Electric bike manufacturer Amped Bikes, has teamed up with the Kent and Sussex-based Mecca-X series to introduce the 2026 Amped Mecca-X EV electric balance bike championship. It’s a six-round series designed to “provide an enjoyable, inclusive, and progressive electric balance bike platform to introduce young riders to motorsport”.
The first round takes place on 11 April at Sellindge MX in Kent, alongside the third round of the Mecca-X Club Championship. It is open to all marques of electric balance bikes and riders that meet the criteria. There are four classes: Electric Balance 12 (ages 3-5 years) with a 100-250W motor and 12in wheels; Electric Balance 16 (ages 3-7 years) with 170-350W motor and 16in wheels; Electric Balance 18 (ages 5-10 years) with 350-500W motor and 18in wheels; and Electric Balance 20 (ages 8-14 years) with 540–800W motor and 20in wheels.
Dave Willet of Mecca-X said: “It’s great to be working directly with a brand such as Amped Bikes to achieve something that is genuinely designed for young riders. We’ve created a clear progression route that gives kids the chance to develop their skills and confidence from an early age, all in the right environment.”
Henry Maplethorpe of Amped Bikes added: “Our Amped range of bikes is increasing in popularity with parents and children who want the buzz of riding a powered off-road bike safely, at a low cost, and in a competitive field where different brands can line up against each other. We identified the lack of facilities for young electric balance bike racers in the South East, and are confident that our collaboration with Mecca-X will satisfy this demand.”