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MTB Novice Rides at Catamount Outdoor
2023-09-04 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-09-11 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Social Rides at Catamount Outdoor
2023-09-07 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.

Dual Slalom Series at Catamount Outdoor
2023-09-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-21 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

18th Annual Kelly Brush Ride!
2023-09-09 07:00 - 17:00 | Middlebury College, 14 Old Chapel Rd, Middlebury, VT, 05753, United States
The Kelly Brush Ride is an iconic Northern New England charity event, bringing people together in support of the mission of the Kelly Brush Foundation: to inspire and empower people with spinal cord injuries to lead active and engaged lives. Kelly sustained a spinal cord injury in 2006 after falling and hitting a lift tower during an NCAA ski race. That fall, Kelly’s Middlebury College Alpine Ski Team teammates cycled 100 miles the first weekend back to school to raise money so Kelly could purchase a monoski and get back on the hill with them.
The money you fundraise for the Kelly Brush Ride helps other people with paralysis purchase the prohibitively expensive adaptive sports equipment they need to enjoy the trails, the road, the court, or any other place we all like to get active. Join us in Middlebury or Ride from Anywhere in 2023!

How It Works
Step 1 – Register
Sign up today to ride in Middlebury on September 9 or from anywhere in the world.
Step 2 – Fundraise
Help people with spinal cord injuries, and earn awesome prizes along the way! Use our fundraising tips and tools to raise money and help them get out and go!
Step 3 – Ride + Celebrate
Celebrate the active lifestyles you help create for people with spinal cord injuries on September 9 – in person or virtually!
Register Now

Registration Period
Registration Type
Registration Fee + Fundraising Minimum

Early (Before July 1)
Adult (Ages 20 & Up)
$60 + Required $175

Teen (Ages 13 – 19)
$60 + Required $50

Youth (Ages 12 & Under)
$60 + Suggested $25

Standard
(July 1 – August 31)
Adult (Ages 20 & Up)
$85 + Required $175

Teen (Ages 13 – 19)
$85 + Required $50

Youth (Ages 12 & Under)
$85 + Suggested $25

Late
(Sept 1 – Sept 6)*
Adult (Ages 20 & Up)
$100 + Required $175

Teen (Ages 13 – 19)
$100 + Required $50

Youth (Ages 12 & Under)
$100 + Suggested $25

Day Of
(Sept 9)
Adult (Ages 20 & Up)
$125 + Required $175

Teen (Ages 13 – 19)
$125 + Required $50

Youth (Ages 12 & Under)
$125 + Suggested $25

Anytime
Handcyclist
FREE + Suggested $100

About the Kelly Brush Foundation

An active lifestyle fuels a healthy body and mind, allowing us to be the most full version of ourselves.

For those who have experienced a spinal cord injury, being active can feel out of reach. The obstacles are real: physical, financial, and even the belief it is possible.
The Kelly Brush Foundation (KBF) is dedicated to making active lifestyles a reality for those who have experienced a spinal cord injury. We offer the inspiration to believe and the grants to enable anyone to buy the equipment they need to get out and go. But the KBF funds more that just recreation, because when you’re out there on the hill, road or trail, as your heart rate rises and you feel the wind on your face, disability fades away. An active lifestyle forges connections with others — both new friends and old, in and out of a chair.
The KBF was founded by Kelly and her family after Kelly was injured in 2006 at an NCAA alpine ski race. Since our founding, we’ve been committed to ski racing safety and will continue to advocate and provide resources so that every ski racer is training and competing on the safest possible venues.

Mission

To inspire and empower people with spinal cord injuries to lead active and engaged lives.

