Day 9

Twenty-two riders are now past the detour option, and we’re yet to see someone make the turn. It could be the added climbing metres, or the reports of poor conditions, but the leading group have all opted for the original route.

Tom Wick and Lea Meszarosova remain close, trading 10th place back and forth overnight. The pair have been holed up in Hot Sulphur Springs for the last six hours, and will likely be back on the road again soon.

In day 9’s update, Australian rider Damian van Loon takes time to recover and enjoy the scenery:

And Californian rider Reuben Trach is continuing his battle with pain management – getting quite creative in the process: