10/08/2022
The Big Lonely is ON! If you're not already following .big.lonely head over there and watch the stories!
12h into the race, our athletes are moving along quickly. (pictured) is at Mile 100. is a few positions and 6 miles ahead of Colton.
, who is relatively new to ultra gravel racing but is well known for winning a few years in a row, sits in 6th overall. is in 7th overall with right on his tail. Dan is leading the singlespeed category.
The highly experienced is in 5th overall and leading the women's race, staying stoked and still moving consistently as the day draws to a close.
Last year's winner, is pushing the pace at the front. He's about an hour ahead of his 2021 time, and unless he overcooks himself, he likely won't stop and sleep tonight. Last year, Ben slept for a couple of hours in a Prineville hotel before the long push to Pilot Butte and the finish. This year, his competition is stiff, with J.H., and all trading places as the leading 4 riders in the race.
Darkness is coming, and the Northwest Competitive Adventure athletes competing in the Big Lonely will soon see how truly lonely the Ochoco Mountains are at night.
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