Visit the KBF Website

VMBA Day Series - Burke Mtn Resort - Kingdom Trails
2023-09-09 10:00 - 2023-09-10 14:00 | Burke Mountain
Join us for our fifth and final stop of our VMBA Day Series in the Northeast Kingdom! A full weekend of festivities, including group rides, after-parties, and more. Presented by Zero Gravity Brewing – this has been our best season yet!
Saturday, September 9th:
Join us on Saturday, 9/9, to enjoy party laps at Burke Mountain Resort! 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 (drawing at Mike’s Tiki Bar 6:30pm) – we have some incredible prizes to give away!
VMBA Ambassadors will lead two Group Rides during the day (schedule below). Rides will depart from the VMBA Tent, please meet there 5-10 minutes before the start. Each Ride is limited to 15 riders, we encourage you to save your spot in advance by registering through Eventbrite. As an added bonus for this weekend, your Burke Mountain Resort 2 for 1 DH MTB Ticket can be used as a FREE DH MTB Ticket! (intermediate ride at Burke almost filled up)
Burke is also offering up some other amazing things on top of the special ticket deal. They will be offering $5 (normally $15) shuttle tickets to VMBA members on Saturday 9/9. Burke Mtn resort has also just built a new skills park in the base area. Zero Gravity, VMBA, and Burke will be handing out prizes during a loose jam format between 2 – 3pm. Then lastly from 12 – 4pm they will be grilling up food and serving cold beverages on the patio (for purchase).
11am-12:30pm: Beginner & Intermediate Group Ride
1-2:30pm: Advanced Ride
2 – 3pm: Jam session on Burke’s new Skills Park
End the day at Mike’s Tiki Bar for our VMBA Day After-Party with Zero Gravity Brewery from 5 – 7 pm! We’ll award the VMBA Day Raffle prizes at our After-Party – drawing will be at 6:30pm you must be present to win.
Sunday, September 10th:
Join us on Sunday, 9/10, at 10am for a day out on Kingdom Trails (KT)! VMBA Ambassadors will lead Group Rides from the New Haven River School Parking Trailhead. We’ll break into separate groups for a beginner/intermediate and advanced group ride.
Find us at the VMBA truck/ Zero Gravity Van to register – please come by 5-10 minutes beforehand. We will be limiting each group’s rides to 15 riders.

You will need to complete the KT waiver and purchase a membership for this ride. There are one-day, two-day, monthly, and annual memberships available!

VMBA Member Lodging Deals:
25% off your stay at Burke Mtn Resort. Call 866-966-4820 (8am – 4 pm) or book in person at the front desk. There are limited amount of rooms left, so make sure to plan ahead.
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, VT Adaptive, Sram, UVMBA, Upstate Elevator Supply.
All the VMBA Days are done, but don’t forget to check out our Member Party on 10/26 in Woodstock!
If you have any questions please reach out to Joe@vmba.org

2023 VT Youth Cycling Opener
2023-09-10 08:00 - 15:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury, VT
The Vermont Youth Cycling league again opens its fall season at the Outdoor Center. Join us for a fun day of cross country mountain bike racing.
For more details, including seeding information, head over to the VTYC page.
An event-specific registration link will go up shortly. The race is open to any Vermont youth, whether they are part of a VTYC team or not.

Women's Ride at Saxon Hill - FOTW
2023-09-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Saxon Hill
eWe are hosting a Women’s Group Ride at Saxon Hill on Tuesday September 12th at 5:30 PM!
Saxon is one of our networks with the most varied terrain and women riders of every ability are encouraged to join. As with all our Women’s Rides, this ride will feature breakout groups of all abilities followed by post-ride snacks.
We have completed a heap of new trail work and bridge replacement at this network over the summer. Come see the new work and join us for a fun evening! For those with lights, bring them along for an extended ride. No lights? No problem, we will have multiple groups with some returning before dark!

