The 36th edition of the Tour of the Gila will take place April 26 – April 30, 2023. This is one of the most challenging stage races in North America.

Important Information for Men 1,2 

The Tour of the Gila organizers are honored to have worked for the past 36 years to put on a challenging and rewarding stage race.  We coordinate a men’s and women’s UCI event that we feel is equal to many of the international professional stage races and we promote multiple amateur categories that allow athletes to test their skills on the same courses that the Pros race. We also take great pride in the fact that we offer a race that helps aspiring athletes to gain experience to move careers forward, be that to compete internationally or just move up a category. So, it is with great disappointment, we must announce that due to so few riders registered that it is not economically possible, nor would it make for a great race, we are forced to cancel our Men 1,2 race. 

We are VERY positive on cycling in the US, both now and for the future, and the quality of the fields in our UCI races and other categories proves that. For varying reasons, including Speedweek scheduled the same week, it is only with the Men 1,2 race that we face this issue, and we hope to see the interest renewed for 2024. We understand any disappointment because we share the feeling. 

SWAG BAGS:

At packet pick-up, every racer will be receiving a 2023 Tour of the Gila Swag Bag that will include a 2023 Tour of the Gila T-Shirt, a 2023 Tour of the Gila Beer Glass and Coaster, and a 2023 Tour of the Gila Poster.

UCI Men; UCI Women; Men 3 and Master Men A: The 5-day stage race consists of 3 Road Races, an Individual Time Trial and a Criterium. The overall General Classification winner will be the rider with the lowest overall time for all the stages.

The format is as follows:
Stage 1: Silver City to Mogollon Road Race
Stage 2: The Inner Loop Road Race
Stage 3: Tyrone Individual Time Trials
Stage 4: Downtown Silver City Criterium
Stage 5: Gila Monster Road Race

Men 4,5; Master Men B and Women 1,2,3: The 4-day stage race consists of 2 Road Races, an Individual Time Trial and a Criterium. The overall General Classification winner will be the rider with the lowest time for all the stages.

The format is as follows:
Stage 1: The Inner Loop Road Race
Stage 2: Tyrone Individual Time Trials
Stage 3: Downtown Silver City Criterium
Stage 4: Gila Monster Road Race

Women 4,5: The 2-day stage race consists of 1 Road Race and a Criterium

The format is as follows:
Stage 1: Downtown Silver City Criterium
Stage 2: Gila Monster Road Race

UCI Men: In addition to Individual Stage and General Classification prizes, there will be a Team General Classification competition. Teams must consist of 5 to 7 riders. No more than 7 riders per team. There will also be a Sprinter’s competition, a Climber’s competition and a U25 competition.

UCI Women: In addition to Individual Stage and General Classification prizes, there will be a Team General Classification competition. Teams must consist of 4 to 7 riders. No more than 7 riders per team. There will also be a Sprinter’s competition, a Climber’s competition and a U26 competition.

Men 3/35+: Men 3 racers who are 35+ will be eligible for the Men 3 overall prizes and a separate General Classification prize

Master Men A 40+/50+/60+: Racers in the Master Men A event who are 50+ will be eligible for the Master Men A overall prizes and a separate 50+ General Classification prize. Racers who are 60+ will be eligible for the Master Men A overall prizes, the 50+ prizes and a separate 60+ General Classification prize.

Master Men B 40+/50+/60+/70+: Racers in the Master Men B event who are 50+ will be eligible for the Master Men B overall prizes and a separate 50+ General Classification prize. Racers who are 60+ will be eligible for the Master Men B overall prizes, the 50+ prizes, and a separate 60+ General Classification prize. Racers who are 70+ will be eligible for the Master Men B overall prizes, the 50+ prizes, the 60+ prizes and a separate 70+ General Classification prize.

Men 4,5 /35+: Men 4,5 racers who are 35+ will be eligible for the Men 4,5 overall prizes and a separate General Classification prize.

Women 1,2,3 35+/45+: Racers in the Women 1,2,3 event who are 35+ will be eligible for the Women 1,2,3 prizes and a separate 35+ General Classification prize. Racers who are 45+ will be eligible for the Women 1,2,3 prizes, the 35+ prizes, and a separate 45+ General Classification prize.

No refunds after March 1, 2023.

NEUTRAL SUPPORT  will be provided by Shimano for the UCI races and support will be on hand at the Individual Time Trials and the Downtown Criterium. The amateur road races rely on wheel check-in. The Tour of the Gila has an excellent system to protect your wheels during the race.
Neutral hydration is provided in the feed zones of the road races. Shuttles are available for the Mogollon Road Race, and the Inner Loop Road races for the Women 3,4,5, Men 4,5, and Master Men B.

HOST HOUSING
Many families in the Silver City area generously open up their homes during the race. If you are interested in the host housing program, you must have PAID REGISTRATION before your request is considered, there is a non-refundable $10 fee per person to be placed on the housing list. Host housing fills quickly, so please make your reservation early. For information, contact the Host Housing Director at hosthousing@tourofthegila.com.