Swenson comes into Leadville firing on all cylinders, eager to chew up the rocky terrain on the Columbine ascent and descent, use drop bars on mountain bike setups and go faster among the stacked fields of contenders.
"My team was really good in the first half of the race, just keeping me safe at the front. Once the circuit came, it was just a race of attrition," Faulkner said after the finish.