We found out about the latest developments at the company, which include a faster, more powerful kit and an appearance on Austrian start-up TV competition Two Minutes, Two Million. In between torrential downpours, we took an EGO-equipped bike out, twisted the throttle and found out what motor-assisted downhill mountain biking is all about.

 

"Please, please go away," I thought to myself as the rays soaked through the windows, ricocheting off my beer glass.

It was the first glimpse of sunshine I'd seen all day. Usually, I'd be elated, especially after having some vacation plans rained out, and especially with my very first bike ride on European soil hanging in the balance.