
In a press launch, EBK GP acknowledged that mobilizing residents via local weather consciousness and inexperienced initiatives is central to the Grand Prix.
“EBK GP is dedicated to leaving an enduring inexperienced legacy in host cities, and as a part of the settlement to change into a number metropolis, authorities administrations will decide to tailor-made three-year Sustainable Transformational Mobility (STM) programmes. Improvement and supply assist will likely be supplied by a sustainability associate.
“International host metropolis companions can even be part of collectively in a visionary community of progressive cities sharing data and world-class greatest observe. Collectively, they’ll make a big contribution in the direction of making the cities of the longer term cleaner, greener and more healthy.”
EBK GP premier, future stops updates
The EBK GP plans to broadcast the tour’s premier race in Dubai to international audiences. If you wish to get psyched within the meantime, watch the resoundingly “Tron”-like teaser video above.
For data on showtimes and viewing, head to ebkgp.com, comply with @ebkgp on social media.
