By Rebecca Reza, RadioTour Bicycle racers from across the Western Hemisphere and beyond look toward the iconic North American UCI race in southwest New Mexico, and the high-altitude mountains near Silver City are set once again for an explosive week of road racing. The Tour of the Gila celebrates its 37th edition with five days [...]
The Tour of the Gila is known for providing an experience that makes some athletes want more. A reported 60% of racers return to Silver City and further explore southwest New Mexi-co’s roads and trails within a year, while a handful of die-hards return year after year for a physical challenge that’s coupled with a [...]
For the 37th year, Tour of the Gila brings a world-class cycling event to Silver City. Race organizers are grateful for the local community’s support and invites all to come watch the races, which occur from Wednesday, April 24, through Sunday, April 28. To ensure a safe and positive experience for the athletes, volunteers and [...]
After almost three dozen years of aiding Tour of the Gila, Grant County’s Gila Regional Medical Center elevated its already priceless support of the bike race in 2024. Now the sponsor of the race’s green sprinter jersey, Gila Regional Medical Center exemplifies the kind of community partnership and collaboration that sustains America’s most iconic stage [...]
The southwest New Mexico nonprofit community recognizes those who go above and beyond this week with a Volunteer of the Year awards party at The Commons on Saturday, April 13, from 2-4 p.m. Jon Saari was named the Tour of the Gila/Gila Community and Tourism Development Volunteer of the Year. The local State Farm agent [...]
Without the host housing, a number of teams and individual riders who are on composite teams wouldn’t even have a shot at traveling to Silver City. Host housing is an essential offering that opens the door for the younger generations to experience Tour of the Gila. “In the 8 years that I’ve done this, I’ve [...]
Tour of the Gila is the race where young talent gets noticed. Development riders and teams strategically target the five-day UCI and USA Cycling stage race in Silver City, New Mexico. A top result in the notoriously challenging American stage race puts athletes among the sport’s names to watch. Cases in point: Team California and [...]
Seasoned Pros Discuss the Race's Qualities and Quirks In 2019, Tour of the Gila interviewed Gord Fraser and Rachel Hedderman. Then, the accomplished former pro cyclists and directors for two of the continent’s top teams, shed some light on what Tour of the Gila is like for people in their position — behind the scenes. [...]
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 [...]