Kira Payer takes first
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Kira Payer smiles after winning the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists pedal up U.S. 550 on Saturday during the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Kira Payer (725) and Sarah Sturm (806) take the lead in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Kira Payer, left, and Sarah Sturm compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Sarah Sturm smiles during the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists pedal up U.S. 550 on Saturday during the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Sarah Sturm leads the peloton during the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists pedal up U.S. 550 on Saturday during the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Competitors recover after a crash early in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Kira Payer descends a mountain pass on her way to winning the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
A cyclist descends during the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Kira Payer, Sarah Sturm and Katie Clouse ride together during the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Kira Payer, left, and Sarah Sturm ride in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Sarah Sturm competes in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Kira Payer, Sarah Sturm and Katie Clouse ride together during the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
A nontraditional biker rides up U.S. 550 during the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Saturday. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
A cyclist goes downhill during the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Mike Tierney rides his unicycle during the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Kira Payer, left, Katie Clouse, center, and Sarah Sturm celebrate after taking the top-three spots in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Payer won, followed by Sturm and Clouse. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Kira Payer and Sarah Sturm enjoy a moment at the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Saturday. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Kira Payer celebrates after winning the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists pedal up U.S. 550 during the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Saturday. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Competitors recover after a crash early in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men's pro road race on Saturday. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
A cyclist pedals up U.S. 550 during the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Saturday. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
A fan cheers on racers during the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
A cyclist pedals up U.S. 550 during the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Saturday. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
A puppy dog joins the crowd for the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Saturday. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
A cyclist pedals up U.S. 550 during the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Saturday. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists pedal up U.S. 550 during the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Saturday. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists pedal up U.S. 550 during the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Saturday. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Cyclists compete in the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women's pro road race on Saturday from Durango to Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
A cyclist pedals up U.S. 550 during the 50th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic on Saturday. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Kira Payer wins the 2022 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic pro women's road race on Saturday in Silverton. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications
Kira Payer wins the 2022 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic pro women's road race on Saturday in Silverton. Photo by Jerry McBride/Durango Herald
