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Life Time Grand Prix: Stella Hobbs uses long-range solo attack to win elite women's Big Sugar Gravel

Stella Hobbs delivered a commanding solo victory in the elite women’s gravel race at the Big Sugar Classic, the final round of the Life Time Grand Prix. Hobbs launched her attack on the final climbs, outpacing a four-rider chase group to claim the win, while Sofia Gomez Villafañe secured second in a sprint and Hayley Preen took third.

The race marked a significant breakthrough for Hobbs, who had previously finished third and seventh in past editions, and now stands poised to enter the top 10 of the series standings, unlocking a share of the $350,000 prize purse. Villafañe, the overall leader, extended her advantage with a fourth series win in five years, while Preen solidified her second-place ranking with her podium finish.

The grueling final stretch, featuring steep gradients and rough terrain, tested riders’ endurance, with Hobbs’ late surge proving decisive in a tactical and physically demanding race.

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