April 26, 2019 (Friday) – Bill Heddles Short Track Race
Details: Early packet pickup will get the chance to participate in the Friday night short track race around the Bill Heddles Recreation Center’s trails and park (1 lap of 1.5 miles for 18 & Under / 3 laps of 2.8 miles for anyone daring the pain cave). Then afterwards, participants will be given dinner, top 3 winners in each gender given prizes, and a presentation about the Smith Mountain trails coming to the Delta area soon and as well about the ride following the next day.

Friday Night Schedule (open to public unless stated otherwise):

4:00pm – 6:00pm: Packet pickup / late registration / Short track course open for previewing
6:00pm – 6:15pm: 1 lap Short Track Youth Race
6:30pm – 7:30pm: Bill Heddles Short Track Race (Sunset @ 7:45pm, so no lights needed)
7:30pm: Delta Rec Center closes. Come before for your shower!
8:00pm – 9:00pm: Dinner & Saturday ride(s) review meeting / presentation *RECOMMENDED TO ATTEND FOR DETAILS*
Dinner will consist of pasta (spaghetti and salad – meat and veggie sauce options available)

April 27, 2019 (Saturday) – Smith Mountain Rally Ride & Sidewinder Short Loop
Details: Ride from Bill Heddles Recreation Center (approximately 11 miles) to the roads surrounding the Smith Mountain (approximately 14 miles loop) while being supplied a couple of aid stations for your comfort. Enjoy the views and the concept of new mountain bike trails coming to you soon within the Smith Mountain Roads triangle! Ride back to Bill Heddles or ride a portion of the Sidewinder Trail (see details below). Smith Mountain Rally cap at 80 riders.

For this year, riders are suggested to check out a portion of the Sidewinder Trail up 2.5 miles one way from the trailhead. If you want to keep riding it, you’re welcome to do so on your own support.

Take a shower, soak in their lazy river / hot tub afterwards. And wrap up the visit to Delta by stopping by some of the great local businesses and BRING YOUR BIKE PLATE TO SHOW YOUR PROOF YOU PARTICIPATED IN THE EVENT AND GET A DEAL from the list of involved businesses provided in the packet bags!

Saturday Schedule (open to public unless stated otherwise):

7:00am – 8:00am: Last minute registration / packet pickup
8:00am: Rollout from Bill Heddles / load up Smith Mountain trailhead shuttle(s)
8:30am: Shuttle(s) to Smith Mountain trailhead roll out
12:00pm: Shuttle from Smith Mountain to Rec Center starts
2:00pm: Last shuttle from Smith Mountain trailhead leaves
7:30pm: Delta Rec Center closes. Come before for your shower!

Back for 2019, the AntiEpic Gravel Grinder is the first Colorado Triple Crown event of 2019. The course is a gritty 200-mile mixed terrain course from Monument to Deer Trail and back with tons of anti-epic scenery. 90% gravel.

For 2019, we are only offering a long-course (i.e., 200 mile) event. Short course riders from previous years: time to get out your “big boy britches!”

Distance: 201 miles
Climbing: 11,000 feet

Saturdays in 2019 just got that much better! VIDA has returned to showcases epic Colorado towns. Visit the website for all event details.

Saturday, April 27: Grand Junction
Saturday, May 11: Boulder
Saturday, June 1: Lakewood
Saturday, August 17: Snowmass
Saturday, September 7: Durango
Saturday, September 28: Golden
Saturday, October 19: Boulder

The infamous Koppenberg Race, featuring the climb (17% grade), is the queen of the spring time cycling events in Colorado. This rustic setting sits next to, and incorporates parts of the Morgul Bismark Course. Boulder’s Spring Classic is set to make you suffer, and “the climb” is set to be the deciding factor once again.

The Koppenberg is a 5.5 mile road race circuit, with 300ft of elevation gain per lap, and includes 2 miles on a packed dirt road. Those who do well here are marked men and women at the King of the spring time cycling events, the Superior Morgul!

The Kokopelli Trail was built in 1989 by COPMOBA, a small group of committed bikers who envisioned a single contiguous trail stretching from Colorado to Moab, Utah. It was named for Kokopelli, the magical flute player who wandered the desert and was able to drive back winter according to Hopi legend.

Bikerpelli is a series of two identical annual trips in early May travelling the trail in a unique, intense style we’ve refined since 2002, and represents what we believe is the best way for an experienced biker to enjoy the entire trail in a realistic time frame. The idea is simple – we handle all the details & leave you free to ride for 3 days without having to worry about logistics, camps, meals or emergencies. Just show up with a bike, a tent & your toothbrush & we’ll handle the rest.

