Three Members of the Legendary “Team BULLS” to Compete in the Pro Races
Los Angeles (April 4, 2019)— BULLS Bikes, a global leader in the mountain, specialty, and eBike categories, will serve as the official ebike and demo-track sponsor of the Sea Otter Classic. Attendees of the world’s premier cycling festival will also, for the first time ever, have the chance to test ride a number of new bikes from BULLS’ lineup.
Last Fall, BULLS created excitement in the biking community with the announcement of new additions to their industry-leading product line at Interbike including the Six50 EVO AM 4, E-STREAM EVO AM 4 and E-CORE EN Di2. Sea Otter will mark the introduction of the Wild Flow EVO RS, equipped with the Fazua motor, to BULLS eMTB category. In addition, BULLS will expand their eRoad category with the debut of the Grinder EVO Lite and Alpine Hawk, which both feature the new Fazua motor, and the inclusion of the all new Grinder EVO, Bosch Speed-powered bike. All of these models will be available for public demos throughout Sea Otter Classic 2019.
"We are honored and excited to be the presenting eBike sponsor for The Sea Otter Classic and look forward to kicking off this three-year partnership in dynamic fashion,” said Adam Anderson, Sales and Marketing for BULLS Bikes USA. "There is also no better place to introduce our new bikes and give riders the chance to ride them than at the largest event of the year. We’re excited to bring the cycling public a wide array of models and introduce them to our product line and racing team.”
BULLS is hosting Sea Otter’s eMTB race as well as two demo courses- the Raceway Demos Hosted by BULLS, which is located for the first-time ever on the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and the eMTB Demo Course hosted by BULLS. Additionally, BULLS Bikes is featuring four of its pro athletes to compete in multiple race categories, including the BULLS Bikes eMTB Race ePoweredby Bosch.
BULLS Bikes has a strong racing pedigree, including capturing multiple international titles over the last decade. BULLS Bikes’ pro racers, including five-time champion Karl Platt, will represent Team BULLS at Sea Otter this year. Platt, who is among the top ranked riders in the world, will compete in the eMTB race as well as the Gran Fondo. Tim Böhme, who has raced at Sea Otter in 2016 and 2018, will compete in the eMTB and Gravel pro races. Marc Oppermann, a three-year veteran to BULLS Enduro Team is one of the top Enduro racers in Germany and will compete in the eMTB and Enduro Dual Slalom pro races. Christian Husband, the first professional rider signed to the Team BULLS USA will compete in the UCI XC, Pro XC and eMTB races.
BULLS will host the first ever e-biking consumer demos on the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The raceway is a paved racing track normally utilized for both auto and motorcycle racing. The eMTB demo course features compact dirt and a controlled route that allows riders to experience acceleration, small-hill climbing, and handling. This track is designed for intermediate to advanced riding levels.
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About BULLS BIKES USA
In addition to being a leader in the traditional, mountain, and specialty categories, BULLS BIKES has the most extensive eBIKE product line in the United States, offering nearly every rider the bike they desire, from eMTB hardtail and full suspension to eCity/Treking and eSpeed. Founded in Germany in 1994, BULLS BIKES offer a diverse selection of bicycles has enjoyed notable success and widespread popularity as a staple bike manufacturer throughout Europe and the US, offering more eBIKE systems and innovating at a higher rate than any other OEM.
