31St Annual Tour of the Gila April 19 Through April 23

31ST ANNUAL

TOUR OF THE GILA

APRIL 19 THROUGH APRIL 23, 2017

RACE BIBLE

1 Sponsors 2 Race Committee; Contact Information; Officials 3 Registration Locations; Mandatory Meetings 4 Race Summary & Start Locations 6 Policies 7 Support, Emergency Information 8-10 Regulations and Prize Tables 11-14 Wednesday: Silver City to Mogollon Road Races 15-18 Thursday: Inner Loop Road Races 19-20 Friday: Dan Potts Memorial Tyrone Individual Time Trials 21-22 Saturday: Downtown Silver City Criterium Races 23-26 Sunday: Gila Monster Road Races

1 Welcome! To the 31th Annual Tour of the Gila The Silver City/Grant County area would like to extend our warmest welcome to all teams, racers and their family members, and officials. If you are new to the Tour of the Gila, we hope you will enjoy your first race here. We have tried to supply enough information in this race bible so that those who are unfamiliar with the courses will have some idea of what to expect. If you are among the many returning competitors then you already know about the challenges that await you. We also hope you know about the hospitality you may expect here. It is one of the reasons we get so many riders returning annually. Please pay respect to local residents, volunteers, corner marshals, technical support staff, etc.... They all donate their time to make this event happen. Don't be afraid to thank them. SPONSORS PARTNERS Town of Silver City Grant County Hidalgo Medical Service Holiday Inn Express Western New Mexico University Brian & Lynn Robinson/ SWBJ Gila Regional Medical Center Darryn Biggerstaff Shimano Decca Freeport McMoRan Skywest Media SUPPORTERS Boutique Air Murray Hotel First American Bank Ace Hardware Silver City Daily Press & Independent Lawley Toyota CO-SPONSORS Motel 6 Sleep Lab of Las Cruces 1st New Mexico Bank Tim Schoeny & Dolores Anderson Gila Mountain Inn Elite Medical Transport Runyan Construction Inc Morning Star Gila Hike & Bike Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery Snappy Mart James Hamilton Construction Co State Farm Insurance PATRONS Aaron’s Sales & Lease RE/MAX Silver Advantage Gene & Eulalia Lewis Richard Ducotey & Rebecca Summer JBV Coaching Marc Levesque & Susan Porter Trish Geels United Country Big Bear Inc Werner Tire Service Janey Katz & Suzi Calhoun Architecture Workshop Desert Springs Physical Therapy Gary Borg Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House CONTRIBUTORS Humphrey’s Enterprises Inc Lopez, Dietzel, Perkins & Wallace, PC Morones & Knuttinen LLC Richard S Bigelow Construction Inc Mike & Elli Sorensen Carl Levi & Damie Nelson Edward Jones Flowers on 11th Caspersen Engineering LLC Perry N Thrust Silver City Food Co-op Grant County Title Company First Savings Bank J & J Signs Sierra Communications Papa John’s Piza Bikeworks Infinity Salon

TOUR OF THE GILA SOCIETY The Grant County Beat West Street Inn W Jay Garard DDS PC Manzano’s RV Park Ray & Jane Seavers Time – Out Massage Single Sock Inc Whitney V Shoup Mark Richard – Architect George Muncrief Lotus Center John & Nancy Wachholz Silver Portrait Studio SYZYGY Tile Benjamin & Susan Sherman Home Furniture Black Larry Vicki’s Eatery Palace Hotel Adele Samulski

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Sponsors 8-10 Regulations and Prize Tables 2 Race Committee; Contact Information; Officials 11-14 Wednesday: Silver City to Mogollon Road Races 3 Registration Locations; Mandatory Meetings 15-18 Thursday: Inner Loop Road Races 4 Race Summary & Start Locations 19-20 Friday: Dan Potts Memorial Tyrone Individual Time Trials 6 Policies 21-22 Saturday: Downtown Silver City Criterium Races 7 Support, Emergency Information 23-26 Sunday: Gila Monster Road Races 1 RACE COMMITTEE

Race Director Jack Brennan Co-Director Michelle Geels Technical Director Tom Simonson Medical Director Mike McMillan Medical Coordination Mike McMillan, Wanda True Media Director Rebecca Reza Race Photographers Mitchell Clinton, Jonathan Devich, Casey Gibson & Tom Maxfeldt Sponsorship Lanny Olson, Michelle Nichols & Jack Brennan Neutral Support SHIMANO, Michelle Geels Team Radio Tim Bell Race Results AGR Technology Registration Jack Brennan, Ben Potts & Bob Schiowitz Radios Michelle Geels, Phil Salazar, Mary Yardley, & Steve Townley Course Set-up and Signs Liz Blancett, Gary Berg, Jeff McGaughey, Bill Schum & Doug Gorthy Course Marshal Coordinators Carl Levi, Chris Schlabach, Patrick Hoskins, & Jack Brennan Criterium Set-up Jeff Reese, Ralph Mendez, Ben Potts & Werner Tire Service Citizen’s Race 1st New Mexico Bank Wheel Support Steve Farris Race Announcers Dave Towle Public Relations Rebecca Reza & Clara Beard Host Housing Josh & Carolyn White Awards Sue & Bob Schiowitz, Chris McDaniels & Grace Williams Volunteer Party Nancy Kaminski Tech Guide Roxana Marsh Program Guide Jennifer Olson Trophy Bowls Robin Parsons Webmaster Sebastiano Marino Neutral Hydration & Feed Zones Miguel Narvaez & Takahuro Sato - Kinesiology Dept., WNMU Finish Line Hydration Mike McMillan & Lions Club

CONTACT INFORMATION Race Director Jack Brennan 575-590-2612 [email protected] Co-Director Michelle Geels 575-590-0203 [email protected] Chief Referee (USAC Races) Zach Maino Medical Director Mike McMillan 575-538-1259

OFFICIALS UCI Men’s Race UCI Women’s Race Phil Miller, IC President Commissaires Panel Steve Head, IC President-Commissaires Panel John Allen, EC Panel Member Heather Allen, EC Panel Member Jeff Wu, EC Panel Member Dorothy Abbott, IC Panel Member Lynn Taylor Judge Ramon Gonzales Judge Jim Yahr Judge Tim Burgess Judge Kevin Roberts Moto Steve Barnes Judge Joseph Morgan Moto Bruce Finley Moto Chris Black Moto Ed Dailey Moto Trish Black Time Board David Wykoff Moto Mike Owens Time Board Driver Mike McGuinn Time Board Mark Berensen Time Board Driver

USAC Category Races Zach Maino Chief Referee Jay Schreiber Motor Referee John Jordan Commissaire Jim Arnold Motor Referee Norm Desrochers Commissaire Michael Christopher Motor Referee William Keehfuss Commissaire Steve David Motor Referee Tracy Barclay Commissaire Randy LeJeune Motor Referee David Able Motor Referee

