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Gallery: Sunshine and suffering at the 2019 Dirty Kanza

The 2019 Dirty Kanza featured hot temperatures, sunshine, and a compelling battle in both the men's and women's races. VeloNews photo director Brad Kaminski was in Emporia this year to capture all of the action from the weekend.

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The Salsa Chaise at the start of the 2019 Dirty Kanza. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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Riders lined up before sunrise eager to get rolling on their 200-mile adventure. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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Taylor Phinney was a first timer at the Dirty Kanza. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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Previous winners Alison Tetrick and Ted King were in good spirits at the start. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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And they’re off, 2,700 riders participated in the 2019 Dirty Kanza. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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The field rolled through downtown Emporia before hitting the gravel. Photo: Brad Kaminski
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Gravel fans and Emporia locals came out to cheer on the riders. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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Christian Meier attacked from the gun opening up a sizable gap just 25 miles into the 200 mile race. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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The lead group settled into a sustainable pace. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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This rider was bloodied but still motivated to take his pull on the front of his group. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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Conditions were ideal in the morning, but the temperature would heat up later in the day. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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Some riders just went at their own pace. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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35 miles into the race Christian Meier had a 3 minute lead. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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Amanda Nauman lost contact with the lead group before the first feed zone. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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At the first feed zone the Cokes were being guzzled like water. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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Not going out too fast, and staying on top of your nutrition is essential for a good ride at the Dirty Kanza. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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Ted King led the super strong chase group, which perhaps underestimated the strength and endurance of Colin Strickland. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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After flatting earlier in the day Kiel Reijnen chased the leaders with the help of Jeremiah Bishop. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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2018 Dirty Kanza XL winner Matt Acker, restocked at a connivence store just outside Alma, Kansas. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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There were various hazards to overcome at the 2019 Dirty Kanza 200. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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Colin Strickland held his lead through a water crossing. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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When Tetrick raced, and won, her first DK in 2017, she was still a pro roadie. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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On your left! Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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Cole House took a dip to cool off. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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Geoff Kabush chased the leaders by himself for five hours. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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As temperatures climbed, many riders took the opportunity to cool off at the water crossings throughout the day. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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Jay Petervary won the DK XL setting a new record time for the race. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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Colin Strickland was the first to cross the line and was greeted by Dirty Kanza co-founder Jim Cummins. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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Alex Howes and Lachlan Morton rode together for the final few hours, crossing the line in 3rd and 4th place. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com
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This rider crashed just 8 miles before the finish but she still had a big smile on her face as she received a little medical attention. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com

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