VMBA Day Series - Killington Resort
2023-06-17 10:00 - 2023-06-18 18:00 (America/New_York) | Killington Resort
We are kicking off our VMBA Day Series in Killington! Presented by Zero Gravity Brewing – the third season of our VMBA Days should be our best yet!

Saturday, June 17th:
We’ve partnered with Vermont Adaptive and their Charity Challenge on Saturday, 6/17, to host their mountain bike segment. The group rides are led by VMBA Ambassadors and our Chapter, Killington Mountain Bike Club. The mountain bike segments are:
10am-12pm Base Camp Group Ride – Advanced Terrain
11am-12pm Gifford Woods & Sherburne Trail – Novice Terrain
Visit Vermont Adaptive’s website to learn more about the Charity Challenge and to register.
After the Charity Challenge, meet us at the Charity Challenge After-Party at Killington Resort from 12-5pm. Learn more about the After-Party on VT Adaptive’s website. Please note that there is an After-Party suggested donation for those who are not participating in the Charity Challenge.

Sunday, June 18th:
On Sunday, 6/18, we will head to the Killington Mountain Bike Park! Join our VMBA Ambassadors for Group Rides and for timed runs down lower Rabbit Hole from 12-2pm. Don’t forget, your VMBA Membership comes with a complimentary DH MTB ticket to Killington Resort – this is a great way to use it!
Our Vendor Village will be set up at the base, where you’ll find our VMBA Tent, Community Builders, and Partners. Don’t forget to pick up a VMBA Day Raffle ticket at the VMBA Tent – we have some incredible prizes to give away!.
All Group Rides will depart from the VMBA Tent. Please come 5-10 minutes before the ride starts; we will limit each ride to 15 riders. Pre-registration is encouraged to save your spot through Eventbrite.
11am – 12pm: Intermediate Group Ride
1 – 2:30pm: Advanced Group Ride
For those wanting to race your friends, we’ll be offering timed runs down lower Rabbit Hole from 12-2pm. Pickup your timing chip from the VMBA Tent and be sure to return it by 2pm. Results will be at the VMBA Day After-Party!
Our VMBA Day After-Party with Zero Gravity will be happening from 4-6pm at the Umbrella Bar at the base! A portion of the beer sales will go to support VMBA – which means you’ll drink beer for a good cause. We’ll award the VMBA Day Raffle prizes at our After-Party – you must be present to win.
We hope you’ll join us for any or all of our VMBA Day at Killington, presented by Zero Gravity Brewing! You can find deals for lodging below and a preview of what’s in our VMBA Day Raffle. If you can’t make it to this stop, we hope you’ll join us for a different one at one of our partner resorts!
Lodging Deals (Must be a VMBA member to get deals):
Best Western – Killington: Call to make reservations. Ask for the VMBA rate and receive 20% off. Blackout dates may apply. Not to be used with other discounts. Based on availability
Mountain Meadows Lodge: 10% Off your reservation. Blackout periods apply. Call for reservation
A huge thank you to our VMBA Day Raffle Supporters:

Zero Gravity
Cabot Cheese (Gift package)
Sram
Five Ten (Shoes of your choice)
Julbo Eyewear (Riding Glasses)
Motorex
Kate’s Real Food
VT Smoke and Cure
Velocio Cyclic Apparel ($300 – GC)
Kryptonite (Lights and locks)
Darn Tough
VMBA!

Be sure you stop by the Vendor Village, where you’ll find:
Zero Gravity, VMBA, VT Adaptive, Pride Rides VT, and more to be announced.

Future stops of the VMBA Days series:
Sugarbush Resort & Mad River Riders – 7/16/2023
Stratton Resort & SVOTA – 8/12/2023 to 8/13/2023
Bolton Valley – 8/19/2023
Burke Mtn Resort & Kingdom Trails – 9/9/2023 to 9/10/2023

If you have any questions, email Joe at Joe@vmba.org

Ridgefest! - ROC 10 year celebration
2023-06-24 09:30 - 16:00 | Green Mountain Bikes, 105 N St, Rochester, VT, 05767, United States
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Join us to celebrate all we’ve accomplished together with our communities for our communities! Group rides and hikes in the morning, cookout and partner, landowner, and volunteer appreciation in the afternoon (2:30 pm ish). Fun for all ages!
Group Hikes and Mountain Bike Rides: Meet at Green Mountain bikes at 9:30 am to head out on the trails bu 10 am.
Cookout Potluck Celebration: 1:30 pm cook out. Main course provided by Ridgeline. You don’t have to ride or hike to join us in celebration in the afternoon! Bring a side dish or dessert to share if able. BYOB!

