{"id":2109271,"date":"2026-08-24T08:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T05:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2109271"},"modified":"2026-08-24T08:00:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T05:00:30","slug":"the-van-rysel-rcr-g-a-road-bike-cosplaying-as-a-gravel-race-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2109271","title":{"rendered":"The Van Rysel RCR-G: A Road Bike Cosplaying as a Gravel Race Bike"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Lisa Charlebois<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Updated August 24, 2026 10:24AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Pros<\/h2>\n
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Aero-optimized, claiming 8.6 watts faster than previous generation
\nDropper post compatible
\nTop tube mounts plus 3 bottle cage mounts
\nAll builds include a power meter and Universal Derailleur Hanger
\n50mm tire clearance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Cons<\/h2>\n
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Low front stack might not work for all riders\u2019 flexibility
\nFlat, aerobar shape can limit add-ons like lights, clip-on bars, etc.
\nStock tire best for smooth gravel (not ideal for more aggressive terrain)
\nOne-piece barstem means fit must be dialed (also expensive to replace)
\nLoses composure on rutted, chunky and more technical gravel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Specs<\/h2>\n

Size tested:<\/strong> Small
Weight:<\/strong> 16.7lbs (7.6kg)\u00a0 Size S
Price:<\/strong> \u00a36500 \/ $10999 \/ \u20ac6599
Brand:<\/strong> Van Rysel<\/p>\n

Verdict<\/h2>\n

Call it a gravel race bike or a road bike with gravel clearance, the Van Rysel RCR-G is built for one thing\u2014speed. Whether you\u2019re ripping on hardpack or paved roads, this is a bike that can shapeshift and will keep you at the front of the pack, no matter where you\u2019re riding.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

Today, Van Rysel adds a new bike to their RCR lineup. Meet the Van Rysel RCR-G.<\/p>\n

\"Van
(Photo: Lisa Charlebois\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On paper, it might look like just one letter difference\u2014RCR-R for road, RCR-F for aero, and now RCR-G for gravel. In reality, it\u2019s a bike that wants to make a big statement about the future of racing on dirt. Maybe that\u2019s what happens when you use WorldTour riders as your product testing team.<\/p>\n

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This is a bike built for speed, and it makes no excuses about that. It\u2019s aggressive. It\u2019s agile. And it\u2019s a whole heck of a lot of fun, even if you aren\u2019t pining on a race number.<\/p>\n

I went all the way to Marseille, France to spend some time with this bike. Plus, I got to meet the product team and engineers who built it, and most importantly, take this machine for a spin around the bucolic French countryside. And I can confidently say, it did not disappoint.<\/p>\n

Quick hits: 7 standout details of the Van Rysel RCR-G<\/h2>\n
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  • Tool roll with mini-pump, multi-tool, tire levers, and inner tube comes standard, not an upgrade<\/li>\n
  • Semi-integrated cable routing keeps the frame clean and snag-free<\/li>\n
  • Standard 27.2mm diameter seat post makes replacements and upgrades simple<\/li>\n
  • Carbon frame offered across all three builds<\/li>\n
  • 50mm max tire clearance<\/li>\n
  • All builds include a power meter<\/li>\n
  • Optional model with RockShox Rudy XPLR 40mm suspension fork<\/li>\n
  • For more information visit the Van Rysel website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    \"Van
    (Photo: Lisa Charlebois\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Van Rysel RCR-G Frame Details<\/h2>\n

    With former WorldTour pros taking the start line at some of North America\u2019s biggest gravel races, it\u2019s safe to say that gravel has officially grown up. Which means bike brands from the WorldTour are serious about getting in on that action, including Van Rysel. With the RCR-G, Van Rysel is making the case that road racing pedigree belongs on the gravel racing scene. And it certainly could\u2014for a particular kind of rider.<\/p>\n

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    After all, this build is not for everyone. And that\u2019s ok. Gravel can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people. If you raise your hand for going fast at all costs, then congratulations, you found your match.<\/p>\n

    With a low stack (537mm on my size small) and long reach (384 mm), Van Rysel is making a big bet on speed. It\u2019s the kind of race-tuned geometry that puts riders in a more stretched-out, aero-optimized position. One would even say, more aggressive. This is a feature, not a bug. If you\u2019re looking for a comfort fit that\u2019s more in line with traditional endurance riding, keep looking.<\/p>\n

