As gravel continues to amass its rightfully earned following across the cycling industry, the Enve Mog is the latest addition to the drop-bar market. Recently, Enve made a strong foray into the  frame market with its launch of the American-made Custom Road and the massed-produced Melee. The Mog is Enve’s attempt at defining what a modern gravel bike should be. The Enve team has an extensive gravel background and there is plenty of good riding in the area so it was no surprise to see a dedicated gravel bike join Enve’s lineup.

In general, a modern gravel bike features room for wider tires, internal routing, a threaded bottom bracket, 1x/2x drivetrain compatibility and compliant, easy-to-control handling characteristics. On paper, the Mog checks all of the boxes. Enve claims there is clearance for up to 700x50mm tires and applies each of the above designs we like to see on new bikes.

Much like the Melee, all of the testing and design was based out of Enve’s HQ in Ogden, Utah while the production takes place at Enve factories in China. The frame’s layup features various laminates of unidirectional carbon fibers derived using Enve’s Material Optimized Design (M.O.D.). “In simple terms, Material Optimized Design means designing and manufacturing products that play to the strengths of carbon fiber. The materials, fiber weights, and fiber angles used in the laminate are selected and manipulated to achieve zone specific performance within the part. Carbon is the key ingredient, and we use the best we can get our hands on, but ultimately the process it is subjected to makes it an Enve product,” stated Jake Pantone VP of Product and Brand.

As we have come to expect from Enve there are no complete builds offered, rather the Mog is available as a “Chassis Only” which includes the frame, fork, headset, handlebar, stem, and seat post. During the ordering process via an Enve dealer a selection of bar, stem and seatpost options and sizes can be customized to ensure a proper fit.

“Because we ride and race our gravel bikes across such a variety of surfaces and conditions that range from extremely rough to silky smooth, we put a lot of focus into ensuring the Mog’s geometry and design delivered a balanced, confident ride in every environment. Knowing that there is a broad range in how people are using their gravel bikes, varying from racing to adventure riding, or a combination of the two, it was also important for us to offer a range of component options that allow each rider to tailor the Mog to their needs through handlebar and seat post options” stated Enve Marketing Manager, Neil Shirley.

Anyone unsure of which size stem or bar to choose can use Enve’s Best-Fit Calculator. It’s a new tool available on the Enve website that utilizes the rider’s desired stack, reach, and saddle position to determine the ideal frame size, stem length, spacer stack, and seatpost offset combination.

“Your bike needs to be an extension of your body and we want people to achieve that seamless feel from the first pedal stroke. Our calculator aims to simplify the fitment process for the fitter and customer alike. The calculator functions simply by pairing a rider’s fit stack, fit reach, and saddle position numbers with a frame geometry, stem length, stem rise, spacer stack, and saddle offset. The output provides the rider with several frame and component configuration options that the rider, along with their fitter, can analyze to determine the rider’s “best-fit” option,” stated Pantone.

There are six sizes sizes (49-60cm) available of the Mog. For now only a single colorway of the Mog is offered but Enve provides the option to select a personalized decal kit which includes stickers for the head tube, stem, down tube, and seat tube.

We’re looking forward to riding the Mog soon, check back for a full review.

FRAME DETAILS

• Carbon construction
• Internal routing
• Tuned geometry for 700c wheels and tires
• 1x or 2x drivetrain compatibility
• Threaded T47 bottom bracket
• Enve Cargo Box and Bags (in-frame storage)
• Dropper post compatibility
• Fender mounts
• On-frame storage/rack mounts
• Tire clearance for 700x50mm

STATS

Sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm

MOG Chassis Price: US $5,500/ €5,995/ £5,500/ AUD $9,999

Website: www.enve.com

ENVE MOG GEOMETRY DETAILS

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No doubt one of the more uniquely named bikes, from one of the more uniquely named bike brands, the gravel oriented TrailDonkey from Rodeo Labs has received a major re-design.

The new Traildonkey 4.0 is available as either a frameset for $2,975.00 or as a complete bike that can be built on Rodeo Lab’s bike builder program which includes a custom color palette.

