Tour of the Gila Race Stages Explained
April 28th through May 2nd 2027 – Silver City, New Mexico
Start gearing up for the 40th anniversary edition of Tour of the Gila! Southwest New Mexico extends our warmest welcome to all teams, racers and their family members, and officials.
Tour of the Gila started in 1987 to showcase the world class cycling opportunities available in southwest New Mexico. Over four decades, it has remained a favorite among competitive cyclists across the region and the country while evolving into an event targeted by pros aspiring to the sport’s highest levels.
Along with our partners and sponsors, the individuals making up the community of Silver City and Grant County make this iconic race possible. Please pay respect to local residents, volunteers, corner marshals, technical support staff, etc. They all donate their time and talents to make this event happen.
Race Details
UCI Races (5-Day Stage Race)
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.
Dates: Wednesday to Sunday, April 28 – May 2, 2027
Categories: UCI Men, UCI Women
Amateur Races (3- and 4-Day Stage Races)
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.
4-day Race: Thursday through Sunday, April 29 – May 2, 2027
Categories:
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Men 1,2: General Classification + special GC competition for Men 40+
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Men 3: General Classification + special GC competition for Men 40+
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Entry Fee: TBD
3-day Race: Friday through Sunday, April 30 – May 2, 2027
Categories:
- Women 1,2,3,4: Overall General Classification + special GC competition for Women 35+, 45+, 55+
- Men 4,5 & Master Men 1,2,3,4 (40+): Overall General Classification + special GC competition for Men 50+, 60+, 70+
- Entry Fee:TBD
Citizen Races
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.
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, May 1 & 2, 2027
