01/18/2026, 28.8 mi, 2:57 hr: min, 1719 ft. vertical
After a two-day drive down from Fort Collins, Colorado, we pulled into Patagonia, Airzona after dark. We set up camp at Terra Sol, which is a backpacker vibe campground with a kitchen, hot shower, and heated bathrooms. The Terra Sol amenities, combined with the propane heater in our tent and four-inch thick sleeping pads, made a plush base camp setup.
It took most of the morning to settle in, so we selected the Patagona 30 mile route for our first ride. It starts with a gentle climb for the first 15 miles, then loops back mostly downhill on the way back, lollipop style. Easy gravel, no wind to speak of, clear blue skies, and temperatures in the 60s. Perfect for shorts and a thin long sleeve hoody. We prepared our bikes that evening with the goal of an earlier start the next day.
Riding details. DirtyFreeHub Link, Strava Link.