This year’s roster has been rife with compelling stories, and the Wisconsin stop is filled with athletes to keep an eye on:
- Alexey Vermeulen | Last year’s Chequamegon champion with an incredible, late solo attack.
- Keegan Swenson | Winner of the most recent stop in the Grand Prix at Leadville and current series leader.
- Bradyn Lange | Currently second in the Series and winner of Life Time Sea Otter Classic Gravel.
- Brendan Johnston | Tied for third overall, the perennial favorite “Trekky” has been putting together solid rides all year.
- Cobe Freeburn | Winner of The Mid South this year, Freeburn represents the future of off-road racing at just 24 years old.
- Sofia Gomez Villafane | The defending series champion and winner of both Sea Otter Classic Gravel and Life Time UNBOUND Gravel presented by Shimano this year.
- Melisa Rollins | Last year’s Chequamegon women’s champ and this year’s Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB winner.
- Alexis Skarda | 4th place overall last year, 6th at Leadville this year, and a rider who excels under pressure.
- Hayley Preen | Currently fourth overall and top-10 at every Grand Prix race this year, Preen is poised for a breakthrough.
- Jenna Rinehart | A 7x Chequamegon champion and winner of the 2026 Life Time Lutsen 99er presented by Visit Cook County, Rinehart earned her way in as a Wild Card this year.
With not only 2026 Grand Prix honors on the line, but also opportunities to lock in places for next year, the race will be ripping right from the gun in the drag race through the Northwoods!