RODEO LABS TRAIL DONKEY 4.0

Press Release

With TD4 it was time to strike a new tone for the new platform: elegance and speed. TD4 tube profiles blend together fluidly, and the visual weight of the frame has decreased dramatically. Function doesn’t have to be brutal, it can be beautiful. When built minimally and purposefully, a complete TD4 takes on the appearance of a fast gravel racer, or even a road bike. But when built out for challenging terrain and bikepacking, TD4 shows its feature set well, and stays true to the all terrain DNA that has always been at the heart of a Traildonkey.

Every previous Traildonkey generation used a bonded carbon construction which, while successful, put constrains on the designs of the bike. TD4, and the 3.2 Spork that pairs with it, both now use true single mold, monocoque construction.

Monocoque construction means that the entire structures of the frame and fork are now formed in single, unified carbon layups. The result of this technique is a stronger, lighter bike, and one that has a finer degree of exterior and interior finishing.

TD4 is our first frame to integrate the option of full hidden internal brake and shift housing on your build. Internal routing places the housing inside of your handlebar and down through your stem where it enters the frame via the upper headset. No housing is seen except where it exits the frame at the brake calipers and rear derailleur.

For TD4 we designed a simpler, more functionally elegant slider that allows for a wider wheelbase range. With TD4 you can shift the slider all the way forward to achieve a 425mm chainstay length. This will quicken handling by tucking your rear wheel in under you closer to the bottom bracket. Alternately you may slide the slider all the way out to 460mm, which will result in a bike that feels more stable and tracks more predictably, especially when loaded down with bags and bikepacking gear. Unlike other flip chip adjustable dropout systems on the market today our design is not binary, meaning you can lock in your axle anywhere you prefer along its adjustable length to tune the feel of your bike.

TD4 now features generous and easily accessible storage space in the entirety of its downtube. A simple hatch cover midway on the downtube can be quickly removed to allow access to potential storage space that had previously been under utilized.

Each frameset will ship with a 27.2 spec seatpost shim, but that can simply be removed or swapped if you would like to run 30.8 or 31.6. Why bother with this detail, you ask? Because it gives owners the ability to use components that may have originally designed for MTB use, such as various dropper seatposts. It allows people the ability to build their bikes with parts they may already own instead of forcing them to build within a narrow set of standards.

For more: Rodeo Labs

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Chapter 2  is a small brand out of New Zealand founded by Michael Pryde that has been pursuing a boutique level of frame  design and finish for a few years now. In addition to the road bikes in the line-up, gravel bikes have also been been part of the family and Michael is talking about his latest gravel bike, the Kaha.

CHAPTER TWO KAHA

Press Release

Chapter 2 is all in with the gravel phenomenon by adding a thoroughbred racing gravel frame to the already highly accomplished AO Adventure Gravel frame. The KAHA is here to deliver your need for speed in a comprehensively designed and exquisitely engineered frame and handlebar system that will have you fizzing with excitement when you get down and dirty with your next Gravel experience.

The KAHA has been designed with performance in mind, working seamlessly with the MANA-GRVL Bar to create a Gravel Racer with all the cables and hydraulic hoses concealed within the frame and handlebar. The super clean aesthetic also ensures the KAHA’s Aerodynamic performance is further optimized for when you wanna hit out on the tarmac.

With ample attachment points to hang bags, bento boxes, bottles and fenders as well as the MANA-GRVL that allows attachment of Clip-on TT bars, the KAHA is ready to tackle any terrain or event.

KAHA is available in 2 colors, Glossy Black (Tuauriuri) and Grey + Blue (Kapua). Available in 5 sizes from XS-XL.
Prices include shipping and taxes except where noted: USD $3,599 / AUD 5,999 / EUR 3,999 / £3,449 / NZD $5,399 / JPY ¥522,500 / *CAD $4,599 (*Prices in Canada exclude local taxes.)

For more: Chapter 2

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The gravel community descended on Bakersfield, California, for the 10th annual Rock Cobbler. Organizer Sam Ames is quick to remind everyone that officially the Rock Cobbler is just a ride, not a race. But, judging by the turnout on the start line, many top riders were eager to test their early season fitness.

