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BIKE TransalpFrom 2024 with its own classification for e-mountain bikers - Survey

Josh Welz

 · 25.05.2023

BIKE Transalp: From 2024 with its own classification for e-mountain bikers - SurveyPhoto: Wolfgang Watzke
Already established in other stage races: E-mountain bikers in race mode, here at the Transvésubienne. The BIKE Transalp will also have its own classification for e-MTBs in the future.
For some a no-go, for others the logical consequence of the development of bike sport: from 2024, e-mountain bikers will also be competing at the BIKE Transalp. A good idea?

The BIKE Transalp is the mother of all stage races. Dirty, ecstatic, epic - this is how the traditional race has been attracting professional and amateur racers from all over the world through the most beautiful regions of the Alps since 1998. BIKE founder Uli Stanciu came up with the idea.

The BIKE Transalp has been a huge success right from the start and the concept has been copied many times. Sweat, blood and tears: with around 18,000 metres of altitude and 500 kilometres, the BIKE Transalp demands everything from its participants.

After a two-year break due to coronavirus, the anniversary edition will start on 9 July 2023: the 25th BIKE Transalp is set to be a real trail and panorama spectacle: Ortler, Brenta Dolomites, Passo Tremalzo and other highlights await the participants.

From 2024, e-bikers will also be allowed to compete in the legendary stage race. The BIKE Transalp would not be the first stage race with its own E-MTB classification. This is already established at the Transvésubienne, for example. But is it a good idea? Take part and vote in our survey - thank you for taking part!

Prominent voices: E-MTBs at the Transalp - a good idea?

<a href="https://www.bike-magazin.de/events/bike-transalp/karl-platt-alles-genauso-machen-wie-vor-20-jahren/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Karl Platt always enjoys taking part in the BIKE Transalp.</a> He has already won it seven times.Photo: Markus GreberKarl Platt always enjoys taking part in the BIKE Transalp. He has already won it seven times.
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E-MTBs at the Transalp? Yes, of course! I like riding an e-bike myself and don't believe in painting things in black and white. The Transalp is an amazing experience, nobody should be denied that. And it can definitely be organised in such a way that muscle bikers and e-bikers don't get in each other's way. - Karl Platt, seven-time Transalp winner
BIKE editor-in-chief Henri Lesewitz (right, in the foreground) loves the long distance and was already at the start of the first edition of the BIKE Transalp in 1998.Photo: BIKE MagazinBIKE editor-in-chief Henri Lesewitz (right, in the foreground) loves the long distance and was already at the start of the first edition of the BIKE Transalp in 1998.
MTB good, e-bike bad. I don't believe in that. Everyone should ride what they're happy with. But when it comes to the BIKE Transalp, I still have a sensitive reaction. For me, biking with a motor is contrary to the idea and soul of the race: the duel between man and mountain. As a touring version, okay. But not with a race number, please. - Henri Lesewitz, Editor-in-Chief of BIKE Magazine

More articles about the BIKE Transalp 2023:

>> The route for the anniversary Transalp - all information & tips for following <<

>> 25 years Maxxis BIKE Transalp - register now! <<

Josh Welz

Josh Welz

Editor-in-Chief

Josh Welz studied sports journalism and, as editor-in-chief, shapes the journalistic direction of BIKE. In 2016, Welz picked up on the e-trend and developed the title EMTB. Accordingly, he likes to move between worlds. However, as his enthusiasm for crisp trails is greater than his training diligence, the pendulum often swings in the direction of "E".

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