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Payson McElveen unveils film about 'once-in-a-lifetime' ride, finishing 242 miles of New Zealand trails with 25,000 feet of climbing in 24 hours

Payson McElveen finished fifth overall at 2025 Leadville Trail 100 MTB.

Payson McElveen (Allied Cycle Works-Red Bull) notched another off-road career achievement in New Zealand last year, completing a unique 242-mile (389km) journey with 25,000 feet (7,620m) of elevation gain in under 24 hours. He did it with 25 minutes to spare.

On Thursday, a feature film, 'Crossings: New Zealand', was released on Red Bull TV to detail the adventure, from pre-ride preparations to the precarious execution. The Colorado native became the first person to connect three 'Great Tracks' trails and finish the ride in one full day.

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