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Join us for our monthly chapter meetings!
MUT's next chapter committee meeting will be on July 1st, 6 PM at Bicycle Outfitters Montrose. I
Meetings are held upstairs at Bicycle Outfitters. Hope to see you there!
Join us for our monthly chapter meetings!
RAT’s next chapter committee meeting will be on July 1st at 6:30 PM at 598 Palomino Trail in Ridgway.
All chapter meetings are open to the public, join us to learn what’s going on with our trails!
All chapter meetings are open to the public, join us to learn what’s going on with our trails!
The next GVT Chapter meeting will be Tuesday, July 7th from 7-8:30PM at Abstract & Title Training Center (northwest of the business), 2464 Patterson Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505.
If you would like to attend the meeting virtually, please use this link to join.
Join us for our monthly chapter meetings!
RAT’s next chapter committee meeting will be on August 3rd at 6:30 PM at 598 Palomino Trail in Ridgway.
All chapter meetings are open to the public, join us to learn what’s going on with our trails!
All chapter meetings are open to the public, join us to learn what’s going on with our trails!
The next GVT Chapter meeting will be Tuesday, August 4th from 7-8:30PM at Abstract & Title Training Center (northwest of the business), 2464 Patterson Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505.
If you would like to attend the meeting virtually, please use this link to join.
Join us for our monthly chapter meetings!
MUT's next chapter committee meeting will be on August 5th, 6 PM at Bicycle Outfitters Montrose. I
Meetings are held upstairs at Bicycle Outfitters. Hope to see you there!
The next GVT Chapter meeting will be Tuesday, September 1st from 7-8:30PM at Abstract & Title Training Center (northwest of the business), 2464 Patterson Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505.
If you would like to attend the meeting virtually, please use this link to join.
Join us for our monthly chapter meetings!
MUT's next chapter committee meeting will be on September 2nd, 6 PM at Bicycle Outfitters Montrose. I
Meetings are held upstairs at Bicycle Outfitters. Hope to see you there!
Join us for our monthly chapter meetings!
RAT’s next chapter committee meeting will be on September 14th at 6:30 PM at 598 Palomino Trail in Ridgway.
All chapter meetings are open to the public, join us to learn what’s going on with our trails!
All chapter meetings are open to the public, join us to learn what’s going on with our trails!
Learn more about this fun event! https://www.hotdogger.org/About
The premier hotdog eating contest, endurance mountain bike race, and charity fundraiser.
The Hotdogger is a mountain bike race and hotdog eating contest taking place on Sept. 26th, 2026, from sunrise to sunset, in Fruita, CO. It is a non-profit event to benefit the Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association.
Registration for The Hotdogger will open on June 7th, 2026 at 5pm MST
Image Credit: Nick Patrick
Join us for our monthly chapter meetings!
RAT’s next chapter committee meeting will be on October 5th at 6:30 PM at 598 Palomino Trail in Ridgway.
All chapter meetings are open to the public, join us to learn what’s going on with our trails!
The next GVT Chapter meeting will be Tuesday, October 6th from 7-8:30PM at Abstract & Title Training Center (northwest of the business), 2464 Patterson Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505.
If you would like to attend the meeting virtually, please use this link to join.
Join us for our monthly chapter meetings!
MUT's next chapter committee meeting will be on October 7th, 6 PM at Bicycle Outfitters Montrose. I
Meetings are held upstairs at Bicycle Outfitters. Hope to see you there!
Join us for our monthly chapter meetings!
RAT’s next chapter committee meeting will be on November 2nd at 6:00 PM at 598 Palomino Trail in Ridgway.
All chapter meetings are open to the public, join us to learn what’s going on with our trails!
The next GVT Chapter meeting will be Tuesday, November 3rd from 7-8:30PM at Abstract & Title Training Center (northwest of the business), 2464 Patterson Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505.
If you would like to attend the meeting virtually, please use this link to join.
Join us for our monthly chapter meetings!
MUT's next chapter committee meeting will be on November 4th, 6 PM at Bicycle Outfitters Montrose. I
Meetings are held upstairs at Bicycle Outfitters. Hope to see you there!
