COME RIDE YOUR BIKE
Upcoming events
Tarantula Cycles runs regular group rides in Trinidad, CO for all abilities. We are also ardent supporters and members of the Trinidad Trails Alliance and other local organizations working to build and maintain trails.
And we can’t forget the numerous and varied cycling events happening in town and the greater region, too!
Check out the calendar or the full event listings below. Come help us build new trail, join the regulars on a shop ride, or sign up for a big race and spend a weekend riding Las Animas and beyond!
Weekly Social Ride
Meet up Thursday evenings at the shop around 5pm for our relaxed group ride. This typically involves some gravel roads so we do recommend a gravel bike, MTB, or hybrid, unless you are comfortable riding a road bike on gravel and dirt.
Expect 10-15 miles of riding. This is a no-drop ride and all skill levels are welcome.
Free Punk Rock Show! Backhand with Townies
We're hosting a free, all-ages rock show on Oct 11 during Fancy Spider Music Festival featuring:
- Trinidad's own @ohnoitstownies (their only set of the fest!)
- @backhand.band out of Utah
- special guests TBD...?
Come get weird in our converted garage on a Saturday afternoon. We'll see you in the mosh pit.
While this event is free to attend, we strongly recommend grabbing passes to the festival for a full weekend of amazing music and art around Trinidad. More information at https://fancyspider.net/
Fancy Spider Day Ride
We're hosting some laid back bike rides during Fancy Spider Music Festival. Mileage and terrain will depend on who shows out and what y'all want to ride, but these will be no drop rides (no one left behind) and we aim to keep them around an hour so you don't miss too much festival action!
Friday night ride at 7pm -- bring lights! Most likely just cruising town, maybe venturing up Simpsons Rest for the twinkly lights.
Saturday ride at 10am -- likely a little gravel sampler near town. Don't forget to hang around or come back for our side show with Townies and Backhand at 1:00!
Gravel or mountain bikes recommended, but we will modify routes if you city folks bring your fixies. Helmets required!
Grassroots Gravel
A gravel race for everyone, Grassroots Gravel is an approachable event for hardcore racers and total newbies alike. With categories and distances for all types of riders, this growing event in Pueblo has a great atmosphere.
Learn more and register at grassrootsgravel.com.
Fancy Spider Fest Night Ride
We're hosting some laid back bike rides during Fancy Spider Music Festival. Mileage and terrain will depend on who shows out and what y'all want to ride, but these will be no drop rides (no one left behind) and we aim to keep them around an hour so you don't miss too much festival action!
Friday night ride at 7pm -- bring lights! Most likely just cruising town, maybe venturing up Simpsons Rest for the twinkly lights.
Saturday ride at 10am -- likely a little gravel sampler near town. Don't forget to hang around or come back for our side show with Townies and Backhand at 1:00!
Gravel or mountain bikes recommended, but we will modify routes if you city folks bring your fixies. Helmets required!
The 'Rad Dirt Fest
It happened. “Big Gravel” found its way to Trinidad — and we are stoked.
This premier gravel race from the well-known Life Time Events (you may know them from a tiny race called UNBOUND) offers multiple distances and some of the best groad you’ll ever see. Whether you’re just starting your gravel journey or you want to challenge yourself to stay on the front of the 110 mile course, the ‘Rad has strong competition and party pace participants alike.
Register today on the Rad website.
Master of the Mountain
This unique adventure relay in Sugarite State Park just over the border in New Mexico combines trail running and paddling with cycling and skeet shooting to decide who is the real Master of the Mountain!
Learn more and register on the MoM website.
Stonewall Century
A challenging but approachable road ride from La Veta to to Segundo and back on the Highway of Legends, a beautiful corner of Colorado that doesn’t get a lot of attention. Look forward to epic views, a big climb over Cuchara Pass (twice), and great ride support.
Learn more and register here: https://spcycling.org/stonewall-century/
Vermejo Charcoal Burner
A chance to ride and/or run in the exclusive Vermejo Ranch in Northern New Mexico. Owned by Ted Turner, this expansive piece of land is practically a nature preserve. Promoted by Six Pack Outdoors out of Texas, this is sure to be a stellar event.
Pony Xpress 160
The OG gravel grind in the ‘Dad. Big miles, small crowds, incredible views and that sweet Las Animas gravel. Come see the routes that put Trinidad on the map at this great race that brings stronger competition every year!
2nd Saturday Trail Work
Join Trinidad Trails Alliance every second Saturday of the month to help build and maintain trails around Trinidad. We often work at the Wormhole trail system but often help out at the state parks and along the riverwalk.
