Gorge Pedals Thrills and Spills

Cyclists from all over the world traveled to the Red River Gorge to compete in the Tour of the Red River Gorge. Thursday marked stage four of the 5 stage race that will end with a criterium in Lexington on Friday, July 17, 2009. The fourth stage had its share of spills as a favorite from Lexington Nathaniel Beam crashed on a descent but managed to qualify for the last stage. Read Herald-Leader writer Mark Maloney's story here.

Road rash ravaged competitor Kit Karzen nurses wounds sustained during a crash Thursday.