Sofia Gomez Villafane (Specialised) dominated the 105-mile Phases Biking Leadville Path 100 MTB on Saturday and went four-for-four within the Life Time Grand Prix introduced by Mazda.
Ruth Winder (Trek Bikes) made up greater than 4 minutes on the ultimate 27 miles however couldn’t get nearer than 1:24 by the point she crossed the end line on the high-altitude mountain bike endurance take a look at within the Rocky Mountains.
Alexis Skarda (Santa Cruz Bicycles) completed third, 9:15 again whereas final yr’s winner Hannah Otto (Pivot Cycles/DT Swiss) was fourth, seven seconds later. Haley Smith (Maxxis Manufacturing unit Racing), who was third final yr, rounded out the highest 5, 2:16 behind Otto.
Villafane’s successful time of seven:09:48 was greater than 14 minutes sooner than Otto’s mark a yr in the past. It was additionally the excessive mark for the ladies’s chief within the Grand Prix sequence in her second journey to the Leadville race, having to take a DNF in 2022. She mentioned she aimed this yr to get the highest prize, “that rattling belt buckle”.
“Having the bar set so low offers me the liberty to take massive dangers and I’m excited to see the problem that lies forward,” she posted to social media in her lead as much as the race, which included a victory within the three-day Leadville Stage Race.
Extra to return …
| Pos. | Rider Title (Nation) Staff | Consequence |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sofia Gomez Villafane (USA) Specialised | 7:09:48 |
| 2 | Ruth Winder (USA) Trek Bikes | 0:01:24 |
| 3 | Alexis Skarda (USA) Santa Cruz Bicycles | 0:09:15 |
| 4 | Hannah Otto (USA) Pivot Cycles/DT Swiss | 0:09:22 |
| 5 | Haley Smith (CAN) Maxxis Manufacturing unit Racing | 0:11:38 |
| 6 | Crystal Anthony (USA) LIV Biking | 0:20:12 |
| 7 | Sarah Sturm (USA) Specialised/Wahoo/Rapha | 0:20:24 |
| 8 | Jenna Rinehart USA) Nicollet Bike & Ski | 0:24:46 |
| 9 | Ellen Campbell (USA) Specialised/Wahoo/Rapha | 0:27:13 |
| 10 | Kate McLaughlin (USA) Shimano/Hunt/Kenda/Rapha | 0:32:23 |