Meeting of The Grind
2023-09-15 08:00 - 2023-09-17 17:00 | Fairground Trailhead, Slate Valley Trails
Slate Valley Trails and MTBVT are proud to present 2023’s Meeting Of The Grinds Cycling Fest, a two-day celebration of gravel and mtb, held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 15th – 17th. Saturday’s epic gravel route options (gravel-duro style – see below) will open your eyes to the wealth of terrain available in this region, while Sunday’s mountain bike rides will showcase Slate Valley’s seemingly unending singletrack for all ability levels. Each day’s riding festivities will be punctuated with a catered meal and a chance to break bread and tip a few back with with your compatriots.
Now in its third year, the event will raise money to support the stewardship efforts of Slate Valley Trails. Festivities are based out of the Fairgrounds Trailhead in East Poultney, where riders can congregate, camp, and access more than 50 miles of purpose-built singletrack and an extensive network of quiet gravel and class IV roads.
SATURDAY: GRAVEL EXTRAVAGANZA
Saturday’s gravel rides feature 20, 40 and 60-mile options with well-stocked aid stations and gorgeous Slate Valley scenery. Competitive folks can compete in a timed “gravel enduro,” while others can take their sweet time and savor every minute of the ride. Everyone will be treated to an apres repast from our friends at Ranch Camp.
About the gravel enduro format:
What’s A Gravel Enduro?
The format of our Saturday gravel event is a “gravel enduro”. A gravel enduro is a mass-start ride with a series of timed segments (also called stages). Participants looking to compete will ride these segments at race pace, and then can choose to chill out for portions of the route that are not being timed. Finishing times are NOT based on the overall ride time, but rather on each rider’s cumulative time from the timed segments. Don’t want to compete? Just ride your ride and don’t worry about the timed segments!
Segments begin with signage communicating approximate distance and end with another sign to let you know that you can relax and resume soaking up the scenery. Segments are flat or uphill and they range from technical (with variable rocks, roots, and mud) to smooth packed dirt.
Awards will be given to the top three riders in the male, female and gender-diverse categories. Riders in 40-mile and 60-mile distances will be scored together.
SUNDAY: MOUNTAIN BIKE SINGLETRACK SESSIONS
Sunday features a full-festival party ride on an epic 20-mile singletrack route with optional bailout points for those looking for a shorter ride. This rolling party will sample a breadth of SVT’s epic MTB network, with several aid stations curated by MTBVT, Zero Gravity, and Sram along the way, as well as wood-fired pizza served up by the TrailHouse.
The festival experience will be rounded out with on-site camping, bike demos, vendors, a short film festival featuring local cycling media on Saturday night, and beverages for purchase including a range of craft non-alcoholic beverages from Aqua ViTea and beers from Zero Gravity. Families with children will find engaging ride options and fun activities for kids.
Check out a Grinds Retrospective here.
Event Registration
NEW THIS YEAR – THREE DAY FORMAT WITH WEEKEND CAMPING!
This year the festival includes Friday night activities including a meet-n-greet for self guided mellow evening rides, a BYOBBQ “bring your own BBQ”.
We’ll also be hosting camping on Friday and Saturday night. Camping spots require a ticket and are limited (see ticket page). Camping options are “car camping” style adjacent the venue.
SCHEDULE
Friday, Sept. 15th
2:00pm – Campers welcome (general admission plus camping ticket required)
4:00pm – “Disorganized” meet-n-greet group rides (self guided )
6:00pm – BYOBBQ (Bring your own BBQ) We’ll provide the grills, you bring the grub
8:00pm – 10:00pm – Movie (TBD) projected on the barn
10:00pm – rest up, you’ve got a big weekend ahead of you
Saturday, Sept. 16th – GRAVEL DAY!
8:00am – Registration opens: sign-up, demos, coffee, snacks
10:00am – Gravel rides depart
2:00pm – Return for burritos, beer, an epic vendor village, and bask in the post-ride glory
4:00pm – VT-gravel bike polo world championships
6:00pm – BYOBBQ (Bring your own BBQ) We’ll provide the grills, you bring the grub
8:30pm – Green Mountain Showdown Local MTB Film Fest excerpts
10:00pm – ok, simmer down, we’ve got another big day of riding tomorrow
Sunday, Sept. 17th – MTB DAY!
8:00am – Registration opens: sign-up, demos, coffee, snacks
9:30 -10:00am – Ride departs on mapped courses
2:00pm – Return for apres meal and post-ride shenanigans
4:00pm – Unofficial Foot-down World Championships

*Special 20% off for members. Go to the Member Benefit page to get code!*

ACORN's Tour de Farms
2023-09-17 | VT
ACORN’s Tour de Farms explores the rolling hills of Shoreham and Orwell, VT, with the choice of a 30-mile or family-friendly 10-mile route. Explore up to 8 different farms on your bike, and taste a variety of local food and beverage producers! The biking farm tour ends at Shoreham’s Apple Fest, where we will come together to celebrate the bountiful harvest. This is ACORN’s largest fundraiser. Registration is limited to 500 riders (we sold out last year!).
All proceeds from the tour are used to support ACORN’s mission to promote the growth and health of local food and agriculture in Vermont’s Champlain Valley, including programs such as the ACORN Food Hub and Farmacy: Food is Medicine.

