Breck Epic Stage 1: Showdown on Pennsylvania Creek
Coming off his dominating win at the Leadville Trail 100, Todd Wells has his eyes set on the bright pink Breck Epic leader’s jersey. Photo by Eddie Clark
Day 1 of Colorado’s Breck Epic stage race is in the books. Photographers Liam Doran and Eddie Clark were on hand to capture all the action from the 35-mile Pennsylvania Creek stage, which included approximately 6000 feet of climbing. For full results check out www.breckepic.com.
The pro/open field in this year’s Breck Epic is stacked with talent, including the current U.S. marathon national champion, Todd Wells and his teammate Russell Finsterwald. Photo by Eddie Clark
Photo by Liam Doran Photography
Something tells us that young Cooper Wells will be following in daddy, Todd Wells’ footsteps once he graduates from his strider bike. Photo by Liam Doran Photography
Clayton Otto enjoys one of the final berms en route to the finish of stage one. Photo by Liam Doran Photography
Breck local Uriel Carlson leads her duo partner down the final stretches of trail on stage one. Photo by Liam Doran Photography
Julia Hobson makes her way to the finish of stage one of the 2016 Breck Epic. Photo by Liam Doran Photography
Daniel Matheny rode strong in the top 20 of the impressive pro men’s field. Photo by Liam Doran Photography
Much like Dorothy, riders followed the yellow chloroplast signage throughout the 35 miles and 6,000 ft of rugged backcountry terrain. Photo by Liam Doran Photography
Jon Russell of Kuhl Racing out of Utah got his first experience with racing above 10,000ft today. He finished third in the 6 day 30+ men’s field. Photo by Liam Doran Photography
With the eye on the prize, racers zipped down a newly sculpted Barny Ford Trail into Carter Park. Photo by Liam Doran Photography
Riders were welcomed to the finish line with expansive views of the 10 mile range, where in just a handful of days they will be working their way up and over during the queen stage, Wheeler Pass. Photo by Liam Doran Photography
Fernando Riveros hangs tough in one of the most competitive 6 day solo open men’s fields to date. Photo by Liam Doran Photography
After a rough day at the LT100, Bryan Dillon of Team Topeak Ergon solidifies the win in the 3 day solo open men’s category. Photo by Liam Doran Photography
The grit and determination of a Breck Epic competitor shines through blood and sweat. Photo by Liam Doran Photography
Local Michelle Zimmerman cracks a smile midway through today’s stage. Photo by Liam Doran Photography
Ksenia Lepikhina, racing for Tokyo Joe’s of Boulder, Colorado cruises through a portion of the Baker’s Tank Trail and finished fourth in the 6 day open women’s race. Photo by Liam Doran Photography
The rawness of today’s 35 mile stage was softened by the views. Photo by Liam Doran Photography
Matt Powers stays focused and on the gas to a stage win in the 6 day solo 40+ men’s category. Photo by Liam Doran Photography
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