# Honda debuts its first e-MTB on a new Shimano motor; Mammoth opens eight days early

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Author: Outdoor Pulse
Published: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
Source: Outdoor Pulse Newswire

**Top line:** Honda used the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan to unveil the RN0, its first high-end electric mountain bike, developed with German e-MTB maker ROTWILD. The bike weighs about 24 kg on a carbon monocoque frame with a gull-arm swingarm, and it runs a new Shimano drive unit that weighs 2.3 kg and makes 100 Nm of torque and 750 W peak, paired with a 720 Wh battery. A motorcycle giant entering premium e-MTB, and Shimano debuting a full-power motor on someone else's launch stage, are both worth watching as Bosch and DJI's Avinox fight for the top of the market. Pricing and availability weren't in Honda's release. ([Honda](https://global.honda/en/newsroom/news/2026/2261103eeng.html))

## Bike

-   **Netcycle's rescue bid for Ghost was rejected.** The Swiss bike-industry investor says its joint offer for Ghost Bikes and parts wholesaler E. Wiener Bike Parts was turned down; court supervisors had concluded no bid beat selling Ghost's remaining stock en bloc to one retailer. ([Bike Europe](https://www.bike-eu.com/53534/swiss-investor-netcycle-regrets-rejection-of-its-ghost-rescue-bid), [BIKE](https://www.bike-magazin.de/en/bicycles/mountain-bike/all-mountain-bikes/ghost-ceases-trading-the-end-of-the-long-established-brand-is-sealed/))
-   **Court papers add detail on Bianchi's restructuring.** The Court of Bergamo approved creditor protection on Oct. 16, covering four months from the Sept. 30 application with possible extensions, and appointed Eugenio Bissocoli to mediate with lenders; owner Cycleurope/Grimaldi Industries is funding the process. Separately, Factor is replacing Bianchi as bike sponsor of the Bahrain-Victorious WorldTour team after one season. ([Bicycle Retailer](https://www.bicycleretailer.com/international/2026/11/03/bianchi-enters-restructuring-procedure))
-   **E-drive maker Octagon took a stake in Dutch e-bike brand VanDijck Mobility** and will take over its dealer sales, while VanDijck keeps service, logistics and warranty; the bikes use SEG Automotive drive systems, with motors made in Spain and assembly in Hungary. ([NieuwsFiets](https://nieuwsfiets.nu/2026/11/03/octagon-neemt-belang-in-vandijck-mobility/))

## Ski & Snow

-   **Mammoth opens Nov. 5, eight days early**, after more than a foot of new snow, with the Lower Panorama Gondola and Broadway Express serving three trails. It joins Arapahoe Basin, Lake Louise and Zermatt as open Ikon destinations. ([Alterra via Business Wire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261103515540/en/Mammoth-Mountain-Opens-Early---More-Ikon-Pass-Winter-2627-Now), [KQED](https://www.kqed.org/news/12107911/after-major-snowfall-first-sierra-resorts-open-this-weekend-ahead-of-schedule))
-   **Mt. Rose confirmed a Nov. 6 opening**, the first in the Tahoe region; Heavenly and Northstar target Nov. 20 and Palisades Tahoe around Thanksgiving. ([Unofficial Networks](https://unofficialnetworks.com/2026/11/03/mt-rose-confirms-first-west-coast-ski-opening-2026/))
-   **Vail's proxy fight now has three slates.** Vail's amended proxy, filed Nov. 2, confirms Oasis's cut-down slate of Bob Chapek and Ashton Hudson and notes that shareholder Gregory Meyer, who nominated himself, is soliciting votes on his own gold proxy card. ([Vail Resorts DEFR14A](https://investors.vailresorts.com/static-files/3389cd3b-bcba-4559-a120-973ed0b7de96))
-   **Wolf Creek is still closed with no reopening date**, pending the end of the Archuleta County evacuation order. ([SAM Magazine](https://www.saminfo.com/wolf-creek-closes-one-day-after-season-opening-amid-colorado-flooding/), [Wolf Creek](https://wolfcreekski.com/))

## Outdoor

-   **Running carried U.S. footwear in Q3.** Circana data show running footwear dollar sales up 10% with higher units, while total footwear sales were flat and units fell by mid-single digits. ([SGI News](https://www.sginews.com/DailyNewsFeed.aspx))
-   **Norwegian wool apparel brand Aclima bought Sukkamestarit**, Finland's largest sock maker, moving into performance wool socks. ([SGB Media](https://sgbonline.com/executive/outdoor/))
-   **Rapala VMC's Q3 operating profit more than tripled to €5.7M** on revenue up 3% to €56.4M, with North America outperforming. ([SGI News](https://www.sginews.com/DailyNewsFeed.aspx))
-   **NSSF-adjusted NICS background checks rose 7.9% in October to about 1.40M**, the eighth month of growth this year and up 3.6% year to date, a read for ammunition and hunting names like CSG. ([SGI News](https://www.sginews.com/DailyNewsFeed.aspx))
-   **The LA-Long Beach watchmen deadline is 5 p.m. Pacific today**, with no deal announced as of this morning. ([FreightWaves](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/strike-at-busiest-us-port-just-days-away-as-talks-continue))

## Upcoming

ISPO expo in Amsterdam Nov. 4–5; EICMA public days Nov. 5–8; Fox Factory reports Nov. 5 after the close, having already pre-announced Q3 sales of $336M–$340M ([Fox](https://investor.ridefox.com/events/event-details/fox-factory-holding-corps-3q26-earnings)), and Clarus reports the same day; Trek's 32-inch XC reveal and Mammoth's opening are also Nov. 5; Mt. Rose, Breckenridge, Copper, Brian Head, Sunshine Village and Norquay target Nov. 6; bike helmet and trailer tariff exclusions expire Nov. 9; Giant and Merida October revenue comes by Nov. 10; YETI reports Nov. 12; Vail Mountain opens Nov. 13; Youngone (Scott Sports' parent) Q3 is due by Nov. 16 and isn't yet confirmed by the company; Epic prices rise after Nov. 15; Amer Sports reports Nov. 17; Vail's annual meeting is Dec. 14. Pon has not announced a date for any 2026 interim figures.

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