Lauren Stephens (Aegis Cycling Foundation) won the elite women’s title at the USA Cycling Gravel National Championships in La Crescent, Minnesota, for the third consecutive year, while Bradyn Lange (Pinarello / Orange Seal) claimed the victory in the men’s elite contest.
Stephens set a time of 5:09:51 over the 100-mile (161 km) race to defend her title on a course with 7,171 feet (2816 m) of elevation gain. Sarah Lange crossed the line 24 seconds later for second place while Laura De Crescenzo (LDC LLC p/b Factor Racing) secured third. Emily Newsom (PAS Racing) took fourth and Melisa Rollins (Liv Racing Collective) finished fifth.
