MTRA

Grand Mesa Ride

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This ride will start from the Vega State Park OHV staging area (see link at right) and head out on a rocky forest road for a few miles before turning onto some 50 inch ATV trails that will take us up through the aspens. Ride Elevations will vary between ~7k feet and 10,400 feet. Expect a solid 40-60 miles of riding.

While there is no single-track on this ride there will be steep hills, tight switchbacks, and some rocky parts to traverse.

Desert Cleanup

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Meet at the 27 and 1/4 moto track event area. Trash bags will be provided along with dumpsters. Show up ready to help remove trash from our desert playground!

Cleanup will run from 9:00a until noon, or until the dumpsters are filled. Check in at the sign-in area and grab a few trash bags.

Rabbit Valley Ride

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Meet at 9:30a, Kickstands up at 10:00a at the Main Rabbit Valley lot next to the exit.

This will be a fun 40 mile romp through the best of Rabbit Valley including Western Rim with it’s epic views and fun obstacles, before wrapping up to the top of the ridge, under the freeway, and hitting a fast stretch of trail back to the trucks.

Moab Advanced Ride

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Meet: 9:30 AM at the Seven Mile Parking (a.k.a. Gemini Bridges Trailhead) Seven Mile Parking

Kickstands Up: 10:00 AM

Parking: Free parking is available across the highway at Bar M or you can pay a fee to park at the Seven Mile lot ($5).

We will head up Gemini Bridges Road, then tackle Gold Bar Rim, Golden Spike, and Poison Spider. The ride ends at the Poison Spider Trailhead. The ride will be approximately 40-50 miles.

There is a 10-mile pavement section to return to the Seven Mile Parking area. Riders should have street-legal bikes or arrange for a shuttle at the Poison Spider Trailhead. Alternative route options will be available if being street legal is an issue.

MTRA Winter Meeting 2026 Recap

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks to everyone who attended the General Meeting last night! We had a great turnout and lots of new members to welcome to MTRA. For those who couldn’t attend, here is a summary of the meeting.

Officer Elections

Held annual Officer Elections; current officers were re-elected as follows:

Dave Clapp - President
Ben Larson - Vice President
Scott Hooks - Treasurer
Kyle Muhr - Secretary

Group Rides

Members agreed to hold one Group Ride per month, starting in April. Dates and Ride Leaders to be determined and posted on social media. Members also agreed to hold one weekday evening ride (Thursday Night ride) per month, alternating 2 weeks from the Group Rides (e.g. Group Ride on the 1st and TNR on the 15th). At least one of the TNRs will be a Night Ride (make sure those headlights are working!). There will also be at least one Dual Sport/Adventure ride; date/time TBD.

Trail Work Days

MTRA Trail Boss will coordinate with BLM and USFS to determine dates and locations for work days to optimize participation and results needed by the agencies. Dates/times will be posted on social media.

Campouts

At least 2 Camp Out rides will be scheduled; one in June and one in August. Dates/Locations TBD (Uncompaghre and Vega areas?)

Adopt A Trail Signs

Signs for BLM trails will be posted at the Star Wars (Sarlaac), Windmill and Rampage trailheads. Signs for USFS trails are TBD depending on coordination with USFS.

Trail Development

MTRA will coordinate with BLM on inputs for possible new trail development at Bangs Canyon, Rabbit Valley and other areas in the Grand Valley.

MTRA Winter Meeting

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

To keep the wheels rolling, and get everyone excited for the new riding season, we will be holding our first General Club Meeting for 2026 on Jan 14th, at Warehouse 2565, 6pm in the back room. We’ll provide a summary of the 2025 season, ask for your inputs on how to improve the Trail rides and Work days for 2026, and hold elections for Club Officers for 2026. Hope to see you there, and bring all your friends and families - everyone is welcome!

Throttle and Brew

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Pivot Brandz in downtown Grand Junction is hosting a Throttle and Brew Bikes and Coffee style meetup in downtown Grand Junction this Saturday. This could be a fun gathering to meet other local bikers, and they’ll make it a regular thing if this one has enough interest. Brave the cold!

Complimentary Palisade coffee, donuts and giveaways for the bike community. Just a fun gathering for the moto enthusiasts in our area.

If you are around, please stop by. If you are here early enough you can park right outside of our shop in our zoned area. All bikes are welcome! If this is a success, we will continue it in the spring when weather gets warmer.

Hope to see ya here:)

Thursday Night Ride

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Desert trail ride for this week’s Thursday night Moto Meetup!

This week’s trail ride will take us out to 21 road via the scenic route on single track alternating between ridgetops, washes, and hill climbs before dropping us onto 21 road briefly, we’ll run down some fast single-track to the gas plant, and then head back east to blaze down some double-track to get us back to the parking lot before dark!

It’s going to be hot, so bring lots of water and your warm weather gear!

Reminder that all Rides require signing a liability waiver, parents signatures required for riders under 18.

MTRA Summer Meeting

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Just a quick reminder that we are having our next quarterly meeting on the 18th of June, 6pm at Smokin Oak in Clifton.

We’ll talk about our plans for upcoming Group Rides and Campouts this Summer/Fall, opportunities for volunteer trail work/maintenance, and get updates from our BLM and USFS partners on their work plans as well.

Last but not least, we’ll bring everyone up to speed on the Grand Valley Dirt Bike Rally, 24-26 October! A full weekend of great rides, camping out, cool activities and lots of fun! It will be a blast!

Everyone is welcome to the meeting - Bring your riding buddies, friends, spouses and kids! Everybody loves pizza!

Grand Mesa Ride

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Head up past Collbran to ride with the MTRA out of Vega State Park.

While there is no single-track on this ride there will be steep hills, tight switchbacks, and some rocky parts to traverse.

Reminder that all Rides require signing a liability waiver, parents signatures are required for riders under 18. Additionally, protective gear is required including helmet, goggles, gloves, and over the ankle boots.