The December GVT Chapter meeting and annual member party will be held on Tuesday, December 1st from 6-8:30PM - location and details TBD
Join us for our monthly chapter meetings!
MUT's next chapter committee meeting will be on December 2nd, 6 PM at Bicycle Outfitters Montrose. I
Meetings are held upstairs at Bicycle Outfitters. Hope to see you there!
Join us for our monthly chapter meetings!
RAT’s next chapter committee meeting will be on December 7th at 6:00 PM at 598 Palomino Trail in Ridgway.
All chapter meetings are open to the public, join us to learn what’s going on with our trails!
Join us for DAMB’s quarterly social meeting on Thursday, June 11th from 6:30–8:00 PM at The Tipsy Trout Taproom.
This event is open to everyone and is a great opportunity :
Meet fellow local riders,
Hear the latest chapter updates and
Learn how to get involved.
We’ll cover a brief bit of official chapter business — but the main focus is community, connection, and fun. Come hang out with us — we’d love to see you there!
This Dig Day has been cancelled
Come help address maintenance issues from 5:00 - 8:00pm
Location TBD pending BLM input and scouting reports.
Thanks for supporting YOUR local trails and COPMOBA!
Our 8th annual RAT Race will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026
The RAT Race is a fun XC mountain bike race on flowy singletrack, encompassing the best trails at RAT trails. The RAT Race is hosted by Ridgway Area Trails, a chapter of Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association (COPMOBA), a 501c3 nonprofit organization that advocates for mountain biking in western Colorado by building and maintaining sustainable singletrack.
Plate Pick up:
Racers can pick up plates and sign-in from 5-8 PM on Friday, June 5 or from 6-7 AM on Saturday, June 6. Look for the RAT tent in the lot next to Greenwoods Restaurant: 160 Palomino Trail, Ridgway, CO 81432
Race staging begins at 7:30 AM. The race kicks off at 8 AM. After the race, join us for an after-party and podiums.
Race Start:
The race will start at 8 AM sharp in the lot next to Greenwoods Restaurant (160 Palomino Trail, Ridgway, CO 81432)
There will be a neutral rollout to start, then the open race will begin on Coutny Road 12.
Where should I park? (FAQ but also add to the pages)
Parking is available along Palomino Trail Road South of Greenwoods, or to the East end of Hunter Parkway. Do not park in front of Greenwoods or at the main RAT Trailhead.
Race Results:
Update race results link to: https://my.raceresult.com/402244/
Our June Chapter Meeting has been cancelled, see you in July!
Join us for our monthly chapter meetings!
MUT's next chapter committee meeting will be on June 3rd, 6 PM at Bicycle Outfitters Montrose. I
Meetings are held upstairs at Bicycle Outfitters. Hope to see you there!
The next GVT Chapter meeting will be Tuesday, June 2nd from 7-8:30PM at Abstract & Title Training Center (northwest of the business), 2464 Patterson Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505.
If you would like to attend the meeting virtually, please use this link to join.
Join us for our monthly chapter meetings!
RAT’s next chapter committee meeting will be on June 1st at 6:30 PM at 598 Palomino Trail in Ridgway.
All chapter meetings are open to the public, join us to learn what’s going on with our trails!
All chapter meetings are open to the public, join us to learn what’s going on with our trails!
Join MUT to shuttle Lower Spring Creek and do some trail maintenance in the process. We'll meet at the Lower Spring Creek trailhead, shuttle to the top of lower spring creek, and drop in from the top to do some trail work. During our ride, we'll trim overgrown brush on Lower Spring Creek, and the upper and lower connector trails.
Come ready to ride with your bike, helmet, gloves, sunglasses, food and drink, and a pack that can carry a pair of loppers. Please bring your own loppers if you have them, we'll have a few extra pairs.
Please RSVP if you are planning to come and let us know if you have a truck and would be willing to help run shuttle.
S’mores & Slalom: Race & Trailhead Party benefiting Lunch Loops Bike Park
Date: Friday, May 15th | 5pm-9pm
Join us for our monthly DAMB Chapter Committee meeting! Let’s celebrate our RAD by the Rivers Race and plan for our grant!
