Electric assist bikes will be allowed with a few rules.  These rules must  be followed with no exceptions.  Each electric assist bike must have enough battery to get from the starting point to ending point each day.  If that means you must carry more than one battery that is what you must do. The staff will not carry an extra battery.  If your batteries become unusable during the day it will be your responsibility to make it into camp.   The SAG Team will not SAG you into camp because you ran out of battery.  Since electric assist bikes require special/additional knowledge to work on/repair, the tours bike mechanic may not be able to fix a problem while on the road.   The tour hopes that by changing this policy will allow riders to live their dream like all the other riders.