You could acknowledge Cam Jones for a few of his latest accomplishments, together with profitable Unbound Gravel, Large Sugar, and the Lifetime Grand Prix Collection general title in 2025. Whereas the New Zealand rider could have began final season as a wildcard within the LTGP, he had a number of dominant performances and proved to be not only a contender, however the one to beat. Now, he’s following up on that spectacular breakout season with a brand new Quickest Recognized Time (FKT) on Utah’s legendary White Rim Path.
On March 31, 2026, Jones rode his SCOTT Spark RC World Cup — with a drop bar setup — on the 100-mile route, ending in a record-setting time of 5:23:27. This bested the earlier FKT of 5:28:21, which was set by Keegan Swenson in March of 2021, by slightly below 5 minutes. Now, Jones joins his SCOTT teammate, Hannah Otto, who set the ladies’s White Rim FKT final yr, on the high of the leaderboard.
This feat is maybe much more spectacular whenever you be taught that Jones set the brand new White Rim FKT with little or no preparation. Clearly, he was bodily ready for the hassle, however in line with SCOTT, he reportedly selected to make the try “as a last-minute facet quest on the best way to Sea Otter.” Apparently, roughly 90 p.c of the route was utterly unknown to Jones, and he’d by no means ridden it earlier than. We’re advised his predominant preparation concerned a cellphone name with Hannah Otto the evening earlier than, the place she shared some technique and recon notes.
“Even earlier than I ever got here to the U.S., I’d heard the legends of the White Rim Path. It’s not solely an iconic mountain bike journey, but additionally a route with a deep historical past of FKT makes an attempt that I’ve adopted all through my profession. It’s extremely particular to see my title alongside, and forward of, some superb athletes. Subsequent time, although, I’d prefer to gradual issues down a bit and take within the views.”
-Cam Jones
If Jones’ record-setting White Rim FKT is any indication, the Kiwi rider is coming into the primary cease of the Lifetime Grand Prix with some health. His competitors is already on discover after he took the LTGP general final season, and this FKT confirms that Jones is actually on type to start out the season. The primary cease of the LTGP is on the Sea Otter Basic in a few weeks, and Jones will certainly be one to look at.
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