Meeting will be held at the Delta Health Oncology Building - Mesa Lakes Classroom
Meeting will be held at the Delta Health Oncology Building - Mesa Lakes Classroom
Come help address maintenance issues from 5:00 - 8:00PM
Location TBD pending BLM input and scouting reports.
Thanks for supporting YOUR local trails and COPMOBA!
RAT Trail Work Day - May 10th 9am-2pm
Join RAT for some upcoming trail maintenance - mostly quick drainage work, vegetation clearing and general cleanup from the winter.
We’ll meet at the main RAT Trailhead
Join COPMOBA for our 1st annual Community Crit at GJ Rides and Vibes!
A casual, ride open to all ages and abilities! No registration needed-just show up, ride, and enjoy the vibes. Costumes are highly encouraged. Ride with COPMOBA to help support our mission of building more awesome trails and maintaining the ones we love.
RAT Trail work Day May 8th 5-8pm
Join RAT for some upcoming trail maintenance - mostly quick drainage work, vegetation clearing and general cleanup from the winter.
We’ll meet at the 10b parking area!
COPMOBA will be providing event support to the Rides & Vibes Festival.
If you’d like to attend the event or ride in the race, more information can be found by visiting the Rides & Vibes website.
RAT Trail Work Day - May 7th 5-8pm
Join RAT for some upcoming trail maintenance - mostly quick drainage work, vegetation clearing and general cleanup from the winter.
We’ll meet at the 10b parking area!
**May’s Chapter meeting has been cancelled** See you in June!
Join us for our monthly chapter meetings!
MUT's next chapter committee meeting will be on May 6th, 6 PM at Bicycle Outfitters Montrose. I
Meetings are held upstairs at Bicycle Outfitters. Hope to see you there!
May’s Chapter meeting has been cancelled - See you in June!
The next GVT Chapter meeting will be Tuesday, May 5th from 7-8:30PM at Abstract & Title Training Center (northwest of the business), 2464 Patterson Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505.
If you would like to attend the meeting virtually, please use this link to join.
Join us as we continue work towards completion of the K2-Play Trail in the North Fruita Desert. This trail is being built in honor of Kristina Kittleson and we can't wait to get it done!
Staging begins promptly at 8:30am, pastries, coffee and lunch will be served and a community ride to take place after. As with all events, weather permitting of course!
Food and beverages sponsored by COPMOBA
Space is limited, RSVP’s are REQUIRED CLICK LINK BELOW TO RSVP!!
We are also looking for crew leads to support, please email trails@copmoba.org if you are able to crew lead.
Join us for the inaugural Fruita Bicycle Block Party on May 2nd from 4:30-9:30pm. Presented by The City of Fruita and hosted by Grand Valley Bank and Over the Edge Bikes.
Civic Center Park - Downtown Fruita
Come pour beer with us on Saturday evening, volunteer link below! SKA Brewing Beer will be donating proceeds to COPMOBA! Sign up to volunteer below!
Beer/Food - 4:30 - 7:30pm
Live Music - 5 - 9:30pm
High Voltage Hustle Race - Electric Hills | May 2, 2026
Mark your calendars for the 2nd annual High Voltage Race at Electric Hills just outside of Montrose, CO!
With distances of approximately 10 and 20 miles, this race is perfect for the whole family. The High Voltage Hustle is hosted by MUT (Montrose Uncompahgre Trails), a chapter of the Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association (COPMOBA), a 501c3 nonprofit organization that advocates for mountain biking in western Colorado by building and maintaining sustainable singletrack. The race will start at 9:30 AM. After the race, join us for a party at the trailhead with refreshments and awards.
Current COPMOBA/MUT members check the portal for a discount code or email MUT@copmoba.org
Support the trails and join us on May 1st for RAT’s annual season opening celebration. Enjoy live music and films. Proceeds from the event support RAT, so come out and give back to your local trails!
This event is at capacity, please email up below to be added to the waitlist.
Hey ladies!
Join us for an all Women’s Dig Day out at the Lunch Loops with The Dirt Mermaids and The Cycle Effect.
