Gravel Fondo Moab
Conquer the desert gravel paradise – enjoy the canyons and vistas!
Sunday, May 4th, 2025
Embrace the Gravel: We'll start at the iconic Bar M trail network and take you along Gemini Bridges Road, past iconic landmarks like Gooney Bird Rock, and up to Highway 313. Prepare for epic Moab gravel that will challenge and inspire.
Discover Hidden Treasures: As you traverse Dubinky Well Road, you'll discover hidden desert treasures while surrounded by stunning vistas. This is gravel paradise, and you're at its heart.
2025 Registration Opens October 30th!
Only 500 spots available!
2025 SCHEDULE
Friday, May 2nd
4:00 - 7:00pm: Race Packet Pick Up - Springhill Suites - 1865 N Hwy 191, Moab
Saturday, May 3rd
4:00 - 7:00pm: Race Packet Pick Up - Springhill Suites - 1865 N Hwy 191, Moab
Sunday, May 5th
7:00am – 7:30am: Package Pick Up at the Start Line (Bar M Trails Parking Lot)
7:45am: Call to Start
8:00am: Gravel Fondo Start
11:00am - 2:00pm: Finish at Bar M Trails Parking Lot and Lunch at Springhill Suites
1:30pm: Awards and Raffle at Springhill Suites
2:00pm: Gravel Fondo Course Closes
** Limited parking is available at Bar M, we encourage you to carpool with friends or other riders. This is a mandatory start time to receive timing and support. Anyone who starts before or after 8am will not be supported or get a time. **
ROUTE TIMING
The main timed section kicks off once you turn left onto Gemini Bridges Road, just past the parking lot. This segment takes you up Gemini Bridges Road, along Highway 313, and loops down and around Dubinky Well Road, finishing on Cotter Mine Road before you hit the parking lot at Highway 191. For everyone’s safety, please note that no sections of the bike path at the beginning of the ride, or the highway section and the end will be timed.
KOM/QOM PRIZING
For riders looking to push themselves, there’s an additional timed KOM and QOM section that will begin once you turn left on to Gemini Bridges Road and climbs up the designated route to just before the Bull Run Trailhead/Aid Station. The top five fastest men and women will earn prizes, so take on the challenge and see how you rank!
COURSE NOTES
ALL riders will receive a bike number and wristband. You must wear your event wristband to get access to the course, aid stations, and lunch.
This is a timed event, riders will not be able to enter the route before the event start time. Please warm up in and around the Bar M parking lot.
The route will be on open roads with two-way motorized traffic. All cyclists’ must obey traffic laws at all times. There will be a strict yellow-center line rule, even on the parts of the course that have no painted center line. The gravel roads in the mountains are narrow, with blind corners where riders can encounter oncoming motorized vehicles so always stay as far right as possible. Please ride with caution.
DOWNHILL CAUTION
Be extremely careful on the downhills as some of this route can be technical and these roads are open to motorized traffic, such as motorbikes and ATV’s. Ride with caution!
FAQ’s
Questions? You can find answers here.
MECHANICAL SUPPORT
There will be on-site mechanical support.
SPECTATORS
Spectators are welcome at the start and finish lines!
The Course
STATS
Distance: 50.4 miles
Elevation Gain: +3,085 feet
The gravel adventure starts by heading out along Gemini Bridges Road, passing the iconic Gooney Bird rock, and then up the exhilarating Gemini Bridges climb to Highway 313, offering panoramic vistas of the majestic Canyonlands.
From here, the real adventure begins! You'll ride along Dubinky Well Road, where every pedal stroke treats you to remarkable desert views. Following the path to Ten Mile Road, you’ll head along Mill Canyon Road, where you'll explore hidden desert treasures as you head south along Mill Canyon's base. As you wind through this captivating landscape, the thrill of the desert will invigorate you.
Your epic Moab gravel adventure comes full circle as you return to Bar M. The cheers of fellow riders and the sense of accomplishment will make your finish unforgettable!!
*All distances and elevation gain are approximate and will vary depending on the watch, app, or measuring device that you use.
*Due to unforeseen limitations, the following information is subject to change at any time before, during, or after the start of each stage.