Tickets available for Mountain Bike Film Festival, proceeds benefit trail development

Preparations are underway for the Grand Valley Mountain Bike Film Festival. The annual event features a variety of short films that showcase the heart of cycling. Proceeds benefit trail development in Mesa County. 

“This incredible event showcases the importance of cycling from a variety of perspectives. We have films featuring riders and trailbuilders, as well as the impact outdoor recreation has on community development,” said Trails Coordinator Ross Mittelman. “We are grateful for our title sponsors this year, Powderhorn Mountain Resort and Alpine Bank.”

Event Details

• Thursday, May 2 at the Avalon Theater.
• Doors open at 6 p.m.
• Event starts at 7 p.m.
• Tickets are $15. Purchase was available through TicketMaster.
• All ticket holders can enter to win door prizes during the event.

Importance of Trail Development

Our Trail Crew at Mesa County Public Health spends nearly 6,000 hours every year working on local trails in our community. Their ongoing efforts include building miles of new trail and addressing trail damage. The crew also problem-solves erosion and drainage issues, and maintains signage along trails. 

“The crew’s work offers value to our community, both for locals and visitors alike, by providing care and expansion of a valuable resource,” said Mittelman. “When people have easy access to trails, it encourages physical activity which is beneficial for your overall health.”

Current Trail Projects

Proceeds from the Grand Valley Mountain Bike Film Festival will help fund materials, equipment, and general supplies for two of our major projects underway. One of the projects involves trail development at 18 Road in Fruita. Many community partners such as the Bureau of Land Management, Singletrack Trails, City of Fruita, COPMOBA, Over the Edge Sports, and the Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission have come together to build nearly 25 miles of trail. The majority of the project will be complete this spring. Meanwhile, planning efforts continue for the Gunnison Bluffs and Old Spanish Trail systems near Whitewater. The goal of the project is to add trail, improve signage, and bring it up to standards of other trail systems.

Don’t miss your chance to buy tickets for this year’s Grand Valley Mountain Bike Film Festival.