The popular dual slalom event took place at the summit of Signal Hill, under threatening skies and on an expert bike handling course. Elimination heats in the juniors' and senior men's categories were hotly contested with two very experienced riders claiming Championship honours. Reon Boe dominated the senior category, triumphing over Dave du Plessis, while Daniel Franks called on his vast BMX racing experience to better visiting Tahitian Bryan Beaufils in the junior men's final.
Enough rain fell during the final heats to make a largely grass-based dual slalom course treacherous and unpredictable, and both Boe and Franks displayed reactive bike handling prowess worthy of their wins.
TOPICS
-
Human Powered Health strikes two-year deal with Marta Lach to fuel WorldTour team's top-level ambitions
'The deal was done in 24 hours' says team general manager -
'Iconic Powerline not being part of the race is devastating but it's even more devastating that the mountain is on fire' - Melisa Rollins aims for second win at Leadville Trail 100 MTB
2024 winner of high-altitude Colorado race will debut colours as US champion from recent marathon cross-country mountain bike nationals -
Cycling transfers – All the latest news and announcements for the 2027 season
The ultimate guide to the pro cycling transfer window, tracking every move across the men's and women's WorldTours -
Quinn Simmons returns to Leadville Trail 100 MTB seven years on from his extraordinary teenage debut
Colorado native last competed at high-elevation mountain bike race in 2019 when he finished second
