Fellowship of the Wheel Enduro at Bolton Valley
2024-07-09 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Bolton Valley Resort, Bolton, 05477
Join Fellowship of the Wheel at Bolton Valley for a round of fun and casual racing! This Enduro-style event is meant to be a friendly and supportive atmosphere to encourage new riders and experienced riders alike to come outside and play. The open class event allows you to go at your own pace and will feature 2 timed stages. Prizes and schwag will be tossed out for the most spirited and fun-having competitors, so whether you come through the finish line with a sigh of relief for completing your first-ever enduro or mashing the pedals to improve your times, we have tokens of our appreciation for your participation!
This is the fourth event of a 5 race series.
Fellowship Members entry fee of $15.
Non-Members entry fee of $20
ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE! Riders can register starting at 4:30 PM and end by 6:15 PM. Racing will begin at 5:30 PM and end by 7:30 PM
Refunds will be available if the event is postponed or canceled due to weather.
All proceeds from tickets go directly towards supporting your trails!
Fellowship of the Wheel is a non-profit that advocates for mountain biking and maintains 100+ miles of public multi-use trails in Chittenden County, Vermont. We work with private and municipal landowners to create responsibly built, sustainable trails for the greater community to enjoy their surrounding environment through recreation.
Reach out to info@fotwheel.org with questions.

FOTW Women's Ride at Hinesburg Town Forest
2024-07-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Hinesburg Town Forest, Hayden Hill Rd East, Hinesburg, VT
We are hosting a Women’s Group Ride at Hinesburg Town Forest on Thursday, July 11th at 5:30 PM!
The Hinesburg Town Forest boasts 18 miles of singletrack spread through 850 acres. 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. Come join us!
Fellowship of the Wheel is a non-profit that advocates for mountain biking and maintains 100+ miles of public multi-use trails in Chittenden County, Vermont. We work with private and municipal landowners to create responsibly built, sustainable trails for the greater community to enjoy their surrounding environment through recreation.
Reach out to info@fotwheel.org with questions.
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Slate Valley Epic - 4th Annual
2024-07-13 08:00 - 14:00 | 131 Town Farm Road, 131 Town Farm Road, Poultney, VT, 05764
About the Slate Valley Epic
Join Slate Valley Trails (SVT) on July 13th 2024 for our Fourth annual Slate Valley Epic mountain bike race. Riders can expect some of the best singletrack riding with plenty of climbing and extraordinary views of southwestern Vermont and the Slate Valley. This race is approximately 40 miles with about 5,000 feet of climbing and will surely challenge you, but be a memorable weekend in the Vermont woods!
The event’s trailhead and expo is open to the public so come watch, cheer, eat, and celebrate with SVT and the racers Saturday. After the race, hang out and enjoy some food, music, refreshments, and comradery! Primitive camping is also available at the trailhead and can be purchased during registration.

The Details

Racer Handbook from 2023 [There will be minor adjustments for this year’s race]
The Saturday race starts at 7:30 AM and we expect all racers to be complete by around 4 PM.
There will be wave starts at 5 minute intervals
Competitive Awards and a Free Sponsor Raffle at 2:00 PM
All racers will receive a great meal after the race from The Rollin Rooster and the public can purchase food on site
Frost Brewing beer voucher included for after race celebratory brew
The exact course will be released to participants prior to race day
The Epic Race will start and finish at the Slate Valley Trails’ Fairgrounds trailhead located at 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT.
This is a cupless race. Racers are encouraged to bring a water bottle to refill at the aid stations set up along the Race course. Small snacks will be available, but racers are encouraged to bring enough calories to sustain the duration of the race.
All of our trails are on private land so littering and trail cutting will not be tolerated, racers will be disqualified!!!

Registration Periods

February 14-28, 2024: 100 spots open for racers that were registered for the 2023 event.
Racers will be notified about how to register prior to February 14 via email
On February 29, 2024 8AM : Registration opens for remaining spots with a racer registration cap of 220·
In an effort to promote diversity and inclusivity in mountain bike racing, we will reserve 40 spots for women/non-binary participants through March 29, 2024. After March 29th, if not all 40 of the abovementioned spots are filled, we will open them up to any registrant on the Wait List.

