Payson McElveen

BASE LOCATION

Colorado, USA

ABOUT

Rather than pursue the traditional route of XCO that involves World Cup racing and Olympic aspirations, he gravitated towards longer events following a career-altering experience at the 6-day Mongolia Bike Challenge. A year later he won his first professional national title at the 2017 Marathon Championships, and a second title in 2018. This further spurred a commitment to longer events which were exploding in popularity alongside the rise of gravel racing.

Payson strives to have a multi-faceted impact on the sport. Through his popular “With Pace” podcast, series of “Crossing” films, and other adventures, he hopes to inspire riders to think about the sport in new ways. While racing remains his first and greatest love on the bike, he strives to have an impact that extends far beyond the race course. 

Payson trusts 1UP USA racks for their durability and simplicity—whether heading to a race, filming, or exploring, his bikes stay secure so he can focus on the ride. The Super Duty is his go-to on the Bronco as a do-it-all solution for life in the mountains, with the RakAttach adding unbeatable convenience, while the Equip’D is perfect for his wife’s Subaru. At home, the RS Slide makes swapping between bikes easy, and the RS Multi Hook keeps all the gear organized.

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