 

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Former WorldTour pro Peter Stetina,  MTB star Christopher Blevins and gravel pro John Borstelmann were in attendance as well as Big Sugar Gravel winner Paige Onweller and Specialized Off-road rider Anna Yamauchi. 81 miles and 8400 ft of elevation were crafted up by Ames. A mix of farm roads, single track, cow trails, open fields, someone’s backyard and a few planned hike-a-bikes made up the course.

The Cobbler is not your average gravel race. A degree of technical ridings skills gained only by experiencing the winding trails in the surrounding foothills are beneficial for completing the unique challenges throughout the day. It was no surprise that former short track MTB world champ Christopher Blevins outsprinted Peter Stetina to the line after four and a half hours. Similarly, Specialized’s MTB pro Anna Yamauchi won the women’s race four minutes ahead of her next competitor.

MEN’S RESULTS

WOMEN’S RESULTS

READ THE ALCHEMY TEST 

MORE RESULTS

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By Neil Shirley

The First Annual Rock Cobbler was held Sunday February 9^th in Bakersfield, California and organized by Sam Barn who has promoted a range of cycling  events (cyclocross, road, and mountain bike). ‘The Rock Cobbler came about while on a ride roughly two years ago when a cycling friend and I were throwing out ideas for big, epic road rides. I took it in the direction of a form of gravel grinder meets cyclocross, meets adventure race and we literally hatched the route and details over beers one day and it just went from there’, said promoter Sam Ames.

For the inaugural year, The Rock Cobbler was kept small, limited to 100 riders in order to make sure the kinks were worked out before opening it up to the hundreds of would-be racers. ‘We have 14 pages of notes with ideas, routes and more madness we would like to unleash. The crew of volunteers I get to assemble is unbelievable. Any promoter knows that without his crew the ideas and the execution are not possible. The response we got for the first Rock Cobbler was overwhelmingly positive. The vibe was so good and that’s truly what we love’, said Ames.

NEIL SHIRLEY AND THE ROCK C0BBLER

THE ROCK COBBLER BIKE SETUP

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Take a closer look at the Life Time Grand Prix in a Drive to Survive documentary style format. Starting off at the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California, Call of a Life Time shows how athletes approached the multi-event series in an effort to win its $250,000 prize purse. Roadies, gravel racers and mountain bikers came together to race three gravel and three MTB events across the country.

Follow along as the season progresses and takes riders to Kansas, Colorado, Wisconsin, Utah and Arkansas to cover the entirety of the Life Time Grand Prix.

Episode 1: Sea Otter Classic

Episode 2: Unbound Gravel

Visit the Life Time Grand Prix Youtube channel to watch the entire series.

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As a young lad Stefan Schmolke, together with his brother Matthias, started racing. His passion for the sport and his technical interest in lightweight bicycle parts inspired him to study mechanical engineering. His thesis was done under the supervision of Hans Christian Smolik, Germany’s godfather of ultralight bikes and parts. In 1989, around the time he was about to graduate from university, he, together with his brother, opened a bike store, concentrating on high-end bicycle parts. The title of his thesis was: “New Materials and the Theory of a Carbon Fibre Handlebar”. Only one year after that he had proceeded from theory to fact. Some 25 years ago, he was the first one ever to make a road bar from carbon fiber. In 1992 he then founded SCHMOLKE CARBON, the carbon fiber bike parts manufacturer.

Check out our the full Schmolke Carbon line

Schmolke’s gravel frame is comprised of more angular tubes with an interestingly molded seat tube junction than their road bike. The Infinity frame has room for up to 40mm tires, and the frame has seatstay mounts for either fenders or racks. The carbon seatposts come in a wide range of sizes that are handmade to accommodate specific rider sizes.

The tubeless ready 28 spoke TLO Gravel wheels use DT Swiss hubs and have a 25mm inner width and hit the scales at (a claimed) 1390 grams. Compatible with Shimano, Campagnolo and SRAM cassettes for just under $3000.

The Infinity frame and fork weighs (a claimed) 1560 grams and is available as a frameset ($2800) or built with a Campagnolo Ekar drivetrain starting at $9200 or a SRAM Force drivetrain at $8925.

