The all new and all electric FIM E-Xplorer motorcycling World Cup returns to competition next weekend at its ‘home course’ in Vollore-Montagne around the Auvergne volcano chain and the Monts du Lyonnais in central France on Saturday 29th July.

The French event represents Round Three of this inaugural series and is a return to the location of the first testing event of the series ten months ago and will provide a stunning location at 850 meters altitude in the location where the project was born. The series, which recently published its road map introducing a new prototype category from season 2024, is designed to promote the growth of electric innovation within the two-wheel world plus the equality messaging as each team consists of a male and female rider.

Leading the series is the MIE duo of Sandra Gomez and Jorge Zaragoza who enter the event with a 19-point lead over the French EM squad of Christophe Bruand and Marine Lemione who together with Gravity Racing’s Camille Chapeliere represent the ‘home’ riders for the local crowds. They will be racing amongst a field of nine teams and 18 riders from nine different countries and three continents.

There will also be several changes to the line up this weekend with front running Euro GP rider, Jessica Gardiner replacing E-Xplorer leading rider, Sandra Gomez who is racing in the Red Bull Romaniac event this weekend. Meanwhile six time Motocross World Champion, Kiara Fontensi will be riding for Gravity and Dylan Woodcock and Rosie Rowlett will be the Fanatics duo and Nieve Holmes will pair up with Alex Andreis for Backyard Racing Lizcat Factory Team.

Said Founder and CEO, Valentin Guyonnet, “Of course we are delighted to be racing in Vollore-Montagne this weekend. This venue is where the E-Xplorer project was born and the location of our first-ever test. It is also in the heart of the most popular area for enduro in Europe and we will be racing with the volcano chain background in this stunning area of France. It is a demanding course which will be similar to the last round at Crans-Montana in the Valais region of the Swiss Alps a month ago, with the addition of a number of very cool obstacles to really test our riders skills. It is going to be a fantastic celebration of electric two-wheel racing in an incredible backdrop. We are all very excited for the weekend."

For all of the action from Crans-Montana, Switzerland, please visit:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLCdtAK30qA

Valentin Guyonnet, Carina Munte or Deborah Tee

Email: valentin@fimexplorer.com, carina@fimexplorer.com or deborah.tee@mpacreative.com

For all the latest E-Xplorer news visit the championship’s official website fimexplorer.com.

Note to Editors:

The FIM E-Xplorer World Cup is a cutting-edge, international electric all-terrain motorcycle racing series, founded by a team of visionaries, including Valentin Guyonnet, Carina Munte, Alejandro Agag, and Eric Peronnard. This event is the epitome of excitement, technological advancement, environmental sustainability, and adventure, catering to a diverse audience.

The competition comprises private and factory teams, with each team consisting of two riders of both genders. These teams will compete in a range of thrilling races, held at various locations, including city streets and natural terrains.

Get ready to witness the pinnacle of racing excellence at the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup.

- Crans Montana hosts E-Xplorer Round Two on June 24, 2023, in stunning alpine location.

- Swiss ‘Wild Card’ Entry to boost the field with a ninth team

The FIM E-Xplorer World Cup moves from an exciting first round in Barcelona six weeks ago (13 May 2023) to scale the Swiss Alps for round two in the stunning location of Cry d’Er Crans Montana, 2200 meters up in the Valais region of Western Switzerland.

Follow the link to see the action from Catalunya – 13th May 2023

Located 2200 meters up in the Valais region of Western Switzerland, Round Two of the FIM E-Explorer World Cup takes place this Saturday – 24th June – and promises to be a truly epic spectacle; staged in this Alpine region and accessed only by an alpine gondola, in what will be a unique event for two-wheel electric motorsport.

The Crans Montana event will boast nine teams and 18 riders this time – one more than Catalunya – with a male and female in each team, promoting the fact that women can compete with men on this level playing field. Sandra Gómez and Jorge Zaragoza, who took victory with the Midori Moriwaki team in Catalunya, storm into the event at the head of the championship table and will be approaching the Crans Montana challenge with extreme confidence following a perfect result in Barcelona.

With a truly international field populated by riders from nine different countries and three continents, the home country will be well represented this Saturday with a ‘wild card’ Swiss team taking part with Swiss national, Michelle Zünd taking her place as the female rider in the Backyard Racing Lizcart factory team. Her teammate for the weekend in the ‘one off’ appearance will be Italian rider Alex Andreis.

There will be two other Swiss women riding on Saturday, with Sandra Keller in the MaddWill Powered by EBMX and Loane Sudan in Fanatics team both of whom competed in the first round in Catalunya.

