Gnarly Routes
Gnarly Routes is a riding experience that offers guests a riding vacation they will never forget. Co-founders, Russell Bobbitt and Cole Kirkpatrick, started Gnarly Routes after spending years traveling with each other in search of the ultimate riding experience. They wanted to give other riders the chance to get a taste of the adventures that they have found from decades of riding motorcycles. Gnarly Routes enables riding enthusiasts to rent the latest generation trail bikes and fly to hand-picked riding destinations that meet Russ and Cole's high standards. Gnarly Routes tour packages include a three-day bike rental (KTM 300 XC-W and KTM 450 XCF-W), lodging, breakfast and lunch on the trail. Dinner will be separate and vary depending on tour location.
This page will provide some insight into what Gnarly Routes can offer your company as a partner for the upcoming season. While Gnarly Routes is primarily a tour company, both Russell Bobbitt and Cole Kirkpatrick still race on the national and regional level across the country which offers additional exposure at races on the non-tour weekends. Russell and Cole just wrapped up their ninth year of operating tours. In addition to operating Gnarly Routes, Russell operates Russell Bobbitt Racing and Coaching (RBRC) where he does private coaching for riders all over the country and Cole operates the Enduro Outpost in Post, Texas on his family’s ranch. The property has over one hundred miles of trail and Cole hosts the annual GRINduro and Moto Rodeo events along with additional rides other special events.
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2027 Tour locations *we carry commercial use licenses and permits for the public riding areas*
Post, Texas (Private access only useable by Gnarly Routes)
Moab, Utah
Midway, Utah
Rico, Colorado
Fruita, Colorado
Driggs, Idaho
Crested Butte, Colorado
Sectors covered by Gnarly Routes
Trail Riding
2027 Inclusive tours with rental bikes, trail recon, and weekend rides.
Fleet of eight current generation KTM 300 XC-W (5) and 450 XCF-W (3) bikes outfitted with our selected sponsor products.
Off-Road Racing
Participation in select national and regional events in Texas and the Pacific Northwest.
Bicycle Racing
Pro Class participation in Regional and National race events in the popular discipline of enduro racing. Russell is also supported by Transition Bicycles in Bellingham, Wa.
Social stats:
Russell Bobbitt
Facebook followers (athlete page): 5.3K
Cole Kirkpatrick
Gnarly Routes
Instagram followers: 20.7K
Facebook followers: 15K
YouTube: 5.6K Subscribers
Content Creation
Gnarly Routes offers partners unique photos and videos throughout the year. Videos ranging from GoPro POV clips to higher quality produced videos that are shot on a Canon C200. Photos are captured on either a Canon C70, Canon EOS R or GoPro. We deliver photos and video recaps following each tour to each partner (Quantity and type of images depend on level of support). We also offer partners the option to request specific videos or photos for additional fees. Monetary sponsors are given one specific video of their request during the time of the agreement.
Riders
Russell and Cole are past and current professional racers and experienced back country trail riders. They have vast knowledge about the equipment ridden in each tour and understand that each participant has different needs and will accommodate each and every rider so that they have an unforgettable experience. Both Russell and Cole are Wilderness First Responder Certified, First Aid and CPR certified and carry spot trackers and a satellite phone on every tour.
Cole Kirkpatrick
Specializations
Dry Conditions
Riverbeds
Hospitality
Anything in Texas
Cole is a former national level racer turned cinematographer that still has a deep passion for off-road riding. Since starting his own video production company in 2013, he has stayed in the motorcycle industry and creates content for various manufacturers and brands. You can be sure that Cole will be capturing video and photos of each tour so that you can relive the memory for years to come.
Racing Accomplishments
Eight-time TSCEC overall Enduro Champion
2025: TSCEC Overall Champion
2024: Multiple TSCEC Overall Wins
2023: Multiple TSCEC Overall Wins
2022: Multiple TSCEC Overall Wins
2021: Multiple TSCEC Overall Wins
2020: Multiple TSCEC Overall Wins, Off-road cup team race winning team
2019: Multiple TSCEC Overall Wins, 3rd overall at National Hare and Hound race in Texas
2018: TSCEC (Texas Enduro Championship) Overall Champion
2017: Multiple TSCEC and BJEC Enduro Overall Event Wins
2016: Multiple TSCEC Enduro Overall Event Wins
2015: TSCEC Overall Champion
2014: TSCEC Overall Champion
2013: Five TSCEC wins, TORO Pro Class Champion
2012: TORO Pro Class Champion, Multiple top ten national enduro finishes
2011: National Enduro Series 9th Place
2010: National Enduro Series 8th Place
2009: National Enduro Series 5th place, 24 Hours of Perry Mountain Team KTM Overall Winners, Ozark 100 Miler Champion.
2008: National Enduro Series 3rd place, Multi-time national enduro winner, TSCEC Overall Enduro Champion, TORO Overall Champion, Ozark 100 Miler Champion
2007: TSCEC Overall Champion, National Enduro Series 6th place. ISDE Chile Junior Trophy Team Member Silver Medal, RedBull Last Man Standing 7th Place/DNF
2006: TSCEC Overall Champion, ISDE New Zealand Gold Medal Winner, Red Bull Last Man Standing 14th Place/DNF.
2005: TSCEC Overall Champion, RedBull Last Man Standing Finisher.
Russell Bobbitt
Specializations
Woods
Slick Roots
Technical Trail
Reading Terrain
Russ is a five-time national enduro champion that has been competing on the national enduro series circuit since 2005. His job for more than a decade has been to go as fast as possible all over the United States. During his off time from racing, Russ has always planned epic trips and recently has completed several tours in places like Romania, Costa Rica, and Colorado. Gnarly Routes gives you the chance to ride with one of enduro racing's top athletes in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Racing Accomplishments
10 Consecutive Years as a Factory Racer
AMA Hall Of Fame Class 2026
2020: Off-road cup team race winning team, top ten at multiple national enduro events
2019 Rd 1 National Enduro Championship winner
2017 Powerline Park GNCC 3rd Overall
2016 National Enduro Champion
2014 National Enduro Overall Winner (Husqvarna Factory Team)
2013 OMA Overall Champion (Husaberg Factory Team)
2011 AMA Athlete of the Year
2011 National Enduro Champion
4 ISDE Gold Medals and Trophy Team Podiums
3 ISDE Silver Medals
3rd Place Tennessee Knockout Extreme Race
2009 AMA Athlete of the Year Nominee
2009 National Enduro Champion
2008 National Enduro Champion
2006 National Enduro Champion
2006 ISDE Junior Trophy Team World Champion
2006 Red Bull Last Man Standing 5th Overall
4 Time SE&TRA Enduro Overall Champion
2006 SE&TRA Harescramble Overall Champion
2 Time Florida Trail Riders Enduro Overall Champion
