04/01/2026
🚨 NEW RACE RULE FOR 2026 🚨
To improve fairness on the climbs, the Eden Epic will introduce mandatory rider weigh-ins before major climbs.
Riders under 160 lbs must carry additional weight to level the playing field.
Approved ballast options include:
• Full water bottles
• Pocket rocks
• Spare chains
• Extra snacks
Riders over 200 lbs may apply for the “natural ballast exemption.”
Be honest… would this make climbing fairer or just make everyone angry? Comment below👇