Name: Rib Cage
Rating: 4.8

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Catching some air on the upper reaches of the Rib Cage.

May 18, 2015 near Cortez, CO

May 13, 2014 near Cortez, CO

Aug 15, 2019 near Cortez, CO

This is right after the "Stone Axe Hill" section. WATCH OUT because these hard, steep steps come immediately after a fast left turn. I wasn't so lucky and took a tumble down them. Ouch! Good Luck.

Feb 18, 2015 near Cortez, CO

Pedaling up the smooth singletrack at Phil's World on My Ride with Molly.

Apr 25, 2017 near Cortez, CO

Time for some Ribs! Rib Cage loop can be done multiple times and is highly recommended!

Jul 29, 2013 near Cortez, CO

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Flowy Rollercoaster Ride keep your speed up ! 0.7mi

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May 26, 2023

Greg Scheer

7mi — 1h 00m

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6,510' 1,984 m

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