MTB Marathon World Championships
Snowshoe WV played host to the World Championships for the first time and LTGP riders lined up, ready to take on the 65mi course
Women
Coming off of Chequamegon’s sprint finish, it would be top-10’s for both Sofia Gomez Villafañe in 6th, Alexis Skarda with a strong 9th place. Last year’s World Cup winner also in Snowshoe, Hannah Otto, dropped in for 16th with Crystal Anthony just behind. Peta Mullens suffered a DNF along with US Olympic medalist Haley Batten.
Men
Cole Paton sprinted to a top-10 as part of the main chase group, just 4mins from the leaders. Sean Fincham continued his strong end of the season push with 18th, ahead of compatriot Andrew L’Esperance in 24th. Bradyn Lange followed just behind in 26th. South African Matt Beers rolled to 30th, Zach Calton in 31st and Alex Wild, a close second in Chequamegon finished 35th, Brendan Johnston in 38th.
Marin High Five FKT
Pete Stetina laid down an FKT challenge in his Northern California backyard. A new route that includes the historic Mt. Tam, the birthplace of MTB and gravel riding – maybe you’re up to the task?
Lachlan’s Lap of Australia
Lachlan Morton is gearing up for his biggest adventure to date; 14,200 kilometers with 44,000 meters of elevation around Australia. Follow along and donate to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
19 days into his record-breaking ride, averaging almost 600km per day, is ahead of the record and past the ½ way point. Follow along hereFOLLOW LACHY
PAYSON’S POV
Check out the action from the Life Time Chequamegon MTB Festival presented by Trek from the POV of eventual 4th place, Payson McElveen!
