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Monster of a Time at the Gila Gran Fondue

Hundreds of riders got the chance to ride the same roads used in the Tour of the Gila Pro Race in Silver City, New Mexico in the Gila Monster Gran Fondue

Tour de France and Cycle Coach  Tyler Hamiltion lined up along with the likes of Matthew Busche from United Healthcare Pro Cycling Team.

Luckily the rain that was forecast didn't show, so everyone enjoyed the dry weather.

The course followed the iconic Tour of the Gila “Gila Monster” road race, covering some of the most stunning routes in New Mexico. Roving SAG wagons and rest stations provided extra support. There was the Gran Fondo distance is 103 miles, Medio Fondo of 70 miles, Micro Fondo at 50 miles and the Nano Fondo of 32 miles to suit all abilities.

Riders enjoyed a chocolate and strawberry fondue at the top of the Sapillo climb.

The beautiful, quaint mining village of Pinos Altos provided the end of the trail. 

Riders also enjoyed a fondue party in the evening at Little Toad Creek Brewery and Distillery, in the Historic district of Downtown Silver City to celebrate the ride.

All proceeds benefited the Tour of the Gila and the Gila Regional Medical Center Foundation.

Matthew Busche, two time US Pro Road National Champion said "Awesome day out yesterday at the Gila Monster Fondue! Glad I could be a part of such a special & tasty event!"

Candace O'Leary commented "This is one of the most beautiful Gran Fondo's, I have had the pleasure of riding. We were blessed with perfect weather which shocked us as the forecast had called for up to 80% chance of rain! We had a wonderful weekend - dinner out with our friends; meeting new people from Albq, Las Cruses, Dallas and Denver. These weekends unite those of us with the same love of cycling. We all want to achieve our best, and that is what we do - support each other and push for excellence - how cool is that? Thanks for the memories Gila Monster Gran Fondue! We will be back!"

VIDEO: Start of the 2016 Gila Moster Gran Fondue

All ready to go! @ZiaVeloCycling @MatthewBusche @Ty_Hamilton @GordFraser @EPCyclists #gilagranfondueBeautiful & sunny! Thankfully the weather forecasts were wrong. Go figure! #gilagranfondueThank you everyone for an amazing day! See you next year! Plenty more photos will be posted in the next couple of days. Photos: Rebecca RezaWe could not have asked for a better day. Beautiful scenery and great friends! Until next year! #GIlaGranFondue #SilverCityThank you everyone for an amazing day! See you next year! Plenty more photos will be posted in the next couple of days. Photos: Rebecca RezaWhat a day! A big thanks to everyone who took part in the event! Now for some fondue! #SilverCity #gilagranfondueWe have a few #deccasportswear limited jerseys left! Get one before theyre all gone! #GilaGranFondueMatthew Busche @MatthewBusche Awesome day out yesterday at the Gila Monster Fondue! Glad I could be a part of such a special (& tasty) event!What a day! A big thanks to everyone who took part in the event! Now for some fondue! #SilverCity #gilagranfondueAll ready to go!