MMB Sunday Ride-Pulpit Rock/Austin Bluffs Open Space!

Austin Bluffs & Pulpit Rock — that scrappy, sandstone‑stacked maze we all forget about until we’re back in it wondering why we ever stayed away.

Time to revisit the ridges, the punchy climbs, and those quirky little rock features that make this place such a uniquely Colorado Springs ride.
This one sits in the advanced‑intermediate pocket — not full‑on gnar, but definitely not a cruise. Austin Bluffs always throws a mix of technical moves, awkward rock steps, and quick decision‑making into the flow.
Expect about 8 (or more) miles over 1.5 hours+, with that signature AB/PR rhythm:

• Punchy up‑and‑down rollers that stack up fast
• Sandstone ledges, chunky transitions, and sidehill moves that keep you honest
• A couple of real climbs that make you earn the views
• Twisty singletrack through scrub oak and pines, then suddenly you’re on an exposed ridge staring at Pikes Peak
• Pulpit Rock’s big‑view payoff, because that summit never disappoints!

It’s the kind of ride where you’re constantly shifting, constantly scanning, and constantly reminded that this little pocket of open space rides way bigger than it looks on a map.
If you’ve been craving a mix of cardio grind, tech puzzles, and skyline‑level scenery, this loop is going to deliver.

Let’s go play in the sandstone labyrinth.