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Race Reports for El Tour de Tucson - 109 Mile Route 2010

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Comments: I thought a few things were confusing about the setup of this race. Since it is a fundraising event and donations are solicited during the registration process, it is not completely clear how much the event really costs when you sign up. Check in was a little confusing as well - there was a checklist of things that were supposed to be completed, and the booths that you were expected to stop by weren't labeled very well. The finish was anitclimactic - once the finish is crossed, you hand over your chip and then need to figure out where the finish medals are located. I think that doing a lot of tris that are on a smaller scale has spoiled me a little. While there was a lot of information available, things seemed a little disorganized at times. It is such a large event that it is probably very difficult to manage. Overall, it was okay, but the course was extremely crowded. It made the three loop Soma course look wide open. I found the congestion frustrating, but I am used to riding

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Race rating (5)

Comments: I absolutely love riding my bike. I was already online searching for future bike races within hours of returning home from the El Tour finish line. Although I'm not sure that many can beat the atmosphere of this race. El Tour is run very smoothly, the participants are so encouraging and (for the most part) friendly, the volunteers are incredible, the events are well organized, the spectator support is awesome, the scenery is beautiful, and it's just a hell of a lot of fun. I will absolutely do this race again-- without a doubt, my favorite race thus far.

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Race rating (4)

Comments: The race was a lot of fun. I wish my body would have held up better, but it happens. It's very pricey so I'm not sure I'll do it again. It's easier on the pocketbook since I don't need to spring for a hotel or food but still costs a lot more than other organized century rides. It was pretty cool to be cruising along and a steady pace and glance back to find someone drafting me. After a few miles, I'd wave them up to take their turn only to find out a group of 20 people were latched on. This happened several times during the ride and made me a little proud each time. It was a good mental boost. The headwinds for the last 40 miles were a killer! I ended up getting with a group for some of them, but for a while I carried a good number of people who told me they were just hanging on and couldn't take a turn at the front. I was totally cool with that since I was just riding my pace but as soon as a group rode by that I was comfortable with, I left the rest behind. I also need apologize

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