Mr. EIT E-MTB Community Ride 2023

Mr. EIT, a popular YouTuber in the German-speaking E-Mountainbike community, invited people again this year to the Patreon autumn ride. A strictly limited group of 20 participants faced 40 kilometers with a medium level of technical difficulty around Seebenstein in the Bucklige Welt. However, Mr. EIT ultimately wasn't so strict by granting NoSane and NoPain a wildcard for his event.

Numerous participants from all corners of Austria as well as Germany, who took trips of up to 8.5 hours, joined the local heroes from Wiener Neustadt. However, they all had one thing in common: They were equipped with E-Mountainbikes to tackle the hilly route over 1,400 challenging meters of elevation in the autumn landscape.

Other equipment was also carefully selected to meet the requirements of the trails and all eventualities. Helmets (of course), bike glasses, finest mountain bike gear, first aid kits, and eight walkie-talkies (!) were part of the equipment to ensure safety and comfort during the ride.

Although most participants had e-MTBs with powerful batteries, some opted for lighter models with smaller batteries. To ensure that everyone could complete the circuit, there was an opportunity at halftime not only to recharge their own batteries but also those of the bicycles.

Mr. EIT's Home Trails led the participants through the idyllic landscapes of the Bucklige Welt, from Seebenstein over Scheiblingkirchen to Petersbaumgarten and back. Deservedly, the weather also cooperated, and the untypically warm temperatures for mid-October provided ideal conditions. The trails were dry and grippy, which made the ride particularly pleasant and boosted the mood.

Amidst the rising euphoria before technically challenging sections, Mr. EIT always intervened with determination, emphasizing the importance of prudence and stood by with helpful advice, which also gave beginners the opportunity to tackle quite a few big challenges or, if necessary, to push the bike. Everything was allowed, except dying due to a fall.

Mr. EIT, known for his attention to detail, ensured not only a smooth ride but also took care of the physical well-being. In addition to water and tea, participants were also served specially brewed coffee, homemade cakes, and juicy rum balls. However, the highlight was undoubtedly a provided portable power station, with which the E-MTB Light and Turbo Boost riders could recharge their batteries during the 30-minute break. A heartfelt thanks goes to Mr. EIT's wife Daniela, who drove the service vehicle and took great care of the catering and the mentioned technical support.

We are all familiar with the many banal statements from manufacturers like 'further, faster, higher'. Moreover, it is undisputed that e-MTBs open up the sport of mountain biking to people who, due to their fitness, health condition, or age, could not ride conventional mountain bikes.

An additional and possibly even the most significant advantage, however, is that people with varying levels of fitness have the opportunity to ride together. This strengthens cohesion, as no one is left behind and everyone can enjoy the ride in their individually chosen heart rate zone.