No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please get in touch with us if you’d like a scholarship or to purchase a ticket on a sliding scale: info@acornvt.org.

FCMTBC St. Albans Town Forest Trail Kickoff
2023-09-17 11:00 - 13:30 | St. Albans Town Forest
Join The Franklin County Mountain Bike Club (FCMTBC) to kick off the new St. Albans Town Forest Trail with a group ride followed by a tailgate party with food and refreshments!
Trail & Event Highlights:
• 130 feet of elevation gain
• New features with A-B Options
• 20% Trail System Expansion
• 40% Machine Built/ 60% hand Built
• Tailgate Party after the ride with grill & refreshments from 14th Star Brewery
Questions?
Contact Andy Crossman at (802) 582-6236

ROC Advanced Group MTB Ride
2023-09-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-26 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.

Fox Us Open of Mountain Biking - 20th Anniversary
2023-09-21 - 2023-09-24 | Killington Resort
December 22, 2022 (KILLINGTON, VT) – The Fox US OPEN of Mountain Biking has announced the 2023 race festival will take place September 21st – 24th at Killington Resort, following the event’s electrifying return to the East Coast in 2022. Professional and amateur athletes from around the world are anticipated to compete in the Open Class Downhill for one of the largest cash purses in racing, and as always, the Fox US OPEN also offers amateur racing classes in Downhill, Enduro and Dual Slalom.
“We’re looking forward to hosting the 20th anniversary of the US OPEN at Killington in 2023. The venue proved once again to be a great home for the USO and we are excited to continue to build on the momentum generated this year” stated Clay Harper, Co-founder and Event Director of the Fox US OPEN. “Maintaining our goal to cultivate a strong youth DH racing experience and keep it fun for pro athletes is at the core of everything we do.”

Dakotah Norton racing to the top step of the podium at the 2022 Fox US OPEN in Killington, VT // Photo: C. Vanderyajt

Nina Hoffmann on her way to winning the 2022 Fox US OPEN at Killington Resort // Photo: C. Vanderyajt

“2022 was my first time attending the US OPEN and it was a super cool event! I really liked Killington and it was fun being there with the Syndicate crew and everyone from Fox. It was just a good atmosphere and of course to get the win – for me was a great way to finish off the season. Happy to hear it is coming back in 2023 and I’m looking forward to defending my win!” – Nina Hoffmann, Santa Cruz Syndicate
The Fox US OPEN of Mountain Biking has long created opportunities for young athletes and accolades to strive toward, with a history of racers like Richie Rude and Neko Mulally, who competed as kids in the Downhill back in the mid 2000’s. In 2022, the Fox US OPEN collaborated with USA Cycling to introduce new Cat 1 age categories for athletes under 15 years old. The biggest moves, however, came from young athletes Asa Vermette (15) and Aletha Ostgaard (14) – both earning top five finishes in the Open Class Downhill.

Women’s Pro Podium (left-to-right) Kailey Skelton, Jill Kintner, Nina Hoffmann, Aletha Ostgaard, Mazie Hayden // P: J. Rice

Men’s Pro Podium (left-to-right) Neko Mulally, Luca Shaw, Dakotah Norton, Asa Vermette, Dylan Maples // P: J. Rice

“The atmosphere at US OPEN is great! The dual slalom and the best whip were sick! The DH track was insane, from chunky with roots to manicured jumps – every lap I did was so fun! Getting on the podium was crazy with all the fast guys there. I was stoked to get 3rd and I am hyped to go back for 2023!” – Asa Vermette
The US OPEN Downhill race will remain true to its heritage as an open class event that gives up-and-coming racers the chance to compete against the pros and will again be included in the US Downhill National Series. Racers age 14 & under will also have their shot in the Next Gen Youth Downhill event, which offers categories for intermediate and expert racers.
Back by popular demand will be the USO Best Whip, taking place on a massive set of jumps carved into the base area of the bike park for a premier viewing experience. This invitational competition is a crowd favorite and must see.