Raid Lamoille
2023-07-15 07:30 - 15:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury, VT
Rolling since 2012, the Raid Lamoille is a New England gravel-riding classic!
Pre-ride, we’ll have fresh java from the 802 Coffee plus some UnTapped Maple sampling products. At the finish party you’ll be greeted with craft beer from Lawson’s Finest and a terrific spread from our friends at the Craftsbury General Store!
We’ll again offer a 50-mile route as well as a 25-miler. Both will deliver the legendary Raid Lamoille elevation gain!
The No Drop Group Ride welcomes the gravel-curious rider.
Visit http://grvl.net for more information.

Slate Valley Epic
2023-07-15 07:30 - 2023-07-16 14:00 | Slate Valley Trails, 212 Main St., Poultney, VT, 05764, United States
ABOUT THE SLATE VALLEY EPIC
Join Slate Valley Trails (SVT) on July 15th & 16th, 2023 for our third annual Slate Valley Epic mountain bike race on Saturday and our Sunday Group Ride along with a Bike Vendor Expo! Riders can expect some of the best singletrack riding with plenty of climbing and extraordinary views of southwestern Vermont and the Slate Valley. Join us for our events that will surely challenge you, and be a memorable weekend in the Vermont woods!
The event’s trailhead and expo is open to the public so come watch, cheer, eat, demo bikes and celebrate with SVT and the racers Saturday and Sunday. Primitive camping available at the trailhead (fees apply).
Overview
Saturday’s Slate Valley Epic Race: Registration opens 3/1 (and typically sells out in 2-3 weeks)
The Slate Valley Epic is a 40ish mile, 5,000+ vertical mountain bike race on Vermont’s newest and best single & double-track trails in the Slate Valley of southwestern Vermont in Poultney, VT.
The Saturday race starts at 7:30 AM and we expect all racers to be complete by around 4 PM. Last year we had the front runners coming across after 11:30AM!! Awards at 2:00 PM (as long as all podium racers have cross for all categories)
All racers will receive an event tee shirt and a great meal after the race (The Rolling Rooster)!!!!

Sunday’s Slate Valley Group Ride:
On Sunday we will have a family friendly group rides at 9 AM and the Bike Expo continues!!!
General Event Information
A racer’s handbook will be distributed to all racers in advance of the race and relay with a weekend schedule, specific information, rules, etc. Below is enough information to know how the event will be structured.
The Epic Race will start and finish at the Slate Valley Trails’ Fairgrounds trailhead located at 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT.
All riders in the Race a free raffle for cool stuff donated by our sponsors and supporters at 4 PM (winners must be present). Special Raffle Items (purchased) will be raffled Sunday 2 PM and winners do not need to be present but are responsible for picking up the winning merchandise.
These are cupless races! Racers are encouraged to bring a water bottle to refill at the cupless aid stations set up along the Race course and at the start/finish area for the Relay. Small snacks will be available, but racers are encouraged to bring enough calories to sustain the duration of the race.
All our trails are on private land so littering and trail cutting will not be tolerated meaning racer will be disqualified!!!
In the event of a big storm where Saturday’s riders could ruin the trails the rain date will be July 16th.
Refunds for the Epic Race will be 50% ONLY IF the spot can be filled from the waitlist prior to 11:59 PM on July 9. After July 9, there are no refunds.
SVT is a 501c and VMBA chapter. All proceeds go to the club for trail maintenance and support. SVT events follow Vermont Covid-19 guidelines.
SPONSORS, VENDORS & FOOD!!
Lawson’s Finest & Kate’s Real Food and more to come
Vendors: SVT, Evergreen Cycle Works and more to come
Raffle items: 2 nights cabin in the woods, 1 full overhaul for your MTB by Evergreen Cycles and more to come!!!
Lunch meal from the menu to each racer and food available for sale to all others by The Rolling Rooster.
Please visit our sponsor page for lodging, food, and bike shop options.
https://slatevalleytrails.org/sponsors
Lake St. Catherine Vermont State Park https://vtstateparks.com/catherine.html
Volunteer Opportunity – We are in need of volunteers Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for course route set-up, clean-up, route marshals, check-point station attendants and parking/traffic attendants. If you are interested and available, please register as a volunteer through the ticketing button. We are in need of a few medical professionals the day of the race.

