As days began to pass leading up to this year’s Tour of the Gila, elite bike racer Janelle Cole was in a bind. The pro cyclist, whose United Healthcare Pro Cycling team folded last year, likely couldn’t compete in one of the most challenging UCI stage races in the U.S. if she didn’t find a new UCI [...]
When Matthew Riccitello (LUX/Sideshow p/b Specialized) was 14 years old, he wanted another challenge – something more than a weekend’s worth of racing. He wanted to experience what the UCI pros do week in and week out. What is it like to race your bike for five days straight over longer distances, challenging climbs and tough competition? [...]
Registration Open Are you ready to ride like a pro and experience the Gila Monster Gran Fondo. This exceptional ride is planned for October 13th, 2018, in the gorgeous cool mountains of Silver City, New Mexico. Set your goal, have lots of fun, and enjoy a weekend away, while you become “Gila Proven” [...]
Cory Popovich, ALP Cycles Racing, wins overall at Tour of the Gila for the Women Cat 3-4-5. Fortunato Ferrara, RA Racing Apparel, takes top position for the Men Cat 1-2. Race highlights from Stage 5 and Overall Standings: Cory Popovich, ALP Cycles Racing Women Cat 3-4-5 ALP Cycles Racing, Cory Popovich saw [...]
Sunday Citizen Race Highlights and Recap Congrats to our Citizen Race riders: Carlos Alarcon, overall men's race champion, Jose Martinez-2nd and Wes Gaskill-3rd. In the women's competition, Laura Larisch, overall champion, Dana Pape-2nd, and Kathy Weix-3rd. Special applause to the youth champion, Damiano Rivera de Rosales (8 years old) completing the ride in [...]
Summary Recap of UCI Men and UCI Women Stage 5 Britton captures second Tour of the Gila Victory, Mannion scores final stage UnitedHealthcare dominates final stage for second year running (Pinos Altos, NM) – Rob Britton of Rally Cycling captured his second Tour of the Gila victory, arriving in Pinos Altos with close [...]
Special thanks to the sponsors of bringing the coverage live--WNM Communications and First Financial Credit Union. SkyWest Media donated considerable time and equipment to make it possible. Thanks to everyone of the volunteers who do so much to make this race possible. Summary Recap of UCI Men and UCI Women Stage 4 [...]
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Summary Recap of UCI Men and UCI Women Stage 3 Stage 3 Tour of the Gila Time Trials The third stage of the Tour of the Gila saw fierce winds that shook up the GC. Serghei Tvetcov of UnitedHealthcare earned his second victory in Tyrone after blazing through the course clocking a time [...]