Vaughters’ top US rides: Silver City to Gila Cliff Dwellings
Check out Jonathan Vaughters’ second entry for Men’s Journal about his top rides in the United States — the Gila Monster!
2. The Gila Monster
Silver City, New Mexico (108 miles)
Team Garmin-Slipstream holds its pre-season camp in Silver City every year, and the team members have a love/hate relationship with this one. It’s an incredibly lumpy ride with steep climbs, all at high altitude — about 6,000 feet (be prepared with a low bottom gear and high motivation). Despite that, there’s almost no traffic and you get breathtaking views of both the Gila Hot Springs and the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. But don’t dawdle: The most stamina-testing leg of the trip comes after the 180-degree turn at the cliff dwellings.
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This is not directly related to this post but I have a question: Where does the team get the eye shields for the Giro aero helmets. I use a Giro aero helmet also but I have not been able to find an eye shield. Thanks. Keep up the good work and good luck in the Tour!