Sunday - April 27, 2025

Royal Gorge Groove Rides

36 Mile Solo | 36 Mile Duo
18 Mile Solo | 12 Mile Solo

Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort
Cañon City, CO

Come join us at Royal Gorge Park in Cañon City and play on the rolling climbs and descents through the park as you take in the views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Arkansas River! These trails offer plenty of rocks to play on mixed with flowy single track to make it a speedy day taking on either one or two loops. Grab a friend and make it a relay!

All rides will start and finish at the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort.

Register

Volunteer

*Distances may vary slightly each year due to permitting.

Event Location

Royal Gorge Ranch
1 Buckskin Joe, Parkway, Cañon City, CO 81212
All rides will start and finish at the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort.

Directions

Bib Pickup

Friday/Saturday Bib Pickup
Friday, April 25, 2025
4:00-7:00 PM
Whitewater Bar & Grill
45045 US-50, Cañon City, CO 81212

Saturday, April 26, 2025
7:00-9:30 AM
Gunslingers @ Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort

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Race Morning Bib Pickup
Sunday, April 27, 2025
7:00- 9:15 AM
Gunslingers @ Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort

Start Times
Start Times
8:00 AM - 36 Mile Solo & 36 Mile Duo Start
8:30 AM - 18 Mile Start
9:00 AM - 12 Mile Start

Volunteer
We need help to make Royal Gorge Groove possible. Volunteer perks include Aravaipa race credits and race swag!

Volunteer Now

Race Perks
Finish Line Photo

Copy of Chip timed race results

Well stocked aid station

Finisher award by Aravaipa Artworx

Live Tracking
Follow the 2025 Royal Gorge Groove Rides with live split points throughout the race.

Aravaipa Live

Register Now
Online registration closes on 4/15 at 11:59pm MT. Registration will be available after online registration closes at all packet pickup locations and race day as long as we have not reached our capacity. To receive race day swag, you must be registered by 3/20.

Race Registration

Adult (18+)	Until 2/22	Until 3/22	Until 4/16	Race Week
36 Mile Solo	$70	$80	$90	$105
18 Mile Solo	$55	$65	$75	$90
12 Mile Solo	$50	$60	$70	$85
36 Mile Duo	$100	$120	$140	$170

Course Information - 36 (Duo & Solo) | 18 |12 Mile

Key Stats

Date | Sunday - April 27, 2025

Start Time | 8:00 AM

Time Limit | 7.5 Hours | Must start 2nd lap by 11:30 (3:30pm Overall Cutoff)

Distance | 36- Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 2,178 feet

Max Elevation | 7,121 feet

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map
36 Duo Event Details
This is the fast-paced spring race you’re looking for to get back into racing mode for your summer schedule. With some technical sections, this course is perfect for the intermediate and advanced rider looking to push themselves and cover some distance with speed. The Royal Gorge trails are perfect for pushing the pace riding through the techy spots and rocky climbs before hitting some great flowy downhill.

An 18 mile loop through Royal Gorge Park that 36 mile riders go over 2x.

Key Stats

Date | Sunday - April 27, 2025

Start Time | 8:00 AM

Time Limit | 7.5 Hours | Must start 2nd lap by 11:30 (3:30pm Overall Cutoff)

Distance | 36- Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 2,178 feet

Max Elevation | 7,121 feet

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map
36 Solo Event Details
This is the fast-paced spring race you’re looking for to get back into racing mode for your summer schedule. With some technical sections, this course is perfect for the intermediate and advanced rider looking to push themselves and cover some distance with speed. The Royal Gorge trails are perfect for pushing the pace riding through the techy spots and rocky climbs before hitting some great flowy downhill.

An 18 mile loop through Royal Gorge Park that 36 mile riders go over 2x.

