We know Gravel We know Endurance
Expert help to make the most of your experienceWe know and we love suffering –
We also know that there are two kinds of suffering.
One – In which you are prepared and ready for it. Taking what comes, rolling with the punches (or hills in this case) and having the fitness and preperation to push on and hang strong through the finish – no matter the distance, weather, flat tires or elevation.
Two – The other suffering comes when you’re not prepared, your fitness or your planning is weak and every obstacle, no matter how small grinds you down, erodes your confidence and turns your day into a matter of survival, not fun.
Come as you may but we hope you choose, as we do, suffering option #1. To that end we are here to help!
Desert Gravel founder and Co2uT course maestro Morgan Murri is also a renowned endurance coach and ultra-distance racer.
He’s put together five different ways to help you be more prepared.
1 – Tips and advice. Within our blog that covers general fitness and gravel questions as well as specific insights into preparation for Co2uT – Sign up here for continued updates.
2 – Training plans. Coach Morgan has written and sold extensive training plans through Training Peaks for ultra-endurance events like Dirty Kanza, DKXL, and Leadville 100 . These plans sell for $74-$149. For the inaugural year of Co2uT Morgan is providing you this level of plan for free with your entry. That’s right. Free. These 12-week training plans will be available July 1st and ready to start you on July 20th for a total cost of $0. Simply because we want you to join us in the desert ready to kick some Dino ass!
3 – Recon rides. We are so stoked to share our secret with you. We invite all of you to come out any Saturday starting in August to recon a section of Co2uT. Meet our monsters, see the beauty and get the inside sneak-peak on what is on the agenda come 10/10/2020. Sign up here for schedule updates.
4 – Training camps. (Date pending COVID clearance) For a limited few of you, we have space for a 3-day on course training camp. Actually we are offering two camps. Go here for details
One camp for everybody/anybody.
A second camp women only.
Come stay with us, ride with us, dine with us and celebrate with us.
Late to the party? Join one of these camps and secure your entry into this year’s race. Go here for details.
5 – Custom, personal, coaching. If you truly want to be as prepared as possible for everything these monsters are going to throw at you Coach Morgan has a limited number of one – on – one, bespoke training slots available. Check out his coaching website to learn more. www.amazeyourself.life
Desert Gravel - We're here to help!
Our Team
We are gravel – Passionate riders, racers, guides, and coaches. We are committed to keeping it real, having a blast and making it hard. We believe in inclusion, community, sustainability and paying it forward.
Group Ride Locations and information
Group rides will generally begin in 1 of 5 locations.
In order of closest to furthest from Fruita.
18 Road mountain bike area 21 minute drive from Fruita.
Co2uT aid station #1 20 minute drive from Fruita.
Co2uT aid station #2 30 minute drive from Fruita.
Ranch Exit 221 30 minute drive from Fruia.
Endless aid station 40 minute drive from Fruita.
- Group rides will range from short to long, easy to hard. Each ride will be announced and labeled accordingly.
- Longer rides will usually have shorter and/or “bailout” options.
- We will post a “Ride with GPS” GPS file/map for each ride and encourage you to upload it and use it during the group ride.
- Most rides will be “no-drop” meaning we will have gathering spots along the way to bring the group back together. That said, there are a LOT of roads and intersections out here and if you get separated from the group the GPS route will be invaluable!
- For the time being (world of COVID) you will be required to bring your own water and food. Plan accordingly, then add a bit more. It can be slower than you might think (sand, climbs – regroups).
- Desert Gravel group ride rules and things to know.
- Whining is allowed only in deep sand and on extremely steep climbs and only for the duration of that situation. Otherwise whiners or complainers may be left for the Raptors.
- Be respectful, mask/buff up when gathered, and keep a safe distance at all times.
- You are riding at your own risk and Desert Gravel, Co2uT is NOT responsible for your safety on these rides.
- It is desolated here but the roads are public and traffic is present usually when you least expect it. Mind the rules of the road! Stay right, be extra cautious around steep and blind corners, and pay attention.
- There is NO water or facilities – plan accordingly.
- Help one another.
- Look up and smile.
- Group Ride – 8.15.2020 8:00 a.m. Starting at Co2uT aid station 2 location. 4 road and Praire Canyon. Right where the asphalt ends on 4rd.
- Download route map here
- A fun preview of both the Co2uT border crossings! 30 miles, 1,600′ of vert – a couple of nice climbs and one technical descent. Expect warm weather, breezy and potentially smokey. Bring water, snack and respect social distancing.
Gravel on~
Training Camp AGENDA
2 nights, 2 full days, 60-80miles, experience the terrain, test your monster – Ride with our experts – Learn skills and tips – Have a BLAST!
All gatherings will respect social distancing and will be done outside unless weather is extreme. All food will be individually served or packaged. NO “buffet” style. Mask “buffs” will be provided and may be required if the weather requires us to move into tighter quarters.
Evening Arrival and Check-in
Friday, TBA 2020 - Welcome Dinner
Check-in
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Check in, say hello and settle in.
Happy Hour - Mixer. Outside (Weather permitting) or in hotel meeting space
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Breaking bread (garlic bread!) and sharing a beer or glass of wine from our local breweries and vinyards – The perfect way to meet our team and your fellow riders.
Co2uT welcome and Team Intro
7:00PM - 7:15PM
A brief welcome, team introduction and overview of tomorrow’s schedule
Dinner from our famous Hot Tomato Pizzeria!
7:15PM - 8:45PM
Killer pizza, awesome people and cold beer. Is there a better way to kick off camp?
Training Camp - Come ride with us - Meet the Monsters - Up close & Personal
Join us to make the most of your race experienceCamp - All-inclusive
Gravel is about riding and community. Gravel camp is about riding and making friends in the desert. So, we encourage you to go “all-inclusive” and stay together, dine together and ride together.
In addition to killer camp kit, plus, 3 days of riding, skills, drills advice and insight. This package includes your lodging, breakfast, lunch, dinner. On course snacks and fuel. Post-ride beer and wine. Race entry, vendor swag and amazing photos and video or your trip.
$1680
Full Camp - no lodging
We get it – sometimes you need to get away from your get away.
This package includes everything the all-inclusive camp does but you handle your own lodging.
In addition to killer camp kit, plus, 3 days of riding, skills, drills advice and insight. This package includes your, breakfast, lunch, dinner. On course snacks and fuel. Post-ride beer and wine. Race entry, vendor swag and amazing photos and video or your trip.
$1480
Group Rides
Want to get a sneak-peak and meet the Monsters before the world does?
Come out and join us for a group ride! Beginning in late summer, each weekend we’ll head out and visit the key area’s of each course. Click here to get own our email list and stay in the loop and ensure you stay up to date on all the action!
Free. Fun and suffering included.
- Co2uT Gravel Race
04/24/2021
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