Riders can pick up their M2D bags on Friday, September 20 or the morning of the ride. Rider Bag includes bib, water bottle, T-shirt, and complimentary products and snacks.

Friday Pick-Up Options:

Telluride: Telluride Properties (220 E Colorado Ave Suite 102, Telluride, CO), Open from 3-6PM

Ridgway: Citizens State Bank (145 Sherman St, Ridgway, CO), Open 3-5PM

Norwood: Friday pick-up upon request. Norwood Riders will pick-up their bags during Saturday check-in.

Please Note: M2D T-shirt orders were placed on August 24 to accommodate production time. For registrants after August 24, organizers made best guesstimates for T-shirt sizes. If your T-shirt size is unavailable during check-in, we will have alternative swag options to choose from or can mail your shirt post-ride.

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 at Telluride Properties - 220 E Colorado Ave Suite 102, Telluride, CO). Please drop off your Post-Ride Bag in the clearly marked vehicle parked on Main Street near registration location - this vehicle will depart promptly at 7:50am. Post-start rider arrivals will need to coordinate with Telluride Start Supervisor for bag drop logistics.

Norwood Riders: Start Time 8:30am, Registration 7:30-8:15am (location at Pocket Park: Main Street, 1595 Grand Avenue). 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: Start Time 7:00am, Registration 6-6:45am (location at Citizens State Bank: 145 Sherman St, Ridgway, CO). Please drop off your Post-Ride Bag at the clearly marked vehicle. Post-start rider arrivals will need to coordinate with Ridgway Start Supervisor for bag drop logistics. See Start Map Here

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

Telluride: Parking location is Carhenge Parking Lot. Please proceed farther into Town to the ride start at Telluride Properties. The shuttle will return to the parking location.

Norwood: Parking location is the Pocket Park on Main Street. Starting location and shuttle return drop-off will also be at Pocket Park for Norwood.

Ridgway: Parking location is the Citizens State Bank. Starting point and shuttle return drop-off will also be at this location for Ridgway.

OPENS: 7:30 AM

CLOSES: 9:00 AM

HWY 62 Mile Marker 13

*First Station for Ridgway Riders.

OPENS: 8:30am

CLOSES: 10:00am

*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.

LOCATION: Gateway Canyons Resort and Spa

Please follow signs as you enter city limits for Gateway. Ride route will guide riders to take left turn before the Gateway Resort entrance.

Gateway Finish Line Map

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.

Lunch is complimentary for registered riders, additional lunch attendees cost $25/person - Cash, Venmo, or Check accepted. All attendees will need to check-in with M2D staff to receive wrist band for access to lunch hall.

Lunch catered by Gateway Resort will be served between 12-4pm. Music by Patio Chair will play between 1-3pm. Cocktails by There Bar Telluride, beer by Telluride Brewing Company, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available all afternoon.

Non-rider participants, please bring sun protection and layers appropriate for the weather.

M2D announcements, rider award ceremony, and prize drawing will start at 3pm.

Please Note: Pool access is restricted to Gateway Canyons Resort room reservations guests. Resort massages and spa services are first come first serve for reservations - inquire here.

GATEWAY CANYONS RESORT + SPA

Address: 43200 CO-141, Gateway, CO - Directions

Please see map here for Gateway Resort premises and event location.

• Free parking available on site for riders, sag wagon drivers, and celebration attendees.

• Wifi is available on site but cell service is limited, please plan accordingly.

• There will be a wedding on premises at Gateway Canyons Resort this weekend, so please park in designated zones and abide directions given by hotel staff.

If you are planning to ride the shuttle back, make sure to add on the shuttle ride purchase in the registration portal. The shuttle fee is $60.

PLEASE NOTE - Shuttle spots are officially SOLD OUT. Please plan accordingly for your ride and return trip.

For Telluride and Norwood return destinations, the shuttle will depart at 4:30PM leaving from Gateway Resort.

For Ridgway return destination, the shuttle will also depart at 4:30PM leaving from Gateway Resort.

All shuttle riders, at the ride finish at Gateway Resort be sure to drop your bikes in the designated zones (return destination specific) for load-in to the U-Hauls.

If you anticipate being tired and wanting to sleep, please plan accordingly and bring headphones and comfy gear for a nap on the ride back.