BMC Rock Cobbler 13.0
- Date
- February 7, 2026
- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Organized by
- Rock Cobbler
Distances and entry
- THE Rock Cobbler — $186.55
- Pebble Cobbler — $186.55
- Boulder Cobbler — $218.36
- THE Rock Cobbler -- High School MTB League — $107.03
- Pebble Cobbler -- High School MTB League — $107.03
- THE Rock Cobbler (Black Sock Friday--complete registration now and score a free pair of custom RC socks until 12/1) — $186.55
- Pebble Cobbler (Black Sock Friday--complete registration now and score a free pair of custom RC socks until 12/1) — $186.55
- Boulder Cobbler (Black Sock Friday--complete registration now and score a free pair of custom RC socks until 12/1) — $218.36
- Pebble Cobbler -- High School MTB League (Black Sock Friday--complete registration now and score a free pair of custom RC socks until 12/1) — $107.03
About BMC Rock Cobbler 13.0
The Rock Cobbler is a stupidly challenging ride bordering on a race. It was conceived by madmen, on barstools late into the night. Gravel Ride? Sorta…
“Cobbler” planning started in the fall of 2012 on a cow trail, when 3 buddies wanted to showcase a very mixed terrain and riding style they loved. Rock Cobbler 1.0 was launched in February of 2013 with 40 riders. Since then, the event's reputation for dishing out a punishing and shenanigan riddled adventure has grown and attracted riders from literally around the world. Now in our 13th year, this version shall be no different. Feeling lucky??
The Rock Cobbler also features a Pebbler route and a Boulder route. The Pebbler is a shorter version of the OG and the Boulder is bigger and longer. All routes are much less of a traditional gravel event and much more of a wild adventure. The routes vary each year from 75-85ish miles for the Cobbler, 40-50ish miles for the Pebbler and up to 115mi for the Boulder. Elevation varies from 3--5000ft for the Pebbler, up to +8700ft for the Cobbler and as much as 12,000ft for the Boulder. Famous for its vertical hike-a-bike section(s), the multi-surface mele’ consists of county asphalt roads, trails, single track, technical challenges, a ridiculous amount of punchy steep climbs, rolling hills, a river, a creek, a cowboy bar and some creative shenanigan’s thrown in for good times.
The Rock Cobbler always presents finishers and attempters with a very cool “useful” unique special gift that is kept secret until the ride is over. There are no real categories, no podiums…but we do award the first male and female finisher of each route with an extra special prize. For those who have come and conquered, or passed out trying, they truly understand the Cobbler quote: “When you finish (if you finish) you will know WHY it’s called the Rock Cobbler!
As is the tradition, the final routes are announced the week of the event.
EVENT DETAILS, IMPORTANT!--please read 2026 RIDER GUIDE
The Cobbler and its sub routes are very demanding. While we lay on the fun, shenanigans and goofiness of some sections, it's a damn tough ride. YOU GOTTA TRAIN and don't bite off more than you can chew! And above all, SAFETY FIRST!
VENUE:
RV, van and car camping will be available, $50 per vehicle per night. There will be a Saturday option this year.
DATES/TIMES:
Friday Feb 6th--packet pickup at the venue 1pm--8:30pm
Friday Feb 6th--pasta dinner at the venue 5pm--8pm
Friday Feb 6th--Bicycle Barrel racin! 6-7pm (like rodeo barrel racin, just on your bike!) CASH Raffle prizes for participants!
Saturday Feb 7th--Covenant Coffee and breakfast burritos 5:30am--7:30am
Saturday Feb 7th--Boulders start, 6:30am
Saturday Feb 7th--Cobblers first wave off at 8am--4-5 waves in 5 minute intervals. Wave starts will be given in advance. Pebblers off, last group
Saturday Feb 8th--do the dirty! 8am--until you finish and into the night. Beers, food, music, THE SPECIAL GIFT and more will be waiting for you at the venue
NEW FOR 2026!!!!---We have hired Bakersfield's one and only SUN FUN STAY PLAYBOYS…The Soda Crackers, a great little old school country band to entertain as we bonfire and enjoy the afterglow. Plan on stickin around for these guys, they are great. Boots and hats encouraged and while the legs are smoked, dancin also encouraged---5pm
GEAR:
All routes are designed to be a challenge on a gravel bike, ideally fitted with some fine IRC TIRES. Some say the bigger the better, then theres the Feb weather….choose well, Cobbler!
MTB's are great
NO ROAD BIKES, bad idea
Low gearing is a must
Lights, GPS bike computer with route loaded, fully charged phone and gear to fix your bike is a MUST
BASIC RULES:
There is no podium, no cash. But we do honor the first male and female finisher of each category with an EXTRA special gift beyond the special gift
This is not a race, but a challenging adventure ride. We reserve the right to bring you in from the last aid station if you are not equipped to finish, FOR ANY REASON AT OUR DISCRETION.
NO AERO BARS
NO EAR BUDS OR HEADPHONES
NO OUTSIDE SUPPORT
MUCH of our route is on private land. NO TRESPASSING.
No refunds. Our event exists and is sustained by entries and merchandise. Thank you in advance for the support!
WHATS INCLUDED IN MY ENTRY?? so much good stuff….
A nutty hard but ideally fun adventure route
4-5 SAG support stations to include bathrooms with fun people and great food
An awesome swag bag with USEFUL cool stuff!
An awesome raffle table with tons of gear (all riders auto entered, check post ride to see if you won!)
Breakfast and coffee Saturday AM, the outstanding Gear Grinder Grill lunch and drinks Saturday post ride
THE SPECIAL GIFT--We don't give out ribbons, medals or trophies…or cash. Every year we search far and wide to find something really cool as a finishers “prize”. Something you can actually use, enjoy and relish.
