Spring Stoke is Here: Events, Energy, and Building What’s Next
COPMOBA couldn’t be more excited to bring the community together for a stacked lineup of events that celebrate bikes, trails, and the people who make it all happen.
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Opening Day Celebration Set for The Sherbino in Ridgway
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Contact: Bill Hall, RAT Chapter Chair, rat@copmoba.org
Ridgway, CO (April 24, 2026): Ridgway Area Trails (RAT), a chapter of the Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association (COPMOBA), will reopen Friday, May 1, following its annual seasonal closure. The reopening coincides with the completion of new trails added as part of RAT's Trail Expansion Project, which were finished ahead of the December 1 closure.
The expansion added just over six miles of new trail across nine new segments. The project is a culmination of thousands of volunteer hours and the dedication of local trail builders, community partners, and public land agencies. Crews and volunteers contributed more than 2,000 hours of work to bring the new trails to life.
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A new project to rebuild the Lunch Loop Bike Park has begun with the Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association raising funds to help pay for the work.
COPMOBA, in partnership with the City of Grand Junction, is leading the rebuilding effort. The project is set to be constructed in two phases with the first phase already underway, according to a news release.
“We are thrilled to partner with the City of Grand Junction to reimagine the Lunch Loop Bike Park,” Executive Director of COPMOBA Faith Rodriguez said. “This space has long been an important part of our local riding community and this rebuild will ensure it continues to inspire new riders while providing exciting features for experienced cyclists.”
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A brand new all-ages and all-ability mountain bike race event hosted by the local COPMOBA chapter Delta Area Mountain Bikers (DAMB) and The Nature Connection saw a better-than-expected participant turnout on Saturday.
The event, dubbed "RAD by the Rivers," kicked off at 9 a.m. at the Confluence Park trail systems, featuring heats for all ages and the optional use of the stunt course, which provided riders the opportunity to subtract 20 seconds per lap from their overall time and to be considered for the "best trick" award.
The race also showcased a fashion-sense twist, with participants encouraged to show up in their best 1980s apparel.
"This was way, way, way bigger than what we ever imagined... It's such a great turnout, awesome costumes, everybody, thank you," DAMB Chairman Peter Brown said. "I just can't thank you enough."
Brown said organizers entered the event with a goal of 50 participants. They had 94.
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On Monday, the new executive director of the Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association started her first day on the job, but she brings with her an extensive knowledge of the Western Slope community and its many mountain biking trails. Faith Rodriguez has lived in Grand Junction for the past five years. She served as the executive director of United Way of Mesa County before being hired on by COPMOBA. Previously her career had been in health care.
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