The ride for Monopod Mountain Bike Madness (MMBM) covers 215 miles over 7 days from Telluride, Colorado to Moab, Utah. The route will take place in some of the Southwest’s most spectacular and challenging terrain including the high tundra alpine mountains to slick rock.
The majority of the ride takes place at high altitude—over 8,000 feet—with the highest point at 11,000 feet on the first night of the ride! Changes in altitude on any single day can be as much as 4,000 feet, and weather conditions can range from clear crisp mountain mornings to thunderous afternoon downpours, or even snow.
View the Pictures from the Monopod Mountain Bike Madness Trip!
Route Map
While Brett’s team is all full up, you can book your own group to do the same route that Brett will be doing by contacting San Juan Hut Systems. Be sure and tell them you heard about them from us.
The Monopod Mountain Bike Madness Ride Team
Brett Weitzel—The Mountain Bike Monopod himself, group leader and source of constant inspiration to the rest of the team. Medical student, cyclist and unstoppable force of nature.
Amy Williams—Brett’s long-time girlfriend, Amy is a medical doctor, a cyclist and triathlete who is still trying to talk Brett into his first triathlon. But, for now, the Monopod Mountain Bike Madness will suffice, and Amy will be riding along with Brett.
Ben Roberts—Veteran recreational cyclist and team photographer, Ben has been training with Brett and will be riding along with Brett, photographing the team’s adventures on the ride.
Nina Simbaña—Support vehicle driver and organizational mastermind, Nina makes sure everyone is doing what they should be and has what they need.
Jessica Villalobos—Former rugby player who has never done a mountain bike trip, but is willing to accept the challenge in support of her great friends Brett and Amy!
Karina Franco—A medical doctor and avid mountain biker, Karina will be support rider ready to take on the challenge.
Sara Meltzer—A medical doctor, Belgium wild child and avid runner, Sara is flying in from California with her mother, Colette, to ride and provide motivation support with their Belgium energy.
Colette Meltzer—Sara's mother who is a triathlete and ready to take on anyone younger than her.
Panza—Brett and Amy’s trusty four-and-a-half year old sidekick. New Mexico mutt who loves the outdoors almost as much as her owners, and the only group member looking forward to snow.
Chaco—Ben and Nina’s three year old golden retriever who plans to keep Nina company in the sag wagon and everyone else occupied with his gigantic tail and boisterous energy.
Ride accommodations and logistics - San Juan Hut Systems
Each night Brett and his team will stay in one of a series of huts
maintained by the fantastic folks at San Juan Hut Systems. The huts
provide a place to sleep and eat, and are stocked with food and
supplies so riders don’t have to carry their own provisions and camping
equipment. The huts are low impact and environmentally friendly, with
limited amenities, just enough for Brett and his team to get a night’s
rest before moving on to the next days ride.
Because of Brett’s unique challenges, the ride would not have been
possible without financial and logistical support for Brett and his
team from San Juan Hut Systems. Special thanks to Joe and his team for all their help and support to make this
ride a reality.
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