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Sprint Leader Emily Ehrlich and Team Virginia’s Blue Ridge 28 discuss strategy before the race.

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Racers listen to a blessing from Race Chaplain Sarah Guck

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Race Leaders at the start (L to R) Emily Erlich, Best Sprinter; Kylee Hanel, Best Young Rider; Lauren Stephens, Race Leader; Ashley Frye, Queen of the Mountain.

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The Peloton leaves Gough Park on the way to Mogollon

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Teams check in for Stage 2, The Climb to Mogollon

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Team Medellin chats before the Race

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Race Chaplain Sarah Guck gives a blessing for the riders’ safety

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The UCI Men are ready to start

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The racers head down Pope Street at the start of Stage 2

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Shimano Technicians provide support to all the pro teams in the Tour of the Gila