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Paton and Lill win elite races at Little Sugar MTB
Little Sugar MTB held its elite races on Sunday in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Cole Paton won the men's race, covering a 64-mile course in 4:06:38.
He broke away on the Back 40 trail during the final 24 miles.
Bradyn Lange finished second, 1 minute and 12 seconds behind, and Andreas Seewald was third.
Candice Lill won the women's race, while Melisa Rollins finished second and moved into the Life Time Grand Prix series top 10.
The results matter for the series standings, though no further races or next steps are specified.
Cole Paton and Candace Lill won the elite races at Little Sugar MTB in Bentonville, Arkansas, on Sunday.
Paton won the men’s race in 4:06:38 after attacking on the final 24 miles.
Bradyn Lange finished second, 1:12 behind Paton, and Andreas Seewald took third.
Melisa Rollins finished as the women’s runner-up and moved into the Life Time Grand Prix series top 10.
- Who
- Cole Paton and Candace Lill won the elite races. Bradyn Lange and Andreas Seewald were second and third in the men’s race.
- What
- They earned solo victories at Little Sugar MTB.
- When
- Sunday; the article was published on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Bentonville, Arkansas.
- Why
- Not stated
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Paton rode in an early group of seven that set the pace in the men’s race.
Paton attacked on the Back 40 trail and left the other riders to chase.
Paton crossed the line in 4:06:38.
- Men’s winner
- Cole Paton (Giant-RCC)
- Women’s winner
- Candace Lill (Thömus maxon – Sabi Sabi)
- Men’s course
- 64 miles (100km)
- Men’s winning time
- 4:06:38
- Men’s runner-up
- Bradyn Lange, 1:12 behind Paton
- Women’s runner-up
- Melisa Rollins, who climbed into the series top 10
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