2025 Tour of the Gila Pro Men’s and Women’s Highlights
The 2025 Tour of the Gila delivered five days of high-altitude racing, testing riders with steep climbs, technical descents, and fast-paced circuits through the rugged terrain of New Mexico. Both the pro women’s and men’s fields brought strong competition, with familiar names returning to defend titles and rising talents making their mark. From the decisive Mogollon summit to the grueling final ascent on the Gila Monster, this year’s race offered no shortage of drama, strategy, and standout performances.
Stage 1: Time Trial Sets the Tone in Tyrone
In the opening 4.5-mile time trial, Lauren Stephens (Aegis Cycling) and Eric Brunner (Competitive Edge Racing) claimed early victories. Stephens dominated the women’s event by a minute, while Brunner edged out his rivals in a tight men’s competition.
2025 Tyrone Individual Time Trial Results
Stage 2: Climbers Shine on Mogollon Summit
Stage 2 featured the decisive Mogollon climb. Stephens powered away for her second win, strengthening her overall lead. In the men’s race, José Muñiz Vazquez (Olinka Specialized) outpaced the field, but Kieran Haug’s (Project Echelon Racing) strong ride moved him into the GC lead.
2025 Mogollon Road Race Results
Stage 3: Battles Continue on the Inner Loop
The rolling terrain of Stage 3 saw Stephens complete a hat-trick with another convincing win, while Fausto Esparza Martinez (Olinka Specialized) sprinted to victory among the men. Haug kept his leader’s jersey despite time bonuses narrowing the gap.
2025 Inner Loop Road Race Results
Stage 4: Speed on Display in Silver City
The downtown criterium brought fast-paced action. Galen Bolard (Competitive Edge Racing) captured the women’s win, but Lauren Stephens stayed firmly in control overall. In the men’s race, Brunner sprinted to victory, yet Haug’s consistent performance kept him atop the standings heading into the final day.
2025 Downtown Criterium Results
Stage 5: Gila Monster Decides the Champions
The grueling climbs of the Gila Monster stage finalized the standings. Frankie Hall (Aegis Cycling) won the day for the women, while Stephens sealed her overall title. In the men’s event, Robin Lopez Rivera (GW Erco Shimano) won the pro men’s Gila Monster Road Race. Kieran Haug (Project Echelon Racing) defended his lead to secure the final overall win, with Brunner (Competitive Edge Racing) and Muñiz Vazquez (Olinka Specialized) rounding out the podium.
2025 Gila Monster Road Race Results
Overall Results
