55+ Colorado Mountain Biking

FINAL UPDATE re: DATES & GROUP CAMPING: I have reserved Group Site A at Ken's Lake; I stayed there spring of 2024. Good site!
First night is Wednesday 4/22/26; last night is Sunday 4/26/26. The site will accomodate tents, truck campers, pop-ups, and trailers. Priority to larger camping units (e.g. trailers/campers) will go to those who commit and pay first. Tent campers can be readily accomodated. Total site cost is $633 (5 nights at $125/night; $8 administraton fee). Cost/payment will be based on per person/total nights basis. FYI, there are multiple individual camping sites at Ken's Lake.

Re: Rides: Ride dates will be Thursday, 4/23 thru Monday 4/27 (5 total days), but members are free to take a day off, a hike day, or whatever. I am eager for some members to step up and volunteer to lead rides. I know Moab reasonably well, and trails are well-signed there. I want to wait to have potential ride volunteers contact me, and then (prior to the trip) will post rides. We will do all the standard/fave areas, including for example: Dead Horse Point; Navajo Rocks; Horsethief; Klonzo; Sand Flats. If we get a large attendance, we can break up into smaller groups based on pace, distance, etc. Also note: most all Moab area trails, with few exceptions, now allow Class 1 e-bikes. Yeh!

Please contact me at 720.219.9832 or at MarkS80232@gmail.com. I'm glad to answer any questions. Thank you for your interest! Mark (Mark Smith, Lakewood).

UPDATE 10/17/25: I have updated Moab dates from Thursday 4/23/26: 5 PM to Tuesday 4/28/26 at 1 pm. Idea is to then ride Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday AM if intersted. BUT - these noted updated dates remain tentative - even though they are in the general range. Keep in mind: 1) I am trying to secure a group site - that may dictate exact dates (for those camping, as I am); and 2) the Fruita Fat Tire Fest commences Friday, 5/1 and goes thru Sunday 5/3. Given that my thought is to do Moab first and then Fruita, best to get to Moab and then allow time in Fruita prior to the Fruita FTF getting into full swing. For those interested in group camping: please text me; I need to determine interst! Thanks, Mark; Mark Smith, Lakewood

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Hey Gang: Giro D'Moab 2026. I need to contact Mark Spoor for exact dates, but I wanted to make a tenantive post at present. I'm glad to lead the Moab portion of the Moab-Fruita trip; great to have a co-leader if other persons are interested. Please see Discussions text: I am seeking to secure a quality group campsite (preferably a site with more capacity and great location). . .All group sites go fast - my recollection is that they are avaiable 6 months in advance. I am seeking to secure campers who can commit to a group site. Please call or text me at 729.219.9832. Thanks, Mark Smith, Lakewood

MEET at 9:30 AM at Lion’s Park (see 4/23 ride for location); carpool (as desired) ~17 miles N on UT 191; look for turnout on right – typically cars parked there. Go through the gate and drive 2.7 miles on a rocky road/non-4WD can make it, just drive carefully. Keep left at the fork; at 2.8 miles park in large lot. MEET at ~10:00 AM at start; wheels rolling after all have arrived and are ready.
Intermediate level ride; challenges include steep sections on slick rock and lack of shade. Ride starts on a sandy road – may be limited hike-a-bike; road transitions into a huge field of slick rock that gradually intensifies in grade, pushing 10-percent. Follow the white markers. See dinosaur tracks! It’s a pretty gradual slope that isn’t too steep. At the upper end we’ll stash bikes for a half-mile walk to the Klondike Bluffs viewpoint. Returning, we may ride back on the Baby Steps trails. On upper part of Baby Steps, we can ride Little Salty and connect with Dino Flow, which skirts the edge of the escarpment and ends back at the parking lot. E-bikes allowed.

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Intermediate; Navajo Rocks doesn’t disappoint! MEET at Lion’s Park (see earlier rides for location at 9:30 AM). Carpool (as desired) N on UT 191 and then left turn up UT 313 to LOWER Navajo Rocks parking lot at ~10:00 AM (where “Ramblin” and “Rocky Tops” trails meet). MEET at lower lot at ~10:00 AM; we then shuttle some vehicles to the “Chisholm” lot near Horsethief Campground. Wheels rolling when all are arrive and ready. Trails includes Chisholm, Big Lonely, Big Mesa & Ramblin. 17 miles; 850 climb; 1700 descent; 3 hrs. ride time. If members want more terrain, they can add Rodeo Loop before or after the ride (8.5 miles/1.5 hrs.) E-bikes allowed.

By joining this event, you acknowledge that mountain biking is a high-risk activity that can result in serious injury or death. You agree to fully release and hold harmless the event organizers and leaders from any and all claims or liabilities resulting from your participation. You are responsible for your own safety, equipment, and medical needs. By RSVPing 'Yes', you agree to these terms.

MEET at Lion’s Park (see earlier rides for location at 9:30 ). Carpool (as desired) N on UT 191 approximately 13 miles; past the old Willow Springs Rd. (which is closed – see cinder blocks); proceed ~.5 miles further N and turn right (see sign on 191) onto road leading to Utah Raptor State Park; proceed past SP visitor center; take first right onto Willow Springs Road (marked); continue 1.5 miles; take left (where there is a sign for Dinosaur Tracks); proceed 2 miles to Trailhead (make certain to go to parking lot for Klonzo Trail system and not Sovereign Motorized Trail system) MEET at TH at ~10:00 AM; Wheels rolling when all are arrive and ready.
Ride Description: Intermediate rides (some beginner; a couple Expert). Klonzo is fun stuff! There are multitudes of trails and shorter trail loops at Klonzo. Leader(s) will provide a color map of the Klonzo trails (purchase is suggested in Moab as desired). Expect 3 + hours of whooping fun ride time. We can break into groups as desired, as Klonzo, unlike some other ride days, is shorter trails and loop riding (vs. linear trails to follow). We can decide “groups” matter at ride start of after we’ve done a loop or two. E-bikes allowed.

By joining this event, you acknowledge that mountain biking is a high-risk activity that can result in serious injury or death. You agree to fully release and hold harmless the event organizers and leaders from any and all claims or liabilities resulting from your participation. You are responsible for your own safety, equipment, and medical needs. By RSVPing 'Yes', you agree to these terms.