2 RACES OFFERED REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP

5 Days of Stage Races: 5-day Racers: Wednesday through Sunday; April 19 to April 23, 2017, for the UCI Men and UCI Women: Murray Hotel, 200 W. Broadway, following categories: Silver City, Tuesday, April 18, 3 pm to 5 pm UCI Men Men 1,2; Men 3 and Master Men A: Murray Hotel, 200 W. UCI Women Broadway, Silver City, Tuesday, April 18, noon to 5 pm Men 1,2 4-day Racers: Men 3 Gila Hike & Bike, at 103 E. College Ave., Silver City, Master Men A (40+ 1,2,3) Wednesday, April 19, 5 pm to 9 pm Start line at Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House in Pinos Altos, 4 Days of Stage Races: Thursday, April 20, 7 am to 7:30 am Thursday through Sunday; April 20 to April 23, 2017, for the following categories: Citizen Racers Men 4,5 and Master Men B (40+ 3,4,5) 6th & Bullard at The Hub, Saturday, April 22, 10:30 am to 12 Women 3,4,5 pm

2 Days of Individual Races: Saturday & Sunday; April 22 & April 23 2017, for the following category: Citizens MANDATORY MEETINGS Tuesday, April 18, at Murray Hotel, 200 W. Broadway, Silver City 5:30 pm UCI Men Team Managers 6:15 pm UCI Women Team Managers 6:45 pm Media Packet Pick-up 7:00 pm Drivers Meeting: Mechanics, time board and media motorcycle drivers, motor refs, UCI Comm drivers and media personnel 8:00 pm Officials

TOUR OF THE GILA PREVIOUS 1st PLACE WINNERS Year Premier Men’s Race Premier Women’s Race 1987 Andy Bishop Nancy Shipp 1988 Gavin O’Grady Jane Marshall 1989 John Lieswyn Carolyn Donnelly 1990 Andrew Miller Carolyn Donnelly 1991 Bjorn Backman Laura Peycke 1992 Kevin Livingston Jane Gagne 1993 Jose Robles Martha Wavrin 1994 Andrew Miller Carolyn Donnelly 1995 Jonathan Vaughters Carolyn Donnelly 1996 Burke Swindlehurst Desiree Margagliano 1997 Bart Bowen 1998 Burke Swindlehurst Jeanie Longo 1999 Chris Wherry Kimberly Bruckner 2000 Eric Wohlberg Mari Holden 2001 Scott Moninger Genevieve Jeanson 2002 Chris Wherry Genevieve Jeanson 2003 Drew Miller Genevieve Jeanson 2004 Scott Moninger Amber Neben 2005 Burke Swindlehurst Kimberly Baldwin 2006 Chris Baldwin Kristin Armstrong 2007 Nathan O’Neil Mara Abbott 2008 Gregorio Ladino Vega Leah Goldstein 2009 Levi Leipheimer Kristin Armstrong 2010 Levi Leipheimer Mara Abbott 2011 Francisco Mancebo Clara Hughes 2012 Rory Sutherland Kristin Armstrong 2013 Philip Deignan Mara Abbott 2014 Carter Jones Mara Abbott 2015 Rob Britton Mara Abbott 2016 Lachlan Morton Mara Abbott 3 RACE SUMMARY

STAGE 1: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 - SILVER CITY TO MOGOLLON ROAD RACE Begins at Gough Park, Silver City, ends on Whitewater Mesa before the climb to Mogollon 8:00 am Master Men A 70.0 miles(112.7km) 8:10 am Men 3 70.0 miles(112.7km) 8:25 am UCI Women 68.3 miles(109.9km) 9:05 am UCI Men 89.1 miles(143.4km) 10:20 am Men 1,2 91.0 miles(146.5km)

STAGE 2: THURSDAY, APRIL 20 - THE INNER LOOP ROAD RACE Begins at Pinos Altos, 7 miles (11.3km) north of Silver City, ends at Ft. Bayard 8:00 am Men 4,5 61.3 miles(98.7km) 8:05 am Women 3,4,5 61.3 miles(98.7km)

Begins and ends at Fort Bayard, 9 miles (14.5km) east of Silver City 7:50 am Master Men B 75.0 miles(120.7km) 9:00 am UCI Men 76.2 miles(122.6km) 9:40 am Men 1,2 75.0 miles(120.7km) 10:00 am Men 3 75.0 miles(120.7km) 10:20 am Master Men A 75.0 miles(120.7km) 10:40 am UCI Women 74.1 miles(119.3km)

STAGE 3: FRIDAY, APRIL 21 - DAN POTTS MEMORIAL TYRONE INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL Begins and ends at Tyrone, 4.5 miles (7.2km) south of Silver City 9:15 am UCI Men 16.15 miles(26.0km) Followed by UCI Women 16.15 miles(26.0km) Break 12:00 pm Women 3,4,5 16.15 miles(26.0km) Followed by Men 4,5 16.15 miles(26.0km) Followed by Master Men B 16.15 miles(26.0km) Followed by Master Men A 16.15 miles(26.0km) Followed by Men 3 16.15 miles(26.0km) Followed by Men 1,2 16.15 miles(26.0km)

STAGE 4: SATURDAY, APRIL 22 - DOWNTOWN SILVER CITY CRITERIUM 8:00 am Women 3,4,5 12.9 miles(20.8km) 12 laps 8:45 am Men 4,5 16.2 miles(26.0km) 15 laps 9:35 am Master Men B 16.2 miles(26.0km) 15 laps 10:25 am Men 3 21.6 miles(34.8km) 20 laps 11:25 am Master Men A 21.6 miles(34.8km) 20 laps 12:30 pm Citizens Varies per age group 1:30 pm UCI Women 27.0 miles(43.5km) 25 laps 2:45 pm Men 1,2 32.4miles(52.1km) 30 laps 4:15 pm UCI Men 43.2 miles(69.5km) 40 laps

STAGE 5: SUNDAY, APRIL 23- GILA MONSTER ROAD RACE Begins at Gough Park, Silver City, ends at Pinos Altos, 7 miles (11.3km) north of Silver City 7:30 am Men 3 68.9 miles(110.9km) 7:30 am Women 3,4,5 68.9 miles(110.9km) 7:55 am Men 1,2 103.2. miles(166.1km) 8:05 am Master Men B 68.9 miles(110.9km) 8:15 am Men 4,5 68.9 miles(110.9km) 8:40 am UCI Men 100.6 miles(161.9km) 8:50 am Master Men A 68.9 miles(110.9km) 9:00 am UCI Women 65.9 miles(106.1km)

4 GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER We, here at in the Emergency Department (ED) at Gila Regional Medical Center, are proud to be serving Sil- ver City and the surrounding area, and are dedicated to excellence in patient care. We wish all participants in the 2016 Tour of the Gila, a safe and exciting time while you are in Grant County.

In the event that you require the services of our Emergency Department and Providers, there are a few things that you should be aware of and have with you in order for us to provide you with the best care possible.

Please have with you: - proper identification - health insurance coverage information, if applicable - current medication list that includes the dose and how often you take it - a list of any adverse side effects or allergies to medications that you have experienced in the past - information about any physical health problems - names and contact information for your primary care provider and medical specialists

With such an amazing event in our community, please understand that we may be experiencing higher vol- umes of patients, and there may be a longer wait time.