Jackson Goldstone competing in the Red Bull Best Whip during the 2022 US OPEN at Killington Resort // P: J. Astleford

Beyond the competition, the Fox US OPEN attracts race fans, freeriders and families with Killington Bike Park remaining open to the public throughout the entire event week. Warm days and cool nights make September a great time to visit Vermont and ride your bike.

Good times at the 2022 Fox US OPEN // P: C. Vanderyajt

More event information and athlete registration details coming soon.
Follow us at:
https://www.instagram.com/usopenmtb/
https://www.facebook.com/usopenmtb/
https://www.usopen.bike

About Killington Resort:
Killington Resort is a four-season destination sitting on 3,000 acres in the heart of Central Vermont’s Green Mountains. Known as The Beast of the East, Killington boasts 92 miles of diverse snow sports terrain spread across six peaks including Pico Mountain, served by the most expansive lift network and snowmaking system in Eastern North America. After the snow melts, Killington features an 18-hole championship golf course, the family-friendly Snowshed Adventure Center, 35 miles of mountain biking trails with expansion underway with Gravity Logic, plus 15 miles of hiking trails. The seemingly infinite après, dining, and lodging options have made Killington a world-class destination for East Coast skiers and riders for more than 60 years. Killington is part of the POWDR portfolio. Visit www.killington.com for more information and be social with #beast365
About Fox Racing:
For over 4 decades, Fox Racing has been the global leader in motocross and mountain biking gear and apparel. Fox outfits the world’s best athletes and enthusiasts with products that combine innovation and style, rooted in the brand’s original competitive motocross spirit. The company is based in Irvine, California, with offices, retail stores, ambassadors and athletes around the world.

ROC Women's Ride
2023-09-21 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-09-28 17:30 - 19:30 | VT
Friendly, no-drop ride for Women and gender non-binary riders. For more info, contact: hannahebarden@gmail.com

Kick Off the Fox US Open with VMBA & KMBC
2023-09-22 11:30 - 16:00 | Base Camp, 2363 US-4, Killington, Vermont, 05751, United States
KMBC and VMBA are gearing up for an exciting group ride on Friday, September 22nd, just before the Fox US Open of Mountain Biking kicks off at Killington Resort. We’ll be meeting up at Base Camp around 11:30am to head out for our ride at 12pm.
The plan is to explore the fantastic KMBC trails leading out from the back of the shop. Before we hit the trail, we’ll make sure everyone is comfortable and divide into groups based on riding level and ready to ride with plenty of trail snacks and full water bottles. The ride will last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the group’s pace.
After our ride, we’ll head back to Base Camp for a delicious cookout, featuring both meat and vegetarian options from The Lookout Tavern. We’ll also have cold Sierra Nevada beers ready for you, and all of this is on the house for those who join the group ride. Sierra Nevada will even have representatives handing out beer tokens for the Dual Slalom event taking place that evening.
Speaking of the Dual Slalom, after our cookout, we’ll make our way up to join the excitement and kick off the Fox US Open. You can also swing by the VMBA tent to hang out and cheer on the riders.
Here’s the schedule for the day:
– Meet Up: 11:30am – 12 pm
– Group Rides: 12 pm – 2 pm
– Cook Out: 2pm – 3pm
– Head up to Dual Slalom: 4pm
– Dual Slalom: 4pm – 8pm (Ramshead base area)
Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of riding, delicious food, and thrilling mountain biking action at Killington Resort!

Stratton Town Forest Youth Group Ride
2023-09-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Stratton Town Forest, Stratton, VT
This will be family-friendly ride with a specific focus on youth. Southern Vermont Trails Association will have board members on site to work on skills with the youth and families. As a special treat, they will be offering Strider Bike shuttles to the top of the Cliff Trail so they can ride back down the Access Trail Back Down. There will be a BBQ after the ride. Visit SoVTA for more information.

