Southwest Series - Day 4 (AZ)
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The Tour of the Gila begins in Silver City, New Mexico, with a five-day cycling stage race for men and women held each April or May. The men's course spans approximately 540 kilometers, and the women's course is about 100 kilometers shorter. Both races include three road stages, an individual time trial, and a criterium. Established in 1987, the event is now a UCI 2.2-ranked race for both men and women. The road stages are known as the "Gila Monster" stages, hinting at the challenging terrain. The race has attracted riders from club level to domestic professionals, along with some well-known cyclists. Lance Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer, and Chris Horner participated, drawing attention during Armstrong's return to racing. SRAM became the main sponsor after the race faced financial difficulties, and another funding issue later threatened its UCI status. Andy Bishop and Nancy Shipp were the inaugural men's and women's champions, and Drew Miller, Burke Swindlehurst, and Mara Abbott hold multiple victories.
The Bear Howard Gravel Race begins and ends in Flagstaff, Arizona. The start/finish line is at Lowell Observatory, with the San Francisco Peaks overlooking the course. This August gravel event offers 100-mile, 60-mile, and 30-mile distances, suitable for those seeking their first gravel ride or a challenging century with significant elevation gain. The 100-mile course consists mainly of gravel, interspersed with asphalt and a segment of singletrack. It features over 6,000 feet of climbing and an out-and-back section up Saddle Mountain. The 30-mile loop was introduced for less experienced gravel cyclists, and the longer routes have had their direction modified based on participant input. The race is named in honor of Jessie "Bear" Howard, a notable figure in Flagstaff's history. The event reflects the town's heritage as a former railroad hub, incorporating a sense of Western spirit and storytelling.
Løb: Flagstaff ligger på 2.134 meter, så de tempoer du plejede at nå ved havniveau føles hårdere hver dag. Lokale løbere samler grundlæggende kilometer gennem Buffalo Park, Thorpe Park og FUTS-netværket, der forbinder over 50 miles af asfalterede og uasfalterede stier. Buffalo Park giver bløde overflade-løb og hurtige forbindelser mod Mount Elden. Campbell Mesa-stier gør enkle dage stille, med fyrretræ-linede singletrack og løkker op til 5-6 miles. Lake Mary Road bærer den simple lange ud-og-retur. Elden Lookout Trail bringer lungetjekket med over 2000 fod på 2,5 miles. Team Run Flagstaff, NATRA og NAZ Elite holder byen ærlig. Vigtige løb inkluderer Flagstaff Marathon, Flagstaff 50's Endurance Runs, Taco 'Bout Fun Run og 4th of July Flagstaff Downtown Mile.
Cykling: Cykling i Flagstaff føles lille på vejen, men åben på grus. Lokale cyklister bruger Lake Mary Road til længere intervaller, da vejen har en bred cykelsti og topklasse asfalt. Snowbowl Road, 89A, Fort Valley Road / US 180, Old Walnut Canyon Road, S. Coconino Rd og Schultz Pass Rd giver det regelmæssige vejmenu. Gravel- og CX-cykler åbner for FS-vejverdenen, med Observatory Mesa til Wing Mtn Loop, Gravel Mary og Walnut Canyon Arizona Trail blandt mulighederne. Schultz Creek & Arizona Trail og Full Sail bringer singletrack ind i ugen. Flagstaff Biking Organization holder cykelkalenderen i gang. Bear Howard Gravel Race, Valley of the Sun og Tour of the Gila er vigtige begivenheder.
Sæson: Maj til tidlig november er det rene træningsvindue, og september og oktober er de bedste måneder til mountainbiking. Sommeren giver lokale løbere mulighed for at undgå den brændende varme og nyde køligere vejr, men juli til september er monsoon-sæsonen, hvor juli og august er de vådest måneder. Varme sommeraftener er meget sjældne, så både tidlige Z2 og aftenintervaller fungerer. Vinteren ændrer alt hurtigt, fordi Flagstaff i gennemsnit får over 100 inches sne hvert år, og de sneede måneder løber normalt fra november til marts. Team Run Flagstaff flytter vintertræningen til Northern Arizona University Indoor Track, og ryttere vælger vinduer i stedet for at antage, at alle stigninger er klar.