Taylor Lideen Conquers the 2025 Specialized Cactus Cup, Taking Home the Pro Men’s Title

April 2, 2025

Team INFINIT Veteran Pro Powered His Way to Victory with an Ultra High Carbohydrate Fueling Strategy

Scottsdale, AZ /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Team INFINIT Pro Athlete Taylor Lideen kicked off his 2025 season with a dominant performance at the Specialized Cactus Cup, claiming 1st place overall in the Pro Men’s category. This historic three-day mountain bike stage race, dating back to 1991, tests riders across Time Trial, Short Track, Cross-Country, and Enduro events, with the overall title requiring competitors to complete all three days of racing.

Facing nonstop rain and treacherous trail conditions, the 2025 edition of the Cactus Cup delivered an even greater challenge than usual, with organizers adjusting the schedule to accommodate the weather. This led to a grueling double race Saturday, where riders tackled the 40-mile XC event in the morning, only to return to the start line for an epic Short Track showdown that evening.

Lideen, an endurance cycling veteran, handled the brutal schedule with precision, showcasing his strength, resilience, and superior fueling strategy. He secured wins in both the Cross-Country and Short Track events, ultimately finishing the three-day race with a total time of 3 hours, 7 minutes, and 26.4 seconds—over seven minutes ahead of the second-place finisher.

Lideen’s Winning Results:

• XC – 40 Mile: 2h 28m 38.2s
• Short Track: 27m 32.2s
• Enduro: 11m 16.0s
• Overall Total: 3h 07m 26.4s

Taylor Lideen has been a part of Team INFINIT Elite for over a decade. A pro endurance cyclist and mental health advocate, Lideen’s journey in mountain biking has been defined by resilience and determination. Originally from Bella Vista, Arkansas, Taylor transitioned from motocross to mountain biking, finding success in enduro racing before moving into the ultra-endurance scene.

INFINIT Nutrition has been a core part of Lideen’s training and race-day fueling. Struggling with long-standing GI issues, Taylor collaborated with a naturopathic doctor to develop his own custom INFINIT formula, which revolutionized his nutrition and performance. Since then, he has claimed podium finishes and course records across endurance mountain bike and gravel race circuits.

Taylor’s dominant Cactus Cup performance was powered by INFINIT Nutrition’s Premium Fructose Fuel —a scientifically formulated ultra-high-carb endurance sports drink mix.

“The Cactus Cup MTB Stage Race kicked off my 2025 season, providing the perfect opportunity to check where my early season fitness is and how my fueling and gut training are coming along. I train with both the 90G and 120G Premium Fructose Fuel, so I know what was on the menu for each stage. With 120 grams of carbs in each bottle, there’s zero guesswork for my pit crew or me, making everything incredibly straightforward. There’s a sense of comfort and confidence knowing you just need 1 bottle an hour and you are perfectly on track!” – Taylor Lideen

INFINIT’s Premium Fructose Fuel is an ultra-high-carb, complete liquid endurance fuel designed for peak performance during long workouts and races. It features a unique 4-carb blend (maltodextrin, glucose, fructose, and sucrose) to maximize energy absorption and efficiency, delivering a scientifically backed 2:1 glucose-to-fructose ratio for superior gut tolerance and carbohydrate utilization.

For endurance athletes looking for a proven, gut-friendly fueling solution, INFINIT’s PFF line is available in both 90g and 120g carb options—delivering everything needed to sustain power, hydration, and endurance with no solid food required.

About INFINIT Nutrition

INFINIT Nutrition is the leader in customizable all-in-one endurance fuel and hydration. Designed by athletes for athletes, INFINIT specializes in complete performance nutrition formulated to maximize energy, hydration, and recovery without the need for bars, gels, or chews. INFINIT is committed to science-backed, dietitian-formulated nutrition that is easy to digest, made with premium natural ingredients, and infinitely customizable. Trusted by elite endurance athletes worldwide, the company is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with production facilities in the US, Australia, and the Czech Republic. For more information, visit infinitnutrition.com.

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