Cycling & Salsa Festival

On Saturday, September 12, two great MLC events unite into one big day of fun and food! Attendees may attend for a bike ride only, Salsa Fest only, or better yet, both!

At 9:00am we kick off the day with a group bike ride along scenic gravel roads near Lewis, CO. Hosted by MLC’s Next Generation Advisory Board, this 10-mile ride will pass by multiple farm and ranch properties conserved by MLC. This ride occurs on the other side of Highway 491 from Fozzie’s Farm. See 10-mile route map here.(opens in new tab)

At 10:30am, a shorter 4-mile ride option will begin and end at Fozzie’s Farm, 19760 Road W, Lewis, CO. While this route is shorter, it features a couple of steep hills. See 4-mile route map here.(opens in new tab)

At 11:30am, after the rides conclude, settle in at Fozzie’s Farm for our second annual Salsa Fest. Schedule as follows:

• 11:30 am – Snacks, refreshments, and a performance from Ballet Folklorico de Durango
• 12:15 pm – Lunch
• 1:00 pm – Salsa making demonstration, harvesting, and time to create salsas for the competition
• 2:00 pm – Salsa competition tasting and piñata for the kids
• 2:30 pm – Salsa competition winner announced, prizes, and event wraps up

Participants are encouraged to bring their best homemade salsa with them or make one for the competition on the spot using ingredients from the farm. The maker of the crowd’s favorite salsa will walk away with the grand prize and the coveted title of 2026 Salsa Champion.

Please SIGN UP TO ATTEND HERE(opens in new tab) so we have enough ride snacks and Salsa Fest food. Cyclists must also sign a waiver.