{"id":1952115,"date":"2026-05-23T15:49:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T12:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1952115"},"modified":"2026-05-23T15:49:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T12:49:54","slug":"keegan-swenson-uses-hermit-mode-for-two-weeks-at-altitude-to-get-the-motor-tuned-in-for-second-title-quest-at-unbound-gravel-200","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1952115","title":{"rendered":"Keegan Swenson uses hermit-mode for two weeks at altitude to &#8216;get the motor tuned in&#8217; for second title quest at Unbound Gravel 200"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4fvRY9mV3ATTJNArpU68T5-1638-80.png&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTeams &amp; Riders\n<\/li>\n<li>\nKeegan Swenson\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Keegan Swenson uses hermit-mode for two weeks at altitude to &#8216;get the motor tuned in&#8217; for second title quest at Unbound Gravel 200<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline font-ui-heading text-[12px]\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nJackie Tyson <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-05-23T15:49:54Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n23 May 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Three-time Life Time Grand Prix champion supported with &#8216;good wealth of knowledge of tactics&#8217; by Specialized Off-road teammates Beers and W\u00fcrtz Schmidt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit))] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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He told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> he has fully recovered from a hip injury suffered in Spain in February and &#8220;back to where I needed to be&#8221; after two &#8220;quiet&#8221; weeks of altitude training in New Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>He brimmed with confidence, and noted two other key tell-tale indicators that the podium was attainable next Saturday in Emporia, Kansas &#8211; riding this time with a full powerhouse roster of Specialized Off-road and a return to the southern route in the Flint Hills, where he won in 2023.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a6a675f8-68a7-4519-b074-511818d622b1-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was nice to get a few weeks to just kind of buckle down and train, try and get back to where I needed to be. 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It&#8217;s his fifth trip to the Kansas gravel giant, which will put him in the 1,000-mile club, though he admitted that status never entered his mind when he first lined up in 2022, going second to Ivar Slik in the rain.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This is the first time he&#8217;ll ride Unbound with more than one teammate for support, and any of the trio &#8211; himself, Matt Beers, Mads W\u00fcrtz Schmidt &#8211; could win the overall. While Swenson is placed second in the Life Time Grand Prix after Sea Otter, Beers is fourth in the standings. 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Mads has had a lot of experience on the road. Matt and I come from a mountain bike side. Together, we have a pretty good wealth of knowledge of tactics, and how races can go.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 32-year-old has made it a habit to frequent the podium since he won Unbound in 2022, including a world title at the UCI Cross-country Marathon Mountain Bike Championships and the Life Time Grand Prix multiple times. He had already sent a signal in 2021 by winning Leadville Trail 100 MTB, and has gone on to hold that title ever since. Unbound remains a major target.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I&#8217;m excited, heading south a little bit again. Last time I went south, I won, so good memories going that way. So, the course is similar to that, some of it&#8217;s new, and what I can see on the map it seems it will be good. We&#8217;ll have an extra feed zone this year as well. 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She founded Peloton Sports in 1998, a sports marketing and public relations agency, which managed projects for Tour de Georgia, Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah and USA Cycling. She also founded Bike Alpharetta Inc, a Georgia non-profit to promote safe cycling. She is proud to have worked in professional baseball for six years &#8211; from selling advertising to pulling the tarp for several minor league teams. On the bike, she has climbed l&#8217;Alpe d&#8217;Huez three times (not fast), and spends time on gravel around horse farms in north Georgia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tZZzU5zTWeAXLNuNfs9gWR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tZZzU5zTWeAXLNuNfs9gWR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tZZzU5zTWeAXLNuNfs9gWR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tZZzU5zTWeAXLNuNfs9gWR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tZZzU5zTWeAXLNuNfs9gWR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Keegan Swenson &#8216;pain free&#8217; after hip fracture but new schedule has him skip European race in order to focus on Unbound 200<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bc3yyQsVeG5Gi7WxePj8v9-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bc3yyQsVeG5Gi7WxePj8v9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bc3yyQsVeG5Gi7WxePj8v9-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bc3yyQsVeG5Gi7WxePj8v9-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bc3yyQsVeG5Gi7WxePj8v9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I decided to change everything&#8217; &#8211; Privateer campaign for Simon Pellaud derailed temporarily by knee injury, but quest for evasive race win in Life Time Grand Prix continues<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pYZYr78psGQqULsB6DcdgF-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pYZYr78psGQqULsB6DcdgF-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pYZYr78psGQqULsB6DcdgF-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pYZYr78psGQqULsB6DcdgF-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pYZYr78psGQqULsB6DcdgF-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Who can block Sofia Gomez Villafa\u00f1e and Cameron Jones from repeat wins at Life Time Grand Prix in 2026? A look at the top