Not Your Typical Road Cycling Race
This is more than a road race. Tour of the Gila is a nonprofit event built by local cyclists who love the sport and want to share it with riders, fans, and communities from around the world. For decades, Silver City has shown that a small town can create something extraordinary, bringing people together through competition, camaraderie, and a shared passion for cycling.
The Races
The UCI Men and UCI Women fields take on five stages at Tour of the Gila: an Individual Time Trial, two Road Races, the Downtown Criterium, and a final Road Race. These races are part of the UCI America Tour calendar and USA Cycling’s Pro Road Tour calendar, bringing top-level teams and some of the best racing of the week.
Sanctioned by USA Cycling, the amateur stage races are for athletes who want to experience a full stage race but are not part of a team invited to the UCI races. The 3- and 4-day races have an overall General Classification competition plus dedicated GC opportunities for masters riders.
The Citizen Fun Races are designed for people who want to join the competition without needing a USA Cycling license. These events are perfect if you want a shorter challenge, you are in town watching the UCI races, or you are coming out to support a friend or family member racing in the pro or amateur fields.
2026 Jerseys
General Classification Leader
(Overall Winner)
Sponsored by New Mexico Tourism
Green Jersey
(Sprint Leader)
Sponsored by Gila Regional Medical Center
Mountains Classification
(Best Climber)
Sponsored by Lyman Communications
Best Young Rider
(23 and under)
Sponsored by Brian & Lynn Robinson/Southwest Bone and Joint Institute