Without any additional loops, the Kokopelli Trail covers 142 miles total. The route has evolved thru the years to include several addt’l sections of unforgettable riding, and a couple pieces are commonly skipped for being less fun. We have all the inside info on this & our trips are built with rider’s experience in mind.

Rating the trail’s difficulty is a challenge as the terrain can vary widely from serene, meandering 2wd roads to steep, rocky & technical pieces best hiked thru. 95% of the trail is completely ridable by a strong-intermediate rider with average technical skills and a solid base of endurance training.

Still, this is considered a strong-intermediate to advanced ride and is not recommended for beginners.

15th Anniversary team & solo mtn bike race at Highline Lake State Park, an oasis in the desert with the famous midnight start. Limited to 100 teams and 30 solos.

Join us on May 3 – 5, 2019 as we celebrate our 24th year of this Colorado Mountain Bike tradition; the US Bank Fruita Fat Tire Festival presented by the City of Fruita.

Meet MTB friends from around the world and support those who support the passion, the lifestyle and the sport we all enjoy. Celebrate hundreds of miles of World Class MTB Trails and join in the fun! Test out the latest bike’s at the Bike Demo at the 18 Rd Trail Head, try out new equipment at the Product Expo in downtown Fruita and listen to live bands Friday and Saturday evenings under the summer stars. Enjoy a great weekend in Fruita!!!

Ready to test your courage? Or just looking for a adrenaline rush at the start of a awesome season ? Then Encierro Velo is your spring event. It will wake you up from your winter slumber! Google Encierro to get a fuller understanding. May 4, 2019 is this years date .

Come out for the 10th annual spring fling on the grassy lawn at the Phillip S. Miller Amphitheater. Bring your blanket, spread out on the lawn and cheer on the racers.

This ~12 mile circuit includes a bit of the new Phillip S. Miller trail system, as well as the old Ridgeline trails. The new Miller Activity Complex (MAC) was constructed on the hills overlooking the town of Castle Rock. Check out everything the MAC has to offer on Town of Castle Park’s website.

The tight course winds through Gambel Oak, Ponderosa and Pinyon Pine. Designed like Battle the Bear, the neutral aid station every lap provides excellent spectating opportunities and fast racing action.

Highlights include award ceremonies, sponsor village, park activities, and the Warriors Kidz race for ages 8 and under. Shake out the legs with the entire family at this exciting new summer venue.

The Gran Fondo Moab will be emulating an old Italian tradition. We will be riding the most spectacular mountain pass in the Manti-La Sals, widely known as the Loop Road. We will start and finish in the beautiful red rocks of Moab, Utah and will climb over 5500 feet in 60 miles.

This cycling event will not be run as a sanctioned race, as a majority of the riders will be participating for the enjoyment of riding a signed route through beautiful scenery with their friends and teammates. That said, as any serious cyclist knows, there is also satisfaction with not only completing an epic ride but with comparing your times with other riders afterward. We will ensure that all riders receive an accurate time and placing for their efforts. Safety is paramount on this ride, as we will be riding open, narrow, mountain roads.

About
The Gran Fondo Moab will have MASS start with overall results and results broken up by age groups. The route will have something for everyone with its steep climbs and rolling hills, flat sections and gorgeous scenery. This will be a cycling event that you will remember. Come join us!

The La Sal Range (or La Sal Mountains) is located in Grand and San Juan counties, near the eastern border of the state of Utah, and rising above the town of Moab. This range is part of the Manti-La Sal National Forest and the southern Rocky Mountains. The maximum elevation is at Mount Peale, reaching 12,721 feet (3,877 m) above sea level. The range contains three clusters of peaks separated by passes. The peaks span a distance of about 18 miles (25 km). The name of the range dates to Spanish times, when the Sierra La Sal (meaning the “Salt Mountains”) were a prominent landmark on the Old Spanish Trail between Santa Fe and Los Angeles.

The Loop Road
The La Sal Mountain Loop Road features an amazing variety of canyon country scenery. The 65-mile long route follows the Colorado River for a while, then it heads to the La Sal Mountains through beautiful Castle Valley.

The route through La Sals provides incredible views of the 12,000+ foot peaks and the red rock valleys far below. Finishing the loop takes one back to Moab via Spanish Valley Drive.