While Crystal Anthony grabbed the headlines by defending her title in the grueling 115-mile SOLO race at the Rule of Three regatta, it was a monumental ride from Gabriella Arnold that stole the hearts of the chasing pack in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Tackling one of the most punishing tests on the off-road calendar—which forces riders onto tarmac, gravel, and singletrack on a single bike—Arnold put on an absolute masterclass in gritty endurance for the Velocio // Exploro team.
As Anthony checked out at the front to win in 7:02:59, Arnold found herself locked in a fierce, multi-rider dogfight across the dusty Ozark Mountains. Displaying incredible tactical pacing, she weathered the brutal climbs and chossy terrain that broke so many others in the field.
Arnold kept her composure through the punishing final singletrack sectors, crossing the line in 7:43:03 to secure a heroic and well-deserved third-place finish. Her clinical performance solidifies her status in the elite tier of mixed-terrain racing, capping off a spectacular weekend for the rising star.
