Cameron Jones (Scott-Shimano) accelerated away from breakaway companion Simon Pellaud (Tudor Pro Cycling) with two miles to go and won Unbound Gravel 200 in Emporia, Kansas.
The New Zealander, who punched his ticket for a wildcard spot in the Life Time Grand Prix with the win, crossed the line in 8:37:09. Pellaud finished 42 seconds later.
The duo went clear of the elite men’s field 50 miles into the 202.4-mile course. Chase groups splintered and suffered from the attrition of the miles and rising heat on the Flint Hills of the central US, leaving Mads Würtz-Schmidt (PAS Racing) and Torbjørn Røed five minutes back to battle for the final spot on the podium. Røed earned third place in the final sprint, two seconds faster than this year’s Traka 200 winner.
More to come…
