Most of the cyclists walked their bikes across the Santa Cruz Wash and everyone loved the mariachis.
After watching the participants cross the dry river bed, we watched them cycle through a neighborhood by Canyon Ranch.
It was a nice sunny day for watching a bike race, and catching shadows with the camera.
For more fun with shadows, visit Hey Harriet, hosted by Tracy for Shadow Shot Sunday.
Wow, 8000 bikers in one place! That's something to see. You caught some great shadows, too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful energetic shots!
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That's quite a crowd of bikers, plus the onlookers. Love the multiple bike shadows.
ReplyDeleteWhat terrific captures, Diane! And what a crowd and what fun! I, too, love the multiple bike shadows. Hope you've had a great weekend so far! Enjoy your tomorrow!
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The trees are leaving wonderful shadows alongside the course. The riders are leaving shadows that are long, the spokes captured in stop-motion. Nice!
ReplyDeleteLove all the bright colors the bike riders wear. Great shots. I'll have to ask my brother who lives in Tucson if he saw any of the fun.
ReplyDeleteThe Tour comes right by my street... Friends and I went out around 11 so we got to drive a bit with them on Sunrise by Kolb.
ReplyDeleteThe Builders were working day and night to finish the roadwork/paving on Sunrise so the cyclists had something to ride on beside dirt.
Thank Goodness the wind didn't show up today and the temperature was almost too warm but very beautiful day.
cheers, parsnip
The shadows will never be left behind, they can always catch up.
ReplyDelete8000???? Wow---that's a heck of a lot of bikers... What a super event. Glad you got to see it and take photos for us...
ReplyDeleteGreat shadow shots also.
Hugs,
Betsy
That's quite a crowd of cyclists! Eric used to do century rides but no more, now he runs.
ReplyDeleteThe weather looked perfect for the race!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, must be ALOT of really physically fit people there. 8,000 bikers...whew. Great photos. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting looking event! It's making me tired just looking at the photos! As lovely as they are :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rest of your weekend!
That looks like so much fun! I want to join in!
ReplyDeleteWOQ such brilliant shots. Looked like a lot of fun was had by riders and watchers.
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Those are great photos, Diane, and the shadow are just awesome..
ReplyDeletea lot of bikers there.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting ....
ReplyDeleteVery good shots. Looks like a fun event. Need to get down that way this winter. I wander over that way from where I stay in New Mexico. I know, I'm a partial snow bird, forgive me, but it gets cold in Wisconsin.
ReplyDeletePeace.
We've "accidentally" gone to Tucson on the day of that race in the past. Quite a surprise (and traffic nightmare) when you're not aware of it. You captured lots of great images and shadows. Looks like it was a perfect day for the bikers.
ReplyDeleteThat was an amazing turn out! Looks like the weather was perfect too.
ReplyDeleteMy husband (the biker) was interested in these pics, Diane! Looks like they had a sunny day for the ride.
ReplyDeleteSeems like a pretty intense bike race.
ReplyDeleteLooks like bike race is the sport at Tuscon! Your fist pic amazes me.... looks like exodus he he...
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ReplyDeleteI love to ride the velo...
ReplyDeletewhat a jam!
ReplyDeleteVery cool sight! Love your cacti shot!
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