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. Registration is now open.
UCI Sanctioning and Race Invitations
Tour of the Gila will again be sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), with qualifying teams receiving invitations to compete in 2025. For amateur competitors, the event offers four USA Cycling-sanctioned races as well as citizen races for recreational athletes.
2025 Stage Race Format Update
In a change from recent years, the UCI races will open with an individual time trial on Wednesday, April 23. This adjustment means:
- Some amateur racers will begin with the Silver City to Mogollon Road Race on Thursday, April 24.
- Others will start with the Inner Loop Road Race on Friday, April 25.
Race Director Jack Brennan explained the decision:
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. The reordered stages could also affect race dynamics. We’ll see how it plays out.
New Men 1,2 (40+) Category Waitlist
Recognizing that not all experienced athletes belong to elite or pro teams, Tour of the Gila has introduced a Men 1,2 (40+) category. Interested riders must join a waitlist, and if the minimum field size is met by March 1, registration will open for that race.
Amateur Race Categories and Entry Fees
Below is a summary of the amateur races available for 2025:
Men 1,2 (40+ bonus) and Men 3 (40+ bonus)
- Four stages (three road races + criterium)
- Dates: Thursday, April 24 – 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 + criterium)
- Dates: Friday, April 25 – Sunday, April 27, 2025
- Entry Fee: $180
Video: Tour of the Gila Silver City to Mogollon Road Race
Watch the stage video from the Tour of the Gila Silver City to Mogollon Road Race, which amateurs will get to ride this year:
How to Register for Tour of the Gila 2025
- Race details: tourofthegila.com/race/race-information
- Register or join a waitlist: bikereg.com/tour-of-the-gila
- Citizen fun races: bikereg.com/tour-of-the-gila-citizen-fun-races
- Watch or volunteer: TourOfTheGila.com
Photo and Video by Mitchell Clinton Photography
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