Triage is the process of prioritizing sick or injured people for treatment according to the seriousness of the condition or injury. When you see the triage nurse, a decision is made about the seriousness, or “acuity” of your problem, and patients are prioritized per this triage process.

When the Emergency Department is very busy, the more serious problems are seen first. This creates a wait for some patients - we want you to understand why, at times, patients may have to wait longer than anticipat- ed to see a provider.

PLEASE, if you are a patient here in the ED, DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING UNTIL CLEARED BY A PROVIDER. If you require surgery, eating and drinking anything will delay your care.

Our mission is to provide our patients exceptional quality, patient-centered care in a healing environment. We want to make your visit the most pleasant experience possible.

Gila Regional Medical Center 1313 E. 32nd Street Silver City, New Mexico 88061

5 POLICIES

Rider Conduct Riders should remember at all times that they are representa- 11. URINATING: Please do not urinate from your bike within tives of their sponsors, the USA Cycling (USAC), and the race’s any spectators’ view. sponsors and conduct themselves appropriately. Silver City is a 12. TIMING: Except for citizen races, all races are timed stage rural area and local residents are not used to large numbers of race events. cyclists. Traffic rules are to be obeyed at all times. All roads are 13. MUST FINISH: Riders must complete each stage to be open to traffic, except during the criterium. Ride as safely and eligible to compete in the next stage and must complete all stag- courteously as possible and obstruct traffic as little as possible. es to be eligible for individual general classification (GC) prizes. Riders will wear approved safety helmets at all times when rid- 14. TIME CUT: Riders whose finishing time exceeds 120% of ing, including warm-up, for the entire duration of the race. Riders the winning time in any mass-start stage are subject to elimina- are strongly encouraged to wear a helmet at all times when rid- tion from the race. The Race Jury may modify this percentage or ing in the Silver City area. Riders will be courteous to the many waive the cut altogether for a particular class and/or stage. volunteers who are donating their time and effort to allow this 15. TRAFFIC CONTROL: Generally the lead rider(s) and main race to happen. pack will be directed through intersections. Riders dropped by the main field should be alert, and ready to obey traffic rules. Special Tour of the Gila Rules 16. CENTERLINE rule will be enforced. If no painted centerline 1. This race is held under USA Cycling race permit 2017-744. marking exists, riders must keep to the right side of the road at 2. FIELD LIMIT is 125 riders for Men 1,2; Men 3; and Master all times, because the majority of the roads are open to vehicular Men A. Field Limit is 75 riders for Men 4,5; Master Men B and traffic. NM 15 from Pinos Altos to the intersection of NM 35 will Women 3,4,5 Minimum field limit ranges from 70 to 10 riders. be closed for the Thursday and Sunday races. The Promoter reserves the right to combine categories and alter 17. FREE LAP RULE is in effect. The last time that a rider may the prize list. re-enter the race after a mishap is when approaching the front pit 3. UCI bike regulations apply to UCI Men and UCI Women to begin 4 laps to go, or 4-1/2 laps to go on the back pit. After events only. that point riders will not re-enter, and will be given the time of the 4. USAC rules apply. group that they were with when they suffered the mishap. 5. LICENSE: Riders must present their 2017 USAC license. No 18. RIDERS SUFFERING A MISHAP: In the time trial, once exceptions. verified by an official, the rider will be given the time of the slow- 6. SIGN-IN: Each rider must sign in on the sign-in sheet prior to est finisher in his or her category. each stage except the ITT. Sign in will close 10 minutes prior to 19. HILL CLIMB FINISHES: The Gila Monster stage is consid- start. Failure to sign in will result in a penalty as explained in ered to be a hill climb finish. As such, this finish is an exception USAC Rule Book. Arrive 10 minutes before the start for official to the 3km mishap rule. The Race Commission shall determine announcements. the applicability of this rule to particular circumstances. 7. AWARDS: Jerseys will be awarded daily. Winners’ bowls 20. LITTERING will be punished by a $500 fine. Riders may and cash awards for all amateur races will be handed out on only discard water bottles and other materials in the feed zones, Sunday at Pinos Altos Opera House in the village of Pinos Altos. “green zones” marked by signs, and marshalled locations. Awards not picked up will be mailed to the rider, using the rider’s address given on official entry form. Protests and Penalties 8. RACE NUMBERS: Only the race numbers provided by the All riders are responsible for knowing and obeying USAC rules. race committee may be worn. Numbers may not be folded or Special attention should be paid to the timeliness of protests and trimmed. appeals. Worn as shown:

For the time trial a single number may be worn, Radios placed on the lower back of the jersey or the Checked out handheld radios must be turned in at the end shorts. of each day. 9. HELMETS must be worn and securely fastened at all times while on the bicycle from registration through the awards cere- mony.

10. MUSETTE BAGS: Use of plastic bags as musette bags is prohibited. Only cloth will be permitted for food and water hand- ups.

6 TOUR SUPPORT

All categories will have neutral wheel support. We rely com- conduct themselves in feed zones and en route to feed pletely on wheels supplied by the riders. Volunteers will check zones and finishes so as not to endanger other race partici- in wheels prior to the start. Please remember—at least one pants or bystanders. Neutral water will be provided in all rider every year is cut because not enough wheels were feed zones and the finish lines at each road race. Check checked in. course descriptions for locations.

Wheels will be handed out as needed, not “wheel in-wheel Only authorized official race vehicles may follow the races. out.” You may keep wheels checked in for the duration of the Support crews en route to a feed zone frequently come upon race. They are kept locked up and pressure is checked each the race ahead of the one that they are supporting. They night. Wheels are available at each start location. The check must not interfere with those races! They may pass official stub will have the contact information for pick-up. Riders race vehicles only with permission of a referee.

must return borrowed wheels immediately after the race to Failure to follow these guidelines or other instructions may their support driver at the finish line. result in penalties against riders, support personnel or both. If wheels are not returned, the rider will forfeit his/her start and any claim for prize money. Green Zones From 200m before each feed zone to the end of the feed Please be polite. Keep in mind that the volunteers are not zone are designated green zones for the discarding of bot- mechanics. You are responsible for changing your own tles and other trash. wheels.

Time Trial SHIMANO will provide a neutral pit at the peak of the climb EMERGENCY INFORMATION and at the turn-around. Specialty wheels should be taken to the pit before your start. There will also be a mechanic on We hope everyone has a safe race and stay in Silver City. hand near the start line. However, should you require emergency medical attention during the race, paramedics will be available at various loca- Downtown Criterium tions along the courses. Law enforcement and/or official SHIMANO will provide two neutral pits: one on the finish support vehicles following the race should be able to notify stretch 2 blocks before the finish line (Bullard at Market) and paramedics if needed. At other times, in the Silver City area the other just before turn 2 (College at Cooper). call 911 for emergency help. Riders requiring medical transport will be taken to: SUPPORT CREWS & FEED ZONES Gila Regional Medical Center Feed zones for the road race locations are clearly marked on 1313 E. 32nd Street the course descriptions. Beginning and end of feed zones will Silver City, New Mexico 88061 be marked by signs. All feeding will take place in these desig- phone (575) 538-4000 nated zones; feeding outside the designated zones will subject riders and feeders to penalties (rule 3C5). Bottles, wrappers In extreme cases, riders may be transported outside of Grant and other non-biodegradable materials should be passed or County. For information, please contact our Medical Direc- thrown to support crews. tor, Mike McMillan, 575-538-1259. Directions to feed zones are in course descriptions; please follow those directions. Support crews should position and

MEDIA CENTER

The Media Center is being provided by the Silver City Arts and Cultural District. It is located at the conference room of the Murray Ryan Visitor Center, 201 N Hudson St, Silver City, NM, 88061. Entrance to the Media Center is through the south door next to the "Billy The Kid Log Cabin". The Center is equipped with Wi-Fi, printer, snacks and refreshments for credentialed media.

