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 [...]
DNA Pro Cycling, which won the points classification at the Tour of the Gila 2023, will bring a squad of six riders to the 37th Tour of the Gila this April. Last year, DNA Pro Cycling attended 31 events in eight countries, earning spots on over 55 podiums and finishing the year as the top-ranked [...]
One of North America’s top stage races, Tour of the Gila will open registration to amateur competitors on Monday, January 1, 2024. Once again on the calendar for the last week of April, the iconic bicycling event will feature the usual five stages for the UCI categories and a reduced number of stages for the [...]
Jack Brennan may have stepped out of his role as Race Director in 2023, but he remains involved in the Tour of the Gila. “Best I can tell, Jack hasn’t gone anywhere,” says 2024 Race Director Michael Engleman, who elaborates: “The Irish saved literature and alcohol The Greeks language The French and the Italians food [...]
The 37th edition of Tour of the Gila is planned for April 24-28, 2024. The UCI- and USA-Cycling-sanctioned American bicycle race also introduces Michael Engleman as the 2024 Race Director. The nonprofit Gila Community and Tourism Development, which organizes Tour of the Gila, will again offer the five-stage UCI-sanctioned races for women’s and men’s pro [...]