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'A killer sprint in the end' - Why a mad dash for Mid South Gravel victory shows a new generation has arrived

Cobe Freeburn of Durango, Colorado joins Trek Driftless for the 2026 off-road season.

After 170.5 kilometres (106 miles) of red dust kicked up by the Oklahoma winds and an unrelenting pace of a strong elite men's field, the final 250 metres confirmed Colorado youngster Cobe Freeburn (Trek Driftless) was ready for prime time.

The 24-year-old from Durango won Mid South Gravel when he hit the afterburners on the pavement in Stillwater and ignited a final surge to hold off Unbound Gravel 200 champion Cameron Jones (Scott-RCC) at the line.

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