The Media Center hours are: Tuesday 4/18 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Wednesday 4/19 - 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm Thursday 4/20- 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm Friday 4/21 - 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm Saturday 4/22- 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, then from 4:45 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday 4/23 - 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Photographers have been assigned 3 motorcycles, and 2 media cars are planned for journalists.

Media Director: Rebecca Reza [email protected] 915-491-0977

7 PRIZES

Jerseys: General Classification leader jerseys will be awarded after each stage for all categories. The jersey must be worn during the next stage.

Bonus Sprints: Varies by category and stage. For time bonuses and sprinter prizes, please refer to the daily Stage Notes and Tables, pages 9 and 10.

Finish Time Bonuses: The top three finishers for all categories in the Inner Loop Road Race, the Downtown Criterium and Gila Monster Road Race will each receive a time bonus to deduct from his or her stage time for individual general classification purposes only; 10 seconds for 1st, 6 seconds for 2nd, and 4 seconds for 3rd.

Stage Finishers: For each stage there are monetary prizes for stage placings.

Individual GC: A monetary award will be given for the individual general classification. This is figured by adding a rider’s stage times with fractions truncated, time bonuses and time penalties. Ties will be broken based on Rule 3H4, by applying the following tests until the tie is broken: (1) the fractions from the first time trial; (2) the sum of the stage plac- es; (3) the place in the most recent stage.

Awards Ceremonies: For all amateur races, podiums will be held after Stage 5 for the top three in all GC categories.

Special Competitions:

Men 35+ in either the Men 3 or Men 4,5: Riders who are 35+ will be eligible for their race’s monetary prizes and a separate 35+ general classification prize.

Men 45+, 50+ and 55+ in Master Men A: Riders who are 45+ will be eligible for their races’ monetary prizes and a separate 45+ general classification prize. Riders who are 50+ will be eligible for their races’ monetary prizes, the 45+ prizes and a separate 50+ general classification prize. Riders who are 55+ will be eligible for their races’ monetary prizes, the 45+ prizes, the 50+ prizes and a separate 55+ general classification prize.

Men 50+ and 60+ in Master Men B: Riders who are 50+ will be eligible for their races’ monetary prizes and a separate 50+ general classification prize. Riders who are 60+ will be eligible for their races’ monetary prizes, the 50+ prizes and a separate 60+ general classification prize.

Women 35+ and 45+ in Women 3,4,5: Riders who are 35+ will be eligible for their races’ monetary prizes and a separate 35+ general classification prize. Riders who are 45+ will be eligible for their races’ monetary prizes, the 35+ prizes and a separate 45+ general classification prize.

8 PRIZE SUMMARY TROPHY BOWLS $1,500 TOTAL CASH AWARDS $15,905 MEN WOMEN CLASSIFICATION 1,2 3 MASTER MEN A MEN 4,5 MASTER MEN B 3/4 Individual GC $2,900 $2,700 $1,250 $520 $520 $535 35+ $320 $170 $100 45+ $140 $100 50+ $140 $105 55+ $140 60+ $105

Sprints/Primes $580 $520 $380 $165 $190 $165 Stage Finish $1,450 $1,050 $500 $420 $420 $320 TOTALS $4,930 $4,590 $2,550 $1,275 $1,340 $1,220

INDIVIDUAL PRIZE BREAKDOWN BY PLACING GENERAL AND SPECIAL CLASSIFICATIONS CASH AWARDS $9,745 CATEGORIES MEN MASTER MASTER WOMEN MASTER MEN 4,5 & MEN 3 WOMEN MEN 1,2 MEN 3 4,5 MEN A MEN B 3,4,5 MEN A MASTER MEN B 35+ 3,4,5 PLACE 35+ 45+/50+/55+ 50+/60+ 35+/45+ 1st $530 $500 $240 $130 $90 $50 $80 $55 $130 $50 2nd $360 $325 $140 $95 $60 $35 $40 $30 $95 $30 3rd $270 $255 $100 $75 $43 $25 $20 $20 $85 $20 4th $240 $220 $75 $60 $38 $20 $75 5th $215 $195 $65 $40 $34 $17 $60 6th $190 $180 $60 $35 $30 $13 $50 7th $160 $155 $55 $30 $25 $10 $40 8th $145 $125 $51 $25 9th $130 $110 $49 $17 10th $105 $100 $46 $13 11th $90 $90 $43 12th $80 $75 $41 13th $70 $65 $40 14th $60 $55 $38 15th $50 $50 $37 16th $47 $45 $36 17th $43 $43 $35 18th $41 $40 $34 19th $38 $37 $33 20th $36 $35 $32 $520/ $140/$140/ $105/ $100/ TOTAL $2,900 $2,700 $1,250 $320 $170 $535 $520 $140 $105 $100

9 INDIVIDUAL STAGE PLACINGS CASH AWARDS $4,160 STAGE RACE CATEGORY 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th TOTAL TOTAL MEN 1,2 $90 $75 $55 $40 $30 $290 $1,450 MEN 3 $80 $55 $35 $25 $15 $210 $1,050 MASTER MEN A $35 $25 $17 $13 $10 $100 $500 MEN 4,5; MASTER MEN B $40 $30 $20 $10 $5 $105 $420/$420 WOMEN 3,4,5 $35 $25 $20 $80 $320

BONUS SPRINTS AND CRITERIUM PRIMES CASH AWARDS $2,000

CATEGORY STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 4 STAGE 5 STAGE TOTAL

MEN 1,2 $50/50 $50/50 - $280 $50/50 $580 MEN 3 $40/40 $40/40 - $280 $40/40 $520 MASTER MEN A $30/30 $30/30 - $200 $30/30 $380 MASTER MEN B $25/25 - $90 $25/25 - $190 MEN 4,5 $25 $90 $25/25 $165 WOMEN 3,4,5 $25 - $90 $25/25 - $165

TIME BONUSES ALL CATEGORIES STAGE TIME BONUSES AWARDED MOGOLLON 2 BONUS SPRINTS FINISH INNER LOOP 2 BONUS SPRINTS (1 FOR MEN 4,5, MASTER MEN B & WOMEN 3,4,5) FINISH TIME TRIAL NONE NONE CRITERIUM NONE NONE GILA MONSTER 2 BONUS SPRINTS FINISH BONUS SPRINT FINISH TIME RE- PLACE TIME REDUCED PLACE DUCED 1 3 SECONDS 1 10 SECONDS 2 2 SECONDS 2 6 SECONDS 3 1 SECOND 3 4 SECONDS

10 SILVER CITY – MOGOLLON ROAD RACE STAGE 1 - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 MEN 1,2

Start Procedure: 10:20 am, 91 miles(146.5km). Begin at Gough Park in Silver City and end on Whitewater Mesa before the climb to Mogollon. Parking is available on the side streets near Gough Park. Sign-in near the start line. As- semble for announcements 10 minutes before your start. Race will take a 1.9 mile(3.0 km) neutral parade through downtown Silver City and up Market St. to US 180. Port-a-potties will be placed near the start and finish line.

