{"id":2095460,"date":"2026-08-15T18:52:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T15:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2095460"},"modified":"2026-08-15T18:52:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T15:52:21","slug":"leadville-trail-100-mtb-melisa-rollins-earns-second-elite-womens-title-after-epic-battle-with-cecily-decker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2095460","title":{"rendered":"Leadville Trail 100 MTB: Melisa Rollins earns second elite women&#8217;s title after epic battle with Cecily Decker"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UQeGEhhUHHeQdgZZPzRFtR-1999-80.png&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qHAc3KmE4Ak5KqwVFuKpCF-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qHAc3KmE4Ak5KqwVFuKpCF-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Quinn Simmons returns to Leadville Trail 100 MTB seven years on from his extraordinary teenage debut\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AzUcQpkW3cpx2YW5cPSS8B-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AzUcQpkW3cpx2YW5cPSS8B-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Tour de France Femmes: Demi Vollering drops Niewiadoma-Phinney to seal overall with solo final stage victory in Nice\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 3 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6NUEeJiePnSET8EhXxbGTD-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6NUEeJiePnSET8EhXxbGTD-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">3<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    &#8216;I felt stronger than in any other editions&#8217; \u2013 Why Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney can celebrate second at the Tour de France Femmes as much as her 2024 win\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<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>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nWomen&#8217;s Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nMountain Bike\n<\/li>\n<li>\nLeadville Trail 100 MTB\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Leadville Trail 100 MTB: Melisa Rollins earns second elite women&#8217;s title after epic battle with Cecily Decker<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>Race Results<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nJackie Tyson <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-08-15T18:52:21Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n15 August 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Decker recovers from late puncture for second while Lauren Stephens moves away from Sarah Lange for third place<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" 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-[color: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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The 2024 champion returned to the top step of the podium in a time of 5:58:43 in the modified 102-mile mountain bike endurance race.<\/p>\n<p>Decker had to stop twice in the final 12 miles to deal with a flat tyre, but was able to finish in second place, 4:47 back. Lauren Stephens (Aegis x LOE) accelerated away from chase partner Sarah Lange to claim third place, 11:31 off the fast time of Rollins.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-371e0e90-98c1-11f1-8b79-770fb1c4aa4f-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Stephens had joined Lange on the descent of the Columbine climb and the two rode together for nearly 45 miles, Lange relinquishing in the final miles and finishing 27 back for fourth.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A runner-up last year, Rollins won her second Leadville title, this time wearing the stars-and-stripes jersey as the US marathon mountain bike national champion. She chased from an early crash to catch Decker with 37 miles to go. &#8216;Diesel Decker&#8217;, who held the race lead for more than 55 miles, was the most aggressive rider on the day to build on an early solo lead using an attack at the St. Kevin&#8217;s climb. The same area came back with a big sting later with a flat rear tyre to end hopes of a victory.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s really hard to just put into words. We all work really, really hard and I just put so much into this one race, and it sucks. Yeah, it&#8217;s hard to just have it all go in one instant. 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I ended up puncturing right at the bottom of St. Kevin&#8217;s.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-yrT7tGjLxzXQP5QyJtV2pB\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-yrT7tGjLxzXQP5QyJtV2pB slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rollins has competed at Leadville with her family for over a decade now, taking her first elite win two years ago and then going runner-up last year. This time Rollins won wearing the stars-and-stripes jersey as the US marathon mountain bike national champion.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;This race is so special to me, so I wasn&#8217;t willing to give in,&#8221; she said at the finish on the live broadcast provided by Life Time.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I mean, this race is super important to me, it&#8217;s super important to my family. It&#8217;s super important to everybody who lines up, people who train for a year for this race. They try multiple times to get in. And the fact that we even got to have a race, I felt it like it was my duty to really put it out there, because a month ago, I really truly did not believe it was going to happen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJ5aUr4FYgPPi8KC77ZVcW-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJ5aUr4FYgPPi8KC77ZVcW-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Leadville Trail 100 MTB contenders 2026 &#8211; Can anyone unseat Keegan Swenson and who can take the top spot vacated by Kate Courtney?