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Bicycles are divided into two categories: mountain bikes and road bikes. Mountain bikes are made to handle rough, uneven terrain along with steep hills and fat bikes are a category of mountain bicycles, made with wide tires for riding on soft, unstable ground such as snow, mud or sand. Race organizer Marc Dubuc explained the bikes are designed specifically for winter riding, with studs in the tires for grip.
There are now even electric-bikes (e-bikes) that handle the tough ground. These e-bikes have an electric motor with a rechargeable battery that make peddling, climbing hills and going longer distances easier. At this year’s race, e-bikes were not permitted, but organizers hope to establish a category specifically for e-bikes to encourage more racers to participate.
Road bikes are divided into even further categories including: cyclocross bicycles for mixed terrain such as unpaved trails, gravel and grass; touring bikes for riding on pavement and best for long distances; adventure bikes or all-road bikes which are versatile on all terrains; and fitness bikes for high performance riding.
