The early results from Day Four of the 96th ISDE in Le Puy En Velay, France are in with some devastating news for Team USA. Brandy Richards, who had been having an excellent ride and leading the Women’s classification, failed to finish the day. Details have yet to be revealed, but that takes the American women down to seventh in that classification. The leader in the Women’s Trophy is now the UK’s Jane Daniels with U.S. rider Korie Steede in second.
The UK also continues to lead the World Trophy classification, with the U.S. team in fifth. For day four, the top U.S. rider is Kailub Russell, who is batting forward despite an injured knee. Dante Oliveira, who had been America’s top rider, sustained trail penalties and has dropped to 25th overall. More details will come out shortly, so check back as this post will be updated. For extended coverage of the 2022 ISDE, click here.