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/umWfVFaauk5RKRCz2pPMfQ-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/umWfVFaauk5RKRCz2pPMfQ-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Leadville Trail 100 MTB: Keegan Swenson outsprints Matt Wilson to win record-tying sixth elite men&#8217;s race<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCZ8u8uUCDNe8jMM82YcAm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCZ8u8uUCDNe8jMM82YcAm-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Keegan Swenson wins a fourth SBT GRVL while Sofia Gomez Villafa\u00f1e makes late catch and pass of Sarah Lange in thrilling elite women&#8217;s race<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rollins referred to a massive wildfire, the Willow Fire, that burned from July into August, destroying thousands of acres of land, including businesses and homes in Lake County to the west of Leadville. By mid-August, a large area which the original route had passed for three decades had been severely impacted and evacuated, with organisers having to search for a revised route and secure permits. The revised route was confirmed just two weeks ago.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Villafa\u00f1e, who won Leadville in 2023, finished seventh and held her overall lead in the Life Time Grand Prix standings. Leadville served as the third race in the six-race off-road series. Rollins, who was injured in the spring, did not race Sea Otter and did not complete Unbound Gravel 200 so came into Leadville in last place, but soared up to 16th place overall. Decker remains second overall and Stephens is now third overall.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-columbine-creates-separations-but-st-kevin-s-decisive\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Columbine creates separations but St. Kevin&#8217;s decisive<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-009a239e-98db-11f1-97b1-79f19b6aea88\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The elite men were first on the course at 6:00 a.m. local time, with the elite women taking off 10 minutes later, as sunshine broke the darkness of a cloudless sky above the Rocky Mountain town of Leadville, the highest incorporated city in North America at 10,152 feet above sea level.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The modified 102-mile route brought a total of 9,897 feet (3,016 metres) of elevation gain, with cool temperatures of 41\u00b0F (5\u00b0C) for the early miles.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A large number of the women&#8217;s peloton went down in a crash after just six miles, with Rollins one of the last riders to pick herself up, all riders back on their bikes and no major issues noticed on the broadcast cameras.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Another four miles later, on the early sections around the new eastbound direction around Turquoise Lake, Decker was the first rider to make a move, charging to the front and opening a five-second gap to Lange. A group of four formed a solid group behind the duo a few more seconds back &#8211; Rollins, Stephens, Hayley Preen (Factor Racing) and Alexis Skarda (Q36.5 Off Road Racing).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Samara Sheppard of New Zealand was then 20 seconds back riding solo between that foursome and a twosome of Sofia Gomez Villafa\u00f1e (Specialized Off-road) and Rosa Kl\u00f6ser (Canyon-SRAM). Other early favourites now chasing early were Paige Onweller (Trek Driftless) and former Leadville winner Hannah Otto (Scott Sports USA) to round out the top 10.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Once at the 38-mile time check at Twin Lakes, with the climb to Columbine Mine approaching, Decker continued a fierce pace to open nearly one minute to Lange. A full two minutes behind Lange, the quartet of Rollins, Stephens, Preen and Skarda continued together. Moves had been made by Onweller to connect with Villafa\u00f1e and Kl\u00f6ser as Sheppard dropped back slightly and a second foursome gave chase another two minutes back.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Decker pushed solo at the front on the roughest part of the Columbine climb, the &#8216;goat trail&#8217;, while behind Rollins made the pass of Lange to ride in second place, 1:30 behind the lone leader. Lange filled the third spot on the climb, one minute behind Rollins while Stephens was fourth, another 1:35 back.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Shortly after making the turnaround atop Columbine, Decker had no one for company at the front, but once on the journey back to Leadville she saw Rollins in pursuit, the gap 1:01. Next on the two-way traffic, Decker saw Lange and Stephens, with larger time gaps building at 5 minutes to third place and 5:25 to fourth place.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On a paved section on the inbound beyond Twin Lakes, Rollins could see Decker. The catch was made with 37.5 miles to go. The gap behind to Lange and Stephens, still together, had grown to 7 minutes, with Lange doing the bulk of the work.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With 11 miles to go, the two carried on, with Decker trying to accelerate away at the base of St Kevin&#8217;s dirt section, but a counter move was made by Rollins. Decker appeared to suffer a flat tyre on the rocky base of St. Kevin&#8217;s, shown on the live broadcast off her bike, not once but twice, and working on her rear tyre.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rollins was able to extend her gap on the descent of St. Kevin&#8217;s and knew she was alone, looking back a few times. She then pounded out the miles next to the railroad tracks headed into Leadville and on the last dirt section of the Boulevard, and then pavement on Sixth Street.