The fifth stop on this year’s Enduro World Series in Crested Butte, Colorado saw Rocky Mountain highs overshadowed by brutal lows.
As reported on our sister site Cyclingnews yesterday, the round was called off on Saturday following the death of amateur racer Will Olson. Hundreds of riders later turned out to pay their respects for the fallen rider, more on which below.
Before the event came to a tragic premature end, we'd been on hand to scope out the tech being put into service by riders. Here, for what it's worth, is a recap of our time in Crested Butte.
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