Photos: 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo
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Bicyclists from all over participated in a 24 hour race near Oracle
A cyclist approaches the ledge of the rock drop during the 16th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo presented by Tucson Medical Center at the Willow Springs Ranch north of the Oracle Junction. The bicyclists compete in a continuous 24-hour period by riding laps on a rough desert course that is 16.1 miles long as an individual or as part of a team. For race results, see epicrides.com.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Spectators watch as a bicyclist descends the rock drop near the finish line during the 16th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo presented by Tucson Medical Center at the Willow Springs Ranch. The rider who completes the most laps in the allotted time is declared the winner. The 2015 winner in the individual women's class was Alison Kinsler from El Paso who rode 16 laps. The men's winner was Kurt Refsnider from Prescott who rode 18 laps.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
A bicyclist rides away from the bottom of the rock drop near the finish line during the 16th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo. The bicyclists compete in a continuous 24-hour period by riding laps on a rough desert course that is 16.1 miles long as an individual or as part of a team. There were about 1,850 participants in the event, said a race official.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Cyclists ride past the defaced image of singer Justin Bieber as they approach the rock drop. The bicyclists compete in a continuous 24-hour period by riding laps on a rough desert course that is 16.1 miles long as an individual or as part of a team.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Pit crew member Ken Clark from Phoenix rings a bell as riders approach the start/finish line during the 16th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo presented by Tucson Medical Center at the Willow Springs Ranch north of the Oracle Junction. Clark was on the pit crew for cyclist Sheri Wallace.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
At the start of the awards ceremony, volunteer Matt Nelson, left, gets ready to help announce the winners at the end of the 16th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo presented by Tucson Medical Center at the Willow Springs Ranch.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
A cyclist approaches the ledge of the rock drop during the 16th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo presented by Tucson Medical Center at the Willow Springs Ranch north of the Oracle Junction. The bicyclists compete in a continuous 24-hour period by riding laps on a rough desert course that is 16.1 miles long as an individual or as part of a team. For race results, see epicrides.com.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Spectators watch as a bicyclist descends the rock drop near the finish line during the 16th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo presented by Tucson Medical Center at the Willow Springs Ranch. The rider who completes the most laps in the allotted time is declared the winner. The 2015 winner in the individual women's class was Alison Kinsler from El Paso who rode 16 laps. The men's winner was Kurt Refsnider from Prescott who rode 18 laps.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
A bicyclist rides away from the bottom of the rock drop near the finish line during the 16th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo. The bicyclists compete in a continuous 24-hour period by riding laps on a rough desert course that is 16.1 miles long as an individual or as part of a team. There were about 1,850 participants in the event, said a race official.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Cyclists ride past the defaced image of singer Justin Bieber as they approach the rock drop. The bicyclists compete in a continuous 24-hour period by riding laps on a rough desert course that is 16.1 miles long as an individual or as part of a team.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Pit crew member Ken Clark from Phoenix rings a bell as riders approach the start/finish line during the 16th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo presented by Tucson Medical Center at the Willow Springs Ranch north of the Oracle Junction. Clark was on the pit crew for cyclist Sheri Wallace.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Cyclists start to dismount as they get close to the start/finish line and turn their bike over to a teammate during the 16th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Riders wait in line for their teammates to finish their laps so they can take over riding duties during the 16th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
On the course, cyclists weave their way through the rocks, chollas, dips and turns during the 16th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Janette Sherman, from Thousand Oaks, Calif, and others try to entice riders to pull over and shotgun some Tecate beer after riding through the desert during the 16th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Paul Fow, from Inglewood, Calif., takes a shot of cinnamon-flavored tequila from Risa Goodwin, of Colorado Springs, Colo., after coming in from the desert course.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Because of heavy dust in the area, Brody Larson, from San Mateo, Calif., oils the chain on his bike during the 16th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Sedona resident Zach Stanford sits on the ground near his bicycle after completing 16 laps during the 16th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Spectators line the trail while bicyclists come in from the course during the 16th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
A colorful Wendy Coin, left, gets a selfie while walking toward the finish line with equally colorful Kristy Carter during the 16th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Cyclist Julia Strange checks in after completing her second lap at the end of the race during the 16th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Volunteer Matt Nelson verifies rider's identification as they check at the end of the race during the 16th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
At the start of the awards ceremony, volunteer Matt Nelson, left, gets ready to help announce the winners at the end of the 16th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo presented by Tucson Medical Center at the Willow Springs Ranch.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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