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Hardrock 100 champions set example worth emulating

With two local signature cycling and running events behind us and the Olympics ahead, there is reason to reflect upon the nature of people and sport. The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic celebrated its 44th year in May, and the 23rd “Wild & Tough” Hardrock Endurance Run wrapped up last weekend. Both historic events, whose courses wind 50 and 100 miles, respectively, through the San Juan Mountains, are dominated by pure grit and muscle, produce superb acts of athleticism, an unbridled community spirit and the mettle of the old hard rock miners. To paraphrase Wallace Stegner, they create “a society to match the scenery.” We could use more of this.

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