The Ride of the Ancients was started by folks who have a passion for cycling in the Four Corners,  the Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway. Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway serves as a gateway to the Ancestral Puebloan and heritage destinations throughout Southwest Colorado, with a mission to instill appreciation for the cultural continuum represented here. Uninterrupted from ancient times to contemporary society, our enchanted landscapes and enduring people still practice traditional ways that can offer the visitor valuable insight and perspective. Trail of the Ancients aspires to be a pathway for learning from the past and investing those lessons in the future, promoting understanding of this exceptional region and its place in the larger world.