RULES FOR E-BIKES IN MMBA XC RACES

1.0 EQUIPMENT.

1.1 An e-Mountain Bike is a bike operated with two energy sources, human pedal power and an electric engine, which only provides assistance when the Rider is pedalling. Only approved e-bikes can take to the start.

1.2 E-Mountain bikes must conform to the European Norm EN15194.

Engine with a maximum continuous rated power of 250 watts, engine assistance up to 25km/h, pedalling assistance only, where the motor cuts off when the cyclist stops pedalling and is otherwise progressively reduced and finally cut off before the vehicle speed reaches 25 km/h, although a start-up assistance not exceeding 6km/h without pedalling is allowed.

“The acceptable tolerance for maximum vehicle speed and/or power limitation shall be ± 5% of the maximum design vehicle speed and/or net and/or continuous rated power classification criteria”

1.3 All modifications to the motor or electronic mapping of the system, that augment the power or maximum speed are not allowed, even if temporary.

1.4 Wheel and tyre size are at the discretion of the Rider but must conform to the Manufacturers Conformity Certificate.

1.5 The wheels and frame of the e-bike must remain the same throughout the race

1.6 The use of radio links or other remote means of communication with Riders is forbidden.

2.0 VERIFICATION

2.1 After the event, the first 4 e-bikes going through the finish line will be stopped immediately by MMBA officials and each 

bike verified. The control shall be conducted as follows:

• The bike will be driven up a hill by one of the race officials to ensure that it cuts at 25kph.

• The Strava log of the competitor’s race needs to be made public on Strava

3.0 PENALTIES

3.1 Mechanical doping is not limited to, but includes, any modification of motor and battery, physical or software, that renders the Certificate of Conformity invalid.

3.2 Any proven mechanical doping will be punished by banning the competitor from competing for the rest of the season.

3.3 Any competitor that refuses the different and varying controls shall be immediately disqualified.

3.4 Any competitor in this category must log the race activity on Strava and make public following the race, and also share 

the activity to the MMBA official he will be directed to. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of that race result.