Registration Information
When you register you understand that: The SVT Board of Directors reserves the right to cancel the event at any time, with NO RACER REFUND, due to any adverse events (ie. this may include, but is not limited to extreme weather, a community tragedy, etc.)·

SVT does not offer refunds if the Wait List is empty. If you withdraw your registration, and someone on the Wait List accepts your position, you are entitled to a 50% refund
There are no registration transfers to another racer
A meal by Rollin’ Rooster WILL be included
A shirt is NOT included with the registration fee this year, but they can be purchased separately at the time of online registration, or on the registration site up to a month before race day
If you register for the waitlist (if the spots are currently full) you will WILL AUTOMATICLY BE REGISTERED & CHARGED when a spot opens up. YOU MUST REMOVE YOURSELF from the waitlist PRIOR to this if you no longer want to be entered.

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. Volunteers will be provided with a meal at the trailhead on Saturday from the The Rolling Rooster ! 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.

VTYC - Ascutney Outdoors
2024-07-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Ascutney Outdoors
For more details, please visit Vermont Youth Cycling’s website.

The Prouty - 43rd Annual
2024-07-13 08:00 - 17:00
What is The Prouty?
The Prouty is northern New England’s largest family-friendly fundraising event combining cycling, walking, rowing, golf and more to raise funds and awareness for life-saving research and critical patient and family support services at Dartmouth Cancer Center. Learn about the Prouty’s impact.
The Prouty™ began in 1982 when four Cancer Center nurses, inspired by the courage of their patient, Audrey Prouty, committed to cycling 100 miles through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Over the past 43 years, thousands of passionate people have come together to bike, walk, row, golf, and more to follow their example and go all in to end cancer. Join us for the 43rd Annual Prouty! Together we will end cancer.

This is How We Prouty
There’s no wrong way to support research and patient services at Dartmouth Cancer Center. Are you a cyclist? A walker? More of a golfer? We’ve got live and virtual options for all. See below for all the different ways you can Prouty!

ULTIMATE

CYCLE
MTB Route

WALK

ROW

GOLF

VIRTUAL

ST. J WALK

VOLUNTEER

See videos, pictures and more from the 2023 Prouty!
Friends of Dartmouth Cancer Center
The Friends of Dartmouth Cancer Center is dedicated to raising funds to support the services provided by Dartmouth Cancer Center, a world-renowned cancer treatment and research facility affiliated with Dartmouth College, The Geisel School of Medicine, and the Dartmouth Health System. The Prouty is the Friends of Dartmouth Cancer Center’s signature annual event.

VMBA Days Sugarbush / Mad River Riders
2024-07-20 10:00 - 14:30 | Sugarbush Resort Lincoln Peak, 1840 Sugarbush Access Rd, Warren, VT, 05674
For our 2nd stop, we’re changing things up and heading to Sugarbush Resort. Sugarbush is in the midst of some major upgrades to one of their lifts, Heaven’s Gate. We’re sure that this season of work will pay us all back with heavenly riding from the top next season.
We’ll be enjoying all the Mad River Valley has to offer with shuttle laps of the Mad River Riders trails thanks to Stark Mountain Bike Works! Join us for shuttle laps and get your fill of dreamy valley riding!
[stay tuned for curated rides thanks to our friends at Mad River Riders].
Make sure you stick around for some aprés, and stay for some amazing raffle prizes from VMBA’s partners!
Sign up HERE to make sure we have space in our shuttles!

Women's Gender Expansive Group Ride
2024-07-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Cochran’s Ski Area, Richmond, VT
Join us at Cochran’s for a ladies/gender-expansive group ride. This welcoming and inclusive ride will break into smaller groups based on skill level, interests, and pace.
Meet at the Cochran’s platform at 5:30, ready to roll out at 5:45.
Please register here so we have a headcount and can notify you of any last minute changes.
Post-ride gathering TBD – check back!

