Three cyclists have taken on the challenging Green Mountain Stage Race, with the opening stage setting the tone for their competition in the picturesque Vermont landscape.
Stage one, a 5.7-mile time-trial, tested the riders’ individual speed and endurance. Daniel Ringer, competing in the men’s category 4/5 division, crossed the finish line in 61st place with a time of 18:58.65.
In the women’s Pro/1/2/3 division, Liana De Medeiros secured a 55th place finish with a time of 18:43.88. Pansy Olander, also competing in the same division, completed the course in 19:27.15, earning the 64th position.