
E-DIRTY CROSS - E-MTB RACE is a road cycling race on December 5, 2026 in Escondido, CA, with an entry fee of $65.
E-MTB racing is back at Quick n’ Dirty for the 5th year and will be held at a new location! Join us and the Dirty 30 XL at Orfila Vineyards & Winery. So, get your E-bike all charged up and show up for some good ol’ fashioned fun at the races! E-Dirty Cross will take place during the the Dirty 30XL
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***E-BIKE RULES***
The E-MTB race is limited to Class 1 and Class 3 E-Bikes. A Class-1 and Class 3 E-Bike is a pedal-assist electric bike. The motor requires pedaling to power the bike and will cease to provide assistance when the top speed is reached. The top five bikes may be tested with GPS on a 1/16 mile stretch of flat ground.
E-Bike with Class 1 label
E-Bike with Class 3 label
Cheating will not be tolerated!
Race staff will complete equipment inspection post-race for the top three racers and random pre-race equipment inspection for all race categories
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
72°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
17%
Based on US Climate Normals data from San Pasqual Animal Pk, 3 mi from the venue.
Population
149,913
as of 2023
City Elevation
656 ft
Nearest Airport
CLD
McClellan-Palomar Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
SAN
San Diego International Airport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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E-DIRTY CROSS - E-MTB RACE
Dec 5, 2026