    You have to appreciate when a company is clear in its intentions. This isn\u2019t about compromise and trying to please everyone (which usually results in pleasing no one). In fact, the RCR-G is really built for two use cases. The first, tearing up compact, champagne gravel at high speeds. The next, catering to those who prefer a road bike feel on a gravel-optimized platform.<\/p>\n

    \"Van
    (Photo: Lisa Charlebois\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    To put an even finer point on it, this is an Unbound race machine, not Unbound XL. While you can certainly make any bike work for just about anything, the real sweet spot for this build isn\u2019t in multi-day or ultra-adventure races. Why? It all comes down to geometry, and the key here is \u201cshort and steep\u201d.<\/p>\n

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    Short chainstays (426mm), short wheelbase (1014mm), and a steep 71.2-degree head tube angle on my size small. For a gravel bike, that\u2019s significant. And if these sound like road bike numbers, you\u2019re not wrong. This is a bike that doesn\u2019t just feel like a road machine; it\u2019s built like one. Snappy, reactive, lively and sharp.<\/p>\n

    \"Van
    (Photo: Lisa Charlebois\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    So how did we get here? It started with the RCR-R and RCR-F (Van Rysel\u2019s road and aero offerings). The engineering team wanted to leverage the aerodynamic learnings from these bikes and see how it could be applied to a gravel platform. Through several rounds of CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) analysis and wind tunnel testing, they optimized the overall geometry. They borrowed that steeper head and seat tube angles from the road build, while increasing the wheel clearance for 50mm tires.<\/p>\n

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    But the development process was anything but straightforward. While at the gravel camp in Marseille, France, hosted by the brand to unveil this new bike, I had a chance to meet with the team behind the build, including Alexis Grosgeorge, lead engineer of the RCR-G. He describes the central challenge plainly. \u201cWe have to take into account that we have more constraints because we can have bigger rock impacts while riding gravel. So you have to reinforce that. But while you reinforce that, you don\u2019t want the bike to be stiffer. So that\u2019s what\u2019s difficult.\u201d<\/p>\n

    This translated to lots of trial and error, Grosgeorge explains, including eight frame layups, 12 fork iterations, and a nearly full compromise on crankset clearance that almost derailed the entire project. J\u00e9r\u00e9mie Debeuf, the RCR-G\u2019s product manager, was in the room for all of it. \u201cWe wanted to make sure to fit 50mm tires,\u201d he says. \u201cAnd I know we spent a lot of time on that. Lots of hard discussions.\u201d<\/p>\n

    \"Van
    (Photo: Lisa Charlebois\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    And then there\u2019s the trickiest engineering feat that most will never notice. I asked Grosgeorge what he was most proud of, and he pointed straight to the chainstay. \u201cIt\u2019s quite a big challenge, but you don\u2019t see it. The shape is dropping a bit, and it\u2019s really thin\u2014I think it\u2019s 30 millimeters thin at this place.\u201d Getting that chainstay narrow enough to keep the rear end compact and snappy while maintaining the rigidity a race bike demands required its own round of testing and trials.<\/p>\n

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    Despite everything, the team was able to produce a bike that isn\u2019t just aero and light, but also saves 8.6 watts compared to the previous Van Rysel gravel option.<\/p>\n

    At 885g for a size medium frame (unpainted), the RCR-G frame is genuinely competitive among its peers in the gravel race category. The only frame that meaningfully beats it from a weight perspective is the Specialized S-Works Crux at 725g.<\/p>\n

    It\u2019s no surprise that the carbon choice is the biggest weight factor here. The RCR-G uses high modulus carbon. If you\u2019re unfamiliar, carbon fiber is graded by stiffness\u2014standard is the entry level, followed by intermediate, high modulus, and ultra-high modulus. Brands often give the carbon they use their own proprietary names. Trek calls theirs OCLV with a different series of numbers to qualify the grade, like OCLV 700. Specialized is similar, using FACT and then their own numbers like 10r.<\/p>\n

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    To put this into perspective, both the Trek OCLV 700 and Specialized FACT 10r sit in the high modulus performance tier\u2014just like the RCR-G. And one step below the ultra-high modulus used in frames like the new S-Works Crux.<\/p>\n