Celebrate Trails Day is an annual springtime celebration of America’s trails. Each year, on the fourth Saturday of April, Rails to Trails Conservancy invites everyone to celebrate by getting outside to experience the joy and impact of the country’s trails.
COPMOBA will be out at the Lunch Loops Trailhead from 10am-Noon! Stop by to say hello and celebrate trails day with us!
Come help us kick off mountain biking season in Montrose at Pomona Brewing Company
on April 23rd from 6-9:00 PM. See you there!
MUT will be teaming up with Friends of the River Uncompahgre again this year to complete trailwork at Riverbottom Park. Meet at the Ogden Road Trailhead just west of Home Depot. Bring eye protection, gloves, closed toe shoes, water, and sunscreen. Long pants and sleeves recommended. MUT will provide tools and food will be provided afterwards. No experience necessary!
Come build new trails with us at the town of De Beque from 10:00am to 3:00pm. We'll meet at Roan Creek Bike Works & Coffee and then have a very short walk/ride/drive to worksite.
Thanks for supporting YOUR local trails and COPMOBA!
Thanks for supporting YOUR local trails and COPMOBA!
UPDATE: For Saturday's trail work, we will be doing a shuttle ride on Lower Spring Creek and trimming overgrown brush on the ride. Please bring your bike, riding gear, helmet, gloves, loppers if you have them (we'll have a few extra pairs), a backpack that can carry loppers, water, food, and sunscreen.
Our friends at the BLM Uncompahgre Field Office will be putting on some trail work days this spring and summer. This is a great chance to get to know our partners at the Bureau of Land Management and get some work done on our local trails! This event will be ran by the BLM. Please RSVP to the Facebook event so we can have an estimate of how many people will be attending each event.
What to Bring in Your Daypack
To stay safe and comfortable during desert trail work, pack these essentials:
Hydration: 2–3 liters of water + electrolyte mix
Food: High-energy snacks and a lightweight lunch
First Aid: Bandages, blister care, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers
Protection: Durable work gloves and UV-protective sunglasses
Sun Safety: Sunscreen (SPF 30+), wide-brim hat, long-sleeved shirt
Extras: Map or GPS, charged phone, trash bag for waste
Our friends at the BLM Uncompahgre Field Office will be putting on some trail work days this spring and summer. This is a great chance to get to know our partners at the Bureau of Land Management and get some work done on our local trails! This event will be ran by the BLM. Please RSVP to the Facebook event so we can have an estimate of how many people will be attending each event.
On this day, we'll focus on Buzzard Gulch from the main lower Trailhead. This will be an all day dig day with hiking involved.
What to Bring in Your Daypack
To stay safe and comfortable during desert trail work, pack these essentials:
Hydration: 2–3 liters of water + electrolyte mix
Food: High-energy snacks and a lightweight lunch
First Aid: Bandages, blister care, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers
Protection: Durable work gloves and UV-protective sunglasses
Sun Safety: Sunscreen (SPF 30+), wide-brim hat, long-sleeved shirt
Extras: Map or GPS, charged phone, trash bag for waste
Join us for our monthly DAMB Chapter Committee meeting!
Meeting will be held at the Delta Health Oncology Building - Mesa Lakes Classroom
Our friends at the BLM Uncompahgre Field Office will be putting on some trail work days this spring and summer. This is a great chance to get to know our partners at the Bureau of Land Management and get some work done on our local trails! This event will be ran by the BLM. Please RSVP to the Facebook event so we can have an estimate of how many people will be attending each event.
On this day, we'll focus on the upper trails at Buzzard Gulch, meeting at the Lower Spring Creek Trailhead. This will be an all day dig day with hiking involved.
What to Bring in Your Daypack
To stay safe and comfortable during desert trail work, pack these essentials:
Hydration: 2–3 liters of water + electrolyte mix
Food: High-energy snacks and a lightweight lunch
First Aid: Bandages, blister care, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers
Protection: Durable work gloves and UV-protective sunglasses
Sun Safety: Sunscreen (SPF 30+), wide-brim hat, long-sleeved shirt
Extras: Map or GPS, charged phone, trash bag for waste
