(TRANSROCKIES PRESS RELEASE)
The rumors are true—TransRockies has officially taken the reins of Desert Gravel, one of Colorado’s most beloved and rugged gravel adventures. And we want to see y’all out there on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Fruita, CO.
If you’ve never ridden Fruita’s desert roads… prepare yourself. This corner of Colorado is gravel paradise: wide-open landscapes, punchy mesas, red rock views, and a community that lives and breathes riding. Fruita has spent decades building its reputation as a world-class bike town, and Desert Gravel taps into everything that makes the region special.
Five Distances. Endless Desert Magic.
Choose your ride from our 2026 lineup:
- Fruitadens – 30 Miles (E-bikes welcome)
- Pterodactyl – 50 Miles (E-bikes welcome)
- Stegosaurus – 75 Miles
- Triceratops – 100 Miles
- Utahraptor – 125 Miles
Whether you’re hunting a PR, chasing adventure, or just trying to find out what’s on the other side of that next mesa, there’s a course built for you.
Registration Is NOW Open — With Launch Sale Pricing!
To celebrate the event’s new TransRockies era, we’re offering Launch Sale pricing until January 7, 2026:
- 30 Mile — $99
- 50 Mile — $129
- 75 Mile — $129
- 100 Mile — $159
- 125 Mile — $159
Join us for big rides at a killer deal.
But these prices won’t last—so if gravel biking in Fruita’s calling your name, this is the moment to saddle up and hit register.
Special Mountain Bike Action Offer: Save an Extra 10%!
Because you’re reading this through Mountain Bike Action, you get something extra:
Use code: MBASAVE10 for 10% OFF your 2026 Desert Gravel entry.
Yes — that’s 10% off on top of Launch Sale pricing.
Yes — it’s the perfect excuse to stop thinking about signing up and actually do it.
Why Riders Love Desert Gravel
- A route network handcrafted by founder Morgan Murri, who shaped this event into a desert classic.
- A warm, welcoming, super-stoked Fruita community.
- Wide open desert vistas you’ll think about months later.
- Our signature TransRockies hospitality, complete with ChillVille vibes, smooth logistics, and a big finish-line energy.
Ready to Ride Fruita in 2026?
The desert is calling—and the best pricing of the year is live right now.
Register today at DesertGravel.com
Launch Sale pricing ends January 7. Save early, ride happy.
See you in the desert.
— The TransRockies Team
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