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SUMMARY:VMBA Days - Bolton Valley
DESCRIPTION:The VMBA Days series is coming back for its sixth season with some new great additions. We’re beyond excited to welcome back Lawsons Finest Liquids as the presenting partner of the series. We’re also happy to welcome POC as a supporter of the series as well. \nFor DH\, we are bringing back our ‘New to DH’ and ‘Show Me Around The Resort’ group rides. These will be led byVMBA Ambassadors. At each stop we will also have a Community Builder partner that will lead their own group rides. Signing up for group rides secures a raffle ticket for the day. Not only do you get a chance to win the rad items below\, you will be supporting trails! \nAt each stop of the series\, we will also be hosting a fun activity specific to that resort. At Bolton Valley we will be doing a dual slalom\, scavenger hunt and more. After everyone gets their riding in\, Lawsons will be hosting an on-site Aprés and providing a limited amount of beverages to raffle ticket purchasers. During the Aprés\, we will also pull the winners of the raffle! \nPlease see below for a full breakdown of the activities\, timing\, prizes\, and other rad things we have in the works for this stop. With limited space available\, make sure to secure your spot on a ride. Make sure to make it to this one becuase we will be ending it of in fashion. \nHost Resort: Bolton Valley Resort \nDate: 9/5/26 \nAddress: Bolton Valley: 4302 Bolton Access Rd\, Bolton Valley\, VT 05477 \nResort Special: VMBA Members can redeem their 50% Off ticket for a free full-day ticket. \nDH Rides (Make sure to get your Tickets!): \nNew to DH Ride: A ride geared towards riders who have done single track\, but have either never ridden DH or still new to it. Our Ambassadors will help provide tips on how to make the transition and have fun doing it. (Beginner/Intermediate)10 spots $5 tickets that are a raffle ticket for the day. \nShow Me Around Ride: This ride is for someone who has ridden DH in the past\, but might be new to the resort. Let our ambassadors show you their favorite laps at the resort. (Intermediate/Advanced) – 10 spots $5 tickets that are a raffle ticket for the day. \nDH Clinic: New for 2026\, VMBA is partnering up with each resort to provide a new to DH clinic. This is designed for riders who want a little more structured coaching. 10 spots per location. (more details to come) \nCommunity Builder Rides: \nVermont Adaptive: Please sign up and find more details at vermontadaptive.org \nVendors: \n\nVMBA\nVermont Adaptive\nBivo\nRotating list of additional vendors\n\nDay of Raffle Prizes: \n$2\,000+ MSRP Value raffle at each stop\, see below for a breakdown. \n\nPair of Sunnies from Julbo Eyewear\n5/10 shoe of your choice\nVermont Package (DT/Cabot Socks\, Bivo bottle\, Runamuk Maple Pack\, Misspent Summers Book\, Big Tree Farms sauce and more!)\nThule Riding Bag\nRotating POC DH item\nLeatt – Gravity 2.0 Helmet\nCrankbrothers shoe\, pedal\, and socks\nResort Prize Packs (Tickets & Merch)\nRim Saver – Set of Heavy Duty inserts\nLoam Pass\n\nFree Samples (Nachos on the lift..): \n\nCabot: Cheese slices\nAnd More!\n\nResort Activity: \n\nScavenger Hunt for prizes\nDual slalom\n\nCommunity Builder Partners: Vermont Adaptive \nIf you have any questions about the rides\, location or anything else. Please reach out to Joe Gaynor at Joe@vmba.org \nWe look forward to seeing you at one of the VMBA Days Series stops!
URL:https://vmba.org/event/vmba-days-bolton-valley-2/
LOCATION:Bolton Valley Resort\, Bolton\, 05477
CATEGORIES:Clinics and Workshops,Festivals/Parties,Group Outing,Group Rides / Races
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SUMMARY:VMBA Season S'ender
DESCRIPTION:Eventbrite Tickets\nSend off the season with the VMBA community. We’re headed to Slate Valley for the 2026 Season S’ender – join us for a full weekend of fun! \n\n\n\n\nVMBA\, Lawsons\, and SVT are working together this year to host our fourth end-of-season party\, now named the Season S’Ender! As with previous years\, this event is all about celebrating the season that was and recognizing our incredible Members. \nTo kick the morning off right on Saturday\, grab some food at the many great places in town or come by the Fairgrounds trailhead coffee and baked goodies courtesy of our friends over at Rochshox and Misspent Summers. Saturday guided group rides across Slate Valley kickoff at 9:30 am\, with other rides deparing at 11 AM and 2 PM. Each time block offers two rides of varied level and style. \nFollowing morning rides\, the main party at the Fairgrounds gets going at 1 pm\, including a full vendor village with brands including Five Ten\, Hexagon\, Lawsons\, Vermont Adaptive\, Porcupine Bikes\, Analog Cycles\, Thule\, Misspent Summers/SRAM and more… Returning for this year\, we will be borrowing KMBC’s timing system from the Bike Bum Race series! SVT and VMBA will be setting up a timed section of Lower Birdie! We will have a special prize for the top 3 in their categories. New for this year we’re offering shuttle services to the top of Lower Birdie thanks to Thule and Land Air. See below for more details! \nWhen you’re done with your rides for the day\, pick up your event tickets from the VMBA tent\, which include free tacos on Saturday evening\, one free cold beverage from Lawsons Finest Liquids\, or Stowe Cider and a raffle ticket. After a meal and a brew\, consider picking up a few more raffle tickets and bid for the items you’re most excited to win – full list below. To wrap up the day\, we’ll hear about a few season highlights from VMBA ED Nick Bennette and then pull raffle winners! Plus we’ll have live music by Breanna Elaine Trio on Saturday night at the Fairgrounds. \nDon’t miss your chance to join us in a full weekend of fun\, food\, and community\, and celebrate another amazing riding season in Vermont! All proceeds benefit the 2026 VMBA Trail Fund. \nGroup rides (both days) \n\n9/19: Rides will be happen between 9:30 am and 4 pm.