Currently, while the frames come out of Asia, all of the TLO (The Lightest One) components (handlebars, seat posts, crank, and stem) are made in Germany, with the carbon saddles coming out of Portugal.

For more info, head to www.schmolke-carbon.com

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It’s that time of year when SoCal finally gets some much-needed rain, and we also prepare for the most fun “race” series to start. The LA Tourist Race is fewer rules and more fun. It’s more of an if it rolls, then race it vibe. Aero bars probably won’t help, but if you want them, Mike and the team won’t stop you from rolling into the fun. No race license, just show up on whatever bike you have and go. Race it, ride it or just be part of the before and after party, it doesn’t matter.

LA Tourist Race is celebrating its fifth year, and to celebrate, Mike, the brains behind the fun, says this first race for 2023 will be a throwback to the first race held on January 12, 2019. When looking at the map Mike supplied back then, the route was 70 miles and 9,351ft. The registration is almost sold out and has been for weeks with only a few spots left in the Full on Tourist, Female category. However, the recent rain has already scared many since the water levels will be up in ANF, so be prepared for wet feet.

The race starts on January 28 at Let’s Ride Cyclery in Burbank, Ca on Hollywood way between the Chandler bike path and Magnolia Blvd. Also about half a block from the famous Porto’s Bakery. 

THE FORMAT

The race is a scavenger hunt style with four checkpoints. Since you can do the stops in any order, with the only real set rule being you must start and finish at the Let’s Ride Cyclery & LA Tourist HQ in Burbank. The race starts at 8 am on Saturday, January 28th, 2023. 

THE ROUTE

The checkpoints will be released a few days before the race to registered participants. When we have a route built, we will update. The best part is building route options while debating if the roads and trails you have chosen will be rideable.  Overall expect a tough yet fun experience no matter what route or category you have chosen.

TROY’S BIKE CHOICE

It’s no surprise that Troy has chosen a bike with a Lauf Grit fork, but this year it’s the new Lauf Siegla. He is using a set of light but durable WTB CZR I23 wheels. Tires have not been chosen yet but the Kenda Booster Pro tires in size 40mm should be a good all-around choice. For gears, a SRAM AXS XPLR 1x system. There is a 40t crankset matched with a 10-44t cassette.

With so much water and the likelihood of having to shoulder the bike a lot, no frame bag this year. Temperatures will likely be in the 60s, but the shade and canyons of ANF will be in the low 40s so a jacket or Vest and arm warmers should be all we need to shed.

THE NEXT RACE

If you can’t make it to race #1, no worries. Race #2 redemption is on March 11th, 2023. Registration is open and only $25. For a full list of events we are excited for check out our 2023 event list here.

For more LAT info head to latouristrace.com

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By John Perry

It started like it often had in the past with a phone call from Zap. “What do you think about doing Big Sugar Gravel in Bentonville, Arkansas?” he asked. Without giving it a second thought, I answered with an emphatic, “Yes!” But then I quickly came to realize that there was some added responsibility that came with the invitation.

Apparently, following David and Troy’s end-of-summer trip to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to participate in the Steamboat Gravel Race aboard a couple of event-specific project bikes (RBA, November ’22), my trip to Bentonville would be no different. I finally had the opportunity to visit the much talked-about bike-friendly town of Bentonville, but I’d have to work for it!

Eventually, I learned that the bike that had been chosen for me was a new gravel entry from Colorado builder Alchemy Bikes. The bike was the just released Lycos Au, and the next step was to head to the Alchemy website to figure out the frame sizing that compared the Lycos Au to my personal Giant Revolt Advanced 0. This was a pretty simple process, as the Alchemy website is very detailed. Better still was learning that Alchemy wanted me to not just get a bike to ride but to have the firsthand experience of their Dare Golden Program (DGP). The DGP provides the opportunity for any new bike buyer to visit Alchemy, with a stay at the Origin Red Rocks Hotel, a factory tour and personal setup and test ride of your bike to ensure proper fit. Luckily, a few weeks before Big Sugar, I was planning to race in the RAD Dirt Gravel event in Trinidad, Colorado, so the drive to Alchemy’s factory in Golden was on my way. 

