Just days after announcing her retirement, Caroline Mani (Velomafia p/b Bikeflights) claimed a solo victory in the penultimate race of her long career at the day one C1 races of the Boulder Cup in Colorado on Saturday. In the elite men’s race, Eric Brunner (Competitive Edge Racing) also crossed the finish line solo for the win in Valmont Park.
The 38-year-old Mani received a heartfelt sendoff from fellow racers, who lined up their bikes with wheels raised in her honor before the start. She then crossed the finish line 13 seconds ahead of her closest rival, securing the 40th UCI victory of her career. Colorado Mesa University teammates Makena Kellerman and Cassidy Hickey finished second and third, respectively.