\n9/20: Rides will leave at 9:30 am and return no later than 12 am.\nMajority of rides will be lead by VMBA & SVT volunteers.\nThere will be addtional rides from our partners: Julbo/Thule – Brice\, Analog Cycles /Richard Tom Foundation\, Vermont Adaptive\, Unlikely Riders\, Pride Ride VT\, and more\nSchedule and tickets to be annoounced soon.\n\nThule Shuttles (9/19): \n\nThule will be running shuttles from Fairgrounds to Endless brook.\nDrop off will be at the bottom of the race venue at the Lower Birdie\, Porcupine\, Fairgrounds connector intersection.\nTiming 10 am to 4 pm.\n\nFree Clinics (9/19): \n\nJimena Dolzadelli will be hosting 2 clinic sessions during the day. More details and tickets coming soon.\n\nSeason S’Ender Endless Brooke Race Details (9/19): \n\nRace Course: Lower Birdie starting at Porcupine intersection\nTiming will be open from 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM.\nYou can take multiple laps.\nGo to the VMBA tent in the base area to register\, sign a waiver\, and collect your chip.\nReturn your chip once you’re done racing or by 3:30 pm or will be charged $50\nPlease use caution when riding since there could be other riders on course. There is always an option for another run.\nAwards Provided by Runamuk & Thule!\n\nCategories: \nOpen: 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd \nMale: 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd \nFemale: 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd \nOpen (U18): 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd \nMale (U18): 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd \nFemale (U18): 1st\, 2nd \, 3rd \nSeason S’Ender Fairgrounds Race Details (9/19): \n\nRace Course: Merry Go Round\, Starts at Cliff Hanger enterence\nRace Course Open: 11 am – 2 pm.\nYou can take multiple laps\nGo to the VMBA tent in the Fairgrounds base area to pre-register & sign a waiver\,\nPlease use caution when riding since there could be other riders on course. There is always an option for another run.\nAdaptive Friendly\nAwards Provided by Runamuk & Thule!\n\nCategories \nOpen: 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd \nMale: 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd \nFemale: 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd \nOpen (U18): 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd \nMale (U18): 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd \nFemale (U18): 1st\, 2nd \, 3rd \nVendor List: \n\n5/10\nHexagon\nLawsons\nVermont Adaptive\nPorcupine Bikes\nAnalog Cycles\nThule\nMisspent Summers/Sram\nMore..\n\nLodging Options: \n\nCamping on 9/18 to 9/20 at Fairgrounds. Free for VMBA members\, $20 for non-members. Bathrooms on-site\, no eletrical. (Ticket in Eventbrite)\nThe Trail House\nLake Bomoseen Lodge*\nEndless Brook Air B&B*\nLake St. Catherine State Park\n\nFood On-Site: \n\nPoultney Pub will be providing food on-site Saturday (included in ticket):\nBreakfast (limited quantities): Crawlers and Pour Over Coffee (supported by Misspent Summers and Rockshox)\nDinner Taco bar for dinner.\nDrinks on Saturday: Lawson’s Finest Liquads\, Stowe Cider\, and Polar Seltzer\, kombucha\, other non alcoholic options for 9/19 evening.\nSunday Morning: Sexy Llama Coffee for purchase\n\nRiding Locations: \n\nFairgrounds\, 131 Town Farm Rd\, Poultney\, VT 05764\nEndless Brook\, 869 Endless Brook Rd\, Poultney\, VT 05764\n\nTrail Fund Raffle Items! \n\nJulbo: Sunnies and Helmet of your choice\nCabot: $100 Gift Card\nLoam Pass: 2027 Loam Pass\nOne Up: Peddles and Socks\nThule: Verse Rack\nVelocio: 2 x $300 Gift Cards\nFive Ten: Shoes of your choice\nCane Creek: $1\,000 Gift Card\nConcept 2: $1\,000 towards a machine\nPOC: Sunnies and Trail Helmet of your choice\, mix of addtional items (Helmets\, glasses\, and clothing)\nCrankbrothers: Synthesis Alloy 2.0 & Shoes\, Sock and Pedal of your choice\nClean Maple: Prize Pack\nLeatt: Gravity 5.0 Helmet\, Chest Protector ReaFlex\, Knee Guard 6.0 evo\, Elbow Guard Evo\nL.L. Bean: $250 Gift Card\nRockshox: Fork of your choice\nWild Rye: $250 Gift Card\nMore to Come!\n\nParking: \nThere will be plenty of parking at the Fairgrounds trailhead. The main area will be down in the lower grass field. There will be limited parking at Endless Brook. \nEmergency Plan: \nWe’re working with the local EMS to have them in loop. We’re also working to have someone on-site who can assist with smaller issues on the spot. \nRain Plan: \nAt this moment we’re crossing our fingers that it will not rain\, but if that does happen on 9/19. We will shift the event to 9/20 with some change to the schedule. \n\n\n  \nEventbrite Tickets
URL:https://vmba.org/event/vmba-season-sender/
LOCATION:Fairground Trailhead\, Slate Valley Trails
CATEGORIES:Adaptive Demos,Clinics and Workshops,Festivals/Parties,Group Outing,Group Rides / Races,Trail Days
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