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-6da52822-98da-11f1-8dc6-4ff84ea05a68\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Place<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Full Name<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Diff<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Melisa Rollins<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>05:58:43<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Cecily Decker<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+0:04:47<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Lauren Stephens<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+0:11:31<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Sarah Lange<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+0:11:58<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Hayley Preen<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+0:23:08<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Alexis Skarda<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+0:25:59<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Sofia Gomez Villafa\u00f1e<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+0:29:50<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td 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srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJ5aUr4FYgPPi8KC77ZVcW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJ5aUr4FYgPPi8KC77ZVcW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJ5aUr4FYgPPi8KC77ZVcW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJ5aUr4FYgPPi8KC77ZVcW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJ5aUr4FYgPPi8KC77ZVcW-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\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Leadville Trail 100 MTB contenders 2026 &#8211; Can anyone unseat Keegan Swenson and who can take the top spot vacated by Kate Courtney?<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/umWfVFaauk5RKRCz2pPMfQ-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/umWfVFaauk5RKRCz2pPMfQ-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/umWfVFaauk5RKRCz2pPMfQ-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/umWfVFaauk5RKRCz2pPMfQ-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/umWfVFaauk5RKRCz2pPMfQ-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 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCZ8u8uUCDNe8jMM82YcAm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCZ8u8uUCDNe8jMM82YcAm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCZ8u8uUCDNe8jMM82YcAm-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\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Keegan Swenson wins a fourth SBT GRVL while Sofia Gomez Villafa\u00f1e makes late catch and pass of Sarah Lange in thrilling elite women&#8217;s race<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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 Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/duXSrJTJ8uLBWnPzkVkHrb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/duXSrJTJ8uLBWnPzkVkHrb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/duXSrJTJ8uLBWnPzkVkHrb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/duXSrJTJ8uLBWnPzkVkHrb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/duXSrJTJ8uLBWnPzkVkHrb-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\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Part of me of still being in cycling is trying to become the best version of myself&#8217; \u2013 Human Powered Health pick up a former world champion<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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 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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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c6kaKYska32a4MojE9XapD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c6kaKYska32a4MojE9XapD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c6kaKYska32a4MojE9XapD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c6kaKYska32a4MojE9XapD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c6kaKYska32a4MojE9XapD-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\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de France Femmes stage winners Lorena Wiebes and Kim Le Court-Pienaar headline star-studded start list for Tour of Britain Women<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K3DAJ6EKvQ44CL2uxmQSi9-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K3DAJ6EKvQ44CL2uxmQSi9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K3DAJ6EKvQ44CL2uxmQSi9-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K3DAJ6EKvQ44CL2uxmQSi9-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K3DAJ6EKvQ44CL2uxmQSi9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">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;I really enjoy it when a race becomes difficult&#8217; \u2013 Femke Markus strengthens Visma-Lease a Bike Classics squad with switch from SD Worx-Protime<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ivmujjipPCTfRjAjt3eVGb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ivmujjipPCTfRjAjt3eVGb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ivmujjipPCTfRjAjt3eVGb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ivmujjipPCTfRjAjt3eVGb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ivmujjipPCTfRjAjt3eVGb-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\">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;We still have Columbine, it&#8217;s still a climbing race&#8217; &#8211; Lauren Stephens returns from last year&#8217;s Leadville DSQ for attempt at victory 16 years in the