Kylee Hanel targets Leadville Trail 100 after Unbound Gravel victory

Twenty‑year‑old American cyclist Kylee Hanel, born in Portland, Oregon, has emerged as a leading U23 talent in gravel racing. She claimed the top U23 spot at the Unbound Gravel 100 and previously topped the young‑rider classification at the Tour de Bloom.

Hanel is now preparing for the prestigious Leadville Trail 100 mountain‑bike race, one of the toughest endurance events in the United States. She rides for the Aegis team, founded by former road champion Lauren Stephens, and credits the team’s support and her own mental resilience for her rapid progress across road, cyclocross and gravel disciplines.