In a characteristic dominant display lending credence to the contention that she is quite possibly the best pure climber of her generation, Illi Gardner added one of North America's legendary jewels to her heavy QOM crown.

On Saturday, August 16, 2025, Gardner became the fastest woman ever to ascend the Mt. Washington Auto Road on a bike, crossing the line in 0:58:07 , a time that placed her sixth overall in the storied race's 52nd edition.

Ian Boswell won the men's top-notch field in a time of 0:50:18 after distancing fellow former WorldTour pro turned gravel racer Peter Stetina in the final stages, to also set a new course record, narrowly eclipsing Phil Gaimon 's 2022 mark of 0:50:38. You may like

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