making<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbdtRhSzSmfnMu7pTobY6T-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbdtRhSzSmfnMu7pTobY6T-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbdtRhSzSmfnMu7pTobY6T-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbdtRhSzSmfnMu7pTobY6T-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JbdtRhSzSmfnMu7pTobY6T-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\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Vollering&#8217;s World Championships quest, Courtney&#8217;s WorldTour debut and big transfer intrigue \u2013 Six compelling storylines to follow in women&#8217;s cycling for the rest of 2026<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Race Results<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/umWfVFaauk5RKRCz2pPMfQ-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/umWfVFaauk5RKRCz2pPMfQ-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/umWfVFaauk5RKRCz2pPMfQ-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/umWfVFaauk5RKRCz2pPMfQ-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/umWfVFaauk5RKRCz2pPMfQ-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\">Leadville Trail 100 MTB: Keegan Swenson outsprints Matt Wilson to win record-tying sixth elite men&#8217;s race<\/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=\"max-w-full 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The 2024 champion returned to the top step of the podium in a time of 5:58:43 in the modified 102-mile mountain bike endurance race.<\/p>\n<p>Decker had to stop twice in the final 12 miles to deal with a flat tyre, but was able to finish in second place, 4:47 back. Lauren Stephens (Aegis x LOE) accelerated away from chase partner Sarah Lange to claim third place, 11:31 off the fast time of Rollins.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-371e0e90-98c1-11f1-8b79-770fb1c4aa4f-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Stephens had joined Lange on the descent of the Columbine climb and the two rode together for nearly 45 miles, Lange relinquishing in the final miles and finishing 27 back for fourth.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A runner-up last year, Rollins won her second Leadville title, this time wearing the stars-and-stripes jersey as the US marathon mountain bike national champion. She chased from an early crash to catch Decker with 37 miles to go. &#8216;Diesel Decker&#8217;, who held the race lead for more than 55 miles, was the most aggressive rider on the day to build on an early solo lead using an attack at the St. Kevin&#8217;s climb. The same area came back with a big sting later with a flat rear tyre to end hopes of a victory.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s really hard to just put into words. We all work really, really hard and I just put so much into this one race, and it sucks. Yeah, it&#8217;s hard to just have it all go in one instant. It would have been really cool to just be able to fight with Melissa to the line,&#8221; Decker said to organisers at the finish.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8HzT6EVS5DMq5JqQzhTbpg-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8HzT6EVS5DMq5JqQzhTbpg-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Iconic Powerline not being part of the race is devastating but it&#8217;s even more devastating that the mountain is on fire&#8217; &#8211; Melisa Rollins aims for second win at Leadville Trail 100 MTB<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ivmujjipPCTfRjAjt3eVGb-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ivmujjipPCTfRjAjt3eVGb-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;We still have Columbine, it&#8217;s still a climbing race&#8217; &#8211; Lauren Stephens returns from last year&#8217;s Leadville DSQ for attempt at victory 16 years in the making<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9zH6KjHaJuSQvGMxhijrka-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9zH6KjHaJuSQvGMxhijrka-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Leadville Trail 100 MTB<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I really wanted to push the pace on [St.] Kevin&#8217;s [outbound], see who else wanted to go fast. 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This time Rollins won wearing the stars-and-stripes jersey as the US marathon mountain bike national champion.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;This race is so special to me, so I wasn&#8217;t willing to give in,&#8221; she said at the finish on the live broadcast provided by Life Time.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I mean, this race is super important to me, it&#8217;s super important to my family. It&#8217;s super important to everybody who lines up, people who train for a year for this race. They try multiple times to get in. And the fact that we even got to have a race, I felt it like it was my duty to really put it out there, because a month ago, I really truly did not believe it was going to happen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJ5aUr4FYgPPi8KC77ZVcW-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJ5aUr4FYgPPi8KC77ZVcW-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Leadville Trail 100 MTB contenders 2026 &#8211; Can anyone unseat Keegan Swenson and who can take the top spot vacated by Kate Courtney?