Racing up one of the tallest mountains in North America was a breathtaking challenge on Saturday 9 August for 370 cyclists at the Cycle to the Summit hill climb up 14,115 ft. Pikes Peak in Colorado.

The 13th edition of the epic uphill battle of man vs mountain covered 12.42 miles, including 156 turns, and ascended 4700 vertical feet above the tree line, past snowbanks and alongside spectating mountain goats.

USA professional gravel racer John Keller, 27, reached the summit first, winning with a time of 1:07:54 and beating the old course record he set in 2023 by 8 seconds. MTB phenom Kai Lokey, 19, was next at 1:09:53 and Seth Hirsch, 26, was third at 1:11:29. Multi-time winner Leroy Popowski, 51, was 6th in 1:17:37.

Former USA National Snowshoe Champion and ultra-runner Michelle Hummel, 40, won the women’s race to the top in 1:25:54. 2019 Ironman World Champion Sidney Andrew, 29, finished second in 1:28:18 and Lauren Aggeler, 21, took third place at 1:32:58.

Full Cycle to the Summit Pikes Peak Hill Climb results HERE

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