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Sofia Gomez Villafañe (Specialized Off-road) secures her third consecutive victory at the Valley of Tears, edging out Paige Onweller (Trek Driftless) in a thrilling showdown. Villafañe makes a decisive solo move after 30 miles, navigating the new Caprock State Park section. Onweller closes the gap, pulling away from Emily Newsom (Ventum-BikeTiresDirect). At the finish, Villafañe claims the title by just four seconds, adding another bison skull trophy to her collection. Newsom finishes in third, 5:20 back.
In the men’s race, Alexey Vermeulen (ENVE) triumphs after a sprint among 12 riders, showcasing his strength in a challenging course marked by deep sand and singletrack. Villafañe’s win marks her third in three races this season, having already triumphed at Santa Vall and Castellon Gravel. Onweller celebrates her podium finish after recovering from a neck injury and concussion sustained last year.
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