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/umWfVFaauk5RKRCz2pPMfQ-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/umWfVFaauk5RKRCz2pPMfQ-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Leadville Trail 100 MTB: Keegan Swenson outsprints Matt Wilson to win record-tying sixth elite men&#8217;s race<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCZ8u8uUCDNe8jMM82YcAm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCZ8u8uUCDNe8jMM82YcAm-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Keegan Swenson wins a fourth SBT GRVL while Sofia Gomez Villafa\u00f1e makes late catch and pass of Sarah Lange in thrilling elite women&#8217;s race<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rollins referred to a massive wildfire, the Willow Fire, that burned from July into August, destroying thousands of acres of land, including businesses and homes in Lake County to the west of Leadville. By mid-August, a large area which the original route had passed for three decades had been severely impacted and evacuated, with organisers having to search for a revised route and secure permits. The revised route was confirmed just two weeks ago.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Villafa\u00f1e, who won Leadville in 2023, finished seventh and held her overall lead in the Life Time Grand Prix standings. Leadville served as the third race in the six-race off-road series. Rollins, who was injured in the spring, did not race Sea Otter and did not complete Unbound Gravel 200 so came into Leadville in last place, but soared up to 16th place overall. Decker remains second overall and Stephens is now third overall.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-columbine-creates-separations-but-st-kevin-s-decisive\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Columbine creates separations but St. Kevin&#8217;s decisive<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-009a239e-98db-11f1-97b1-79f19b6aea88\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The elite men were first on the course at 6:00 a.m. local time, with the elite women taking off 10 minutes later, as sunshine broke the darkness of a cloudless sky above the Rocky Mountain town of Leadville, the highest incorporated city in North America at 10,152 feet above sea level.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The modified 102-mile route brought a total of 9,897 feet (3,016 metres) of elevation gain, with cool temperatures of 41\u00b0F (5\u00b0C) for the early miles.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A large number of the women&#8217;s peloton went down in a crash after just six miles, with Rollins one of the last riders to pick herself up, all riders back on their bikes and no major issues noticed on the broadcast cameras.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Another four miles later, on the early sections around the new eastbound direction around Turquoise Lake, Decker was the first rider to make a move, charging to the front and opening a five-second gap to Lange. A group of four formed a solid group behind the duo a few more seconds back &#8211; Rollins, Stephens, Hayley Preen (Factor Racing) and Alexis Skarda (Q36.5 Off Road Racing).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Samara Sheppard of New Zealand was then 20 seconds back riding solo between that foursome and a twosome of Sofia Gomez Villafa\u00f1e (Specialized Off-road) and Rosa Kl\u00f6ser (Canyon-SRAM). Other early favourites now chasing early were Paige Onweller (Trek Driftless) and former Leadville winner Hannah Otto (Scott Sports USA) to round out the top 10.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Once at the 38-mile time check at Twin Lakes, with the climb to Columbine Mine approaching, Decker continued a fierce pace to open nearly one minute to Lange. A full two minutes behind Lange, the quartet of Rollins, Stephens, Preen and Skarda continued together. Moves had been made by Onweller to connect with Villafa\u00f1e and Kl\u00f6ser as Sheppard dropped back slightly and a second foursome gave chase another two minutes back.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Decker pushed solo at the front on the roughest part of the Columbine climb, the &#8216;goat trail&#8217;, while behind Rollins made the pass of Lange to ride in second place, 1:30 behind the lone leader. Lange filled the third spot on the climb, one minute behind Rollins while Stephens was fourth, another 1:35 back.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Shortly after making the turnaround atop Columbine, Decker had no one for company at the front, but once on the journey back to Leadville she saw Rollins in pursuit, the gap 1:01. Next on the two-way traffic, Decker saw Lange and Stephens, with larger time gaps building at 5 minutes to third place and 5:25 to fourth place.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On a paved section on the inbound beyond Twin Lakes, Rollins could see Decker. The catch was made with 37.5 miles to go. The gap behind to Lange and Stephens, still together, had grown to 7 minutes, with Lange doing the bulk of the work.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With 11 miles to go, the two carried on, with Decker trying to accelerate away at the base of St Kevin&#8217;s dirt section, but a counter move was made by Rollins. Decker appeared to suffer a flat tyre on the rocky base of St. Kevin&#8217;s, shown on the live broadcast off her bike, not once but twice, and working on her rear tyre.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rollins was able to extend her gap on the descent of St. Kevin&#8217;s and knew she was alone, looking back a few times. She then pounded out the miles next to the railroad tracks headed into Leadville and on the last dirt section of the Boulevard, and then pavement on Sixth Street.