Lael Wilcox Gila Monster Gran Fondo p/b HMS

Lael Wilcox Gila Monster Gran Fondo Presented by HMS

Date & Location

• Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
• Location: 103 E College Ave, Silver City, NM

Event Overview

• Invitation: Tour of the Gila, along with title sponsor Hidalgo Medical Services, invites you to come ride on one of the country's most iconic road bicycling race courses.
• Course Options: Set your own goal on a route covering 80, 60 or 30 miles.
• Target Audience: The Gila Monster Gran Fondo is designed to be fun for all riders, from recreational cyclists to competitive racers.
• Experience: Plan to enjoy your weekend in southwest New Mexico while you become Gila Proven!

Race Distances

Gran Fondo

• Sponsored by: Copies on the Run
• Distance: 80 miles with 10,696 feet of climbing
• Route: This ride goes out to the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Visitor Center and then returns on NM 15 to Pinos Altos.
• Finish: Ends at the historic Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House. Starts at 9 a.m.

Medio Fondo

• Sponsored by: Gila Hike & Bike
• Distance: 60 miles with 6,966 feet of climbing
• Route: Goes out to Clinton P. Anderson Overlook (mile marker 32 on NM 15) and returns to Pinos Altos.
• Finish: Ends at the historic Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House. Starts at 9 a.m.

Nano Fondo

• Sponsored by: Morning Star Sports
• Distance: 30 miles with 2,870 feet of climbing
• Route: This ride goes to the rest stop at Wild Horse Mesa and returns on NM 15 to the start line.
• Start Time: Starts at 10 a.m. in Pinos Altos, in front of the historic Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House.

Support Services

• Rest Stops: Include drinking water, energy drinks, foods, and toilet facilities, as well as extra tubes and inflation.
• Sag Wagon: A sag wagon will follow each ride, with water, tubes, and inflation.
• Rest Stop Sponsors: Supported by sponsors.
• After-Ride Party: Your registration includes an After-Ride Party from 4-6 pm at the Historic Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House.

Registration Details

• Packet Pick-Up: Will be on Friday, October 9, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Gila Hike & Bike.
• Late Registration: Available at Gila Hike & Bike at 8 a.m. on Saturday, October 10.
• Entry Fee: $100 per person until September 26, and $110 thereafter.

Accommodation Discounts

• Murray Hotel: Offering a 20% discount from October 8 to October 11. Call 575-956-9400 or visit www.murray-hotel.com.
• Copper Manor Motel: Offering a 15% discount over the same period. Call 575-538-5392 or visit www.coppermanornm.com.

Additional Information

• Permit: The Gila Monster Gran Fondo is sponsored under a special use permit with the Gila National Forest and held under USA Cycling Permit.
• Contact: For more information call Jack Brennan at 575-590-2612.

Join Us!

Do you have what it takes to be Gila Proven? Spend your weekend with us and find out!

For more information, visit BikeReg - Gila Monster Gran Fondo.