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Mountains to the Desert Classic

Name: Mountains to the Desert Classic
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-26
Location: Telluride, Colorado

location_city Telluride

location_on Colorado

flag United States

calendar_today 26 Sep, 2026

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language Official Website

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

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Distance — 110 Miles

terrain

Type — Road Cycling

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08:00

Telluride to Gateway

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 103 Miles

terrain

Type — Road Cycling

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08:00

Norwood to Gateway

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 73 Miles

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Type — Road Cycling

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08:30

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 5.1° / 18.7°

wb_sunny 2.1° / 15.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 6.9 /

water_drop 58.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 5.1° / 18.7°

wb_sunny 2.1° / 15.2°

air 6.9 km/h

water_drop 58.6%

About Telluride

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.