Events — High Desert DEVO

Local events that we love to participate in and share with others!

The 12 Hours of Mesa Verde is a premier cycling event organized by volunteers dedicated to improving the lives of youth in Southwest Colorado. One of our favorite local party races has a specific theme each year and is held on Mother’s Day Weekend in beautiful Cortez, Colorado. 12 Hours of Mesa Verde is also one of High Desert Devo’s earliest benefactors helping us to get more kids on bikes! The 12 Hours of Mesa Verde began as "Ride the Lightning" in 2003, but developed into its current 12 hour endurance race in 2007. Since its inception in 2003, the race has donated over $900,000 to 25+ local youth organizations and programs with a focus on at-risk youth and/or youth empowerment. The 12HMV race is a registered 501(c)3 Public Charity
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The Boggy Draw Beatdown is held on the first Saturday in August in Dolores, Colorado. Using the amazing trail network in the Boggy Draw system, the Beatdown offers up 5 different events for every level of cyclist. From the endurance junkie who's ready to ride 60 solo miles to helping the next generation of riders discover the love of mountain biking with the Goose race and the Easy Breezy. The Beatdown race helps to provide money for the Rotary Club of Dolores that helps fund projects and provide scholarships.