{"id":796827,"date":"2026-07-13T04:37:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T04:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/796827\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T04:37:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T04:37:09","slug":"paton-and-rollins-earn-elite-xcm-national-titles-at-the","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/796827\/","title":{"rendered":"Paton and Rollins Earn Elite XCM National Titles at the\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a02026 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships<\/a> kicked off its second year in\u00a0Virginia\u2019s Blue Ridge\u00a0on Sunday morning with\u00a0the\u00a0Cross-Country Marathon\u00a0(XCM) events. The first day of racing took place throughout Hollins University and Carvins\u00a0Cove\u00a0in Roanoke County, where\u00a0the elite and amateur categories competed on a 53.2-mile course and a 39.8-mile course, respectively.<\/p>\n

Cross-Country Marathon (XCM) Results<\/p>\n

Elite Men 19+ XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Cole Paton\u00a0(Cashmere, Wash.; Giant)<\/p>\n

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Elite Women 19+ XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Melisa Rollins (Alpine, Utah; Liv Racing Collective)<\/p>\n

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Junior Men 15-16 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Greyson Wimberley (Gravette, Ark.; OZ Racing)<\/p>\n

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Junior Women 15-16 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Abby Cole (East Granby, Conn.; Competitive Edge Racing)<\/p>\n

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Junior Men 17-18 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Carter Lembke (Columbia, Mo.; Dirt Camp Racing)<\/p>\n

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Junior Women 17-18 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Siri Krum (Lakewood, Colo.; Donovan Racing)<\/p>\n

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Amateur Men 19-29 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Aiden Brown (Eagle, Colo.; Contour Racing)<\/p>\n

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Amateur Women 19-29 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Kellie Harrington (Pittsfield, Mass.; Bear National Team)<\/p>\n

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Singlespeed Men XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Gordon Wadsworth (Shawsville, Va.; Blue Ridge Cyclery P\/B Cannondale Bikes)<\/p>\n

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Masters Men 30-34 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Pablo Cruz (Waco, Texas; Team Cadence Cyclery PB Waldo)<\/p>\n

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Masters Women 30-34 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Elaine Sheikh (Rockford, Mich.; Athletic Mentors)<\/p>\n

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Masters Men 35-39 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Kenneth Rizer (Longmont, Colo.)<\/p>\n

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Masters Women 35-39 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Maia Paris (Forked River, N.J.; Basecamp Explore)<\/p>\n

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Masters Men 40-44 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Spencer Whittier (Chattanooga, Tenn.; Motor Mile Racing)<\/p>\n

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Masters Women 40-44 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Ashley Green (Bella Vista, Ark.; BettySquad Elite Racing Team)<\/p>\n

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Masters Men 45-49 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Corey Stelljes (Madison, Wis.; Neff Cycle Service)<\/p>\n

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Masters Women 45-49 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Kristen Smith (San Clemente, Calif.; Team Baghouse)<\/p>\n

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Masters Men 50-54 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Christopher Beck (Phoenix, Md.; Annapolis Bicycle Racing Team)<\/p>\n

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Masters Women 50-54 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Trish Thomas (Durango, Colo.;\u00a02nd Ave Sports\/ Stans Cycling Team)<\/p>\n

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Masters Men 55-59 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Gregg Galletta (Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.; Dirt Camp Racing)<\/p>\n

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Masters Women 55-59 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Jessica Rockson (Bella Vista, Ark; Revolution Factory Suspension\/Thaden Cycling)<\/p>\n

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Masters Men 60-64 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Victor Sheldon (Vista, Calif.; Specialized\/Hammer\/Baghouse)<\/p>\n

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Masters Women 60-64 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Sheldon (Washington, DC.; CDX Trek Bikes)<\/p>\n

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Masters Men 65-69 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Dave Thibeault (Rocklin, Calif.)<\/p>\n

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Masters Women 65-69 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Tamara\u00a0Tabeek (Ramona, Calif.; KUHL Cycling Team)<\/p>\n

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Masters Men 70-74 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Kevin Highfield (Spring, Texas; Sun & Ski Sports \/ Southern Elite)<\/p>\n

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Masters Women 70-74 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Kim Bear (Santa Fe, N.M.; Spokettes)<\/p>\n

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Masters Men 80-84 XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Stan Ford (Temecula, Calif.; The Bike Shop)<\/p>\n

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Intellectually Impaired XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Jack Kuhlbars (Ashland, Va.)<\/p>\n

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Non-binary XCM National Champion:<\/p>\n

Ryan Ravenna (Lynchburg, Va.)<\/p>\n

Full results from Sunday\u2019s races can be\u00a0found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Up Next<\/p>\n

Racing resumes on Wednesday, July 15, with Short Track\u00a0(XCC) events at Elmwood Park in downtown Roanoke.\u00a0Click\u00a0here<\/a> for the full event schedule.<\/p>\n

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