contenders<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y5Q9uJkhBNTbSCfifwuxMo-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y5Q9uJkhBNTbSCfifwuxMo-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y5Q9uJkhBNTbSCfifwuxMo-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y5Q9uJkhBNTbSCfifwuxMo-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y5Q9uJkhBNTbSCfifwuxMo-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;That gave me so much confidence&#8217; &#8211; Gravel win over Nino Schurter and stacked field at The Hills fuels Bradyn Lange for success at Sea Otter Classic<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymboJ47Ti34hTzn49XcbPS-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymboJ47Ti34hTzn49XcbPS-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymboJ47Ti34hTzn49XcbPS-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymboJ47Ti34hTzn49XcbPS-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymboJ47Ti34hTzn49XcbPS-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The only race I&#8217;m afraid of is Little Sugar&#8217; &#8211; Karolina Migo\u0144 places season focus on Life Time Grand Prix after title defense at The Traka 360<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrdttQ65Fcq4QoGGcrjb55-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrdttQ65Fcq4QoGGcrjb55-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrdttQ65Fcq4QoGGcrjb55-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrdttQ65Fcq4QoGGcrjb55-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrdttQ65Fcq4QoGGcrjb55-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Former Valley of Tears champion Keegan Swenson returns to Texas this week as commentator for Dirt Crit broadcast as he remains sidelined from racing &#8211; Gravel Bits<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Teams &amp; Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The Giro is not over&#8217; &#8211; Jai Hindley and Giulio Pellizzari combine to fight back in Giro d&#8217;Italia GC podium battle<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PiRdyS683bfSHFesiTFjvF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PiRdyS683bfSHFesiTFjvF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PiRdyS683bfSHFesiTFjvF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PiRdyS683bfSHFesiTFjvF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PiRdyS683bfSHFesiTFjvF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It would be a dream for me to take this jersey into Rome&#8217; &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard lays claim to Giro d&#8217;Italia&#8217;s maglia rosa on punishing slopes of Pila<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q9ohCUJZEXYwD34uzMDdrK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q9ohCUJZEXYwD34uzMDdrK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q9ohCUJZEXYwD34uzMDdrK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q9ohCUJZEXYwD34uzMDdrK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q9ohCUJZEXYwD34uzMDdrK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s the right time to take the pink jersey&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard and Visma-Lease a Bike finally ready to take control of the Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJkojtSeSLkoFiATErMWkJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJkojtSeSLkoFiATErMWkJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJkojtSeSLkoFiATErMWkJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJkojtSeSLkoFiATErMWkJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJkojtSeSLkoFiATErMWkJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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He told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> he has fully recovered from a hip injury suffered in Spain in February and &#8220;back to where I needed to be&#8221; after two &#8220;quiet&#8221; weeks of altitude training in New Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>He brimmed with confidence, and noted two other key tell-tale indicators that the podium was attainable next Saturday in Emporia, Kansas &#8211; riding this time with a full powerhouse roster of Specialized Off-road and a return to the southern route in the Flint Hills, where he won in 2023.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a6a675f8-68a7-4519-b074-511818d622b1-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was nice to get a few weeks to just kind of buckle down and train, try and get back to where I needed to be. 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It&#8217;s his fifth trip to the Kansas gravel giant, which will put him in the 1,000-mile club, though he admitted that status never entered his mind when he first lined up in 2022, going second to Ivar Slik in the rain.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This is the first time he&#8217;ll ride Unbound with more than one teammate for support, and any of the trio &#8211; himself, Matt Beers, Mads W\u00fcrtz Schmidt &#8211; could win the overall. While Swenson is placed second in the Life Time Grand Prix after Sea Otter, Beers is fourth in the standings. 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Mads has had a lot of experience on the road. Matt and I come from a mountain bike side. Together, we have a pretty good wealth of knowledge of tactics, and how races can go.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 32-year-old has made it a habit to frequent the podium since he won Unbound in 2022, including a world title at the UCI Cross-country Marathon Mountain Bike Championships and the Life Time Grand Prix multiple times. He had already sent a signal in 2021 by winning Leadville Trail 100 MTB, and has gone on to hold that title ever since. Unbound remains a major target.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I&#8217;m excited, heading south a little bit again. Last time I went south, I won, so good memories going that way. So, the course is similar to that, some of it&#8217;s new, and what I can see on the map it seems it will be good. We&#8217;ll have an extra feed zone this year as well. 