Stage notes: 2 feed zones, 2 bonus sprints - time bonus for 1st, 2nd and 3rd and cash award for 1st. Finish line - time bonuses for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Technical Support: Support is provided by neutral, volunteer support crews. Please check your wheels in with the volunteer neutral support staff at the start line. Wheels are handed out as needed, not ‘wheel in – wheel out’. After the finish, please return any wheels you may have received immediately. If for some reason a wheel exchange is missed, call the phone number on the stub given you at wheel check-in.

Course Description: This is a 91.0 mile(146.5km) point-to-point race with 2,958 feet(902 meters) of climbing. After the start, take a 1.9 mile(3.0km), neutral parade through the town and then left onto US 180, a 2-lane road with wide shoulders. The first bonus sprint will be at 20.2 miles(32.5km). At 29.1 miles(46.8km), turn right in Cliff onto NM 211 and enter feed zone area on the hill. Neutral water is provided here. Continue on NM 211 through Gila, then on a narrower NM 211 with a few short steep rollers to the main highway. At 35.4 miles(57.0km), turn right on US 180 to Cliff again, completing the first of two 11.2 mile(18km) loops. Upon reaching Cliff, turn right for a second trip through the feed zone and around the loop. Continue on US 180 to the second bonus sprint at 59.4miles(95.6km). Head on to Glenwood and enter feed zone area at 84.4 miles(135.8km). Neutral water is provided here. Turn right onto NM 159 at 87.2 miles (140.3km) and head toward Whitewater Mesa and the finish 3.3 miles (6.1km) away.

Feed Zone Directions: There are two feed zones, one is passed twice providing 3 total chances to feed. Please pick up all trash in feed zones. Support crews must leave before the race. From the start, the race heads south, but support crews should go north on Pope Street to traffic light at US 180, then left (west) and head toward Cliff to get ahead of the race. You will have 3 minutes to pass the point where the race enters on to US 180 at the top of Market Street. Pro- ceed 29.3 miles(47.2km), to Cliff and turn right onto NM 211. Just past the corner on a hill is the feed zone. It will be marked. Feeders must park at the school and not on the slight hill. The race will pass through this feed zone twice, so you have two opportunities to feed them. After feeding, retrace your route on NM 211 back to US 180 and turn right ahead of the race to Glenwood, a distance of approximately 32 miles(51.5km). A final feed zone will be marked on the hill leading out of Glenwood. After feeding here, proceed to the designated parking lot at the intersection of US 180 and NM 159. At this point, do not attempt to pass any official race vehicles. Your riders will return to you after the finish.

Finish Procedure: Only official race caravan vehicles will be allowed up to the finish area. Vehicles must have permission from an official to return to the base. This is a congested area, so drive slowly. Failure to do so will result in a penalty determined by the Race Jury. Riders’ support crews are to stop at the base of the final climb, at the intersection of NM 159 and US 180. So don’t hurry to the area. Riders are to return to you. The finish line is 73.1 miles(117.6km) from Silver City. Bus transportation will be provided back to Silver City from the base of the climb at the intersection with US 180.

Returning Caravan Vehicles and Riders Riders who have finished and caravan cars returning after the finish must exercise great caution on NM 159, particularly in the first few kilometers from the finish so as not to interfere with finishing groups. Cars should be prepared to pull fully off the road if encountering a field coming toward them to finish.

Awards: Stage GC results will be posted on the windows of Gila Hike & Bike, at the Holiday Inn Express, and at tourofthegila.com by late afternoon. The result documents will also list the names of those eliminated from the race due to time cuts.

11 12 SILVER CITY – MOGOLLON ROAD RACE STAGE 1 - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 MEN 3 & MASTER MEN A

Start Times: Master Men A 8:00 am Men 3 8:10 am

Start Procedure: 70.0 miles(112.7km). Begin at Gough Park in Silver City and end on Whitewater Mesa before the climb to Mogollon. Parking is available on the side streets near Gough Park. Sign-in near the start line. As- semble for announcements 10 minutes before your start. Race will take a 1.9 mile(3.0km) neutral parade through downtown Silver City and up Market St. to US 180. Port-a-potties will be placed near the start and finish line.

Stage notes: 2 feed zones, 2 bonus - time bonus for 1st, 2nd and 3rd and cash award for 1st. Finish line - time bonuses for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Course Description: This is a 70.0 mile(112.7km) point-to-point race with 2,375 feet(724 meters) of climbing. After the start, take a 1.9 mile(3.0km) neutral parade through the town and then left onto US 180, a 2-lane road with wide shoulders. The first bonus sprint will be at 20.2 miles(32.5km). At 24.2 miles(38.9km) turn right onto NM 211 and enter the first feed zone area on the hill. Neutral water is provided here. Continue on NM 211 through Gila and Cliff, then turn right on US 180 at 30.5 miles(49.1km). Continue on US 180 to the second bonus sprint at 38.4 miles (61.8km). Head on to Glenwood and enter the second feed zone area at 63.4 miles(102.0km). Neutral water is provided here. Turn right onto NM 159 at 66.2 miles(106.5km) and head toward Whitewater Mesa and the finish 3.3 miles (6.1km) away.

Feed Zone Directions: There are 2 feed zones. Please pick up all trash in feed zones. Support crews must leave before the race. From the start, the race heads south, but support crews should go north on Pope Street to traffic light at US 180, then left (west) and head toward Cliff to get ahead of the race. You will have 3 minutes to pass the point where the race enters on to US 180 at the top of Market Street. Proceed approximately 23 miles(37km), to the intersection of US 180 and NM 211. Park on US 180, just beyond the intersection. Feed zone is on a slight hill on NM 211. Leave immediately and go 37 miles(59.5km), to the second feed zone at Glenwood. After feeding here, proceed to designated parking lot at the intersection of US 180 and NM 159. At this point, do not attempt to pass any official race vehicles. You will not be allowed at the finish area. Your riders will return to you after the finish.

Finish Procedure: Only official race caravan vehicles will be allowed up to the finish area. Vehicles must have permission from an official to return to the base. This is a congested area, so drive slowly. Failure to do so will result in a penalty determined by the Race Jury. Riders’ support crews are to stop at the base of the final climb, at the intersection of NM 159 and US 180. So don’t hurry to the area. Riders are to return to you. The finish line is 70.0 miles (112.7km) from Silver City. Bus transportation will be provided back to Silver City from the base of the climb at the intersection with US 180.

