A strong field of professional cyclists lined up early Saturday morning in Durango and departed the start line at 7:30 a.m. for a 47-mile race to Silverton.
After about 5,700 feet of climb with summits of Coal Bank and Molas passes on a warm day in Southwest Colorado, Riley Amos won the men’s race for his first win in the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Coca-Cola Road Race. (In the men’s race, Fortunato Ferrara came in second and Howard Grotts took third. )
Moments later, Erin Huck claimed the women’s race championship for her victory in the 49th edition of the famed event. Sarah Sturm took second and Evelyn Dong took third.
This is a developing story. Keep following www.durangoherald for updated information and race reaction.
jlivingston@durangoherald.com