ABOUT THE PROJECT BIKE

Alchemy is a small, award-winning frame shop that doesn’t just join pre-made tubes but actually rolls their own tubes in-house to make each frame. With three gravel-specific bikes already in Alchemy’s stable (two carbon, one titanium), the Lycos Au was added as the brand’s lightweight, performance option, and with the weight savings brought with it the use of a different carbon layup and higher modulus carbon than the standard Lycos.

“Just as I’ve discovered while competing at Unbound Gravel, wind is the great equalizer when it comes to cycling, and on this day, the wind arrived and killed my strategy.” 

My bike started with a naked 800-gram Lycos Au in a size-large frame built with their Premium kit, consisting of a SRAM Red AXS XPLR drivetrain, a Tune saddle, Zipp stem and handlebar, e*Thirteen XCX 1x cranks, an e*Thirteen Helix R 12sp 9-42t cassette, and Alchemy’s own carbon wheels mounted with Maxxis Rambler 45mm tires. While the handmade Au frame sold for $4999, the cost of the complete bike spiraled to a whopping $11,499 price tag.

Before I headed out on my first ride, I mounted some Lun Grapid 700 wheels and WTB’s new 42mm Vulpine tires with Stan’s sealant. The Lun wheels were new to us and come from the decades-long carbon frame maker Winspace at a cost of $798 each. The 1431-gram, tubeless-ready carbon hoops use Pillar spokes (24 rear/20 front) and are 38mm deep with a 25mm internal width. Available in either 700c or 650b sizes, the in-house-built hubs use stainless steel bearings with center-mount brakes. 

And lastly, I mounted my trusty Garmin Rally 200 pedals, Garmin 1030 and Varia rear light. Given that my personal bike runs a Shimano GRX 2x mechanical drivetrain, both the 1x drivetrain and electronic shifting were new for me. Before adding my pedals, the bike weighed a feather-like 15 pounds. Although I know Zap was disappointed that the bike didn’t enjoy any of the custom color options that Alchemy offers, I liked that the transparent Cerakote option gave the bike a subtlety that allowed a detailed look at the frame’s tube-to-tube construction. 

THE RIDE

Happily, right away, the bike felt comfortable and efficient on climbs, and in addition to being light weight, it descended well, it’s very stable at all speeds that I’ve encountered. It went where I pointed it with very little input. I even rode it on some single-track trails that I use as connectors to get to my regular gravel routes, and it was very good here also. 

“The frame is stiff, and from the trails in Colorado to Arkansas, it handled whatever rough stuff I rode over. Honestly, I was surprised that a bike so light would still follow the terrain so well.”

The frame is stiff, and from the trails in Colorado to Arkansas, it handled whatever rough stuff I rode over. Honestly, I was surprised that a bike so light would still follow the terrain so well, which is also due to the long 105cm wheelbase. Even when I was bouncing over rough gravel and rocky sections, the bike felt planted. I was impressed with how quickly the bike responded to inputs on paved surfaces even with 42mm tires. With my gravel race season now officially over, I’m looking forward to mounting some road wheels and tackling the Sunday-morning group ride. 

Given that I always want to have as many gears as possible and how in the past I’ve spent considerable energy and money to convert bikes to a 2x drivetrain, I was unsure about what to expect with the SRAM 1x. No matter what type of terrain I was riding, the electronic shifting was a game-changer for me, because it takes so little effort to change gears. It did, however, take a little getting used to shifting on the left to go to an easier gear.

The 1x was so much different than I thought it was going to be. I have regular routes that I have lots of power data and Strava segments to compare a 2x to a 1x. I rode many of the routes to familiarize myself with the 1x, and low and behold, the 1x was just as good as the 2x and sometimes even better. This was achieved by pedaling with a lower cadence and slightly higher power. After putting in 300 pre-race miles, I was confident that my race wouldn’t be compromised by the 1x drivetrain.

