2024 TOUR OF THE GILA

SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO

Take part in one of the most challenging stage races in North America, April 24-28, 2024, in and around Silver City, New Mexico. You have the chance to race on the same courses and at the same time as the top professional men and women teams during the 2024 Tour of the Gila. The Pro Women’s and Pro Men’s races are part of the UCI America Tour and the USA Cycling Pro Road Tour. 

REGISTRATION FOR THE TOUR OF THE GILA  IS NOW OPEN!

The Tour of the Gila is honored to put on a challenging and rewarding stage race.  We organize men’s and women’s UCI races on the international professional stage, and include multiple amateur categories that allow racers to test their skills on the same terrain that the Pros race.  Gila is a race that helps aspiring athletes gain experience to move their careers forward, whether that be to competing internationally, or simply moving up a category. 

The Tour of the Gila has reworked the amateur races for 2024, with the goal of offering a better chance for racers to attend. We have a 4-day format for Men 2,3 and Women 2,3; and a 3-day race for Women 4,5, Men 4,5, and Masters Men 3,4—40+/50+/60+. The Junior Men 15/16 and 17/18 will race together in a 3-day event.  With the exception of the Junior Men’s race, there is a required minimum of 30 racers for each category.  Please spread the word and encourage your fellow racers to register. 

Each racer will receive a swag bag at packet pick-up.

THE RACES

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

   The 5-day format is as follows:

• Stage 1, Wednesday, April 24: Silver City to Mogollon Road Race
• Stage 2, Thursday, April 25: The Inner Loop Road Race
• Stage 3, Friday, April 26: Tyrone Individual Time Trial
• Stage 4, Saturday, April 27: Downtown Silver City Criterium
• Stage 5, Sunday, April 28: Gila Monster Road Race

Women 2,3 and Men 2,3: The 4-day stage race consists of 2 Road Races, an Individual Time Trial and a Criterium.  The entry fee is $240.

   The 4-day format is as follows:

• Stage 1, Thursday, April 25: The Inner Loop Road Race
• Stage 2, Friday, April 26: Tyrone Individual Time Trial
• Stage 3, Saturday, April 27: Downtown Silver City Criterium
• Stage 4, Sunday, April 28: Gila Monster Road Race

Men 4,5; Master Men 3,4 40+/50+/60+; and Women 4,5: The 3-day stage race consists of 1 Road Race, an Individual Time Trial and a Criterium.  Entry fee is $180.

Junior Men 15/16 and 17/18: The 3-day stage race consists of 1 Road Race, an Individual Time Trial and a Criterium.  Entry fee is $120.

   The 3-day format is as follows:

• Stage 1, Friday, April 26: Tyrone Individual Time Trial
• Stage 2, Saturday, April 27: Downtown Silver City Criterium
• Stage 3, Sunday, April 28: Gila Monster Road Race

SPECIAL COMPETITIONS

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. There may be no more than 7 riders per team. There will also be a Sprinter competition, a KOM competition and a Young Rider (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 6 riders. There may be no more than 6 riders per team. There will also be a Sprinter competition, a QOM competition and a Young Rider (U25) competition.

REFUNDS
No refunds after March 1, 2024

SUPPORT

Elite Racing will provide neutral support for the UCI races and will be on hand at the Individual Time Trial and the Downtown Criterium. 

Having racers check in with extra wheels is essential to the support system during the amateur road races. The Tour of the Gila has excellent procedures for protecting your wheels during the race. Please plan on bringing an extra set of wheels with you. 

Neutral hydration is provided in the feed zones of the road races. 

LODGING

There are a variety of hotels, campgrounds, and Airbnb and Vrbo accommodations in and around Silver City, as well as camping in the Gila National Forest and New Mexico State Parks. The Visit Silver City website maintains an expansive list of area lodging options. 

Have questions about the Tour of the Gila? 
Call Michael Engleman at 1+ 970-769-4292 or email m.engleman@missionsportsgroup.com. 

The Tour of the Gila is held under USAC permit.