13 14 FORT BAYARD INNER LOOP ROAD RACE THURSDAY, APRIL 20 STAGE 2 - MEN 1,2; MEN 3; MASTER MEN A STAGE 1 - MASTER MEN B

Start Times: Master Men B 7:50 am Men 1,2 9:40 am Men 3 10:00 am Master Men A 10:20 am

Directions: Ft. Bayard is located 9 miles(14.5km) east of Silver City. Proceed east along US180, turn left at the stop signal approximately 8 miles east. You will be directed to parking areas near the start/finish line.

Start Procedure: 75.0 miles(120.7km). Begin at Ft. Bayard, 9 miles(14.5km) east of Silver City on US180. Please don’t roll your bikes through the field, as the weeds can cause flats. Sign-in is near the start line. Assemble at the start line for announcements 10 minutes before start. Race is neutral for the first .9 miles(1.45km) until the head official observes all riders are safely onto US 180 heading west. Port-a-potties will be placed near the start.

Stage Notes: 2 feed zones, 2 bonus sprints - time bonus for 1st, 2nd and 3rd and cash award for 1st. Finish line - time bonuses for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Course hazards include railroad crossing at Hanover, 69.1 miles(111.2km); 15 cattle guard crossings between 14 and 49 miles(22.5 and 78.9km); wash crossings 30 to 49 miles(48.3 to 78.9km); very narrow curved road between 12.5 and 16 miles(20 and 25.7km) and 27.5 to 38 miles(44.3 to 61.2km), and a steep descent between 28 and 31 miles(45 and 50km).

Technical Support: Support provided by neutral, volunteer support crews. Please check your wheels in with the neutral support staff at the start line. Wheels are handed out as needed, not wheel in – wheel out. After the finish, please return any wheels you may have received immediately.

Course Description: This is a 75.0 mile(120.7km) loop with 5,854 feet(1,784 meters) of climbing, starting and finishing at Fort Bayard. Leave Ft. Bayard and turn right on US 180 toward Silver City. At 6.1 miles(9.8km), turn right on the 32nd St. By-Pass. Just ahead is the first bonus sprint. Turn right on to NM 15 at the next intersection. After the village of Pinos Altos the road narrows with no center line. Use caution at all times. The first feed zone will be on the climb after Signal Peak Road, 21.3 miles(34.3km). Neutral water is provided here. At 28.7 miles(46.2km), Wild Horse Mesa is the start of a very technical 1,000+ foot(305+ meter) drop. This 3 mile(4.8km) descent has numerous sharp corners, hairpins and two switchbacks. Turn right at the next intersection onto NM 35. The second bonus sprint is at 42.4 miles(68.2km) on a narrow two- lane road. Race turns right on NM 152 at 59.3 miles (95.4km). At 59.9 miles(96.4km), the second feed zone is on the hill climb. Neutral water is provided here. At the intersection with US 180, 73.7 miles(118.6km), turn right and continue about 500 meters then turn right again into Fort Bayard. It is 0.9 miles(1.45km) to the finish. Finish sprint is straight and has a very slight rise. Note to all: NM 15 from Pinos Altos to NM 35 will be closed to non-race vehicular traffic. Use caution; you may still encounter errant traffic. Feed Zone Directions: There are 2 feed zones for the amateur races. Support crews for these races must leave before the race. Turn right onto US 180 and head toward Silver City. Turn right at the traffic light and follow the 32nd St By- Pass Rd to NM 15. Turn right to the Village of Pinos Altos, about 6 miles (9.7km). Here you must show your pass to continue. Go to Meadow Creek for the 1st feed zone, race mile 21.3(34.3km), between mm 14 and 15. Park on the dirt road to the right. After feeding, do not follow the race. Backtrack back past Ft. Bayard for the second feed zone. Turn left on NM 152. Feed zone is between mm 13 and 14 on the hill. Be aware of oncoming riders and pull well off the road.

Finish Procedure: After finishing, all riders who were helped by neutral support please return wheels ASAP. If for some reason an exchange is missed, call the phone number on the stub given you at wheel check-in. All riders who have finished keep off the road and course. Fruit and water are available at the finish line. Please note: alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the Ft. Bayard Medical Center grounds.

Awards: Results will be posted on the windows of Gila Hike & Bike, at the Holiday Inn Express, and on tourofthegila.com by late afternoon. The start list for the Tyrone Individual Time Trial will be based on today’s results. Be sure to check results promptly, to ensure that you have not been inadvertently omitted. The result documents will also list the names of those eliminated from the race due to time cuts.

15 16 FORT BAYARD INNER LOOP ROAD RACE STAGE 1 - THURSDAY, APRIL 20 MEN 4,5 AND WOMEN 3,4,5

Start Times: Men 4,5 8:00 am Women 3,4,5 8:05 am

Start Procedure: 61.3 miles(98.7km). Begin at Pinos Altos, 7 miles(11.3km) north of Silver City on NM 15. There is parking near the start line. Sign-in and late registration are in front of the Buckhorn Saloon & Opera house. Race is neutral for 0.6 miles(0.97km). Port-a-potties will be placed near the start and finish lines.

Stage Notes: 1 feed zone. 1 bonus sprint - time bonus for 1st, 2nd and 3rd and cash award for 1st. Finish line - time bonuses for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Course hazards include railroad crossing at Hanover, 55.4 miles(89.2km); 15 cattle guard crossings between 2 and 38 miles(3.2 and 61.1km); wash crossings 17 to 38 miles(27.4km to 61.2km); very narrow curved road 0.5 to 4 miles(0.8 to 6.4km) and 15.5 to 26 miles(24.9 to 41.8km).

Technical Support: Support is provided by neutral, volunteer support crews. Please check your wheels in with the volunteer neutral support staff at the start line. Wheels are handed out as needed, not wheel in – wheel out. After the finish, please immediately return any wheels you may have received .

Course Description: This is a 61.3 mile(98.7km) point to point race starting at Pinos Altos and finishing at Fort Bayard. This course includes 4,595 feet(1,400 meters) of climbing and 4,394 feet(1,339 meters) of descents. Leave Pinos Altos and go 0.6 miles(.97km) to the intersection with NM 15. Go straight. Road is curved and narrow with no shoulder. Use caution on the technical descent from Wild Horse Mesa to Sapillo Creek, 15.3 to 18.3 miles (24.6 to 29.5km). This is a 1,000+ foot(305+ meter) drop with numerous sharp corners, hairpins and two switchbacks. The bonus sprint is at 28.7 miles(46.2km). Race turns right on NM 152 at 45.6 miles (73.4km). Feed zone is at 46.2 miles(74.4km). Neutral water is provided here. At the intersection with US 180, turn right and continue about 500 meters then turn right again into Fort Bayard. It is 0.9 miles(1.45km) to the finish. Finish sprint is straight and has a very slight rise. Note to all: NM 15 from Pinos Altos to NM 35 will be closed to non-race vehicular traffic. Use caution; you may still encounter errant traffic.