Despite my longstanding belief in the efficiency of 2x drivetrains, a big take-away from Big Sugar was that 1x drivetrains might just be the right setup for gravel riding. I know everyone has their own preference, but I bet 1x can provide every gear for 90 percent of the rides that average riders do. The SRAM gears on the Alchemy had sufficiently low gearing (42/44) for the steep climbs and a tall gear (42/9) for flats and group rides. I also appreciate how the 1x drivetrain removes more things that can go wrong when you’re out on backcountry gravel roads. While I’m now a convert to 1x drivetrains and electric shifting, my one tip to one and all is that unless you want to learn what it’s like to ride a single-speed, remember to keep the battery charged! 

www.alchemybikes.com

www.lunwheels.cc

WHAT ABOUT BIG SUGAR?

Located in the northwest corner of Arkansas, Bentonville is the home of the Walmart retail-store chain, but what really put the town on the map was its recent claim of being the mountain biking capital of the world. While legacy destinations like Moab, Utah, and Crested Butte, Colorado, might argue that claim, it’s hard to deny that the 150-plus miles of groomed trails fanning out in all directions from the center of town adds up to much less.

This Arkansas town has really embraced bike culture, as you can travel anywhere by bike, either on a bike path, bike lane or regular streets. The car drivers were the most civil drivers I’ve encountered in a very long time, and all the local businesses welcomed you with your bike when you walked through the door. Besides all the bike-related stuff, the town has a thriving art scene with a myriad of public art to accompany the world-class art museum of
Crystal Bridges.

The Big Sugar Gravel route was a 105-mile loop with 7200 feet of climbing that starts and ends in downtown Bentonville. The race was the last in the Life Time GP series, so in addition to hundreds of citizen riders, the town was loaded with some of the world’s best gravel racers, as well as a large bike-industry contingent making up a large bike expo.

On paper, the course is very deceiving. It doesn’t look that hard, but that’s a trick. I would say the gravel is medium chunky, loose and sharp. I’ve never seen so many flat tires in my life, not even at Unbound Gravel, where this kind of tire carnage is common. The climbs were never long, but they were steep and coming at you just when you thought that you would get a break. Being a fall event also brought the challenge of the course being covered with fallen leaves that hid a variety of obstacles that could quickly flatten your tires.

My race strategy was to go with the front group for as long as I could in the beginning and then settle into my comfortable power zone. This strategy went pretty well for the first 40 miles before I stopped at the first-aid station. After the checkpoint, my group split up and I had to change my strategy. I rode the next 64 miles with groups of riders and just surfed the terrain in my optimum power zone. Everything was good until the next checkpoint at 75 miles when things suddenly got hard. Just as I’ve discovered while competing at Unbound Gravel, wind is the great equalizer when it comes to cycling, and on this day, the wind arrived and killed my strategy.

At mile 77 the course turned straight into a 15- to 20-mph headwind that lasted for the next 15 miles. So much for a good finish time! Despite being in a group of 10 riders, we could average no more than 8 mph, but even that required pedaling way above the comfortable power zone that I wanted to be in. Finally, I made it to the finish line in 7:34, 15th in my age group and 247th overall. Of the many gravel races I’ve competed in over the years, this was one of the hardest I’ve ever done, but having a pedigree race bike under me made it more enjoyable.

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After its inaugural season the Life Time Grand Prix is expanding for 2023. What makes the LTGP series unique is its mix of drop bar and flat bar events that brings together athletes from different backgrounds. Life Time has announced the schedule for the upcoming 2023 season that includes an increase in prize money and a new addition to the original six events. While the LTGP lived up to its promises of massive payouts there was a major let down after the promise of live video coverage for each event proved unattainable mid-way through the season. Of course, all the scheduled races are open to non-pro riders as well so sign-up early and get ready to rumble!

THE RAD

Following two successful run throughs, The Rad Dirt Fest joins the Life Time Grand Prix for its third edition. Located in Trinidad, Colorado, The Rad, offers three courses, the 40-mile “Frijole”, the 70-mile “Anteloop”, and the marquee 110-mile “Stubborn Delores”. As with the other events in the series, Life Time owns The Rad, prices start at $70 for the Frijole route and climb up to $175 for the Stubborn Delores.

Sitting at just over 6000′, the town of Trinidad is about halfway between Denver and Santa Fe. About 90-percent of the course is maintained gravel roads that wind between the mesas and plateaus across Southern Colorado. Set to take place on September 30th anyone interested should be sure to sign-up quickly when registration opens on February 1.

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