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She founded Peloton Sports in 1998, a sports marketing and public relations agency, which managed projects for Tour de Georgia, Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah and USA Cycling. She also founded Bike Alpharetta Inc, a Georgia non-profit to promote safe cycling. She is proud to have worked in professional baseball for six years &#8211; from selling advertising to pulling the tarp for several minor league teams. On the bike, she has climbed l&#8217;Alpe d&#8217;Huez three times (not fast), and spends time on gravel around horse farms in north Georgia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tZZzU5zTWeAXLNuNfs9gWR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tZZzU5zTWeAXLNuNfs9gWR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tZZzU5zTWeAXLNuNfs9gWR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tZZzU5zTWeAXLNuNfs9gWR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tZZzU5zTWeAXLNuNfs9gWR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Keegan Swenson &#8216;pain free&#8217; after hip fracture but new schedule has him skip European race in order to focus on Unbound 200<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bc3yyQsVeG5Gi7WxePj8v9-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bc3yyQsVeG5Gi7WxePj8v9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bc3yyQsVeG5Gi7WxePj8v9-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bc3yyQsVeG5Gi7WxePj8v9-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Bc3yyQsVeG5Gi7WxePj8v9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I decided to change everything&#8217; &#8211; Privateer campaign for Simon Pellaud derailed temporarily by knee injury, but quest for evasive race win in Life Time Grand Prix continues<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pYZYr78psGQqULsB6DcdgF-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pYZYr78psGQqULsB6DcdgF-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pYZYr78psGQqULsB6DcdgF-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pYZYr78psGQqULsB6DcdgF-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pYZYr78psGQqULsB6DcdgF-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Who can block Sofia Gomez Villafa\u00f1e and Cameron Jones from repeat wins at Life Time Grand Prix in 2026? A look at the top contenders<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y5Q9uJkhBNTbSCfifwuxMo-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y5Q9uJkhBNTbSCfifwuxMo-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y5Q9uJkhBNTbSCfifwuxMo-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y5Q9uJkhBNTbSCfifwuxMo-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y5Q9uJkhBNTbSCfifwuxMo-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;That gave me so much confidence&#8217; &#8211; Gravel win over Nino Schurter and stacked field at The Hills fuels Bradyn Lange for success at Sea Otter Classic<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymboJ47Ti34hTzn49XcbPS-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymboJ47Ti34hTzn49XcbPS-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymboJ47Ti34hTzn49XcbPS-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymboJ47Ti34hTzn49XcbPS-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ymboJ47Ti34hTzn49XcbPS-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The only race I&#8217;m afraid of is Little Sugar&#8217; &#8211; Karolina Migo\u0144 places season focus on Life Time Grand Prix after title defense at The Traka 360<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrdttQ65Fcq4QoGGcrjb55-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrdttQ65Fcq4QoGGcrjb55-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrdttQ65Fcq4QoGGcrjb55-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrdttQ65Fcq4QoGGcrjb55-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mrdttQ65Fcq4QoGGcrjb55-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Former Valley of Tears champion Keegan Swenson returns to Texas this week as commentator for Dirt Crit broadcast as he remains sidelined from racing &#8211; Gravel Bits<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Teams &amp; Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/22gQCoj64WBgpVHQQSfpUg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The Giro is not over&#8217; &#8211; Jai Hindley and Giulio Pellizzari combine to fight back in Giro d&#8217;Italia GC podium battle<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PiRdyS683bfSHFesiTFjvF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PiRdyS683bfSHFesiTFjvF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PiRdyS683bfSHFesiTFjvF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PiRdyS683bfSHFesiTFjvF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PiRdyS683bfSHFesiTFjvF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It would be a dream for me to take this jersey into Rome&#8217; &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard lays claim to Giro d&#8217;Italia&#8217;s maglia rosa on punishing slopes of Pila<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q9ohCUJZEXYwD34uzMDdrK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q9ohCUJZEXYwD34uzMDdrK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q9ohCUJZEXYwD34uzMDdrK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q9ohCUJZEXYwD34uzMDdrK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q9ohCUJZEXYwD34uzMDdrK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s the right time to take the pink jersey&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard and Visma-Lease a Bike finally ready to take control of the Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJkojtSeSLkoFiATErMWkJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJkojtSeSLkoFiATErMWkJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJkojtSeSLkoFiATErMWkJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJkojtSeSLkoFiATErMWkJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XJkojtSeSLkoFiATErMWkJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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Mads has had a lot of experience on the road. Matt and I come from a mountain bike side. Together, we have a pretty good wealth of knowledge of tactics, and how races can go.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 32-year-old has made it a habit to frequent the podium since he won Unbound in 2022, including a world title at the UCI Cross-country Marathon Mountain Bike Championships and the Life Time Grand Prix multiple times. He had already sent a signal in 2021 by winning Leadville Trail 100 MTB, and has gone on to hold that title ever since. Unbound remains a major target.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I&#8217;m excited, heading south a little bit again. Last time I went south, I won, so good memories going that way. So, the course is similar to that, some of it&#8217;s new, and what I can see on the map it seems it will be good. We&#8217;ll have an extra feed zone this year as well. 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