Cycling News — Cole Paton

MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2023 Giant-sponsored XC and gravel racer Cole Paton scored a top-five finish at the Leadville 100 mountain bike race in Colorado, moving up to third place overall in the Life Time Grand Prix series after four of seven events. Australian Brendan Johnston, also riding for Giant, put in a strong ride at Leadville as well, finishing in the top-20 and ending the day tied for 13th overall in the Life Time Grand Prix. Paton and Johnston are part of Giant’s new gravel squad, a group of privateers focusing on major North American gravel and XC races. They are supported by...