Most racers were too focused to take in the amazing scenery in Grand Junction. Photo by Shannon Boffeli

Rose Grant (Pivot/NoTubes) dominated from start to finish in Grand Junction. Photo by Shannon Boffeli

Ben Sonntag (Clif Bar) puts the finishing touches on Butterknife trail with Cole House (Door County) close behind. Photo by Shannon Boffeli

Courtenay McFadden (American Classic) keeps Mical Dyck (NoTubes) in her sights late in the race. Photo by Shannon Boffeli

Brian Matter (Team Wisconsin) rides in fourth at the end of Butterknife trail. Photo by Shannon Boffeli

Alexis Skarda (NoTubes Elite) put together an impressive second-place finish. Photo by Shannon Boffeli

George or Bart Flynn (Hoback Sports) powers through the difficult riding on tap at the Grand Junction Off-Road. Photo by Shannon Boffeli

Jen Hanks (Pivot/DNA Cycling) stays focused in the rocks. Photo by Shannon Boffeli

Andy’s Loop winds it’s way down canyon toward Grand Junction. Photo by Shannon Boffeli

Isnaraissa Moir (MRP, Ergon, Pivot) used some local knowledge and massive tires to put together a strong seventh-place finish. Photo by Shannon Boffeli

The chase group does it’s best to catch a solo Todd Wells (Scott/SRAM). Photo by Shannon Boffeli

Mical Dyck (NoTubes) drops in on Andy’s Loop. Photo by Shannon Boffeli

Levi Kurlander (Ride Biker) weaves through the rocks at Grand Junction Off-Road. Photo by Shannon Boffeli

Marlee Dixon (Pivot/DNA Cycling) takes a drop on Andy’s Loop. Photo by Shannon Boffeli

George Flynn (Hoback Sports) puts on a show for the spectators. Photo by Shannon Boffeli

Sofia Gomez Villafane (Competitive Cyclist) rode near the front all day finally taking sixth on the day

Jen Hanks (Pivot/DNA Cycling) gets busy in Andy’s Loop. Photo by Shannon Boffeli