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Gallery: Chloé Dygert Owen’s historic ride at the Colorado Classic

Photographer Casey B. Gibson's favorite images from the 2019 Colorado Classic, which saw Chloé Dygert Owen dominate the field.

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The peloton headed out of Steamboat Springs on Stage 1 of the Colorado Classic. Photo: Casey B. Gibson
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Collegiate All Star Samantha Runnels, riding for Team USA, led the peloton on Stage 2. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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96 riders passed Stagecoach Reservoir outside Steamboat Springs. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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On the first of her four wins, Chloe Dygert powered away on some big engines. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Avon hosted Stage 2 and provided the decisive climb on the mountains above. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Scooping up the biggest preem women have ridden for, Jen Valente takes home almost $5000. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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The peloton cruised through Avon before the big climb. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Brodie Chapman led the entire climb in Avon, before Dygert passed her on the descent for the win. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Katie Hall led the futile chase on the Avon Climb. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Dygert kept her eye on Brodie Chapman as she approached the summit of the big climb. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Team USA’s Madeline Bemis drove an early break in Golden. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Brodie Chapman led the chase on the streets of Golden. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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The peloton closed in on the break with one lap to go in Golden, setting up Chloe Dygert for a winning solo attack. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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A completely spent Chloe Dygert crossed the finish line with the peloton closing in on her at the end of Stage 3. . Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Jen Valente took the field sprint in Golden, making it a 1-2 finish for the USA’s team pursuit riders. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Local girl scouts presented the colors at the start of Stage 4 in Denver. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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The peloton swept past Coors Field in downtown Denver. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Janelle Cole took a chance and attacked the peloton, and luckily Chloe Dygert came along to make it the winning break. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Quite a haul for Dygert on the final podium. All the competitive jerseys(overall, climber, sprinter and best young rider) and all the cash prizes that went with them. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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A delighted Chloe Dygert reflected on her successful record setting ride at the Colorado Classic. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

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