UVMBA Group Ride
2023-09-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Landmark/Boston-Lot Naturewalk Trailhead, 287 Mascoma St, Lebanon, NH, 03766, United States
Details coming soon.

VT 50
2023-09-24 12:00 - 2023-09-25 18:30 | Ascutney Trails Association, 400 Ski Tow Rd, Brownsville, VT
The Vermont 50 is an annual race held during the last weekend of September at beautiful Mount Ascutney located in West Windsor, Vermont.
Net proceeds go to Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports. A wonderful place where youth and adults of all abilities gain a measure of self confidence and independence by participating in adaptive sports programs and activities year-round.
Since 1993 the Vermont 50 has been a destination for mountain bikers and ultra runners to enjoy a challenging and scenic Vermont landscape course that is like no other. There is something for everyone.
Our races include:
Vermont 50 mile Mountain Bike Race,
Womens 2-person Bike Relay
Over 60 2-person Bike Relay
the 50 mile Ultra Run
the 50 Km Endurance Run
the 50 mile 2-3 Person Team Relay Run
And 0n Saturday we have a Kids Fun Bike Rides and Runs
We are a family friendly event offering lots of kid centered activities such as the Hay Bale Treasure Hunt, The Fun Run, clowns, face painting and more!
Race registration opens each year on May 25th at 7 p.m. ET.
The mountain bike race sells out in minutes, the run races fill up more slowly.
We offer a Stress-Free Fundraising option visit our registration page for more information.
Join Us And Find Out Why The Vermont 50 Has Become So Popular.
NOTE-This Race DOES NOT allow E-Bikes.

Franklin Forty BFL Gravel Ride
2023-09-30 08:00 - 14:00 | Choiniere Farm Trails, 3550 Gore Rd, Highgate Center, VT, 05459, United States
Franklin 40 (or 15) Gravel Franklin Forty BFL Gravel Ride

We are hosting the first ever “Franklin 40 Gravel Ride” on Saturday September 30th 8am-2pm starting from award winning Choiniere Organic Farm in Highgate which offers cross country running, skiing, and an open mountain bike skills course.

The gravel ride will bring you within a stone’s throw of the Canadian border along rolling pastoral terrain, and an active agricultural landscape . In between you will cruise along sections of the newly opened Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. Beautiful Lake Carmi is also on the route offering a quick swim if you need to cool off. Participants will receive stylish event socks, and take advantage of Nosh’s Food Truck and see farm equipment and information on display.

Two rides will be offered one 42.9 miles and a shorter ride 15miles. See the link for maps.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43998621 Short
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43998597 Long

The Friends of Northern Lake Champlain and Franklin Co. Mountain Bike Club rely on volunteers and community support to accomplish their mission. This jointly sponsored event also highlights the partnership between recreation and environmental stewardship. We ask that you consider sponsoring our event and letting the larger community see how your organization supports this worthy purpose. (See sponsor categories attached).

We would be happy to speak with you further about sponsorship opportunities:

Andy Crossman FCMTBC (Franklin Co. MTB Club)
802-582-6236

Kurt Hansbury FCMTBC
207-216-2954

John Chesareks FNLC (Friends of Northern Lake Champlain)

Make checks payable to Friends of Northern Lake Champlain,
PO Box 1145, St. Albans, Vt 05478. Min

2023 Green Mountain Cyclocross
2023-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Catamount Outdoor Center, Williston, VT
“The Green Mountain Cyclocross race is at the Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston, Vermont. We offer a racing category for everyone. Whether you are a first time racer, a seasoned elite, or make your parents load up your balance bike, we’ve got you covered. In 2022 we also held a 5k running race consisting of 2 laps of the cylcocross course. All races are professionally timed. Our event is sanctioned by USA Cycling – if you are not a member you can purchase a 1-day license online (free for juniors) in the registration process, or at the event (not applicable for runners).
For more information visit: COFC’s Event Page

