The Southwest Colorado Cycling Association is hosting a spring trails update and meet and greet “Tumag” to provide updates on trail building plans and forestry projects for 2026, while also offering an opportunity for local cyclists to connect, learn more about the group and celebrate an award from the Colorado State Land Board.
The Southwest Colorado Cycling Association will host a spring trails update and meet-and-greet called “Tumag” to share updates on trail-building plans and forestry projects for 2026.
The event also offers an opportunity for local cyclists to connect, learn more about the group and celebrate an award from the Colorado State Land Board.
It will run at Kokopelli Bike & Board, 130 W. Main St. in Cortez, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 10. Drinks from River Brewing and dinner from Kelly’s Kitchen will be available. Admission is free for members and $5 for nonmembers.
“It’s just a great opportunity to connect with local cyclists in the area and just learn more about some of the trail updates, what to expect for the riding season or any big project in the area and just learn of the collaborative process with everybody who lives here and enjoys our trail systems,” Erin Yates, SWCCA vice president, told The Journal.
The SWCCA board includes about nine members, along with many weekly volunteers who work on trail building each Tuesday during riding season. This year, volunteers plan to begin work at Phil’s World before moving to Boggy Draw.
The group also celebrates being named the Colorado State Land Board’s Lessee of the Year for 2025. The award was presented at the SWCCA December board meeting.
The group also celebrates being named the Colorado State Land Board’s Lessee of the Year for 2025. The award was presented at the SWCCA December board meeting.
“This year’s honoree, Southwest Colorado Cycling Association, distinguished itself through innovative land use, strong collaboration with State Land Board staff and meaningful contributions to revenue benefiting Colorado’s public-school beneficiaries,” the Colorado State Land Board said.
SWCCA helps build and maintain local trails for mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding. Volunteers handle regular maintenance, erosion control, brush clearing for wildfire mitigation, rerouting projects and more. The group also partners with the U.S. Forest Service on larger projects and periodically hosts community events.
More information about the group is available at www.swcocycling.clubexpress.com.
