Pastor Sarah Guck gets ready to provide a blessing for the riders

The UCI Women are ready to start. Front row, L to R: Sidney Swierenga, Best Young Rider; Lauren Stephens, Race Leader.

Heading down Pope Street on the way to Mogollon

Angel Alexander Gil Sanchez of Canel’s Java Team chats with Robinson Fabian Lopez Rivera of Team GW Erco Shimano

Nicholas Dolan gets a small repair from Shimano Support before the race.

Racers gather at the start

Pastor Sara Guck reads a blessing for the Pro Men before the race

Race Chaplin Sarah Guck gives Jack Brennan a special blessing.

The UCI Men are ready for the start from Gough Park. Front row L to R: Eric Brunner, Race Leader; Jonas Walton, Best Young Rider

Starting out through downtown; the real racing will begin when they reach Market Street and Hwy. 180.

The Peleton starts down Pope Street.