Feed Zone Directions: There is 1 feed zone. From Pinos Altos, go to Silver City and turn left on US 180 going east. Go past the light at Ft. Bayard and Santa Clara then turn left on NM 152 to Hanover. The feed zone is between mm 13 and 14 on a long climb with a wide shoulder. After feeding, proceed to finish at Ft. Bayard with caution, passing only single riders to the finish and do not pass the race caravan.

17 18 DAN POTTS MEMORIAL TYRONE INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL STAGE 3 (STAGE 2) - FRIDAY, APRIL 21 ALL CATEGORIES

Start Times: There are two series of starts. The following lists the order of classes, and the time of the first rider off in each series. Within each class the start order will be in reverse order of general classification (last in class-first to start).

9:15 am UCI Men Followed by UCI Women BREAK 12:00 p.m. Women 3,4,5 Followed by Men 4,5 Followed by Master Men B Followed by Master Men A Followed by Men 3 Followed by Men 1,2

Distance: 16.15 miles(26km) for all categories with 1,188 feet (362meters) of climbing. Begin at the Village of Tyrone, 4.5 miles(7.2km) south of Silver City on NM 90.

Parking: Along the west side of the highway at Tyrone is a large parking lot for the riders. Do not park on Copper Drive (see map).

Bathrooms: Porta-potties are located near the start line.

Stage Notes: One number is used for each rider, placed on the lower back of the jersey or shorts. There are no feed zones, no bonus sprints or finish line time bonuses. Do not ride in the residential areas. No bicycles are allowed in the buildings. Watermelons and water will be provided by townsite volunteers. Course hazards include heavy side traffic 5.1 miles(8.2km) from the start. The turnaround will be manned but watch for traffic.

Start Procedures: 1. Confirm your start time from the Start List posted by the officials on the motor home across from the podium stage. Generally the officials will organize the starting order per category, in reverse GC order in that the highest placed riders go off last. The Start List should be posted no later than 30 minutes before the start time per category. 2. Riders need to line up and check in with start officials 5 minutes prior to the racer’s start time. 3. Riders will depart at 30-second intervals, the top 10 of each category at 1-minute intervals. 4. Staging will be done on Copper Drive. 5. Riders waiting for their start must not interfere with traffic on NM 90.

Technical Support: Neutral pit with wheels provided by SHIMANO for all ITT categories, located along course 4.4 miles(7.1km) from start, wheels only at the turnaround, and via motorcycle support. A service area will be provided at the start area. .

Finish Procedures: Riders finish in the right-hand lane. After crossing the finish line, please do not block traffic lanes and keep area around start/finish clear. If you received help from neutral support, return wheels as soon as possible.

Results: Results will be posted on the motor home across from the podium stage as soon as possible after each category of riders has finished their respective time trial. These results will also be posted on the front store win- dow at Gila Hike & Bike, at the Holiday Inn Express, and on tourofthegila.com by late afternoon.

19 20 DOWNTOWN SILVER CITY CRITERIUM STAGE 4 (STAGE 3) -SATURDAY, APRIL 22 ALL CATEGORIES

Start Times And Distances:

8:00 am Women 3,4,5 12.9 miles(20.8km) 12 laps 8:45 am Men 4,5 16.2 miles(26.0km) 15 laps 9:35 am Master Men B 16.2 miles(26.0km) 15 laps 10:25 am Men 3 21.6 miles(34.8km) 20 laps 11:25 am Master Men A 21.6 miles(34.8km) 20 laps 12:30 pm Citizens Varies per age group 1:30 pm UCI Women 27.0 miles(43.5km) 25 laps 2:45 pm Men 1,2 32.4miles(52.1km) 30 laps 4:15 pm UCI Men 43.2 miles(69.5km) 40 laps

Begin: Start/finish line is at Bullard St. and 6th St., downtown Silver City

Stage Notes: There are no feed zones.

Men 1, 2; Men 3; Master Men A, Master Men B, Men 4,5 and Women 3,4,5 Bonus sprints: none Finish line: time bonuses for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Primes: Men 1,2: $280; Men 3: $280; Master Men A: $200; Men 4,5 & Master Men B $90; Women 3,4,5: $90

Course hazards include rough pavement and errant pedestrians.

Technical Support: SHIMANO will provide two neutral service pits: one on the finish stretch 2 blocks before the finish line (Bullard at Market) and the other just before turn 2 (College at Cooper). (see course map). Wheels checked in previously will be available by calling the number on your wheel check stub. FREE LAP RULE, providing one free lap per mishap, will be in effect for the criterium races. The latest that a rider may rejoin the race from a free lap is the beginning of 4 laps to go on the front pit, or 4-1/2 laps to go on the back pit.

Start Procedures: 1. Sign in on the racer’s roll sheet with USAC officials near the start line. 2. Riders assemble at Start/Finish line 5 minutes prior to scheduled start. 3. Race heads north from Start/Finish. 4. Do not warm up on the course between races until officials give permission.

Course Description: The 1.08 mile (1.74km) four-corner rectangle course is closed to traffic. The road surface is good to poor in some spots. Roads are fairly wide, especially the downhill, high-speed fourth corner. There is about 80 feet (24.4) meters) of climbing per lap, most of it is on slight rises between turns 2 and 3. There is a high-speed descent to turn 4.

Finish Procedure: Keep finish area clear. Do not congregate in the pit area. Prime prizes will be distributed behind the officials’ judging stand as soon as possible after each race finish.

Results: Stage GC results will be posted on the windows of Gila Hike & Bike, at the Holiday Inn Express, and at tourofthegila.com by late afternoon. The result documents will also list the names of those eliminated from the race due to time cuts.

21 22 GILA MONSTER ROAD RACE STAGE 5 - SUNDAY, APRIL 23 MEN 1, 2

Start Procedure: 7:55 am. 103.2 miles(166.1km). Begin at Gough Park in Silver City, end in Pinos Altos – 7 miles(11.3km) north of Silver City. Parking is available on the side streets near Gough Park. Port-a-potties will be provided near the start and finish lines.

Stage Notes: 2 feed zones. 2 bonus sprints - time bonus for 1st, 2nd and 3rd and cash award for 1st. Finish line - time bonuses for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Course hazards include railroad crossing at 12 miles(19.3km); cattle guard & wash crossings between 29.8 and 102.7 miles(47.9 and 165.2km) and steep, narrow curved descent between 41 and 55.5 miles(66 and 89.3km).

Technical Support: Please check your wheels in with the volunteer neutral support staff at the start line. After the finish, please return any wheels you may have received immediately. Pick up checked-in wheels. If a wheel exchange is missed, call the number on the stub received at wheel check-in.

