Come ride on one of the country's most iconic road bicycling race courses, setting your own goal on a route covering 80, 60 or 30 miles. The Gila Monster Gran Fondo is designed to be fun for all riders, from recreational cyclists to competitive racers. Plan to enjoy your weekend in southwest New Mexico while you become Gila Proven!

Gran Fondo: 80 miles with 10,696 feet of climbing
This ride goes out to the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Visitor Center and then returns on NM 15 to Pinos Altos, finishing at the historic Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House. Starts at 9 a.m. at Gila Hike and Bike, 103 E. College Ave., in Silver City. The Gran Fondo has seven rest stops.Medio Fondo: 60 miles with 6,966 feet of climbing
This ride goes out to the Clinton P. Anderson Overlook (mile marker 32 on NM 15) and returns on NM 15 to Pinos Altos, ending at the historic Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House. Starts at 9 a.m. at Gila Hike and Bike, 103 E. College Ave., in Silver City. The Medio Fondo has five rest stops. Nano Fondo: 30 miles with 2,870 feet of climbing
This ride goes out to the rest stop at Wild Horse Mesa and returns on NM 15 to the start line. One rest stop. Starts at 10 am in Pinos Altos, in front of the historic Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House.

Sponsored rest stops include drinking water, energy drinks and foods, and toilet facilities, as well as extra tubes and inflation. A sag wagon will follow each ride, and will also have water, tubes and inflation.

Your registration includes an After-Ride Party from 4-6 pm at the Historic Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House. Bring your families, mingle with fellow participants, and replenish your spent calories while quenching your thirst with a festive beverage.

Rider packet pick-up will be on Friday, October 11, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Gila Hike & Bike, 103 E. College Ave. Late packet pick-up and late registration will be available at Gila Hike & Bike at 8 a.m. on Saturday, October 12.

The entry fee is $100 per person until September 27, and $110 thereafter.

The Gila Monster Gran Fondo is sponsored under a special use permit with the Gila National Forest, and held under USA Cycling Permit.

Do you have what it takes to be Gila Proven? Spend your weekend with us and find out!
For more information call Jack Brennan at 575-590-2612.