Southwest Colorado Cycling Association to Host Spring Trails Update Meet and Greet

The event will provide updates on trail plans and celebrate the group's 'Lessee of the Year' award.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 7:03pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a mountain biking trail winding through a rugged landscape, with riders and natural elements broken down into overlapping planes of color and shape.A cubist interpretation of the Southwest Colorado Cycling Association's trail-building efforts and the vibrant outdoor community they serve.Cortez Today

The Southwest Colorado Cycling Association is hosting a spring trails update and meet-and-greet event called 'Tumag' to share details on their 2026 trail-building plans and forestry projects. The event will also offer an opportunity for local cyclists to connect with the group and learn more about their work, as well as celebrate the association being named the 2025 Lessee of the Year by the Colorado State Land Board.

Why it matters

The Southwest Colorado Cycling Association plays a crucial role in maintaining and expanding the region's popular trail systems for mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding. The annual spring event helps keep the community informed and engaged with the group's efforts to improve outdoor recreation access and infrastructure.

The details

The 'Tumag' event will take place on Friday, April 10 from 6-9 pm at Kokopelli Bike & Board in Cortez. It will feature updates on the association's trail-building plans for 2026, including upcoming work at Phil's World and Boggy Draw. Attendees will also have a chance to connect with the SWCCA board and learn more about the group's collaborative process with local land managers and volunteers.

  • The 'Tumag' event will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026 from 6-9 pm.
  • The SWCCA was named the 2025 Lessee of the Year by the Colorado State Land Board, an award that was presented at the group's December 2025 board meeting.

The players

Southwest Colorado Cycling Association

A non-profit organization that builds and maintains mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding trails in Southwest Colorado, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and other land managers.

Erin Yates

Vice President of the Southwest Colorado Cycling Association.

Colorado State Land Board

The agency that manages state trust lands in Colorado, and named the Southwest Colorado Cycling Association as its 2025 Lessee of the Year.

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What they’re saying

“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, Vice President, Southwest Colorado Cycling Association

What’s next

The SWCCA board will provide more details on their 2026 trail plans and forestry projects at the 'Tumag' event on April 10.

The takeaway

The Southwest Colorado Cycling Association's annual spring event is an important opportunity for the local cycling community to stay informed and engaged with the group's efforts to maintain and expand the region's popular trail systems through collaborative partnerships and volunteer work.