Course Description: This is a 103.2 mile(166.1km), point-to-point road race with 8,943 feet(2,726 meters) of climbing and 8,061 feet(2,457 meters) of descent. After the start, proceed out of Silver City on US 180. Race will remain neutral until clearing the last stoplight on the way out of town at 2.2 miles(3.54km). The first road of the race is a four-lane divided highway with wide shoulders. Riders stay in right lane and shoulder. At 7.8 miles(12.5km), the race will turn left onto NM 152. Your first bonus sprint is at 10.9 miles(17.5km) (mile marker 3).The first feed zone begins at 26.7 miles(43km), mm 19 on the climb; Neutral water is provided here. Five miles(8km) further is a dangerous descent into Gallinas Canyon. This descent is very fast with no guardrail on the corners and a sheer drop of hundreds of meters. At 39.6 miles(63.7km), the riders will turn around at the top of Emory Pass and return to the Mimbres Valley at 57.0 miles(91.7km). Turn right onto NM 35. After the race goes up the Mimbres River valley toward Lake Roberts. The road is narrow with little or no shoulder. Your second bonus sprint will be along NM 35 at Camp Thunderbird, 71.0 miles(114.3km) between mm13 and14. The second feed zone will be on NM 35 near the Continental Divide at 72.6 miles(115.9km). Neutral water is provided here. After passing Lake Roberts at the junction with NM 15, turn left

Note to all: NM 15 from Pinos Altos to NM 35 will be closed to non-race vehicular traffic. Use caution; you may still encounter errant traffic.

onto NM 15 toward Pinos Altos. Cross Sapillo Creek at 84.9 miles(136.6km), and begin the climb to Wild Horse Me- sa, 88.2 miles(141.9km). At 102.6 miles(165.1km), bear right to Pinos Altos at the “Y” intersection. It is approximately 0.5 miles(0.8km) to the finish. Finish sprint is on a gradually rising grade. Feed Zone Directions: From Silver City’s Gough Park, leave before your racer’s start time. Follow US 180 east toward Santa Clara and turn left at junction to NM 152. Continue on NM 152 about 19 miles(30.6km), to the first feed zone. After feeding, immediately backtrack 4.5 miles(7.2km) to the Mimbres Valley, then turn right onto NM 35. Proceed to the second feed zone about 14 miles(22.5km). Park along the dirt road. After this second feed, you may not pass the race caravan. Backtrack your way to Silver City then up to Pinos Altos. Remember, you have 42 miles (67.6km) to drive, while the riders have 29 miles(46.7km) to go with some climbs to slow them down.

Finish Procedure: Riders finish on an 0.5 miles(0.8km) hill with the last 150 meters closed to traffic. Those who received wheels from support crews, please exchange them ASAP. Keep finish line clear. Collect all checked-in wheels as quickly as possible from your lead support vehicle. All non-official vehicles must exit race course left onto Spring St.—200 meters before the finish.

Awards: Awards will be given out after the Chief Judge approves of the day’s race results and overall results will be posted next to the finish line. You have 15 minutes to check results. This is your only chance to protest. Af- ter 15 minutes, all results are final. RESULTS CANNOT BE CHANGED. Podiums will be held near the finish line for the top three in all the General Classification Categories.

23 24 GILA MONSTER ROAD RACE SUNDAY, APRIL 23 STAGE 5 - MEN 3 & MASTER MEN A STAGE 4 - MEN 4,5, MASTER MEN B, & WOMEN 3,4,5

Start Times: Men 3 7:30 am Women 3,4,5 7:30 am Master Men B 8:05 am Men 4,5 8:15 am Master Men A 8:50 am

Start Procedure: 68.9 miles(110.9km), begin at Gough Park in Silver City, end in Pinos Altos – 7 miles(11.3km) north of Silver City. Parking is available on the side streets near Gough Park. Port-a-potties will be provided near the start and finish lines.

Stage Notes: 1 feed zone, 2 bonus sprints - time bonus for 1st, 2nd and 3rd and cash award for 1st. Finish line - time bonuses for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Course hazards include railroad crossing at 12 miles(19.3km); cattle guard & wash crossings between 30.0 miles and 68.3 miles(48.3 and 110.0km), and steep, narrow curved descent between 22.7 and 68.3 miles(36.5 and 110.0km).

Technical Support: Please check your wheels in with the volunteer neutral support staff at the start line. After the finish, please return any wheels you may have received immediately. Pick up checked-in wheels. If a wheel exchange is missed, call the number on the stub received at wheel check-in.

Course Description: This is a 68.9 mile(110.9km), point-to-point road race with 5,610 feet(1,710 meters) of climbing and 4,714 feet(1,437 meters) of descent. After the start, proceed out of Silver City on US 180. Race will remain neutral until clearing the last stoplight on the way out of town at 2.2 miles(3.5km). The first road of the race is a four-lane divided highway with wide shoulders. Riders stay in right lane and shoulder. At 7.8 miles(12.5km), the race will turn left onto NM 152. Your first bonus sprint is at 10.9 miles(17.5km) (mile marker 3). Race turns left onto NM 35 at 22.1 miles(35.6km). After the turn the race heads up the Mimbres Valley toward Lake Roberts. Road is narrow with little or no shoulder. Your second bonus sprint will be along NM 35 at Camp Thunderbird, 35.6 miles(57.3km), between mm 13 and 14. The feed zone will be on NM 35 at the Continental Divide, 37.2 miles(59.9km), between mm 15 and 16. Neutral water is provided here. After passing Lake Roberts at the junction with NM 15, turn left onto NM 15 toward Pinos Altos. Cross Sapillo Creek at 50.5 miles(81.3km), and begin the climb to Wild Horse Mesa, 53.8 miles(86.6km). At 68.3 miles(109.9km), bear right to Pinos Altos at the “Y” intersection. It is approximately 0.5 miles(0.8km) to the finish. Finish sprint is on a gradually rising grade.

Warning: overtaken by UCI race: There is a good chance that the Men 4,5 and Master B fields will be overtaken by the UCI Men along NM35. If so, the amateur field will be pulled over and stopped completely, being restarted after the UCI race passes. It is essential that riders get completely off the road. Individual riders must also pull off the road when being overtaken. Note to all: NM 15 from Pinos Altos to NM 35 will be closed to non-race vehicular traffic. Use caution; you may still encounter errant traffic.

Feed Zone Directions: From Silver City’s Gough Park, leave before your racer’s start time. Follow US 180 east toward Santa Clara and turn left at junction to NM 152. Continue on NM 152 about 16 miles(25.7km), towards The Mimbres Valley. Turn left onto NM 35. Proceed northwest on NM 35 about 14 miles(22.5km), between mm 15 and 16, to the feed zone near the Continental Divide. Park along the dirt road. After feeding, do not pass the race caravan. Back- track your way to Silver City then up to Pinos Altos for the finish. Remember, you have 42 miles(67.6km) to drive to Pinos Altos, while the riders have 29 miles(46.7km) to go with some climbs to slow them down.

Finish Procedure: Riders finish on a 0.5 miles(0.8km) hill with the last 150 meters closed to traffic. Those who received wheels from support crews, please exchange them ASAP. Keep finish line clear. Collect all checked-in wheels as quickly as possible from your lead support vehicle. All non-official vehicles must exit race course left onto Spring St.—200 meters before the finish.

Awards: Awards will be given out after the Chief Judge approves of the day’s race results and overall results will be posted next to the finish line. You have 15 minutes to check results. This is your only chance to protest. After 15 minutes, all results are final. RESULTS CANNOT BE CHANGED. Podiums will be held near the finish line for the top three in all the General Classification Categories.

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