Fast Bikes, Fast Wheels, Fast Riders

“America is all about speed, hot nasty bad-ass speed” – Eleanor Roosevelt.

Lessons learned from DH riders: why ride uphill when you can shuttle? Only the descents count! Photo by Ian Matteson

Modern day criterium racing requires athletes to be faster than ever. Fast Bikes, Fast Wheels, Fast Riders. Only those with a need for speed will stand on top of the podium. Team Clif Bar knew they needed a unique challenge to test their mettle. With Salt Lake’s Cottonwood Canyons as their latest proving ground, these crit stars once again earned their stripes. Think you could keep up?

Video shot by Mike Swim, directed by Ian Matteson.

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