For more information on each month’s meetup, follow Trinidad Trails group on Facebook or the Trinidad Trails Alliance social media pages.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/trinidadtrails/
2nd Saturday Trail Work
Join Trinidad Trails Alliance every second Saturday of the month to help build and maintain trails around Trinidad. We often work at the Wormhole trail system but often help out at the state parks and along the riverwalk.
For more information on each month’s meetup, follow Trinidad Trails group on Facebook or the Trinidad Trails Alliance social media pages.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/trinidadtrails/
The 'Rad Dirt Fest
It happened. “Big Gravel” found its way to Trinidad — and we are stoked.
This premier gravel race from the well-known Life Time Events (you may know them from a tiny race called UNBOUND) offers multiple distances and some of the best groad you’ll ever see. Whether you’re just starting your gravel journey or you want to challenge yourself to stay on the front of the 110 mile course, the ‘Rad has strong competition and party pace participants alike.
Register today on the Rad website.
2nd Saturday Trail Work
Join Trinidad Trails Alliance every second Saturday of the month to help build and maintain trails around Trinidad. We often work at the Wormhole trail system but often help out at the state parks and along the riverwalk.
For more information on each month’s meetup, follow Trinidad Trails group on Facebook or the Trinidad Trails Alliance social media pages.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/trinidadtrails/
2nd Saturday Trail Work
Join Trinidad Trails Alliance every second Saturday of the month to help build and maintain trails around Trinidad. We often work at the Wormhole trail system but often help out at the state parks and along the riverwalk.
For more information on each month’s meetup, follow Trinidad Trails group on Facebook or the Trinidad Trails Alliance social media pages.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/trinidadtrails/
Stonewall Century
A challenging but approachable road ride from La Veta to to Segundo and back on the Highway of Legends, a beautiful corner of Colorado that doesn’t get a lot of attention. Look forward to epic views, a big climb over Cuchara Pass (twice), and great ride support.
Learn more and register here: https://spcycling.org/stonewall-century/
2nd Saturday Trail Work
Join Trinidad Trails Alliance every second Saturday of the month to help build and maintain trails around Trinidad. We often work at the Wormhole trail system but often help out at the state parks and along the riverwalk.
For more information on each month’s meetup, follow Trinidad Trails group on Facebook or the Trinidad Trails Alliance social media pages.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/trinidadtrails/
2nd Saturday Trail Work
Join Trinidad Trails Alliance every second Saturday of the month to help build and maintain trails around Trinidad. We often work at the Wormhole trail system but often help out at the state parks and along the riverwalk.
For more information on each month’s meetup, follow Trinidad Trails group on Facebook or the Trinidad Trails Alliance social media pages.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/trinidadtrails/
Bicycle Repair Pop Up at the Crafty Canary
Dust your bike off for Walsenburg Porchfest and roll down to the Crafty Canary to get it tuned up for the season!
Joe & Dave from Tarantula Cycles will be on-site to get your bike running smoothly. We'll bring a handful of basic accessories and
some Tarantula swag too!
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$20 Quick Tune Special: safety check, brake adjustments, shifting adjustments, quick clean and lube.
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Grab a drink or a snack from the Canary while you wait or go explore all the awesome happenings during Porchfest.
After we pack up, we'll have a community ride of 10-15 miles. All riders welcome.
May Full Moon Ride
Full Moon RIdes are back for the season!
We’re celebrating the Flower Moon by basking it its glow on our bicycles.
Meet at the Wormhole Trailhead, where we’ll take the road or the trail over to Simpson’s Rest and ride up for a great view of the moonrise (8:45PM). We’ll ride back to the parking lot for beers, and adventurous folks can take a night time trail ride on the Wormhole if the mood strikes.
Gravel bike or mountain bike appropriate.
LIGHTS and HELMET REQUIRED.
Vermejo Charcoal Burner
A chance to ride and/or run in the exclusive Vermejo Ranch in Northern New Mexico. Owned by Ted Turner, this expansive piece of land is practically a nature preserve. Promoted by Six Pack Outdoors out of Texas, this is sure to be a stellar event.
2nd Saturday Trail Work
Join Trinidad Trails Alliance every second Saturday of the month to help build and maintain trails around Trinidad. We often work at the Wormhole trail system but often help out at the state parks and along the riverwalk.
