About the Awards
Each poster is hand-drawn by a RowdyTrail artist to capture the unique story of this event
Unframed Paper Award
11″ x 17″
Printed on thick, high-quality poster paper
Archival-grade inks for long-lasting color (built to outlive all of us)
Premium Metal Award
11″ x 17″
Printed directly onto aluminum for a bold, vibrant finish
Ready to hang or stand — your choice
Shipping
We ship 5 days a week
Unframed awards ship in 1–3 business days
Metal awards take approximately 1–2 weeks to produce and ship
The 2026 Desert Gravel poster captures the high energy and stark beauty of the Grand Valley by focusing on the fast flow of the 18 Road trails in Fruita Colorado. The design illustrates the iconic contrast between the vibrant orange desert floor and the deep blue mountain horizons that define the Bookcliffs region. By featuring a tight pack of riders kicking up dust through the sagebrush the artwork emphasizes the speed and camaraderie of a race known for its rolling terrain and technical “chutes” like the famous Edge Loop. The warm saturated palette and sharp shadows mirror the intense April sun and the raw expansive scale of the high desert. It is a visual tribute to the Co2Ut spirit where the boundary between the desert and the sky disappears for one epic day of racing.
