Catamount's Cycling Club
2023-08-14 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-08-16 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-08-21 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-08-23 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Catamount Outdoor Center, Williston, VT
For those who feel passionately about mountain biking who know that the sport goes far beyond roots, rocks, and loam.
Team camaraderie and collective stoke are catalysts for pushing personal limits and encouraging others, while growing as a person and as an athlete. We are thrilled to once again offer the Catamount Cycling Club for the 2023 riding season.
The Cycling Club is designed for young riders passionate about the outdoors and their sport!
Cycling Club: Ages 8-12
We ask that participants join with the ability to execute basic riding safety and that they feel comfortable riding on narrow single track. Joining the club will provide opportunities to experience different types of riding and advance their skills. On Wednesday afternoons, club members have the option to stay late and participate in the weekly mountain bike race starting at 6pm (weather dependent)!
More information and registration found here

WAMBA Junior Riders - Aqueduct
2023-08-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Aqueduct, Woodstock, VT
Monday Junior Riders at the Aqueduct 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
2023-08-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-08-21 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.

Tuesday Night Gravel Ride
2023-08-15 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-08-22 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
2023-08-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-08-22 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.

Killington Bike Bum Races
2023-08-16 14:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Killington Resort
Get ready for a local race series that’s all about fun and friendly competition! The 10-week race series is held Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 – 5:00 pm from June 21 to August 23. Sign up to ride solo, or form a team of up to five people. Teams may be made up of any combination of age categories. Teams require a minimum of three people in order to score points.
Schedule: Wednesdays from June 21 to August 23, 2023.
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm.
Location: Racing takes place on Lower Rabbit Hole at Killington Resort. The trail is accessed via the Snowshed Express lift. A valid lift ticket or season pass is required to participate.
After Party: 5:00 – 7:00pm. Prizes will be drawn at approximately 6:45 pm.
Cost: $200 per team // $50 per individual. Individuals may enter a single race for $20. Day-of registration will take place at the start gate. All pricing includes a $5 chip fee.
Sign up to ride solo, or with a team of up to five people. Racers will be placed in divisions by age class and will have one timed run each week. All races will be held on beginner/intermediate trails ensuring fun for all bikers.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
CLICK HERE TO VIEW BIKE BUM RULES
After some friendly competition, enjoy the weekly after-party hosted by local businesses. You can find more information about the after-party schedule in our calendar, through the KMBC Facebook and Instagram channels, on the Killington Resort events site, and as listed below (subject to change):
Wednesday, August 9: Liquid Art
Wednesday, August 16: Back Behind
Wednesday, August 23 (finals): Snowshed Umbrella Bar
For more information, visit KMBC’s website.

MTB Race Series at Catamount Outdoor
2023-08-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-08-23 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.

Slate Valley Trails Group MTB Rides
2023-08-16 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 Bolton Valley
2023-08-17 16:30 - 19:00 | Bolton Valley Resort, Bolton, 05477
Want to try racing?
Join us for the next round of Vermont Grassroots Enduro Series hosted by Fellowship of the Wheel at Bolton Valley!
Register Here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fellowship-of-the-wheel-grassroots-enduro-at-bolton-valley-4-tickets-691757173327?aff=oddtdtcreator

WAMBA MTB Group Ride - Mt Peg
2023-08-17 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.

Social Rides at Catamount Outdoor
2023-08-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-24 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.

Analog x SVT Gravel Rides
2023-08-17 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/

VMBA Day Series - Bolton Valley
2023-08-19 10:00 - 18:00 | Bolton Valley Resort, Bolton, 05477
Join us for our fourth stop of our VMBA Day Series at Bolton Valley Resort! Presented by Zero Gravity Brewing – the third season of our VMBA Days should be our best yet!
We’ll have Group Rides led by our VMBA Ambassadors, Zero Gravity will be onsite for fun Bike Games (and more!), and our Vendor Village will be packed with Partners sharing the stoke for mountain bike season!
Find the VMBA Tent in the Vendor Village in the base area to purchase VMBA Day Raffle tickets for some incredible prizes we have to give away. Plus, 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.
Our Group Rides are below:
10am: Kids Bike Race – Register at Skills Course next to the Outdoor Center!
11am-12:30pm: Beginner & Intermediate Ride
1pm-2:30pm: Advanced Ride
After a great day on the mountain, join us for our VMBA Day After Party with Zero Gravity in the base area from 4-6pm! Enjoy some entertainment, have a refreshing Zero Gravity beverage and hear who wins our VMBA Day Raffle prizes (must be present to win)! A portion of the beer sales will be donated to VMBA!
VMBA Member Lodging Deals
Best Western Plus Waterbury- Stowe: 15% OFF one-night stay, excluding holidays and October
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:
VT Adaptive, Pride Rides VT, SDR Clothing, Sram, and more to come.
Lodging Deals (Must be a VMBA member to get deals):
Best Western plus Waterbury- Stowe: 15% OFF one-night stay, excluding holidays and October
Last stop of the VMBA Days series:
Burke Mtn Resort & Kingdom Trails – 9/9/2023 to 9/10/2023
If you have any questions please email Joe@vmba.org

Riders Outpost - Grand Opening
2023-08-19 10:00 - 2023-08-20 17:00 | Mad Bush Falls, 7575 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States

Vermont Youth Cycling Scrimmage
2023-08-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Catamount Outdoor Center, Williston, VT
Kick off the school riding season with a scrimmage at the Catamount Outdoor Family Center! This is an opportunity for youth riders to try racing in a fun, supportive, and low-stakes environment. This is also your chance to test your fitness and skills heading into summer!
All riders will choose a race category on the morning of the race:
5th & 6th grade race – race length will be approximately 3-4 miles – 1 lap
Cat C – novice riders – primarily 7th & 8th graders, but open to high schoolers; stronger 5th & 6th graders may race up, same race course as 5th & 6th grade, approximately 3-4 miles – 1 lap
Cat B- intermediate riders – stronger middle school racers and less experienced high school students; approximately 6-8 miles – 2 laps
Cat A – advanced riders – more experienced high school students; approximately 9-12 miles – 3 laps
Please note: this race is hand-timed. There are no awards or podium!
Register Here

WAMBA Junior Riders - Mt Peg
2023-08-21 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

Advanced Group MTB ride with ROC
2023-08-22 18:00 - 20:00 | The Gear House, 16 Pleasant St, Randolph, VT, 05060, United States
Advanced group ride in Randolph. Meet at the Gear House at 6:00 pm for a group ride. Reach out to morganic802@gmail.com for more information.

VT Adaptive Group Ride at Catamount Outdoors
2023-08-24 10:00 - 19:00 | Catamount Outdoor Center, Williston, VT
Join us for some biking on the trails at the Catamount Outdoor Family Center. Reservations required. Equipment is available but limited. Reserve your spot today by emailing Sarah at north@vermontadaptive.org. Read More
Date : 08/24/2023 – 08/24/2023
Time : 10 a.m. – noon, 1-3 p.m. OR Full Day
Location : Catamount Outdoor Center, Williston
Cost : Rates vary, scholarships available.
Visit https://www.vermontadaptive.org/calendar for more info

ROC Women's Ride
2023-08-24 17:30 - 19:30 | TBD
Friendly, no-drop ride for Women and gender non-binary riders. For more info, contact: hannahebarden@gmail.com

WAMBA MTB Group Ride - Aqueduct
2023-08-24 17:45 - 18:45 | Aqueduct, Woodstock, VT

Dual Slalom Series at Catamount Outdoor
2023-08-24 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
