Day 4 Mejias takes the win and overall

Tour de Florissant | Final Day

If the playbook from the peloton was “anything but a sprint,” they executed it to perfection—relentless attacks, constant reshuffles, and no free meters. The objective was clear: shake Marlies and avoid bringing the fastest finisher in the country to the line.

Sofia Arreola and Rylee McMullen answered every chapter of that script. From the first counters to the late-race surges, the duo patrolled the front, closed gaps, and neutralized move after move to keep the race intact. It was blue-collar teamwork at its best—calm, committed, and uncompromising.

With the stage set, Marlies had one job left: deliver. In a drag-race to the line, a perfectly timed bike throw sealed the win and kept the leader’s jersey on her shoulders to close out Gateway Cup. A team effort, paid off in the blink of a wheel.

Gratitude

• Josh and Amy Heater — your hospitality is unmatched. It’s a tradition now: we stay with you, we win. Thank you for being the most incredible supporters year after year.
• Rafael — flawless work all weekend.

1. Marlies Mejías Garcia (CUB) - UCI CTW: Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY28
2. Laurel Rathbun (USA) Aurea Racing
3. Josephine Peloquin (CAN) - LA Sweat Racing

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