The red ski slope in Winterberg is given a new purpose: the e-mountain bikers ride up the "Kappe" at a rapid pace over a length of 110 meters and an altitude difference of over 25 meters. 32 riders who have qualified in the preliminary heats will ride against each other in groups of two in a knockout system. "The course contains numerous obstacles with different technical requirements. At the same time, the participants' riding lines meet several times, so you can always see who is in front and we can look forward to exciting duels," says Carl Kämper, Schwalbe Product Manager MTB. "The races are short, fast and intense. The concept was designed with the fun of the new discipline and the attractiveness of the duels for spectators in mind."

The Reichshofen-based tire specialist, which also publishes Eddy Current, a proven E-MTB specialist, initiated the Schwalbe Uphill Flash, e-powered by Bosch. Registrations (from 14 years, 20 euros entry fee) online until 14.9. at: dirtmasters-festival.de/en/races/Schwalbe-Uphill-Flash and on site until September 17 (12 noon).