Few sports have evolved as radically or as quickly as mountain biking. Just a few short decades ago, garage-modified beach cruisers with no suspension, one gear, and questionable brakes were the state of the art. Today, carbon-fiber frames sporting six-plus inches of rock-eating suspension are the norm. Not surprisingly, the terrain that鈥檚 deemed rideable has changed dramatically along with improving equipment.聽
Nowhere is that more evident than on the towering mesas surrounding Virgin, Utah鈥攖he birthplace of freeride mountain biking and home to the sport鈥檚 most extreme competitions. But, thanks again to new technology鈥攊n this case, pedal-assist e-mountain bikes鈥攖here鈥檚 a new way to explore Virgin鈥檚 iconic terrain. Last fall, we joined four pro riders鈥擫indsey Richter, Michelle Parker, Katie Holden, and Samantha Soriano鈥攖o see how eMTBs are transforming the sport.
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