We’re celebrating a huge win! Kenda athlete Melisa Rollins took the top step at the first-ever women’s only SBT GRVL race, blazing through the brand new Hayden circuit course on our latest Crusher gravel tire.
“I’m stoked to take the win at the first-ever women’s only SBT GRVL race. The brand new circuit course in Hayden was super fast with smooth, packed dirt where speed and tactics would be driving factors."
Melisa raced on the Kenda Crusher 45c front and rear — our newest gravel race tire built for fast, aggressive riding with confident grip in all the right places.
“The Crusher was super fast on the dirt with just enough grip to bite in on the handful of loose corners.”
The race came down to a battle of grit and strategy. On the final lap, with just four riders remaining, Melisa launched a bold attack on a paved climb with 4K to go. After being reeled back in, she kept fighting — and sealed the win with a perfectly timed sprint.
“This one feels huge. Big thanks to Kenda for the support and to all of my sponsors who help make days like this possible.”
The Crusher is here — and it's already winning.
