Hard MTB League is partnering with Specialized to pit the Turbo Levo R against elite analog riders on the same course, using their mixed-format hill climb to answer the question of whether today's e-bike technology can compete at the highest level.

Canyon Bicycles' seven-year relationship with founder Braydon Bringhurst made them a natural fit as a Hard MTB League partner, bringing two elite athletes and global support to the 2026 season.

Hard MTB League launched the 2026 Hard MTB Challenge, a free community ride series open to all skill levels, bringing the soul of mountain biking back to the trails with no entry fees, no podiums, and just pure riding.

Hard MTB League is partnering with four-time World Champion Caroline Buchanan to offer international travel awards for the 2026 Boise qualifier, removing financial barriers for top riders from around the world to compete.

Ari Bikes' stacked 2026 roster, headlined by defending champions Tegan Cruz and Kailey Skelton, makes them the perfect first official sponsor for Hard MTB League's $125k+ prize purse season.

If Braydon Bringhurst and Adam Pishl have any say, it will.