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-6da52822-98da-11f1-8dc6-4ff84ea05a68\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Place<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Full Name<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading 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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=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&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 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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;Iconic Powerline not being part of the race is devastating but it&#8217;s even more devastating that the mountain is on fire&#8217; &#8211; Melisa Rollins aims for second win at Leadville Trail 100 MTB<\/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=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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 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srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJ5aUr4FYgPPi8KC77ZVcW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJ5aUr4FYgPPi8KC77ZVcW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJ5aUr4FYgPPi8KC77ZVcW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJ5aUr4FYgPPi8KC77ZVcW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yJ5aUr4FYgPPi8KC77ZVcW-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\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Leadville Trail 100 MTB contenders 2026 &#8211; Can anyone unseat Keegan Swenson and who can take the top spot vacated by Kate Courtney?<\/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 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srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K3DAJ6EKvQ44CL2uxmQSi9-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K3DAJ6EKvQ44CL2uxmQSi9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K3DAJ6EKvQ44CL2uxmQSi9-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K3DAJ6EKvQ44CL2uxmQSi9-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K3DAJ6EKvQ44CL2uxmQSi9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">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;I really enjoy it when a race becomes difficult&#8217; \u2013 Femke Markus strengthens Visma-Lease a Bike Classics squad with switch from SD Worx-Protime<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" 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The 2024 champion returned to the top step of the podium in a time of 5:58:43 in the modified 102-mile mountain bike endurance race.<\/p>\n<p>Decker had to stop twice in the final 12 miles to deal with a flat tyre, but was able to finish in second place, 4:47 back. Lauren Stephens (Aegis x LOE) accelerated away from chase partner Sarah Lange to claim third place, 11:31 off the fast time of Rollins.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-371e0e90-98c1-11f1-8b79-770fb1c4aa4f-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Stephens had joined Lange on the descent of the Columbine climb and the two rode together for nearly 45 miles, Lange relinquishing in the final miles and finishing 27 back for fourth.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A runner-up last year, Rollins won her second Leadville title, this time wearing the stars-and-stripes jersey as the US marathon mountain bike national champion. She chased from an early crash to catch Decker with 37 miles to go. &#8216;Diesel Decker&#8217;, who held the race lead for more than 55 miles, was the most aggressive rider on the day to build on an early solo lead using an attack at the St. Kevin&#8217;s climb. The same area came back with a big sting later with a flat rear tyre to end hopes of a victory.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s really hard to just put into words. We all work really, really hard and I just put so much into this one race, and it sucks. Yeah, it&#8217;s hard to just have it all go in one instant. It would have been really cool to just be able to fight with Melissa to the line,&#8221; Decker said to organisers at the finish.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8HzT6EVS5DMq5JqQzhTbpg-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8HzT6EVS5DMq5JqQzhTbpg-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Iconic Powerline not being part of the race is devastating but it&#8217;s even more devastating that the mountain is on fire&#8217; &#8211; Melisa Rollins aims for second win at Leadville Trail 100 MTB<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ivmujjipPCTfRjAjt3eVGb-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ivmujjipPCTfRjAjt3eVGb-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;We still have Columbine, it&#8217;s still a climbing race&#8217; &#8211; Lauren Stephens returns from last year&#8217;s Leadville DSQ for attempt at victory 16 years in the making<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9zH6KjHaJuSQvGMxhijrka-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9zH6KjHaJuSQvGMxhijrka-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Leadville Trail 100 MTB<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I really wanted to push the pace on [St.] Kevin&#8217;s [outbound], see who else wanted to go fast. 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By mid-August, a large area which the original route had passed for three decades had been severely impacted and evacuated, with organisers having to search for a revised route and secure permits. The revised route was confirmed just two weeks ago.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Villafa\u00f1e, who won Leadville in 2023, finished seventh and held her overall lead in the Life Time Grand Prix standings. Leadville served as the third race in the six-race off-road series. Rollins, who was injured in the spring, did not race Sea Otter and did not complete Unbound Gravel 200 so came into Leadville in last place, but soared up to 16th place overall. Decker remains second overall and Stephens is now third overall.