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 is set for Wednesday, April 23, through Sunday, April 27, 2025. Registration opens on Wednesday, January 1.

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.

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.

For details about the amateur races Tour of the Gila will offer in 2025, visit tourofthegila.com/race/race-information.

Register or join a waitlist at bikereg.com/tour-of-the-gila.

Sign up for the citizen fun races at bikereg.com/tour-of-the-gila-citizen-fun-races.

Learn how to get involved with Tour of the Gila by volunteering at tourofthegila.com/experience/volunteer.