Watch Worldclass Bike Racing at 38th Tour of the Gila 

Pro and Amateur Competitors To Race in Silver City Next Week

Silver City, NM — For the 38th year, Tour of the Gila invites visitors to southwest New Mexico for the annual opportunity to watch top bicycling talent compete on the roads in and around Silver City. Set for Wednesday, April 23, through Sunday, April 27, 2025, Tour of the Gila provides both competitive pro bicyclists and amateur athletes with an iconic challenge. 

As cyclists pedal scenic racecourses over five days, fans can watch and even get involved through volunteering. Recreational cyclists of all ages can join in on their own bikes during the citizen fun races.

The most spectator-friendly stage is the Downtown Silver City Criterium on Saturday, April 26. Adding to the competitive atmosphere, centered around support for the athletes, is a beer garden for adults and kid-friendly activities for the youngest fans.

“My favorite part of the entire week is when the tiny little ones line up to race 100 yards during the Downtown Silver City Criterium,” race director Jack Brennan said. “It’s even more fun when the whole state shows up to cheer them on.”

One of the longest continually running bike races in the country, Tour of the Gila will again be sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). Professional and elite cycling teams from across the globe received invitations to compete in Silver City for points that count toward events like the 2028 LA Summer Olympics. Tour of the Gila is the country’s only UCI stage race for men and one of just two UCI stage races for women in all of North America.

For amateur competitors, Tour of the Gila offers USA Cycling-sanctioned races as well as citizen fun races that allow recreational athletes to join the fun. 

Sign up for the citizen fun races at bikereg.com/tour-of-the-gila-citizen-fun-races.

Register for a USA Cycling-sanctioned race at bikereg.com/tour-of-the-gila.

Learn how to watch the races or volunteer at TourOfTheGila.com. The website also provides travel information. Pick up a printed Tour of the Gila 2025 Spectator Guide at the Silver City Daily Press offices or one of the paper’s distribution sites around Grant County.

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Tour of the Gila is the iconic road bicycling stage race in Silver City, New Mexico. Since 1987, Tour of the Gila has become renowned worldwide for notoriously challenging courses. Over five days, athletes follow routes leading from the town’s colorful streets, through the region’s rich history, and along the edges of the nation’s first designated wilderness. Sanctioned by both the global and national governing bodies of cycling, Tour of the Gila provides a rare opportunity for amateur competitive cyclists to compete on the same courses (and on the same days) as the pros. The 38th Tour of the Gila will run from April 23-27, 2025.