    For the RCR-G, the challenge with the carbon layup was finding the balance between race stiffness and the minimum comfort required to survive a four-to-five hour race. Debeuf puts it simply: \u201cI remember when we did the brief, Alexis told me\u2014you\u2019re crazy. It will be complicated to combine all the aspects we want to combine.\u201d Turns out it was a lot easier than they thought thanks to a simple seatpost.<\/p>\n

    By using a 27.2mm round seatpost, the team was able to smooth out the road chatter and dampen some of that gravel-induced vibration, without added weight or the further complexity of a full aero post.\u200b<\/p>\n

    Plus, being a standard diameter gives racers even more flexibility with the option to swap to a dropper seatpost. Given where gravel racing is going, it\u2019s a thoughtful nod to perhaps a few more marginal gains.<\/p>\n

    \"Van
    (Photo: Lisa Charlebois\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Van Rysel RCR-G Build Details<\/h2>\n

    The RCR-G is available in three complete builds, all of which include a power meter as standard, not an upgrade.<\/p>\n

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    RCR-G RED AXS<\/span><\/td>\nRCR-G Force AXS<\/span><\/td>\nRCR-G Rival AXS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Frame \/ Fork<\/span><\/td>\nHigh Modulus Carbon<\/span><\/td>\nHigh Modulus Carbon<\/span><\/td>\nHigh Modulus Carbon<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Cockpit \/ Stem \/ Handlebar<\/span><\/td>\nIntegrated RCR-R Carbon cockpit (as used on Decathlon CMA CGM WorldTour team)<\/span><\/td>\nVR AL stem \/ VR Carbon bar<\/span><\/td>\nVR AL stem \/ VR AL bar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Groupset<\/span><\/td>\nSRAM RED XPLR AXS 13s (44T \u2013 10\/46)<\/span><\/td>\nSRAM Force XPLR AXS 13s (42T \u2013 10\/46)<\/span><\/td>\nSRAM Rival XPLR AXS 13s (40T \u2013 10\/46)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Wheels<\/span><\/td>\nVR50 Carbon<\/span><\/td>\nVR35 Carbon<\/span><\/td>\nVR30 AL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Tires<\/span><\/td>\nContinental Terra Comp TLR 45mm<\/span><\/td>\nContinental Terra Comp TLR 45mm<\/span><\/td>\nContinental Terra Comp TLR 45mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Sizes<\/span><\/td>\nXS \u2013 XL<\/span><\/td>\nXS \u2013 XL<\/span><\/td>\nXXS \u2013 XL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Weight (Size M)<\/span><\/td>\n7.8kg<\/span><\/td>\n8.2kg<\/span><\/td>\n8.6kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Price<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a36,500 \/ $10,999 \/ \u20ac6,599<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a34,000 \/ $7,399 \/ \u20ac4,199<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a33,000 \/ $5,299 \/ \u20ac3,199<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
    \"Van
    (Photo: Lisa Charlebois\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Van Rysel RCR-G Geometry<\/h2>\n
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    Length: mm \/\/ Angle: degree<\/span><\/td>\nXXS<\/span><\/td>\nXS<\/span><\/td>\nS<\/span><\/td>\nM<\/span><\/td>\nL<\/span><\/td>\nXL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ST: seat tube length<\/span><\/td>\n445<\/span><\/td>\n465<\/span><\/td>\n475<\/span><\/td>\n495<\/span><\/td>\n520<\/span><\/td>\n550<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    HT: head tube length<\/span><\/td>\n96<\/span><\/td>\n103<\/span><\/td>\n115<\/span><\/td>\n130<\/span><\/td>\n150<\/span><\/td>\n175<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    TT: top tube length<\/span><\/td>\n495<\/span><\/td>\n515<\/span><\/td>\n538<\/span><\/td>\n555<\/span><\/td>\n570<\/span><\/td>\n595<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    HTA: head tube angle<\/span><\/td>\n69.5<\/span><\/td>\n70<\/span><\/td>\n71.2<\/span><\/td>\n73<\/span><\/td>\n73<\/span><\/td>\n73<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    STA: seat tube angle<\/span><\/td>\n76<\/span><\/td>\n75<\/span><\/td>\n74<\/span><\/td>\n73.5<\/span><\/td>\n73.5<\/span><\/td>\n73.5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    FL: fork length<\/span><\/td>\n390<\/span><\/td>\n396<\/span><\/td>\n396<\/span><\/td>\n396<\/span><\/td>\n396<\/span><\/td>\n396<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    FR: fork rake<\/span><\/td>\n50<\/span><\/td>\n50<\/span><\/td>\n50<\/span><\/td>\n50<\/span><\/td>\n50<\/span><\/td>\n50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    CS: chain stay<\/span><\/td>\n426<\/span><\/td>\n426<\/span><\/td>\n426<\/span><\/td>\n426<\/span><\/td>\n426<\/span><\/td>\n426<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    BB: bottom bracket drop<\/span><\/td>\n74<\/span><\/td>\n74<\/span><\/td>\n74<\/span><\/td>\n74<\/span><\/td>\n74<\/span><\/td>\n74<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    S: stack<\/span><\/td>\n509.6<\/span><\/td>\n521<\/span><\/td>\n537<\/span><\/td>\n554<\/span><\/td>\n573<\/span><\/td>\n597<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    R: reach<\/span><\/td>\n367.9<\/span><\/td>\n375<\/span><\/td>\n384<\/span><\/td>\n391<\/span><\/td>\n400<\/span><\/td>\n412.5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    E: wheel base<\/span><\/td>\n1005.4<\/span><\/td>\n1010.8<\/span><\/td>\n1014<\/span><\/td>\n1019<\/span><\/td>\n1034.5<\/span><\/td>\n1054.5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    \"Van<\/h2>\n
    (Photo: Lisa Charlebois\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Van Rysel RCR-G Ride Experience<\/h2>\n

