CATEGORY	DISTANCE	START TIME	FEE	PRIZES	FIELD LIMIT
Men Pro 1*	340 miles	see event flyer	$150	$26000	175
Women Pro 1,2*	264 miles	see event flyer	$135	$19000	125
Sr. Men 2	323 miles	see event flyer	$135	$4930	125
Sr. Men 3*	259 miles	see event flyer	$135	$4590	125
Men 40+ 1,2,3,4*	259 miles	see event flyer	$135	$2550	100
Sr. Men 4,5*	168 miles	see event flyer	$110	$1275	85
Women 3,4	168 miles	see event flyer	$110	$1020	75

The 24th Annual SRAM Tour of the Gila offers a 5-day stage race for: Men Pro,1; Women Pro,1,2; Senior Men 2; Senior Men 3 and Men 40+. The 5-day stage race consists of 3 Road Races, an Individual Time Trial and a Criterium. The 5-day stage race format will be the following: Stage 1: Silver City to Mogollon Road Race, Stage 2: The Inner Loop Road Race, Stage 3: Tyrone Individual Time Trial, Stage 4: Downtown Silver City Criterium and Stage 5: Gila Monster Road Race. The overall General Classification winner will be the rider with the lowest overall time for all the races. The Men Pro, 1 and the Women Pro, 1, 2 races are a part of the 2010 USA Cycling National Racing Calendar.

The 24th Annual SRAM Tour of the Gila, also, offers a 4-day stage race for: Senior Men 4,5 and Women 3,4. The 4-day stage race consists of 2 Road Races, an Individual Time Trial and a Criterium. The 4-day stage race format will be the following: Stage 1: The Inner Loop Road Race, Stage 2: Tyrone Individual Time Trial, Stage 3: Downtown Silver City Criterium and Stage 5: Gila Monster Road Race. The overall General Classification winner will be the rider with the lowest overall time for all the races.

CONTACT INFORMATION: racemistress@tourofthegila.com or call Jack Brennan, SRAM Tour of the Gila Race Director, at 575-388-3222

REFUNDS: THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS AFTER MARCH 31, 2010.

SPECIAL COMPETITIONS:

*Men Pro,1: In addition to Individual Stage and General Classification prizes, there will be a Team General Classification competition. Team entry is encouraged, although individual entry is also permitted. Teams must consist of 5 to 8 riders. No more than 8 riders from a team/club may enter, either as individuals or a team. Composite teams may be entered, but they must wear matching jerseys. New this year, there will be a U25 competition and a Sprinter competition.

*Women Pro,1,2: In addition to Individual Stage and General Classification prizes, there will be a Team General Classification competition. Team entry is encouraged, although individual entry is also permitted. Teams must consist of 4 to 7 riders. No more than 7 riders from a team/club may enter, either as individuals or a team. Composite teams may be entered, but they must wear matching jerseys. New this year, there will be a U25 competition and a Sprinter competition.

*Senior Men 3/35+: Senior Men 3 who are 35+ will be eligible for both the Senior Men 3 overall prizes and a separate set of General Classification prizes for 35+ riders ($300).

*Senior Men 4,5/35+: Senior Men 4,5 who are 35+ will be eligible for both the Senior Men 4,5 overall prizes and a separate set of General Classification prizes for 35+ riders ($200).

*Men 40+/50+/60+: Riders in the Men 40+ event who are 50+ will be eligible both for the Men 40+ overall prizes and a separate set of General Classification prizes for 50+ riders ($200). Riders in the Men 40+ event who are 60+ will be eligible for the Men 40+ overall prizes, the 50+ prizes, and a separate set of General Classification prizes for 60+ riders ($200).

HOUSING:

Every year we manage to find free housing for a large number of riders. Those returning riders who wish to stay with the same hosts as last year must contact their host family by March 1 or YOU WILL LOSE YOUR HOUSING. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE ANY HOUSING REQUESTS ARE CONSIDERED. For housing information contact Carl Levi, SRAM Tour of the Gila Director of Housing at hosthousing@signalpeak.net and when necessary call 575-388-2128.

FOOD PROGRAM:

The Curious Kumquat, a SRAM Tour of the Gila Sponsor, will once again be offering all-you-can-eat racing appropriate dinners. In 2009, the Curious Kumquat staff fed over 150 racers each night with healthy, high energy foods. This year, the staff will be selling advanced tickets so each ticket holder will be guaranteed their fill of food. For $30.00, racers will receive four all-you-can-eat meals, water and tea included. The Curious Kumquat chef will work with any team nutritionist to design appropriate meals. Please contact the Curious Kumquat for more information at info@curiouskumquat.com or 575-534-0337.

Shevek & Co. Restaurant & Wine Bar, a 9 year sponsor of the SRAM Tour of the Gila, is a Mediterranean restaurant emphasizing traditional and fusion cuisines. This means that healthy foods are made from scratch to order from the finest ingredients. They offer each dish in three sizes, cooked with lean proteins, and each dish is accompanied with vegetables, fruits or high quality starches. They always feature dishes that are high protein and carbohydrate during the Tour of the Gila. Please contact Shevek & Co. at www.silver-eats.com or 575-534-9168. Reservations are highly recommended since the dining room is small.

REGISTRATION AND NUMBER PICK-UP SCHEDULE:

All Categories Racing 5-Days: Registration and Number Pick-up will be at the Curious Kumquat, 111 E College, from 12:00 noon until 5:00 pm, Tuesday, April 27, 2010. Number Pick-up, only, will be available on Wednesday morning, April 28th, from 7:00 am until 9:30 am, at Gough Park.

All Categories Racing 4-Days: Registration and Number Pick-up will be at the Gila Hike & Bike, 103 E College, from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm, Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Late Registration and Number Pick-up will be offered on Thursday morning, April 29th, starting at 7:15 am, in front of the Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House in Pinos Altos, NM.

THE 24th ANNUAL SRAM TOUR OF THE GILA IS HELD UNDER USAC PERMIT.