2026 Gravity Season (races, freeride events, etc.

Ian F

Ian F

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Well... I guess we can get this thread started again...

2026 Hardline Tasmania rider list announced. With the somewhat "surprise" addition this year being Aaron Gwin. Although I suppose it makes sense he might go to both Hardline events next year with his reduction in World Cup races. Especially if he's still trying to promote a fledgling bike brand.

Four women this year... maybe 2026 will be the year more than just Hemstreet complete the course during practice and actually make it a race.

 
A little closer to home, the West Virginia Enduro Series has been quietly turning into a pretty cool series. A few of my teammates have done them and have had great things to say about them.

The 2026 schedule has been announced:

WV Enduro Series

www.wvenduroseries.com www.wvenduroseries.com

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Ian F said:
A little closer to home, the West Virginia Enduro Series has been quietly turning into a pretty cool series. A few of my teammates have done them and have had great things to say about them.

The 2026 schedule has been announced:

WV Enduro Series

www.wvenduroseries.com www.wvenduroseries.com

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I went to a music festival this past summer at new River Gorge, there were trails all over the place. Absolutely God's country. I need to get back more to West Virginia, what a gem. Slaty was a destination we used to go to annually to ride back in the '90s with a snowshoe day as well besides racing there as well.
 
mattybfat said:
I went to a music festival this past summer at new River Gorge, there were trails all over the place. Absolutely God's country. I need to get back more to West Virginia, what a gem. Slaty was a destination we used to go to annually to ride back in the '90s with a snowshoe day as well besides racing there as well.
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Definitely. I've been to Davis and Big Bear Lake a few times and the trails there are incredible and generally e-bike friendly. There are a couple at Davis with "no-assist" signs, but from what I gather it's a rule that isn't enforced. Big Bear Lake is heaven for an e-bike, although maybe not when it's pissing down rain and the trails are like rivers... Riding doesn't seem to hurt the trails, but I don't think soaking an e-bike motor for 2-3 hours is a good idea... I definitely won't be doing that again...
 
Ian F said:
Definitely. I've been to Davis and Big Bear Lake a few times and the trails there are incredible and generally e-bike friendly. There are a couple at Davis with "no-assist" signs, but from what I gather it's a rule that isn't enforced. Big Bear Lake is heaven for an e-bike, although maybe not when it's pissing down rain and the trails are like rivers... Riding doesn't seem to hurt the trails, but I don't think soaking an e-bike motor for 2-3 hours is a good idea... I definitely won't be doing that again...
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West Virginia adopted no restrictions on EMTB's very early in the game. I'm surprised to even hear that you seen restrictions.
 
mattybfat said:
West Virginia adopted no restrictions on EMTB's very early in the game. I'm surprised to even hear that you seen restrictions.
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The trails in the Davis area run through a number of areas operated by different land authorities that have their own rules. However, because the trails often cross between these different areas without much in the way of the rider knowing, the general rule of "don't be a dick..." applies. We were always doing mixed rides, so being on an e-bike didn't really make much of a difference. If an "everyone on an e-bike" ride went through like a bat out of hell and happened to cross paths with someone with the authority to do something about it, the consequences might be different. For the most part, these are not trails to be in turbo mode. Ever.
 
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