Photos by Paul Michaud
Tour of the Gila Stage 1 photos
Tour of the Gila Stage 1 photos
Starla Teddergreen awaits the start
Tour of the Gila Stage 1 photos
Riders listen to a prayer for their safety before the race
Tour of the Gila Stage 1 photos
Rev. Sara Guck provides a blessing
Tour of the Gila Stage 1 photos
Moments before the start
Tour of the Gila Stage 1 photos
The peloton turns onto Pope St. at the start of the race
Tour of the Gila Stage 1 photos
UCI Men’s grid assembles at the starting line
Tour of the Gila Stage 1 photos
Members of Team Medellin join the starting grid
Tour of the Gila Stage 1 photos
UCI Men begin the 92 mile race
Tour of the Gila Stage 1 photos
The peloton heads down Pope Street
The first five photos are of the Women's UCI race start. The last four are of the Men's UCI race start.