“I am so excited to be riding in my home country,” said Sandra Keller, who is currently sixth in the standings with her team Maddwill Powered by EBMX. “The race location looks incredible, and I am hoping the local crowd will be on my side and giving me some home advantage. I can’t wait.”

There are more associations with Switzerland as the company behind E-Xplorer is based in the country and its CEO, Valentin Guyonnet is a Swiss national. It is the ‘home’ event for this young series.

“This is going to be a great weekend,” said Valentin. “I am delighted to be able to run an event in my home country. It promises to be a truly fantastic experience. The location is stunning, and I can guarantee the track has been designed for fast and close racing. We are introducing more fan experiences with an electric mobility village for our spectators, and I feel there will be a real festival atmosphere thanks to the promotion in the region from our partners in Crans Montana – I Ride Green. It will be a real celebration of sport, nature and electrification.”

As well as the addition of the ‘wild card’ team of Backyard Racing Lizcat Factory Team, there will also be another change to the starting line up with the absence of superstar rider, Robbie Maddison. An unexpected personal situation has occurred, and Robbie has reluctantly had to step down for this one weekend and has leant his Sur Ron to Dylan Woodcock for this one event. It will be a one race deal for Woodcock but an opportunity the British rider will certainly relish.

The scene is set for a truly epic and action-packed festival of two-wheel electric sport in the most dramatic backdrop. Round Two is ready to go live.

Valentin Guyonnet, Carina Munte or Deborah Tee

Email: valentin@fimexplorer.com, carina@fimexplorer.com or deborah.tee@mpacreative.com

Note to Editors:

The E-Xplorer FIM World Cup is a cutting-edge, international electric all-terrain motorcycle racing series, founded by a team of visionaries, including Valentin Guyonnet, Carina Munte, Alejandro Agag, and Eric Peronnard. This event is the epitome of excitement, technological advancement, environmental sustainability, and adventure, catering to a diverse audience.

The competition comprises private and factory teams, with each team consisting of two riders of both genders. These teams will compete in a range of thrilling races, held at various locations, including city streets and natural terrains.

Get ready to witness the pinnacle of racing excellence at the E-Xplorer FIM World Cup.

BARCELONA, SPAIN

The first race of the first season of our championship took place this weekend in Barcelona, Spain. Attended by 8 fantastic teams, 16 incredible riders, made up equally of 1 woman and 1 man per team.

The full day of intense racing lead to Sandra Gómez and Jorge Zaragoza, making up the MIE team from Midori Moriwaki and EMX Powertrain.

PODIUM RESULTS

1ST MIE

2ND EM

3RD PCRE

WINNING TEAM MIE

As a real pioneer in the 2 wheel electric, it's been more than 10 years that EM (ELECTRIC MOTION) is designing, developing, engineering, promoting, distributing electric motorcycles all around the world.

Started from the bottom, it's been a long journey and struggle to be where we are today. The road is still long to accomplish all goals that we have fixed, but we are proud of what we have done and thankful to all the people that have supported us and believed in our "crazy" project.

From winning titles in multiple categories in trial championship, from racing against the best riders and best gas bikes in the world, we are very excited now to be part of this new championship, the FIM E-XPLORER World Championship. A new format focused on electric dirt bikes, with a mixed team composed of 1 man and 1 woman that will ride in the most beautiful places in the world, inside cities and in nature. "From project to reality: definitely the dawn of something big for off-road motorcycle sport. Let the race begin, and please, explore the silence!" (Philippe ARESTEN - EM CEO)

"I am delighted to announce that Electric Motion, known for their competitiveness and innovation, will be joining the E-Xplorer World Championship as a factory team. As we continue to champion sustainable racing and push the limits of electric mobility, we believe that diversity and inclusivity play a crucial role in achieving our goals. We are excited to see Electric Motion's talented riders showcase their skills and technology on the international stage of the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup." (Valentin Guyonnet – E-Xplorer CEO)

"I am really happy to be part of this new project with the EM team! The whole EM team is doing their best to allow my teammate Marine Lemoine and myself to ride in the best conditions, and we are going to do everything to show the potential of our EM bike! Congratulations to the promoter E-XPLORER for setting-up this championship, finally offering a mixed competition on the same track. (Chris BRUAND - EM Rider)

"I am so excited to compete in this new championship under the EM colors! The team is really involved and very professional. Can't wait to start the electric season!" (Marine LEMOINE - EM Rider)