    While I\u2019ve never pinned on a race number, if anything could convince me, it would be this bike. From the second I hopped on, it just felt fast. Did the legs respond? That\u2019s a different story.<\/p>\n

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    To test the RCR-G we took to the Gucci Gravel east of Marseille. It\u2019s always a little tricky to get a complete ride impression from a brief four-hour spin, but I was struck by how much feedback I was able to gather. It was weird. The bike felt really familiar. And then I looked at the geometry.<\/p>\n

    I was essentially riding my extra-small, Allied Echo from back home. With just seven millimeters of stack and three millimeters of reach difference between the two, the ride feel was pretty darn similar. Snappy, reactive, lively and energetic. And this is with the Echo in the road configuration\u2014that\u2019s significant.<\/p>\n

    \"Van
    (Photo: Lisa Charlebois\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    The RCR-G is a roadie\u2019s gravel bike. And when taken on the quick, compact, European gravel it was built for (think Girona pistes and Strade Bianche), then your roadie heart will sing. These are the kind of conditions where the RCR-G rewards you with precise, energetic, and responsive handling.<\/p>\n

    Take it somewhere with rougher, looser gravel, and it\u2019s a different story. I often found myself sliding out of corners and losing the back end, which honestly is also a little fun too. But you have to be ok with it.<\/p>\n

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    This bike doesn\u2019t feel planted. It isn\u2019t a steady hand on rough roads. It\u2019s loose, it\u2019s snappy, it\u2019s reactive, and it\u2019s zippy. It\u2019s the kind of handling that you can\u2019t really fight. It\u2019s easier to surrender to it and let the bike do what it wants. And honestly, that\u2019s ok. Nothing makes you feel more like you\u2019re an absolute ripper than skidding out of corners and kicking up some dirt. It\u2019s the kind of riding that might feel low-key sketchy, but without any real high-key consequences. The bike never felt like it was getting away from me, but it certainly was not as composed as other bikes in similar instances.<\/p>\n

    Naturally, tire choice is key to this conversation. So much of the handling and grip is unique to the terrain you\u2019re riding in your own locale. Out of the box, the RCR-G is fitted with a pair of 45mm Continental Terra Comp TLR tires. All in all, they\u2019re a great option, and felt really good on the hard-pack dirt. On the looser stuff, they\u2019re less stellar. Again, dialing in your tire choice will make a massive difference in your overall ride happiness.<\/p>\n

    \"Van
    (Photo: Lisa Charlebois\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Now move those tires onto the road, and it\u2019s a different story. In fact, swap them all together to a GP5000 and this bike will absolutely sing. Even on the brief efforts I did on some fresh tarmac, it was divine.<\/p>\n

