First Endurance Athletes Crush BWR UT

Photos courtesy of @belgianwaffleride + @rdubcreative

First Endurance is thrilled to celebrate the outstanding performances of our athletes Flavia Oliveira and Carter Anderson, who both delivered stellar results at Saturday’s BWR UT.

Flavia Oliveira Claims the Women's Elite Title 

In the women's elite race, Flavia showcased her typical indomitable strength and tactical savvy throughout the grueling course, ultimately adding another prestigious victory to her already impressive resume. The win is a testament to her consistent dedication and tenacity, and builds on a history of phenomenal performances at BWR events, including a hard-fought 2nd place at the recent BWR San Diego. Flavia is now sitting 2nd in the BWR’s “Quad Tripel Crown” series, and will look to build on her string of strong finishes at the next BWR series rendezvous in Bozeman, Montana, on June 29th.

Flavia's career in cycling is marked by impressive achievements across various disciplines, demonstrating her versatility and consistency across the breadth of a season. Beyond her recent success in gravel racing, Flavia has a notable background in road cycling, a key highlight of which was her 7th place finish at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, which still stands as the highest placement for a Brazilian rider in any Olympic cycling event, and showcased her ability to perform under the immense pressure of the world's biggest stage. Flavia's climbing prowess is also well-known, as evidenced by her winning the mountains classification at the Giro d'Italia Femminile in 2015—a massive accomplishment in one of the most prestigious women's stage races in the world. Flavia also won both the general and mountain classifications at the 2016 Tour Cycliste Féminin International de l'Ardèche, in addition to top-10 finishes in the women’s Fleche Wallone and Amstel Gold classics. 

Carter Anderson Secures 2nd Place in the Men's Elite Race

Equally impressive was Carter Anderson's performance in the men's elite race, where he battled fiercely to secure a well-deserved 2nd place. As always, Carter demonstrated incredible grit and determination in navigating the notorious “unroad” terrain that typifies BWR events. This podium finish is particularly sweet for Carter, as it mirrors his 2nd place achievement at BWR UT two years ago, highlighting his consistent ability to perform at the highest level on ultra-demanding courses.

The BWR UT race was a true test of endurance, skill, and mental toughness, and both Flavia and Carter exemplify the spirit of what it takes to succeed in these types of incredibly challenging events. First Endurance is stoked to fuel such amazing athletes. Their performances at BWR UT are a powerful demonstration of what can be achieved with hard work, belief, and the right support.