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1 week agoKeegan Swenson Signs With Specialized
Keegan Swenson has signed with Specialized, marking a major shift in American cross-country racing and reinforcing Specialized's commitment to elite off-road competition.
The course lived up to its legendary billing. Covering 125 km from Verbier to Grimentz, the route hugged alpine valleys, tackled high altitude-including the imposing Pas de Lona at 2,787 meters-and tallied nearly 5,000 meters of ascent. Imagine a marathon with climbing (and a nice hike-a-bike) worthy of the Alps, terrain that punishes battered legs and rewards calculated patience. The course was challenging enough; the stacked field didn't help the unprepared.