Tour of the Gila Set for April 23-27, 2025
For the 38th year, Tour of the Gila invites competitive bicyclists to challenge themselves on scenic mountain roads throughout southwest New Mexico. The five-day stage race based out of Silver City is set for Wednesday, April 23, through Sunday, April 27, 2025 with Tour of the Gila registration now open.
About Tour of the Gila
Tour of the Gila is the iconic road bicycling stage race based out of Silver City, New Mexico. Since 1987, it has become renowned worldwide for its notoriously challenging courses. Over five days, athletes follow routes leading from the town’s colorful streets, through the region’s rich history, and along the edges of the nation’s first designated wilderness. Sanctioned by global and national cycling governing bodies, Tour of the Gila offers amateur cyclists a rare opportunity to compete on the same courses as the pros.
UCI and Amateur Racing Opportunities
Tour of the Gila will again be sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), and qualifying teams will receive invitations to compete in 2025. For amateur competitors, Tour of the Gila offers four USA Cycling-sanctioned races as well as citizen races that allow recreational athletes to join the fun.
New Stage Format for 2025
In a change from recent years, Tour of the Gila will open with an individual time trial for the UCI races on Wednesday, April 23. This means some amateur racers begin with the Silver City to Mogollon Road Race on Thursday, April 24, while others start with the Inner Loop Road Race on Friday, April 25.
“Taking feedback from veteran racers to heart, we are returning to a format that allows amateurs to experience more of what they enjoy most about Tour of the Gila: road racing,” race director Jack Brennan said. “The reordered stages could also affect race dynamics. We’ll see how it plays out.”
While Tour of the Gila attracts exceedingly competitive cyclists, the race organizers acknowledge that not all highly experienced athletes belong to elite or pro teams receiving invitations to the UCI races. For that reason, Tour of the Gila carved out the possibility of a Men 1,2 (40+) race. Interested riders must join a waitlist, and if a minimum field size is met by March 1, registration will open for that race.
Following is a summary of the amateur races Tour of the Gila will offer in 2025:
Men 1,2 (40+ bonus) and Men 3 (40+ bonus):
- Four stages (three road races plus a criterium)
- Thursday, April 24, through Sunday, April 27, 2025
- Entry Fee: $240
Women 1,2,3 (35+ bonus); Men 4,5 (40+ bonus); Master Men 3,4,5 (40+, 50+, 60+ bonus):
- Three stages (two road races plus a criterium)
- Friday, April 25, through Sunday, April 27, 2025
- Entry Fee: $180
Additional Information
- Find race details: tourofthegila.com/race/race-information
- Register or join a waitlist: bikereg.com/tour-of-the-gila
- Sign up for citizen fun races: bikereg.com/tour-of-the-gila-citizen-fun-races
- Learn how to watch or volunteer: TourOfTheGila.com
Photo by Mitchell Clinton Photography for Tour of the Gila
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