MAMBAfest!
2023-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 | VT

Party Laps with Zero Gravity and VMBA
2023-09-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Bolton Valley Resort, Bolton, 05477
Join us for Party Laps with Zero Gravity and VMBA at Bolton Valley Resort on Saturday, September 30th!
We’re revisiting the trails for a redo after our muddy VMBA Days in August. It’s a laid-back day where you can enjoy party laps with Zero Gravity and the VMBA crew. We’ll have a cold Hop Fizz (Non-Alcoholic) at Zero Gravity’s tent, and Bolton Valleys outdoor bar will be open from noon – 4pm. Rides will leave on the hour and can go wherever you’d like. Choose from fun laps down Ebascooctha, the ultimate warm-up lap with a mix of everything, or send it down double down. We’re excited to share one of our favorite downhill resort trails with our members.
Have questions? Email Joe at Joe@vmba.org.
See you there!

Memphremagog's Octoberfest
2023-10-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Memphremagog Trails, 3892 Darling Hill Rd, Newport, VT
Join us for an Octoberfest theme with a mountain bike ride followed by amazing food and spirits at The Derby Line Village Inn! Please RSVP via their website or Facebook. Please spread the word and grab your friends to bike with them!

STP Ride and Learn with One Day in July
2023-10-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Cady Hill, Mountain Road, Stowe, Vermont
Join One Day In July and Stowe Trails Partnership for an empowering evening of mountain biking and investment advice. Stowe Trails Partnership will lead us on an intermediate 6-mile ride in Cady Hill Forest and familiarize riders with this fun and accessible network of trails in Stowe.
Carrie McDonnell, a fiduciary financial advisor at One Day In July, will provide an introduction to investing, including how to reduce fees, diversify assets and prepare for retirement at any age.
Don’t miss out on this fun and educational event!
There is no cost to attend this event; however, RSVP is required. We can only accommodate 12 riders so reserve your spot today. If you RSVP and are unable to attend, please contact us in advance so we can make your spot available to another person.
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ride-learn-in-stowe-tickets-714556576957
One Day In July LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisor. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. One Day In July LLC does not guarantee actual returns or losses. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice. Individual circumstances may vary.

Old Spokes Home Fall Fundo
2023-10-07 | Old Spokes Home, 331 N Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
The name says it all: FUN, FUND, FONDO.

The Fall Fundo aims to raise funds to support Old Spokes Home’s nonprofit mission and programming while being the funnest fondo around. It will be a sweet gravel ride on Chittenden County’s finest roads with friends, foliage, and great vibes.

Three distances with three distinct flavors mean there’s a place at the Fall Fundo for any rider. Whether you’re looking for a short and sweet spin (15km), a long-range gravel grind (100km), or the Goldilocks pick (just right at 50km), they’ve got a route that will put a big smile on your face.

After the ride, join them at the shop for an afterparty to remember: live music, local food, Zero Gravity beers, friends, and stories from the road aplenty. Whether it’s your first fondo or your fiftieth, the Fall Fundo will be one for the books.

Visit Old Spokes Home’s Website for more information and to register.

Craftsbury Outdoor Center - Tour De Borderlands
2023-10-07 09:30 - 13:30 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury, VT
Calling all fans of the Outdoor Center’s singletrack! The Northern Forest Center’s Tour de Borderlands event is back and coming to the Center on October 7th. Want to meet other local riders? Join a group ride! Never been to the Center to ride before? This is the perfect opportunity to get a guided tour of their most fun trails. They will have group rides for all abilities and then they’ll follow it up with some lunch and bike games. Should be a fun celebration of fall riding.
Registration and more info is available over at BikeReg.com

FOTW Fall Flyer
2023-10-08 08:00 - 16:00 | vTerra Farms, Richmond, VT, United States
Grab your gravel boots and register now for The Fellowship of the Wheel FALL FLYER hosted by vTerra Farms on October 8th from 8:00AM to 4:00PM.
Choose a ride that suits you: 20, 30, or 53 miles; and enjoy the wonders of autumn in Vermont. Aid stations featuring an array of fall goodies, coffee and other surprises along the way will keep you fueled for this self-led tour of the Champlain Valley. This is a self guided ride with a downloadable route or laminated cue sheet available. The 20 and 30 mile length rides will offer a no-drop social pace group ride if you prefer to have a guide and ride with company!
For more information visit FOTW events page
