EVOL Women Getting Comfy on the Podium

EVOL Racing is back in action after a mid-season break in racing. Our women’s team continues their streak of podiums with Beth’s stellar second place GC at the Boulder Stage Race and Kate Powlison’s sprint for third at the Colorado State Crit Champs.

Boulder Stage Race

In its first year, the Boulder Stage Race drew a wide assortment of racers to test their legs with some of the most challenging racing of the year. Christa and Beth started off the stage race with solid results in the time trial from Lyons to Boulder. This set the duo up for an aggressive circuit race that included our team’s favorite dirt climb on Crane Hollow Drive. Unfortunately, Christa was caught up in a crash on the last lap that took her out of contention for the stage but Beth crossed the line in 3^rd and took time out of the GC contenders in front of her. The final and most difficult stage was an uphill road race that saw 4,100 feet of elevation gain in just 21 miles. As EVOL’s designated team climber, Beth crushed up this massive climb, finishing the stage in 4th and again pushing her way up the GC standings. After three intense days of racing, Beth took home 2^nd place for EVOL in the overall standings and Christa fought back from the time lost in the crash for 9^th overall GC. Well done Christa and Beth!

Colorado State Crit Championships

EVOL Women’s Racing came to the Colorado State Crit Championships ready to do some damage with well-orchestrated team tactics. The course was flat, fast, and full of sweeping corners and perfect for Christa, EVOL’s team sprinter. Kate and Kristen worked to control the field throughout the race and brought back attacks and breakaways to ensure a field sprint. Unfortunately, Christa’s luck turned upside down and she flatted out of the race with just a few laps to go. Kate quickly jumped into action, knowing she was EVOL’s next hope for the sprint finish. After a fast final lap, Kate attacked early on the uphill finish and was just nabbed at the line by two of Colorado’s best sprinters. While disappointed that Christa didn’t get her chance at the line, Kate’s versatility and quick thinking kept EVOL on the podium and kept the moment rolling as we head into the final few races of the year!