*CANCELED* VMBA Day Series - Sugarbush
2023-07-16 10:00 - 18:00 | Sugarbush Resort Lincoln Peak, 1840 Sugarbush Access Rd, Warren, VT, 05674
*This event has been Canceled.
We will be regroup the week of 7/17 to discuss the possibility of rescheduling. In the meantime please check in with your local chapter and businesses to see if you can help during this time of clean-up.
Join us for our second stop of our VMBA Day Series at Sugarbush Resort on Sunday, July 16th! VMBA Ambassadors and our Chapter, the Mad River Riders, will lead two group rides throughout the day. Presented by Zero Gravity Brewing – the third season of our VMBA Days should be our best yet!
Our Vendor Village will be set up at the base, where you’ll find our VMBA Tent, Community Builders, and Partners. Find the VMBA Tent to purchase VMBA Day Raffle tickets for some incredible prizes we have to give away. Each Group Ride will depart from the VMBA Tent; please arrive 5-10 minutes before the ride starts. Each Group Ride is limited to 15 riders, we encourage you to save your spot through Eventbrite.
10:30am – 2pm: Join us for an epic ride! We’ll take the lifts to the top of Sugarbush Resort and ride all the way down into the valley – the longest ride of the VMBA Day Series! Even better, don’t worry about having to pedal back to the resort’s base because a shuttle will be waiting for you to take you back for more lift laps or a well-deserved Zero Gravity beverage.
12-1:30pm: VMBA Ambassadors and Sugarbush Ambassadors will lead lift laps for an intermediate group ride on Sugarbush Resort.
To celebrate a great day out on the mountain, we’ll have our VMBA Day After-Party with Zero Gravity in the Lincoln Courtyard from 4-5pm. A portion of the beer sales will go to VMBA! Drink a beer for good – enjoy a beverage and support the trails! We’ll also announce winners of the VMBA Day Raffle prizes, you must be present to win.
Raffle – Sponsors:

Zero Gravity
Cabot Cheese (Gift package)
Sram
Five Ten (Shoes of your choice)
Julbo Eyewear (Riding Glasses)
Motorex
Kate’s Real Food
VT Smoke and Cure
Velocio Cyclic Apparel ($300 – GC)
Kryptonite (Lights and locks)
Darn Tough
VMBA!

Lodging Deals (Must be a VMBA member to get deals):
The Featherbed Inn: 15% off a two-night stay

Be sure you stop by the Vendor Village, where you’ll find:
VT Adaptive, Pride Rides VT, VMBA, Mad River Riders, and more to come.
Future stops of the VMBA Days series:
Stratton Resort & SOVTA – 8/12/2023 to 8/13/2023
Bolton Valley – 8/19/2023
Burke Mtn Resort & Kingdom Trails – 9/9/2023 to 9/10/2023

If you have any questions, email Joe at Joe@vmba.org

Mad River Rippers Weekly Ride
2023-07-18 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-07-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Blueberry Lake, Warren, VT
The Mad River Rippers community ride program runs from May 23rd through August. Rides begin at 5:30, usually at the Blueberry Lake trailhead parking lot off Plunkton Road, and at other locations throughout the summer as well. Participation is free, but requires one-time advanced registration here. Parents and other adults can volunteer to be a ride leader here. Rather than a weekly ride signup, they will share a weekly schedule of volunteer-hosted fun rides – no need for Rippers to sign up individually for every ride. They have a fleet of awesome bikes to loan kids from their generous sponsor Prevelo Bikes! Visit Mad River Rider’s Website for more info.

