Riders can pick up their M2D bags on Friday, September 20, in Telluride or Norwood (location and timing TBD).

Riders starting in Ridgway or Norwood may opt to pick up their bags the day-of the ride in Ridgway or Norwood at the check-in / aid station (TBD).

Start time is promptly at 8:00 in Telluride, 7:00 in Ridgway, and 8:30 in Norwood. Coffee and refreshments will be available.

Telluride Riders: Start Time 8am, Registration 7-7:45am (location TBD). Please drop off your Post-Ride Bag at Coldwell Banker in the clearly marked vehicle parked outside of Coldwell Banker.

Norwood Riders: Start Time 8:30am, Registration 7:30-8:15am (location TBD). Please drop off your Post-Ride Bag with the Norwood Aid Station supervisor, the sag wagon will pick items up on the way through Norwood.

Ridgway Riders: Rolling start between 7-8:00am. Details TBD, stay tuned!

For riders taking the shuttle home from Gateway, please park your cars in the shuttle destination parking zones.

Telluride: Location: Carhenge Parking Lot. Please proceed farther into Town to the ride start (location TBD). The shuttle will return to parking location.

Norwood: Location TBD. Starting location TBD for Norwood. The shuttle will return to parking location.

Ridgway: Details Pending, Stay Tuned!

Shuttle Rider Bike Pick-Up: Details Pending, Stay Tuned!

OPENS: TBD

CLOSES: TBD

HWY 62 Mile Marker 13

*First Station for Ridgway Riders, option to drop off Rider Bag

OPENS: 8:30am

CLOSES: 9:30am

*First Station for Telluride Riders, option to drop off Rider Bag

OPENS: 8:30am

CLOSES: 11:00am

Main Street, 1595 Grand Avenue, Norwood, CO 81423

*First station for Norwood Riders, option to drop off Rider Bag

OPENS: 9:30am

CLOSES: 1:00pm

202 E Main St, Naturita, CO 81422

*Main Street Naturita, on the right side

OPENS: 10:00am

CLOSES: 2:30pm

OPENS: 11:00am

CLOSES: 3:30pm

*Final station before Gateway Finish.

All riders must carry identification

All riders must be wearing an ANSI or SNELL approved bicycling helmet at all times while participating as a rider in the event

We suggest all riders carry sunscreen, lip balm, and appropriate outerwear.

MOBILE BIKE TECH ASSISTANCE:

OPENS: 7:30am

CLOSES: 4:00PM

Barton’s Bicycles will be riding the M2D routes and available for mobile bike tech assistance through the day.

BIKE TECH STATION:

OPENS: 9:30AM

CLOSES: 1:00PM

202 E Main St, Naturita, CO 81422

Naturita Bicycle Co is our station for bike tech assistance. The shop is located on Main Street Naturita, between the Norwood and Naturita Aid Stations.

Colorado is an exceptionally cycling-friendly state. However, as in most states, bicyclists are held to the same traffic laws as motorized vehicles. This means yielding to traffic with rights of way, riding single file, obeying stop lights, stop signs, and speed limits, and not riding recklessly or in a manner that endangers others. Furthermore, cyclists should ride safely to the right side of the road.

Single file when other traffic is present, ride as far to the right as possible and use the shoulder when available. All event participants will obey the directions given by Colorado State Troopers and all other law enforcement officers.

Finally, be aware that cyclists are subject to the same tickets and fines as vehicle drivers. The CSP has the authority and the mandate to uphold traffic laws during this event. This includes traffic tickets and the removal of riders.

Check out CDOT’s site for the most recent road announcements.

The Mountains to the Desert Classic route travels through some of Colorado's most scenic terrain. Please dispose of trash in proper receptacles and utilize the Porta John's located at the Aid Stations.