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Injured Cyclist airlifted to hospital at 2026 Steina's Paydirt Gravel Race

Samara Sheppard and defending champion Justin Peck fastest over four timed sections

Injured Cyclist airlifted to hospital at 2026 Steina's Paydirt Gravel Race

Carson City Sherrif’s Search and Rescue (CCSSAR) responded to an injured cyclist that was participating in the Paydirt Bicycle Race Saturday May 16th. The cyclist was found to be seriously injured and in shock.
 
Douglas County SAR also arrived to provide further assistance. The cyclist was airlifted to Renown Hospital by Battle Born Medevac. The cyclist’s partner and their bikes were then transported by a CCSSAR ground unit to the Fuji Park staging area.
 
CCSSAR annually assists the Paydirt Bicycle Race. This includes deploying a Command unit, Jeeps, Quad ATVs, and Side by Side throughout the Brunswick Canyon area. SAR members provide assistance to cyclists experiencing injuries and mechanical breakdowns.
 
In addition to the injured cyclist, several minor abrasions were assessed and some cyclists with mechanical breakdowns were transported out of the canyon. CCSSAR is a volunteer branch of the Carson City Sheriff’s Department and a non-profit 501(c)(3).
 
Samara Sheppard and defending champion Justin Peck fastest over four timed sections
 
Four timed segments on the 71 mile Long Course determined the winners.
 
Samara Sheppard battled against Flavia Oliveira Parks in the women's overall at Stetina's Paydirt on Saturday in Nevada, with the New Zealander claiming victory on the fourth and final timed section.
 
Defending champion Justin Peck just beat Kyle Ward by 1 second and Lachlan Morton by 35 second in the men's race with the timeds 9.5-mile climb of Clear Creek with 1,455 feet of climbing animating the race.
 
2026 Stetina's Paydirt Gravel Race Top 10 Women
 
1. Samara SHEPPARD 2:39:49.8
2. FLAVIA OLIVEIRA 2:45:24.8
3. Rachel DESIMONE 3:05:58.8
4. Marilyn RAYNER 3:07:41.5
5. Amelia DURST 35 3:09:50.2
6. Taylor GORMAN 3:11:42.2
7. Julia PRIEST 38 3:15:26.6
8. Heather PECK 56 3:26:33.2
9. Bee KICKEL 60 3:37:00.8
10. Tracy ELLWEIN 3:39:10.0
 
2026 Stetina's Paydirt Gravel Race Top 10 Men
 
1. Justin PECK 2:21:24.4
2. Kyle WARD 2:21:25.1
3. lachlan MORTON 2:21:59.7
4. Aaron LEOPOLD 2:25:29.2
5. Levi LEIPHEIMER 2:26:48.5
6. Jonathan LEE 39 2:32:16.0
7. Elliott PETTERSON 2:34:06.2
8. Christopher PECK 2:34:20.8
9. Brandon MCGEE 2:38:12.1
10. Mark KRANSZ 31 2:38:17.0
 
Link to 2026 Steina's Paydirt Gravel Race Results: https://my.raceresult.com/400051/results
 
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