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Life Time UNBOUND Gravel 2024 Crowns Finishers After an Epic Day in the Flint Hills

June 2, 2024

Over 4,000 Riders Travel from Around the Globe to Race in Gravel City USA

EMPORIA, Kan., (June 2, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – With over 4,000 riders representing all 50 states and 44 countries, Life Time UNBOUND Gravel 2024 marks the largest field size in the event’s history. The weekend commenced with the All-Things Gravel Expo presented by the City of Emporia, with hundreds of brands and vendors welcoming in cycling enthusiasts from as far as Switzerland and Japan to test, demo and experience products and services. Participants were also invited to join in shakeout rides, led by local groups and brands including the likes of Shimano, Chamois Butt’r and Kodiak Cakes.

Races kicked off on Friday afternoon, with XL riders heading out for 350 miles of adventure through the stunning Flint Hills of Kansas. Come early Saturday morning, the marquee event – the 200 – took off heading north out of Emporia followed by the 100, 50 and 25 events. A cool, dry start to the morning made for ideal riding conditions as both UNBOUND Gravel veterans and first-timers took to the gravel.

“Life Time UNBOUND Gravel is always such an electric environment, but this year, being the biggest yet, was so exciting to be a part of,” shared Kristi Mohn, Life Time UNBOUND Gravel Marketing Manager. “This event is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of the spirit of gravel cycling. The riders from across the globe who come together in Emporia to push their limits are what makes this event so special.”

Top finishers across the events are included below. The full race results are available here, and images and b-roll can be found here.

 

50-mile – Women’s Top Finishers

Name City Age Time
Heather Fischer Boulder, CO 35 2:35:29
Morgan Chaffin Bella Vista, AR 41 2:35:40
Camille Wirkus Madison, WI 25 2:41:23

 

50-mile – Men’s Top Finishers

Name City Age Time
Matthew Poindexter Kansas City, MO 36 2:35:26
Robert Sheffield Mission, KS 44 2:35:30
Cory Kaufman Missoula, MT 36 2:35:30

 

50-mile – Non-Binary Top Finishers

Name City Age Time
Braxton Ray Austin, TX 30 5:06:34

 

50-mile – Junior Men’s Top Finishers

Name City Age Time
Dylan Lewis Boulder, CO 17 2:56:49
Edmond Niederman Bentonville, AR 16 2:56:51
Kypton O’Neal Overland Park, KS 14 2:56:52

 

50-mile – Junior Women’s Top Finishers

Name City Age Time
Jorja Bond Louisville, CO 18 2:56:55
Rylie Cahill Niwot, CO 17 2:56:56
Sara Shannon Van Alstyne, TX 16 2:56:56

 

100-mile – Women’s Top Finishers

Name City Age Time
Lauren Stephens Dallas, TX 37 5:06:40
Flavia Oliveira Parks Pleasanton, CA 42 5:22:34
Laura King Richmond, VT 41 5:32:44

 

100-mile – Men’s Top Finishers

Name City Age Time
Elliott Baring Newnan, GA 28 4:56:30
Alexis Cartier Sainte-Anne-Des-Iacs, Canada 32 4:56:30
Jim Snitzer Atlanta, GA 31 4:56:31

 

100-mile – Non-Binary Top Finishers

Name City Age Time
Bonnie Branson Lincoln, NE 47 7:02:59
Joel Messina Rogersville, MO 42 8:35:54
Jim Duran Mayerstein Venustiano Carranza, Mexico 35 9:01:35

 

200-mile – Women’s Top Finishers

Name City Age Time
Rosa Klӧser Copenhagen, Denmark 27 10:26:02
Geerike Schreurs Hasselt, Netherlands 35 10:26:03
Paige Onweller Bentonville, AR 34 10:26:03

 

200-mile – Men’s Top Finishers

Name City Age Time
Lachlan Morton Boulder, CO 32 9:11:47
Chad Haga Fort Collins, CO 35 9:11:48
Tobias Kongstad Copenhagen, Denmark 27 9:15:23

 

200-mile – Non-Binary Top Finishers

Name City Age Time
Rachel McBride Vancouver, Canada 46 11:04:12
Andy Zolyak Brooklyn, NY 33 15:59:55
David Kenny Loughrea, Ireland 38 18:55:40

 

200-mile – Para Women’s Top Finishers

Name City Age Time
Megan Fisher Missoula, MT 41 15:26:25

 

200-mile – Para Men’s Top Finishers

Name City Age Time
Mike Wissink Oshkosh, WI 54 17:03:47
Hunter Dunn Tucson, AZ 33 17:58:33
Tim Hornik Lawrence, KS 44 18:01:48

 

XL 350-mile – Women’s Top Finishers

Name City Age Time
Svenja Betz Nordheim, Germany 28 23:45:57
Ivy Pedersen Fruita, CO 39 26:05:59
Becca Book Seattle, WA 35 26:37:46

 

XL 350-mile – Men’s Top Finishers

Name City Age Time
Sebastian Breuer Seehem, Germany 34 20:05:36
Logan Kasper Baldwinville, MA 30 20:05:38
Trevor Quass Phoenix, AZ 33 20:57:52

 

XL 350-mile – Non-Binary Top Finishers

Name City Age Time
Emily Robbins Henrico, VA 49 27:38:41

 

Life Time UNBOUND Gravel is second of seven events within the Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda. The next Life Time Grand Prix race is the 69-mile Life Time Crusher in the Tushar in Beaver, Utah, which takes place on July 13.

In addition to UNBOUND, Life Time owns and produces nearly 30 athletic events in iconic locations across the country. The next event on the Life Time Cycle Series lineup is the Life Time Lutsen 99er in Lutsen, MN on June 29. For more information about Life Time Athletic Events, visit www.lifetime.life/athletic-events.

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