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    The power transfer and spring I felt after getting out of the saddle and throwing in some big digs was truly confidence-inspiring. The bike was balanced and controlled. I could throw it around without anything getting unwieldy or awkward, which for a \u201cgravel\u201d bike is pretty impressive. This is road bike handling for sure.<\/p>\n

    At the end of our ride, someone instigated the classic town sign sprint (I blame the guy in the white bibs), which was the perfect excuse to go full gas and see what we could do. That competitive moment really demonstrated just how lively the RCR-G can be, from holding a paceline to putting in the power and trying (with everything I had) to get as fast and as aero as I could. The bike was steady and super comfortable in the drops. Again, squarely in road bike territory.<\/p>\n

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    I\u2019m not a huge fan of having two wheelsets. Mostly because I feel like no one actually swaps them, but the RCR-G could be the bike that changes my mind. It performs so well on the road that you might want that flexibility. Run slicks on Saturday for the group ride and knobbies on Sunday for the dirt. It\u2019s not a crazy idea\u2026if you actually do it.<\/p>\n

    \"Van
    (Photo: Lisa Charlebois\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Van Rysel RCR-G Usability<\/h2>\n

    I was testing the highest option of the fleet, the RCR-G Red Axs, which comes with the same integrated bar stem cockpit as the RCR-R Pro WorldTour bike. It\u2019s beautiful. It\u2019s aero. And it\u2019s also something to be mindful of. I\u2019m always wary of any one-piece bar. Your fit must be dialed; otherwise, this is a very expensive mistake. Not to mention the hassle of trying to source another size.<\/p>\n

    Then there\u2019s the potential hassle of replacing this if (or hopefully never) in the event that you crash, damage the bar, or have any warranty issue. Again, I fully understand the aero and weight advantages. But it\u2019s also a real-world practicality that needs to be considered. Ask yourself if you\u2019re ready for this level of commitment and potential risk.<\/p>\n

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    The next thing on these bars is the aero shape on the top. While they\u2019re amazing and purpose-built for racing, they also introduce the practical issue\u2014where do I put my light? Or clip-on aerobars? While this might not be a concern for the racing privateers, if you\u2019re looking to make this bike a little more of your everyday all-rounder, this will quickly be an issue\u2014especially for the folks on smaller-sized bars. That real estate upfront is cramped.<\/p>\n

    Beyond the cockpit, the rest of the build is refreshingly pragmatic. A Universal Derailleur Hanger is always going to be a safe bet for long-term peace of mind. While it might not save your race, it could save you an Uber home. Any bike shop, anywhere in the world, can get you back on the road.<\/p>\n

    The one exception to that pragmatism is the bottom bracket. It utilizes a press-fit design, which may work fine, but I always prefer to see a threaded bottom bracket for ease of maintenance.<\/p>\n

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    Finally, this seatpost. It\u2019s a breath of fresh air to see a traditional 27.2mm round option. In a world of proprietary aero offerings, seeing Van Rysel stick with something tried and true is a win. Get a little too rowdy and break this, no sweat. Replacements are simple and easy. Plus, the option to swap this to a dropper will provide the most committed racers even more range.<\/p>\n

    \"Van
    (Photo: Lisa Charlebois\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Conclusion<\/h2>\n

    If your ideal gravel ride involves stopping for pastries, taking photos, and wandering down whatever road looks interesting, this is not the bike for you. However, for folks who truly love their road bikes and see gravel as yet another discipline for pouring all their sweat and watts into the pedals, this is a bike worth considering.<\/p>\n

    In the world of gravel racing, there are many options, and Van Rysel is taking a big bet on WorldTour pedigree earning the brand a place of consideration. I think it\u2019s valid. This is a lot of bike for the price, so the idea that you can get away with this as your \u201cone bike to do it all\u201d isn\u2019t beyond the pale. Ultimately, if you\u2019re pinning on a race number, chasing podiums, or want that unmistakable \u201ctop-of-the-box\u201d feeling, the RCR-G is here and ready to rip.<\/p>\n

    \"Van
    (Photo: Lisa Charlebois\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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    Lisa Charlebois<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
    Updated August 24, 2026 10:24AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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