SRAM Tour of the Gila

Mara the Monster Tamer

Mara Abbott is a climber for any occasion, the harder the better. Abbott, along with her diligent Exergy-TWENTY16 team, took control on the first stage and never diverted their attention as they held the field captive during the five days and 15,000 feet of climbing at the Silver City Tour of the Gila Powered by [...]

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SRAM Favorites Return to Gila…Powered by SRAM

Known for her climbing skills and race savvy, Exergy-TWENTY16′s Mara Abbott will look to don the leader’s red jersey once again. Silver City, NM, is an isolated town in the Pinos Altos mountain range that hosts one of most formidable stage races in America, The Silver City Tour of the Gila Powered by SRAM. The [...]

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SRAM Tour of the Gila 2012 Wrap-up

We can tie a bow on the latest SRAM Tour of the Gila. The iconic race centered in Silver City, NM, did what it always does, featured great racing with modern champions as well as introduce us to a number of future hopefuls. For SRAM it was a showcase of SRAM componentry, specifically new SRAM [...]

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SRAM Tour of the Gila Silver City Criterium – SRAM Image gallery

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Images of the Women’s Teams and Leaders at the SRAM Tour of the Gila

Some of the most talented Women’s teams in the world are here at the 2012 SRAM Tour of the Gila. Today, prior to the Silver City Criterium, four of our top SRAM-equipped programs graciously posed for pictures. Most of the Women’s field here ride SRAM RED and RED-2012, we are extremely proud of that fact. [...]

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Time Trialin’ at Gila with Rory

A final drink of water, temps were in the 80′s in Tyrone, NM. Nine minutes to start. The SRAM Tour of the Gila’s third stage was the traditional Tyrone Time Trial, 16.15 miles of uphill, downhill, and crosswinds. There is no hiding, no faking, its open and exposed. Rory Sutherland (United Healthcare) would start and [...]

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SRAM Returns to Gila – 26 Years of a Legend

The early road season in the US has been marked by the iconic SRAM Tour of the Gila for the past 25 years. With SRAM extending its sponsorship to 2012, the May 2-6 event will be number 26. Considered one of the hardest and hilliest races in the US, the SRAM Tour of the Gila [...]

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New SRAM Neutral Race Support Car Wrap in Time-lapse – check this out!

        The SRAM Neutral Race Support (NRS) cars have once again taken to the road, but only after the all new custom graphics have been applied to each of eight beautiful Volvo XC-70’s. These rolling bike shops will provide neutral service to over 120 races across the United States, including the Amgen [...]

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Colavita Forno d’Asolo Women’s Pro Cycling Team Bike Profile

Just before their dominating win at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove, Leah Kirchmann first and Janel Holcomb third, I was able to get hold of Colavita Forno d’Asolo Women’s team professional Jamis Xenith Comp bike. A Women’s specific geometry made the adoption by the team quick and painless, and the beautiful finish and [...]

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SRAM Tour of the Gila – Race Wrap-up – the Youth Movement

The Men’s final podium – Morton, Mancebo and Parker The youth movement at the 25th SRAM Tour of the Gila was the story. The race finished Sunday with the signature Gila Monster stage, it was the U25 riders who left the biggest impression with two stage wins and podium domination. While Mancebo (Realcyclist) won the [...]

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