Valerie Kanavy’s speed demon gets the job done in Montana.

Valerie Kanavy didn’t have much choice about winning the Fort Howes 100-mile ride.

She and King Ali Gold crossed the finish line at the Fort Howes, Mont., ride on June 8 more than an hour ahead of the rest of the field.

“I knew when I passed everybody in the first loop this was going to be a long day,” said Kanavy. “It was fun to win and win by a nice margin, but it’s not much fun to ride 85 miles by yourself.”