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Tour of the Gila Race Report

Posted on May 11th, 2009 by Cara  : Twig Assassin Cara

Tour of the Gila Writing race reports while you’re racing at altitude is not that easy to do.  Here it is after the fact. I took two days driving to Silver City.  I left Sunday... More »

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Tour of the Gila Experience - Day 5: Gila Monster

Posted on May 7th, 2008 by Cara  : Twig Assassin Cara

This course was essentially the Inner Loop backwards, with an uphill finish about 12 miles after the Sapillo climb. Since it was the last stage, there was lots of excitement going on.  My job was... More »

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Tour of the Gila Experience - Day 4: Crit

Posted on May 7th, 2008 by Cara  : Twig Assassin Cara

Since I'm posting this late, I can't remember what I ate that day, but it was nothing unusual.  The only treat was for dinner I ate at the Peace of Mind restaurant (I think that's... More »

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Tour of the Gila Experience - Day 1: Mogollon Road Race

Posted on Apr 30th, 2008 by Cara  : Twig Assassin Cara

A point to point 73 mile road race.  The first 65 miles have no noticeable hills, but the last 5-8 miles are all up, with pitches up to 14%. Team Touchstone standings: - 6th:  Kelly... More »

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Tour of the Gila Experience - Pre Race

Posted on Apr 30th, 2008 by Cara  : Twig Assassin Cara

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