Looking for someplace to show off your end of season fitness?  Look no further.  If you didn't know, the Gila Monster Gran Fondo is a fund-raising event for the Tour of the Gila stage rac, which only boosts the reasons you should do this event.

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2023 GILA MONSTER GRAN FONDO

Saturday, October 7th.
Silver City, New Mexico

p/b Desert Springs Physical Therapy and Southwest Bone and Joint Institute.

The Gila Monster Gran Fondo is designed to be fun for all riders, from recreational cyclists to competitive racers. Plan to enjoy your weekend while you become Gila Proven.

Start time for the Gran and Medio Fondos is 9:00 am at Gila Hike & Bike, 103 E. College Ave. in Silver City. The first mile, to NM 15, is a neutral zone. Nano Fondo begins at 10:00 am 7 miles north of Silver City at the Buckhorn Saloon, 32 Main St., Pinos Altos.

Rest stops include drinking water, energy drinks and foods, and portable toilets, as well as extra tubes and inflation. A sag wagon will follow each ride with water, tubes and inflation.

After-Ride Party and Award Ceremony from 4-6pm at the Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House. Mimbres Trophy Bowls will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each of the three rides, as well as to the oldest and youngest male and female finishers.

Packet pick-up will be on Friday, October 6, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Gila Hike & Bike, 103 E. College Ave. Late packet pick-up and late registration will be available at Gila Hike & Bike at 8:00 am on October 7.

Entry fee is $100 per person until September 16, and $110 thereafter.

Courses

Gran Fondo p/b Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate – Silver City:

80 miles with 9,336 feet of climbing

This ride goes out to the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Visitor Center and then returns on NM 15 to Piños Altos, finishing at the historic Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House. Seven rest stops. Starts at 9 am at Gila Hike and Bike, 103 E. College Ave. in Silver City.

Medio Fondo p/b Hidalgo Medical Services:

Medio Fondo: 60 miles with 6,810 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 Piños Altos, ending at the historic Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House. Five rest stops. . Starts at 9 am at Gila Hike and Bike, 103 E. College Ave. in Silver City.

Nano Fondo p/b Southwest Bone and Joint Institute:

The Nano Fondo: 30 miles with 2,747 feet of climbing

The 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 10:00 am in Piños Altos, in front of the historic Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House.