Ability to focus

Demo a wide variety of bikes on the same trails. What better way to figure out the nuances of a bike than to boil it down to just how the bike feels and performs. Same rider, same trail, same time period, different bike. The location, layout, and selection of different trails let you find the trail tempo you like so you can focus on the bikes you want to sample.

Smaller crowds

While having great attendance the FFTF is not as crowded as of the other MTB gatherings and due to being located right at where the trails start, the vendors can quickly turn bikes around so many more people can have a turn.

E-Bikes

They are a thing, they have arrived and we have them at the festival. While almost all of the 18 Rd trail system is not open to E-Bikes the BLM has designated access from the festival to a connecting trail system to the east that allows E-Bike participants to ride a trail consisting of 2 loops and almost 10 miles of double track and singletrack. Click here for the E-Bike trail map. It’s an excellent way to demo your first E-Bike and see what the hoopla is all about. Last year 4 vendors had E-Bikes and we expect more vendors for 2021 to bring some too.

Beer, Food & Music

Ready to kick back and reminisce about the epic day you just spent riding. Festival Venue 2 in Downtown Fruita is ground zero for more MTB Vendors, Oskar Blues Beer, Food and fun high energy music. Most of our apparel, gear and other outdoor rec vendors (who like to keep their stuff a little less dusty) will be set up downtown. Sitting around the campfire after a long day of riding has its appeal but you can do that anytime. Take full advantage of the festival by enjoying how the town of Fruita rolls out the welcome mat and celebrates all things mountain biking. The FFTF is one of the locals favorite festivals of the year and we are proud of the seamless mesh of natives and visitors all celebrating the sport we love.

All levels of riders welcome.

The FFTF is geared at celebrating, exploring and LEARNING about mountain biking. We are not a festival aimed solely at big air, high speeds and epic crashes. Our goal is to have fun, pure ol’ fun. So if you are into riding mountain bikes for the fun of riding them. Come check out our event. All are welcome, fast rider, slower rider, young or aging nicely we have something for everyone. The 18 Rd Trail System is considered a less technical system compared to other trail systems in the grand valley (although a few trails will give you all you want if you like Crunchy, Techy moves) and provides riders with manageable climbs, long flowing descents, some challenging technical moves and the chance to catch a little air if that’s what your heart desires. It is a great place to test out some sweet new bicycles.

The FFTF will also offer guided rides to Fest Pass holders where skilled locals and potentially a visiting pro or two will take you out on selected trails and offer tips and tricks to help improve your MTB skills.

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