Grand Enduro
Grand Enduro
Sep 27, 2025
Grand Junction,CO
Mountain Bike
About
Conquer Colorado’s legendary rock slabs and desert singletrack!
The Grand Enduro, held September 27–28, 2025, in Grand Junction, Colorado, invites experienced mountain bikers to take on the demanding Lunch Loops trail system. This technical enduro challenges riders with three timed stages over chunky, rocky, singletrack terrain featuring iconic sections like the Ribbon, Gunny, and Free Lunch trails. Expect a physically and mentally demanding race that combines speed, skill, and vast desert scenery. Prepare for punchy climbs, expert-level rock features, and rapid descents in one of Colorado’s most celebrated enduro competitions.
COURSE DETAILS
Racers tackle three iconic stages—Ribbon, Gunny, and Free Lunch—spread across a total course of about 22 miles, with 6.2 miles of timed racing. Lunch Loops’ notorious technical features and rock slabs demand expert riding and strategic line choices over 4 hours of ride time.
Race HIGHLIGHTS
- Timed stages on the legendary Ribbon, Gunny, and Free Lunch trails
- Hit up to 50 mph on the Ribbon's rock slab descent
- Challenging technical features and iconic desert scenery
- Required pre-riding of stages 1 & 3 for safety and preparation
RIDE TYPES

Race overview
~22 miles total ride, 6.2 miles timed racing
Grand Junction is at ~4,600 ft / Elevation gain for the course is not specified
Chunky, technical desert singletrack with rocky slabs, punchy climbs, and expert-level moves