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Organizers of New Mexico cycling race obtain financing

Riders line up at the starting line before the start of Stage Four and listen to the National Anthem. The USA Pro Challenge kicked off Stage 4 in Aspen today August 23, 2012. Riders ascended Independence Pass that tops out at 12,060 feet for a second time in two days. Elevation was the name of the game in this stage with much of the 97 miles course above 9,000 feet. There was a sprint line in Leadville and the race continued over the Continental Divide at Tennessee Pass, descended into Minturn and ended at Beaver Creek. RadioShack rider Jens Voigt commanded the entire race and won the fourth stage. The overall leader of the race is still BMC Racing rider Tejay Van Garderen. Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
Riders line up at the starting line before the start of Stage Four and listen to the National Anthem. The USA Pro Challenge kicked off Stage 4 in Aspen today August 23, 2012. Riders ascended Independence Pass that tops out at 12,060 feet for a second time in two days. Elevation was the name of the game in this stage with much of the 97 miles course above 9,000 feet. There was a sprint line in Leadville and the race continued over the Continental Divide at Tennessee Pass, descended into Minturn and ended at Beaver Creek. RadioShack rider Jens Voigt commanded the entire race and won the fourth stage. The overall leader of the race is still BMC Racing rider Tejay Van Garderen. Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Organizers of the annual Tour of the Gila in southwestern New Mexico have obtained enough financing to stage this year’s race, largely though the generosity of an anonymous donor.

Tour of the Gila has been a signature event in Grant County for nearly 30 years.

The five-day race is scheduled to begin April 29. It includes road races, an individual time trial and criterium. The final stage is the brutal Gila Monster Road Race, which covers more than 100 miles for the pros.

Its continuation had been threatened when a planned title sponsor pulled out, but the Albuquerque Journal (http://goo.gl/N1jWuw ) reports that a Colorado cyclist has now stepped forward to anonymously provide $40,000 to help put on the event.

Officials expect over 600 cyclists to compete.

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