Since its debut in 2021, the MegaVolt Competition has introduced eMTB riders collectively for a number of days of electrified using and racing in varied locations round British Columbia. In its five-year historical past, this distinctive occasion has develop into one of many premier eMTB occasions in North America. In reality, BikeRumor contributor Steve Fisher attended the occasion this yr and had such a blast that it made his 2025 Editor’s Alternative Listing.
As pedal-assist mountain bikes proceed to achieve reputation, so too has the occasion, and now the organizers are asserting its growth. “The MegaVolt has grown proper alongside eMTB. With two areas in 2026, we will dig deeper into what makes this sport a lot enjoyable: group, exploration, and the liberty to experience extra.” – Andreas Hestler, BCBR Advertising Director and Co-founder
What’s MegaVolt?
In the event you’re unfamiliar with MegaVolt, Steve’s protection of the 2025 occasion sums up the expertise properly. In the event you don’t have the time to learn that, right here’s a fast rundown. MegaVolt was based in 2021 by the identical people who run the BC Bike Race. Nevertheless, as an alternative of a multi-day marathon cross-country race, MegaVolt caters to the rising group of eMTB riders. The 2026 iterations of the pageant contain a lineup of occasions, together with eXC and eEnduro races, in addition to the Trailforks Journey Problem. All occasions are particularly designed for eMTBs and embrace programs for each intermediate and superior riders.
Along with the races and challenges listed beneath, MegaVolt additionally contains loads of different experience alternatives, in addition to eMTB demo bikes, leisure, and the standard post-ride refreshments. “Every weekend will function a mixture of occasions and possibilities to socialize. Increasing to new communities means extra terrain to discover, extra possibilities to check the most recent tech, and extra time to experience with the people who find themselves shaping eMTB’s future.”
eXC
“The MegaVolt’s eXC pushes the boundaries of each rider and battery endurance. RACE or RIDE the marked course, supported by our eBike Patrol and medical groups. It’s a staple of the MV expertise.”
eEnduro
“The eEnduro returns as one of many pageant’s hottest aggressive codecs with timed downhill levels, untimed transitions, and the proper playground for contemporary eMTBs.”
Trailforks Journey Problem
“Utilizing Trailforks, discover the checkpoints for bragging rights and a killer day on the paths with new and acquainted using buddies. The gang favorite!”
2026 MegaVolt Dates and Areas
With two occasions — one in late spring and one in fall — MegaVolt organizers will take contributors to 2 fully totally different using areas.
- Could 29-31, 2026, riders will descend on Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley, the place they may encounter “forested singletrack, flowy options, and simply sufficient technical punch to eMTBs absolutely engaged.”
- October 2-4, 2026, MegaVolt heads to the world-renowned terrain of Squamish, the place “granite slabs, forest loam, and large memorable traces make it an unimaginable match for eMTB.”
MegaVolt Registration
A restricted variety of passes can be out there for every of the 2026 MegaVolt occasions. Registration will open for each occasions in early 2026. If you’re taken with attending, you may be part of the MegaVolt mailing listing for registration updates or go to the occasion web site for extra data.