Tuesday Night Gravel Ride
2023-07-18 17:30 - 19:30 | East End Park, Woodstock, VT
All gravel riders are invited to meet at the East End Park for a 1.5-2 hour, no-drop ride through the hills of Woodstock and surrounding towns. A new route will be explored each week. The ride leaves at 5:30 promptly. Check the WAMBA group page on Strava for ride updates.

Slate Valley Trails Women's MTB Group Rides
2023-07-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-07-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Fairground Trailhead, Slate Valley Trails
Join us each Tuesday night this summer for our weekly Women’s Mountain Bike Group Rides.
Ride with an amazing group of women on our beautiful SVT trail network. This is a no-drop ride, and ALL ARE WELCOME. We will honor an inclusive and supportive environment for anyone who identifies as non-male.
Time: Wheels down at 6:00 pm (please plan to arrive at least 5 minutes early).
MEETING LOCATION: We will meet at the Fairgrounds Trailhead every week.
Distance/Difficulty: Varying distances 6-10 miles. Terrain will involve climbing.
We will break into groups from beginner to intermediate/advanced and be able to accommodate any rider of varying pace and experience.
Bring: plenty of water, snacks, and an after-ride beverage.
Not a SVT member yet? Sign up using the following link and designate SVT as your primary chapter.
https://vmba.org/join/
Extreme weather and downpours will cancel! Check back on this events page for updates each week.

SoVTA Group Ride Stratton Town Forest
2023-07-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Stratton Town Forest, Stratton, VT
Contact Southern Vermont Trails Association for more info.

Slate Valley Trails Group MTB Rides
2023-07-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Fairground Trailhead, Slate Valley Trails
Join SVT for our summer group MTB rides, which will take place every other Wednesday through September.
Location: We will meet at the Fairgrounds Trailhead each week. Please try to arrive at least 15 min early. Wheels down at 6:00.
Distance/Difficulty: 8-10+ mile rides. Varying pace and hill climbs and descents. THIS IS A NO DROP RIDE. We will have groups with varying levels from family friendly/beginner to advanced. ALL ARE WELCOME.
Bring: plenty of water, snacks, bug spray, after ride beverage of choice.
Extreme weather and downpours will cancel! Updates will be made on SVT’s facebook/instagram.
Not a SVT member yet? Sign up using the following link and designate SVT as your primary chapter.
https://vmba.org/join/
Questions: info@slatevalleytrails.org

Grassroots Enduro at Sleepy Hollow
2023-07-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Sleepy Hollow
Want to try racing?
Join Fellowship of the Wheel for a fun and welcoming Grassroots Enduro at Sleepy Hollow.
Register Here

WAMBA MTB Group Ride - Mt Peg
2023-07-20 17:45 - 18:45 | Mt. Peg
All WAMBA members are invited for our weekly MTB group ride. We’ll ride on Thursday nights and alternate weeks between Mt. Peg and the Aqueduct. For Peg nights, we will meet at the Knox Meadow parking lot and Aqueduct rides will depart from the parking area on Cox District Road. Rides leave at 5:45 p.m. sharp.

Analog x SVT Gravel Rides
2023-07-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Analog Cycles, 188 Main St, Poultney, VT
Join Slate Valley Trails and Analog Cycles for weekly summer gravel rides each Thursday through September. The ride may include a mix of road, dirt road, double track and single track. Gravel bike approved.
Time: Wheels down at 6:00pm, show up by 5:30 if you have maintenance concerns. Email analog if you are planning on coming early to get your bike checked. Ride could go past 8:00pm.
Where: Meet at Analog Cycles, 188 Main Street
Distance: 20+ miles, 1500+ elevation
Ride Level: Casual pace. No drop ride.
Difficulty level: Can be moderate to challenging (check with Analog for route in advance to help you plan).
Bring: bring a tube and/or tubeless plugs, a frame pump and multitool, a snack and at least 1L of water. Helmets, bug spray, and layers are recommended.
Questions? email analogcycles@gmail.com
Rain or shine, unless there’s lightning. Extreme weather and downpours will cancel! Watch facebook and instagram for cancellations.
Don’t forget to join or renew your VMBA membership and designate SVT as your primary chapter: https://vmba.org/join/

