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Mountains to the Desert Classic

calendar_today 26 Sep, 2026

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Mountains to the Desert Classic

About the Event

The Mountains to the Desert Classic (M2D) is celebrating its 22nd anniversary as the primary fundraising event for the Just For Kids Foundation!

M2D is a beloved local ride beginning in Telluride, Ridgway, or Norwood and finishing in Gateway, Colorado. Whether participants choose to ride 100 or 70 miles, they will experience the full beauty and grandeur of the Colorado landscape, as it tracks the San Miguel River and transitions from high mountains to desert terrain. From alpine glow and aspen forests to sandstone cliffs and palisades, join this iconic ride in support of our San Miguel County communities.

Let's ride! Bring your friends and family and let's celebrate! Return shuttles and more itinerary or logistical information available here.

Races Offered

Ridgway to Gateway

Sep 26, 2026

straighten

Distance — 110 Miles

terrain

Type —

timer

08:00

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$185.00

Telluride to Gateway

Sep 26, 2026

straighten

Distance — 103 Miles

terrain

Type —

timer

08:00

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$185.00

Norwood to Gateway

Sep 26, 2026

straighten

Distance — 73 Miles

terrain

Type —

timer

08:30

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$185.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Telluride.

thermostat Temperature
3.1° / 18.3°
wb_sunny Feels like
-0.1° / 14.6°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
11h 29m
water_drop Avg rainfall
1.5 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
7.5 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (5.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
59.8%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:53
nightlight Sunset
19:18

About Telluride

Learn more about the host city, Telluride.

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Telluride is in the southern Rocky Mountains approximately 100 miles from Four Corners, the intersection of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. Telluride is home to the Telluride Ski Resort, and home of an independent film festival.

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