The Mountains to the Desert Ride is a grueling and rewarding, one day, bicycle ride from Telluride, Colorado to Gateway Canyons, Colorado. The objective is to help with a great cause, complete the challenge, have some serious fun, and help raise $90,000 for the benefit of the Just For Kids Foundation.

M2D 2011 Start

 
 

 

carstensIn memory of Bill Carstens, and his legacy of supporting our youth, the Carstens family is continuing Bill’s challenge to our community; a commitment to match your gift, dollar for dollar, up to $90,000. A big thank you to Bill Carstens family!

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http://www.justforkidsfoundation.org/

Just For Kids Foundation will seek to empower the youth of the San Miguel Watershed region, and assist the organizations and individuals that serve our youth through financial and moral support.

2013 Sponsors

     
 

 

For more information about any facet of the race or how you can become involved, click on the appropriate link below.

Lodging & Camping

The 2013 Mountains to the Desert Ride (M2D) finish line & festivities culminate at the Gateway Canyons Resort.

M2D is holding ALL of the rooms at the Gateway Canyons Resort for our riders and families until August 22, 2013. (after this date the rooms will be released to the general public)

Please check the Gateway Canyons website: www.gatewaycanyons.com to review the Resorts amenities.

Call Gateway Canyons Resort directly to reserve a room at 866-671-4733

You must identify yourself as a rider in the Mountains to the Desert Bike Ride

2013 M2D Room Rates include breakfast for 2 starting at $309

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Campsites are not available on the resort property this year. Campers can find abundant camping opportunities on adjacent BLM land.

Breakfast vouchers for campers can ONLY be pre-purchased when registering for the M2D ride. $15 Sunday 9/22

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RETURN SHUTTLE: Vans will depart Gateway at approximately 5:30 pm for those riders returning to Telluride & Norwood on ride day for an additional cost of $35... Space is limited to 52 seats.

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The FEAST is included in the registration fee. Additional feast vouchers can be purchased in advance for $25 each. The Feast will begin at 3:30 pm and includes BBQ Chicken, Veggie Burgers, Baked Potato Bar, Salad Bar and Ice Cream Sundae Bar

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Arriving in Telluride a few days before the ride? Contact: telluridereservations.com

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Camping? Telluride's finest campground is at the entrance to Bear Creek 
Check the website site for more information: telluride.co.gov

 

 

Click here for 2012 Finish Times!!!

 
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