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-columbine-creates-separations-but-st-kevin-s-decisive\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Columbine creates separations but St. Kevin&#8217;s decisive<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-009a239e-98db-11f1-97b1-79f19b6aea88\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The elite men were first on the course at 6:00 a.m. local time, with the elite women taking off 10 minutes later, as sunshine broke the darkness of a cloudless sky above the Rocky Mountain town of Leadville, the highest incorporated city in North America at 10,152 feet above sea level.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The modified 102-mile route brought a total of 9,897 feet (3,016 metres) of elevation gain, with cool temperatures of 41\u00b0F (5\u00b0C) for the early miles.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A large number of the women&#8217;s peloton went down in a crash after just six miles, with Rollins one of the last riders to pick herself up, all riders back on their bikes and no major issues noticed on the broadcast cameras.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Another four miles later, on the early sections around the new eastbound direction around Turquoise Lake, Decker was the first rider to make a move, charging to the front and opening a five-second gap to Lange. A group of four formed a solid group behind the duo a few more seconds back &#8211; Rollins, Stephens, Hayley Preen (Factor Racing) and Alexis Skarda (Q36.5 Off Road Racing).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Samara Sheppard of New Zealand was then 20 seconds back riding solo between that foursome and a twosome of Sofia Gomez Villafa\u00f1e (Specialized Off-road) and Rosa Kl\u00f6ser (Canyon-SRAM). Other early favourites now chasing early were Paige Onweller (Trek Driftless) and former Leadville winner Hannah Otto (Scott Sports USA) to round out the top 10.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Once at the 38-mile time check at Twin Lakes, with the climb to Columbine Mine approaching, Decker continued a fierce pace to open nearly one minute to Lange. A full two minutes behind Lange, the quartet of Rollins, Stephens, Preen and Skarda continued together. Moves had been made by Onweller to connect with Villafa\u00f1e and Kl\u00f6ser as Sheppard dropped back slightly and a second foursome gave chase another two minutes back.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Decker pushed solo at the front on the roughest part of the Columbine climb, the &#8216;goat trail&#8217;, while behind Rollins made the pass of Lange to ride in second place, 1:30 behind the lone leader. Lange filled the third spot on the climb, one minute behind Rollins while Stephens was fourth, another 1:35 back.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Shortly after making the turnaround atop Columbine, Decker had no one for company at the front, but once on the journey back to Leadville she saw Rollins in pursuit, the gap 1:01. Next on the two-way traffic, Decker saw Lange and Stephens, with larger time gaps building at 5 minutes to third place and 5:25 to fourth place.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On a paved section on the inbound beyond Twin Lakes, Rollins could see Decker. The catch was made with 37.5 miles to go. The gap behind to Lange and Stephens, still together, had grown to 7 minutes, with Lange doing the bulk of the work.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With 11 miles to go, the two carried on, with Decker trying to accelerate away at the base of St Kevin&#8217;s dirt section, but a counter move was made by Rollins. Decker appeared to suffer a flat tyre on the rocky base of St. Kevin&#8217;s, shown on the live broadcast off her bike, not once but twice, and working on her rear tyre.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rollins was able to extend her gap on the descent of St. Kevin&#8217;s and knew she was alone, looking back a few times. She then pounded out the miles next to the railroad tracks headed into Leadville and on the last dirt section of the Boulevard, and then pavement on Sixth Street.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-6da52822-98da-11f1-8dc6-4ff84ea05a68\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Place<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Full Name<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Diff<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Melisa Rollins<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>05:58:43<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Cecily Decker<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+0:04:47<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Lauren Stephens<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+0:11:31<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Sarah Lange<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+0:11:58<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Hayley Preen<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+0:23:08<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Alexis Skarda<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+0:25:59<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Sofia Gomez Villafa\u00f1e<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+0:29:50<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Hannah Otto<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+0:30:17<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Paige Onweller<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+0:34:59<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Samara Sheppard<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>+0:35:41<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/leadville-trail-100-mtb-melisa-rollins-earns-second-elite-womens-title-after-epic-battle-with-cecily-decker\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; 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