Social Rides at Catamount Outdoor
2023-07-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Catamount Outdoor Center, Williston, VT
Join Catamount Outdoor every Thursday evening this summer for their guided Social Rides!
Starting on May 18th and running each Thursday (weather dependent) until September 21st, enjoy riding through the Catamount Community Forest from 6:00pm to 8:00pm with COFC board members and staff. This is a great way to meet other riders in the community and learn trails at Catamount!
What: MTB Social Ride
When: Every Thursday (weather dependent) Meet: @6:00 / Ride @6:15
Where: Meet up at COFC HUB
Pace:InterMellow and Intermediate
Level:Novice/InterMellow and Intermediate
Terrain:Novice progressing to Intermediate to Advanced
Duration: ~1.5 to 2.5 hours
Cost: First ride FREE, members FREE, $10/ride thereafter
Note* See FB event posting for ride status with weather concerns.

UVMBA Group Ride
2023-07-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Landmark/Boston-Lot DHMC Trailhead, Loop Road, Lebanon, 03766, United States
Trailforks Rideplan: https://www.trailforks.com/ridelog/planner/view/392797/
I would rate this ride as intermediate/advanced.

WAMBA Junior Riders - Mt Peg
2023-07-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Mt. Peg
Monday Junior Riders at the Mt Peg Trails. This ride is targeted for young riders entering grades 5-12. Parents are encouraged to attend and ride! Loaner bikes are available – please email info@mtbwoodstock.com at least one day in advance of the ride.

All riders must also complete a waiver before joining group rides for the summer: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1isvwGMlBQpWwYl5jWqFMuUjuLOftB4UQ8ARB2yZj0cU/edit

MTB Novice Rides at Catamount Outdoor
2023-07-24 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-07-31 18:00 - 19:30 | Catamount Outdoor Center, Williston, VT
Join Catamount Outdoor every Monday evening this summer for their guided MTB Novice Rides!
Starting on May 22nd and running each Monday (weather dependent) until September 18th, enjoy riding through the Catamount Community Forest on beginner and novice-friendly trails from 6:00pm to ~7:30pm at a mellow pace with Catamount Board Members, staff, and friends.
What: MTB Skills Ride
When: Every Monday (weather dependent) Meet: @6:00 / Ride @6:15
Where: Meet up at COFC HUB
Pace: Mellow
Level: Beginner/Novice
Terrain: Novice progressing to Intermediate
Duration: ~1.5 hours
Cost: First ride FREE, members FREE, $10/ride thereafter
Note* See FB event posting for ride status with weather concerns.

MTB Race Series at Catamount Outdoor
2023-07-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Catamount Outdoor Center, Williston, VT
Join Catamount Outdoor Family Center this year to be a part of the longest running Weekly Race Series in the country!
The weekly races at Catamount have a strong history in the community and offer a fun and relaxing atmosphere for everyone. Whether new to racing, or a seasoned competitor, you won’t want to miss the races at Catamount!
Not a racer? Grab your bells and horns and come cheer with us while enjoying music, campfire, and community!
The weekly in-person MTB race start times are as follows:

6:00pm: 1 Lap racers
6:03pm: Cadet (1/2 lap) racers
6:05pm: Cubbies race
6:15pm: 2 Lap racers
6:27pm: 4 Lap racers
6:30pm: 3 Lap racers

For more information and to register for the full series, please visit their race series page
Single-night entries can be found on BikeReg.com, by searching “Catamount”, until 12:00pm on the day of each race.
Night of registration will occur at the Hub from 3:30-5:45pm.

