The southwest New Mexico nonprofit community recognizes those who go above and beyond this week with a Volunteer of the Year awards party at The Commons on Saturday, April 13, from 2-4 p.m. Jon Saari was named the Tour of the Gila/Gila Community and Tourism Development Volunteer of the Year. The local State Farm agent [...]
Without the host housing, a number of teams and individual riders who are on composite teams wouldn’t even have a shot at traveling to Silver City. Host housing is an essential offering that opens the door for the younger generations to experience Tour of the Gila. “In the 8 years that I’ve done this, I’ve [...]
Tour of the Gila is the race where young talent gets noticed. Development riders and teams strategically target the five-day UCI and USA Cycling stage race in Silver City, New Mexico. A top result in the notoriously challenging American stage race puts athletes among the sport’s names to watch. Cases in point: Team California and [...]
Seasoned Pros Discuss the Race's Qualities and Quirks In 2019, Tour of the Gila interviewed Gord Fraser and Rachel Hedderman. Then, the accomplished former pro cyclists and directors for two of the continent’s top teams, shed some light on what Tour of the Gila is like for people in their position — behind the scenes. [...]
Racing Tour of the Gila while expecting was one rider’s lesson in listening to her body. Anna Megale wants to shout it from the rooftops: “Pregnant women are stronger and more capable than what we have been traditionally told, we can do awesome things!” The new mom also offers advice to other female cyclists on [...]
In light of the news that Joe Martin Stage Race is canceled this spring, Tour of the Gila organizers wish to express support and state their commitment to sustaining American road bicycle racing. With a close peer relationship, Tour of the Gila and Joe Martin Stage Race are America’s two UCI stage races. With the [...]
Tour of the Gila applies grant award to highlight iconic bike race’s heritage and impact while inviting others to the experience Recognizing the impact of Tour of the Gila and rewarding the longevity of this internationally renowned cycling event, the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division awarded $30,000 to the race’s nonprofit, Gila Community and Tourism [...]
Greek philosopher Heraclitus is credited for naming change as the only constant in life. And that has been true of almost everything except Tour of the Gila, which has been running the same courses with essentially the same resources and personnel for nearly three dozen years. Back in the 1980s, residents of Silver City recognized [...]
By Landry Bobo – Coach with EVOQ.BIKE If you’re planning on racing Tour of the Gila this year, congratulations! I’ve had the pleasure of racing the Tour of the Gila several times and it was always one of the highlights of my season. For amateurs in the U.S. road scene, there really is no better [...]
"When you're happier, you can train harder," says Lidl-Trek rider Quinn Simmons, who prepares for WorldTour racing on the very roads Tour of the Gila uses as race courses. While this rider appreciates the high altitude challenges available in southwest New Mexico, Quinn Simmons skipped to the WorldTour early in his career and never raced [...]