For more information on each month’s meetup, follow Trinidad Trails group on Facebook or the Trinidad Trails Alliance social media pages.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/trinidadtrails/
Pony Xpress 160
The OG gravel grind in the ‘Dad. Big miles, small crowds, incredible views and that sweet Las Animas gravel. Come see the routes that put Trinidad on the map at this great race that brings stronger competition every year!
2nd Saturday Trail Work
Join Trinidad Trails Alliance every second Saturday of the month to help build and maintain trails around Trinidad. We often work at the Wormhole trail system but often help out at the state parks and along the riverwalk.
For more information on each month’s meetup, follow Trinidad Trails group on Facebook or the Trinidad Trails Alliance social media pages.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/trinidadtrails/
Dirt Church Vol. II
Your favorite spring event is back and even better this year! Get outside to celebrate creation and community.
This event is FREE and open to all! Meet at 9AM, lakeside at the west entrance to Reilly Canyon at Trinidad Lake State Park.
Join us for a hike, gravel bike ride, and/or paddle, followed by a complimentary tasty brunch spread and beverages. Hang out as long as you like!
You will need a State Parks pass to attend.
Trinidad Kayak Co will supply some kayaks and paddleboards, but otherwise please bring your own equipment and water vessels.
We also recommend bringing a camp chair and/or portable table if you have one.
Gravel bikes available to rent from Tarantula Cycles.
Brought to you by Tarantula Cycles, Fishers Peak Outfitters, and Trinidad Kayak Company.
Read FAQs on what to bring, routes, and more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1051181822615336/?post_id=1061426778257507&view=permalink
2nd Saturday Trail Work
Join Trinidad Trails Alliance every second Saturday of the month to help build and maintain trails around Trinidad. We often work at the Wormhole trail system but often help out at the state parks and along the riverwalk.
For more information on each month’s meetup, follow Trinidad Trails group on Facebook or the Trinidad Trails Alliance social media pages.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/trinidadtrails/
2nd Saturday Trail Work
Join Trinidad Trails Alliance every second Saturday of the month to help build and maintain trails around Trinidad. We often work at the Wormhole trail system but often help out at the state parks and along the riverwalk.
For more information on each month’s meetup, follow Trinidad Trails group on Facebook or the Trinidad Trails Alliance social media pages.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/trinidadtrails/
Final Friday @ Fishers MTB Meetup
Introducing Final Fridays @ Fishers. On the last Friday of the month join Tarantula for a lap (or two or three) on Poison Canyon at Fishers Peak State Park. Parking lot hangs to follow.
Work on your skills, chase your buddies, get after it or take it slow and session some features. However you want to ride, we hope to see you there.
1 lap is about 5 miles and 500 ft.
We highly encourage carpooling from the shop! Helmets required (duh!) Lights strongly encouraged.
The 'Rad Dirt Fest
It happened. “Big Gravel” found its way to Trinidad — and we are stoked.
This premier gravel race from the well-known Life Time Events (you may know them from a tiny race called UNBOUND) offers multiple distances and some of the best groad you’ll ever see. Whether you’re just starting your gravel journey or you want to challenge yourself to stay on the front of the 120 mile course, the ‘Rad has strong competition and party pace participants alike.
Register today on the Rad website.
Final Friday @ Fishers MTB Meetup
Introducing Final Fridays @ Fishers. On the last Friday of the month join Tarantula for a lap (or two or three) on Poison Canyon at Fishers Peak State Park. Parking lot hangs to follow.
Work on your skills, chase your buddies, get after it or take it slow and session some features. However you want to ride, we hope to see you there.
1 lap is about 5 miles and 500 ft.
We highly encourage carpooling from the shop! Helmets required (duh!) Lights strongly encouraged.
Rad Fest Short Course Preview Ride
We have lots of locals riding the Rad Dirt Fest this year and most of us are tackling the short course. Join Tarantula Cycles this Sunday for a full preview ride so you're ready to rock on race day!
Post ride beers back at the shop, for those of age.
The course can be found here. It is approx. 46 miles and 3,500 feet of elevation. https://www.strava.com/routes/3136759456540706010
While we will do our best to accommodate various levels of fitness and skill, we do have to get back to open the shop, so this will be a drop ride with an average pace of 10+ mph.
Depending on who comes out we will have an A group chasing a faster pace as well.
If you fall behind, we will pick you up on our way back, or you should be prepared to finish the route on your own or call a bailout ride.
Helmets REQUIRED. Ride at your own risk. Bring snacks, water, layers, a spare tube, a multitool, and anything else you would typically take on a long ride.