Gila Monster Gran Fondo

[Sidewinder]

I mentioned this upcoming race in a different thread, figured I'd snap some pics of the flyer and post 'em here for anybody interested. This is NOT the 'Tour of the Gila'---but it looks like a fun race, and the scenery doesn't suck, lol. So, here we go with the pics, I tried to get closeup shots of relevant info, aye? The race will be held on October 10th, so you probably still have time to register if you want to participate. CHEERS!!!

   

   

   

   

   

P.S. Well, hell, I just noticed that the flyer DOES say 'Tour of the Gila' on it, maybe it's tied in with the other race earlier this year? Meh, I'll let y'all figure it out, I'm off to the store to buy some hard cider, can't clean up the house and yard without it, lol.

[Tour of the Gila]

Thanks for sharing about the Lael Wilcox Gila Monster Gran Fondo! Yes, this is the recreational ride hosted by the organizers of Tour of the Gila. It's Saturday, October 10, and sign up is open online for a couple more days: https://www.bikereg.com/gila-monster-gran-fondo Lodging deals might still be available too. There's lots else to do in Silver City this weekend, so bring friend and family!

[Sidewinder]

Thanks for the info... I should add that the 54th Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta is also running this week, right through next weekend! I watched some cool video clips of scores of colorful balloons in "mass ascension" this past weekend, thankfully the weather is cooperating! Winds aloft have prevented certain "special shapes" from flying, but overall the event has gone well, with large crowds in attendance! Albuquerque is 4 hours away from Silver City by road, but the Balloon Fiesta is worth mentioning because it's a special event! Jules Verne would be proud, lol... heck of an author, Jules Verne, he had the vision to foresee many advancements & inventions! Like H.G. Wells and George Orwell, Jules Verne was WAY ahead of his time!

P.S. I'm enjoying special TV programs on the Balloon Fiesta, but I heard there are many related videos posted on YouTube... colorful videos, that's for sure, lol.