BMC Rock Cobbler 12.0

The Rock Cobbler is a stupidly hard thrill ride bordering on a race. It was conceived by madmen, on barstools late into the night. Gravel Ride? Sorta…

“Cobbler” planning started in the fall of 2012 on a cow trail, when 3 buddies wanted to showcase a very mixed terrain and riding style they loved. Rock Cobbler 1.0 was launched in February of 2013 with 40 riders. Since then, the event's reputation for dishing out a punishing and shenanigan riddled adventure has grown and attracted riders from literally around the world. Now in our 12th year, this version shall be no different! 

The Rock Cobbler also features a Pebbler route and a Boulder route. The Pebbler is a shorter version of the OG and the Boulder is bigger and longer. All routes are much less of a true gravel event and much more of a wild adventure. The routes vary each year from 70-85ish miles for the Cobbler, 40-50ish for the Pebbler and up to115 for the Boulder. Elevation varies from 3--5000ft for the Pebbler, up to +8700ft for the Cobbler and as much as 12,000ft for the Boulder. Famous for its vertical hike-a-bike sections, the multi-surface mele’ consists of county asphalt roads, trails, single track, technical challenges, a ridiculous amount of punchy steep climbs, rolling hills, a river, a creek, a cowboy bar and some creative shenanigan’s thrown in for good times.

The Rock Cobbler always presents finishers and attempters with a special gift that is kept secret until the ride is over. There are no categories, but we do award the first male and female finisher of each route with an extra special prize. For those who have come and conquered, or passed out trying, they truly understand the Cobbler quote: “When you finish (if you finish) you will know WHY it’s called the Rock Cobbler!

As is the tradition the final routes are announced the week of the event.

EVENT DETAILS, IMPORTANT!--please read

The Cobbler and its sub routes are very demanding. While we lay on the fun, shenanigans and goofiness of some sections, it's a damn tough ride. YOU GOTTA TRAIN and don't bite off more than you can chew! And above all, safety first!

VENUE/TIMES/DATES

• New Venue for 2025! Stay tuned
• RV, van and car camping will be available, $50 per vehicle per night. There will be a Saturday option this year. 
• Friday Feb 7th--packet pickup at the venue 2pm--8pm
• Friday Feb 7th--pasta dinner at the venue 5pm--8pm
• Friday Feb 7th--Bicycle Barrel racin! 6-7pm (like rodeo barren racin, just on your bike!) CASH Raffle prizes for participants!
   
• Saturday Feb 8th--Covenant Coffee and breakfast burritos 5:30am--7:30am
• Saturday Feb 8th--Boulders start, 6:30am
• Saturday Feb 8th--Cobblers, Pebblers first wave off at 8am--4-5 waves in 5 minute intervals. Wave starts will be given in advance
• Saturday Feb 8th--do the dirty! 8am--until you finish and into the night. Beers, food, music, THE SPECIAL GIFT and more will be waiting for you at the venue

GEAR

• All routes are designed to be a challenge on a gravel bike, ideally fitted with some fine IRC TIRES. Some say the bigger the better, then theres the Feb weather….choose well, Cobbler! 
• MTB's are great
• NO ROAD BIKES
• Low gearing is a must
• Lights, GPS bike computer with route loaded, fully charged phone and gear to fix your bike is a MUST

BASIC RULES

• There is no podium, no cash. But we do honor the first male and female finisher of each category with an EXTRA special gift beyond the special gift
• This is not a race, but a challenging adventure ride. We reserve the right to bring you in from the last aid station if you are not equipped to finish, FOR ANY REASON AT OUR DISCRETION.
• NO AERO BARS
• NO EAR BUDS OR HEADPHONES
• NO OUTSIDE SUPPORT
• MUCH of our route is on private land. NO TRESPASSING.
• No refunds. Our event exists and is sustained by entries and merchandise. Thank you in advance for the support!

WHATS INCLUDED IN MY ENTRY??  so much good stuff….

• A nutty hard but ideally fun adventure route
• 4-5 SAG support stations to include bathrooms (making some solid improvements for 2025!) with fun people
• An awesome swag bag with USEFUL cool stuff! 
• Custom created Cobbler beer from Rouleur Brewing
• An awesome raffle table with tons of gear (all riders auto entered, check post ride to see if you won!)
• Breakfast and coffee Saturday AM, the outstanding Gear Grinder Grill lunch and drinks Saturday post ride
• THE SPECIAL GIFT--We don't give out ribbons, medals or trophies…or cash. Every year we search far and wide to find something really cool as a finishers “prize”. Something you can actually use, enjoy and relish.