Key Stats

Date | Sunday - April 27, 2025

Start Time | 9:00 AM

Time Limit | 6.5 Hours (3:30 PM Overall Cutoff)

Distance | 18- Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 1,089 feet

Max Elevation | 7,121 feet

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map
18 Mile Event Details
This is the fast-paced spring race you’re looking for to get back into racing mode for your summer schedule. With some technical sections, this course is perfect for the intermediate and advanced rider looking to push themselves and cover some distance with speed. The Royal Gorge trails are perfect for pushing the pace riding through the techy spots and rocky climbs before hitting some great flowy downhill.

An 18 mile loop through Royal Gorge Park.

Key Stats

Date | Sunday - April 27, 2025

Start Time | 9:15 AM

Time Limit | 6.5- Hours (3:30 PM Overall Cutoff)

Distance | 12+ Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 816 feet

Max Elevation | 6,850 feet

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map
12 Mile Event Details
This is the fast-paced spring race you’re looking for to get back into racing mode for your summer schedule. With some technical sections, this course is perfect for the intermediate and advanced rider looking to push themselves and cover some distance with speed. The Royal Gorge trails are perfect for pushing the pace riding through the techy spots and rocky climbs before hitting some great flowy downhill.

We've also added a 12 mile category with the same start and epic finish across Point Alta Vista.

Additional Race Info

The race courses will be well marked with orange plastic ribbons with black polka dots and reflective medallions. Trail junctions and turns will be well marked with reflective laminated signs. In addition, blue & white checkerboard plastic flagging and RED reflective WRONG WAY signs will be hung to designate non-race or “WRONG WAY” trails. All riders are responsible for understanding the layout of the course. Please familiarize yourself with the course maps on our website prior to race day and/or print a map to bring along with you.

We will have our MedStar Solutions medical staff based at the start / finish headquarters to assist with first aid onsite. We reserve the right to pull you from the race if medical officials deem it necessary.
NOTE: Please do NOT call 911 in a medical emergency. Our medical team is highly trained and understands the terrain and driving access points. Please call the race day number and they will dispatch immediately.
MedStar Solutions Race Day Number: 480-269-4126

Parking
Remember the park now charges a $7 park entry fee per vehicle.
Please arrive early and have correct change (cash) available on race evening for a smooth entry process. Maricopa County Parks also offers an Annual Pass for $85. Carpool to save!

Pets
For the safety of all riders, no pets are allowed on-course at the night runs. Any pets at the race must be on a leash at all times, respect park rules, and be supervised.

Camping
Camping options will also available at East Ridge Campground which is a six minute drive to the Royal Gorge Ranch where the start/finish is located. Aravaipa has rented the entire campground and overflow area for our participants. Camping fees are $35.00 per night and available during registration.

Mountain Biking and Trash
Please respect the trails and the beauty of the desert by disposing of any trash at one of our aid stations. We do recycle and participate in the Terracycle program where we recycle used nutrition packets and gel wrappers. Please deposit them in the specified container at the feed station.

Trail Etiquette
Remember to always remain on designed trails, no short cutting.
Headphones are not permitted.
E-Bike are not permitted.

This course includes some legit single track. If you are fast and attempting to pass, please alert the rider in front of you before flying past them. Likewise, if you hear a rider approaching you from behind, attempt to find a spot to allow the pass.

As a general rule, when passing a rider, announce, “on your left.” Remain in control and respect the other participants.
Everyone is after the same goal here so let’s be respectful of each other’s races and have fun.

If you would like to join our volunteer team, we are looking for help with event setup, aid station, and event breakdown. Volunteer perks include a piece of Aravaipa merchandise or race goody and Aravaipa Race Credits. Volunteer Credits must be used via Ultra Signup, BikeReg or mail-in registration and are not able to be credited for any registrations done at packet pick-up or race-day. For using credits via BikeReg please contact the race director directly.

Royal Gorge Groove Rides Volunteer Form

Sunday - April 27, 2025

Event Location

Bib Pickup

Start Times

Volunteer

Race Perks

Live Tracking

Race Registration

Course Information - 36 (Duo & Solo) | 18 |12 Mile

36 Duo

36 Solo

18 Solo

12 Solo

Additional Race Info

Results & Photos