WAMBA MTB Group Ride - Aqueduct
2023-07-27 17:45 - 18:45 | Aqueduct, Woodstock, VT

Dual Slalom Series at Catamount Outdoor
2023-07-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Catamount Outdoor Center, Williston, VT
Catamount Outdoor Family Center and UVM Cycling are joining forces for another summer Dual Slalom Series starting on July 20th! This 5 part series will run every other Thursday night this summer and into the fall.
All experience levels are welcome and encouraged! Multiple brackets will be run based on individual qualification times.
You can expect a classic head-to-head race in a laid-back environment. This summer series is the perfect opportunity to schralp some corners, get some (optional) air, and hang out with a fun community of bikers. Quali runs will begin at 6pm and brackets will follow.
Registration is night of and will be $10 per entry. This will be collected by staff on the SouthSide if the Hub is closed. Folks who show a current student ID will get a discounted entry fee of $7.
Dual Slalom 2023 Dates:

July 27th
August 10th
August 24th
September 7th
September 21st

Flow State
2023-07-28 - 2023-07-30 | Ascutney Outdoors
Now in its third year, Flow State has established itself as a premiere celebration of the mountain bike lifestyle. This event showcases bike demos from top brands, guided rides on some of Vermont’s most iconic trails, skills clinics, live music, bike-inspired artwork, hilarious bike-shenanigans, a costume dance party, convenient on-site camping and a lot more!

Join us Friday, July 28 through Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the Ascutney Outdoors Center in Brownsville, VT.
Event Information:
flowstatemtbfestival.com/vt
Insta & FB: @flowstatemtbfest

Velo Stowe Gravel Ride
2023-07-29 08:00 - 14:00 | Talta Lodge, 3343 Mountain Rd., Stowe, VT, 05672, United States
What better way to spend a summer day than on your bike?!
Stowe Trails Partnership, Tälta Lodge, and Hitchhiker Bike Shop are thrilled to bring you Stowe’s newest event, Velo-Stowe, to help you do just that.
Join us on Saturday, July 29 for a self-guided 34.7-mile, 3,100 feet of elevation ride around Stowe’s dirt roads. Ride with your friends, your family, or enjoy a solo adventure to experience all the scenery Stowe has to offer.
After your ride, meet back up with us at Tälta Lodge for some well-deserved food, beverages, live music, and more fun. This ride is approachable for most and we’re excited to create an atmosphere where everyone is welcome, keeping the focus on fun.
When: Saturday, July 29th, 2023.
9:00am: Registration opens.
10:00:am: The rides depart from Tälta
2:00pm: Music starts
Where: Rides will begin from and end at Tälta Lodge, located at 3343 Mountain Road, Stowe VT.
The Route: A self-guided 34.7-mile ride with just under 3,100 feet of elevation around the scenic and quiet dirt roads around Stowe.
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41019690
The proceeds of this event will go to Stowe Trails Partnership to help support their efforts to maintain and enhance the trails in Stowe and continue to advance outdoor recreation opportunities. Your registration cost includes a meal and drink ticket as well as a small swag bag.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/velo-stowe-gravel-ride-tickets-590327253707

Grateful Gravel 2023
2023-07-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Sugarbush Resort Mt. Ellen
Grateful Gravel provides a challenging cycling event featuring some of Vermont’s most picturesque landscapes and gravel roads that segue into an epic after-party at Mt Ellen. Zach Nugent, one of the best to cover the Grateful Dead, will play one of the most well-known Grateful Dead shows, Cornell, 5/8/77, in its ENTIRETY!
All riders can refuel after the ride with a small meal provided by Sugarbush and a beer compliments of Lawson’s Finest Liquids. Additional food and beverage from Sugarbush and Lawsons will be available for purchase.
Friends and family are welcome! Children under 12 are free. General admission for those 12 and over is $20. Concert admission is included with rider registration. Two nights of camping in the Mt Ellen parking lot can be purchased through the registration link.
For more information on the event, visit the Grateful Gravel website.
All event proceeds benefit the Mad River Riders.

Adaptive Demo Day at Sunny Hollow
2023-07-29 12:00 - 17:00 | Sunny Hollow, Hercules Drive, Colchester
Save the date for this adaptive demo day, co-sponsored by Vermont Adaptive and Fellowship of the Wheel. Visit FOTW’s Website for more information.
