Brendan Johnston (Giant Bikes) and Alexis Skarda (Scott Bicycles-Q36.5) earned victories at Salty Lizard Gravel Race, using the opener in the Utah Gravel Series on April 4 as a tune-up for Sea Otter Gravel next week.
Johnston finished in a time of 4:17:30, taking a 10-second margin ahead of Josiah Wildman (Respira). In the sprint for third Ryker Brand (Maybird-Formula 369) edged Ethan Shirey (Bear National Team), another 14 seconds back. The trio of riders behind Johnston comprised the men’s 19-29 podium.
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Pulaski MTN-X gravel race debuts September 26 with Unbound 200 champion Cameron Jones
Coming to the Blue Ridge Mountains on September 26 is a new gravel race, Pulaski MTN-X, located in southwest Virginia. Timed sections will be used to determine winners in three ride distances, with the 100-mile race offering $20,000, split evenly between pro women and pro men.
Unbound Gravel 200 champion Cameron Jones (Scott Sports USA – RCC), who is from New Zealand, has confirmed participation, the race start located 35 miles from his US home base in Blacksburg.
“When I’m not traveling to races around the world, I live in the nearby town of Blacksburg. I can safely say it’s some of the best gravel riding in existence,” said Jones in a press release.
“This will be a truly…
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