July 27, 2008 100-mile loop, 84-mile loop, or 50-mile one-way Start and finish at 305 S. Camino Del Rio, Centennial Shopping Center, Bodo Park, Durango Colorado 2008 RESULTS HERE Vertical Profile: 100 miles, 4091' cumulative vertical gain

Photos courtesy of Dean Howard:

Congrats to our 2008 leading finishers! Marisa, Jonathon, Greg, Rob, and James. Yes, this is just a TOUR, but some people just have to race it! (Marisa doesn't look "sick" to me!) ;)

Here's Ryan and Elisha coming in. Tom had their TWO kids in the buggy for the whole 100 miles! Whew!

The 2008 Durango 100 Start. July 27th, 7 a.m.

Sportin' the (rare) Velo De Animas Jersey! Right on!

Thanks to all for an excellent turnout (~250 riders) and another successful event. Preliminary results are now posted; we will fill in the missing names soon. First group was in at 4:01:48. The rest of us mortals finished a bit later. Thanks to all volunteers and riders! A special thanks to the State, County, and City road maintenance crews who managed to sweep most of the course last week. This tour is a loop road ride from Durango Colorado to Farmington New Mexico and back. The early start and clockwise course (all right turns) results in minimal issues with traffic. The ride is a mix of small country roads and county highways. Most hills are short or gradual and many riders boast their personal best times in this century. A digital event clock will be running and participants are welcome to record their times in the official results ledger which will be posted on the website. While not a race, several riders finish in under 4 hours. There will be 5 fully supplied food and water stops along the course (at 25 miles, 50 miles, 64 miles, 80 miles, and at the start/finish) and a sag. This event is fully permitted and insured in Colorado and New Mexico. Registration is $20 which will go toward insurance, food and water stations, portable toilets, and other cost recovery. Any excess will benefit Velo de Animas Bicycle Club, a not-for-profit organization. The number of riders has increased significantly every year and we expect some 500 riders in 2008. All riders will recieve a free Specialized 24oz. event water bottle with a map of the course printed on the side. For 2008 Start/Finish is at Centennial Plaza in Bodo Park (North end of Bodo Park, off Hwy 160 E) Mapquest Map We will provide an excellent food and water station at the Finish in Centennial Plaza which includes Subway sandwiches. Again, we will provide coffee and water for riders at the Start. The large digital clock will be running again, and we will assist riders to record their times in the Official Ledger (results will be posted on the website). There are some 30 miles of brand new pavement along the course! If you have any questions, please EMAIL. For information about lodging and tourism in lovely Durango, please see the tourism page.

Bill Connelly, former D100 Director, Stephanie Swan, and Rocky Fails.

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Gerding & O'Loughlin, P.C. Donna S Thompson, DDS in Aztec, NM