BETA Bike Month + Bash
2024-07-27 14:00 - 18:00 | East Branch Community Trails Parking Lot, 8646+28 Route 9N, Wilmington, 12942, United States
INTRODUCING THE FIRST-EVER BETA ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN BIKE MONTH

Does Anyone Ride Everywhere? In BETA’s first-ever Adirondack Mountain Bike Month, we DARE you to bust out of your normal stomping grounds and ride as many BETA regions as possible — Elizabethtown, Keene, Wilmington, Lake Placid, and Saranac Lake. No bike too rusty, no wheels too small — everyone can take on the Dare. Folks who ride BETA trails in at least 4 of our towns will win bragging rights and are entered to win some stellar grand prizes.
Take on the Dare to explore new trails, get outside, and meet new riding buddies!

SIGN ME UP

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?

SIGN UP. Put your name down as someone taking on BETA’s Dare.
RIDE. Ride BETA trails in at least 4 out of our 5 major towns: Elizabethtown, Keene, Wilmington, Lake Placid, and Saranac Lake. Go at whatever pace makes sense to you, on whatever trails you prefer, and in whatever order you so desire. We Dare you to ride all over, but how you do it is totally up to you.

PROTIP: We always find it more fun to tackle riding projects with a buddy. Encourage/peer pressure a loved one into joining you on your adventure. Dare them, if you will.
Don’t have a loved one susceptible to peer pressure? No worries, BETA is hosting Trailhead Days at major trail systems on selected Saturdays and Wednesdays throughout July. We’ll be hanging out at a table in the parking lot waiting to say hello. We’re excited to see you out there and happy to give recommendations on must-try-trails. Our calendar of Trailhead Days is still getting nailed down — it’ll be shared on social media, this webpage (below), and through our emails.
At some Trailhead Days we’re also hosting group rides — WOOOT WOOT!

SHARE. Tuning in to see how everyone is tackling this is one of the best parts of events like BETA Bike Month. Whenever you visit trails as part of your quest to explore new places and complete the Dare, share it on social media. Tag @BETAtrails and include the hashtag #BETABikeMonth
BASH. Celebrate BETA Bike Month by joining us on Saturday, 07/27 at the East Branch Community Trails. We’ll fire up the grill, put out the lawn games, and get in a few laps on the new trails. Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun regardless of their participation in BETA Bike Month.
BOAST. Tell us where you rode in order to be entered to win prizes both big and small.
WIN. Wait with bated breath to hear if you’ve won a grand prize (we think they’re pretty sweet). Everyone gets a lil somethin, but a select few get a big somethin.
AGAIN. Get geared up for the next BETA Bike Month in July 2025 😉

CALENDAR OF BIKE MONTH EVENTS

July 1st, Monday: Bike Month kicks off. Sign up and get riding wherever your heart desires.
July 6th, Saturday: Hardy Road Trailhead Day from 10am-4pm with no-drop* group rides planned for 11am and 1pm.
July 13th, Saturday: Blueberry Hill Trailhead Day from 9am-3pm before Craigardan’s annual Summer Firing Celebration. See us at the trailhead, join one of the intermediate no-drop group rides at 12pm or 2pm, and then head over to Craigardan for wood-fired pizza, drinks, and lots and lots of festivities. Pizza + mountain biking sounds like a match made in heaven to us, but you can judge for yourself.
July 17th, Wednesday: Fowler’s Crossing Trailhead Day from 4pm-8pm with a no-drop and family-oriented group ride meeting at 5:30pm. That’s right, bring the little ones. We’ll be riding around Fowler’s (about 1 hour of mountain biking) and then cruising down the Rail Trail to Ray Brook for a beverage, food, or ice cream cone. You can choose to skip the food-focused fieldtrip if you’d rather go home after mountain biking.
July 24th, Wednesday: Craig Wood Trailhead Day from 4pm-8pm with an intermediate group ride meeting at 5:30pm.
July 27th, Saturday: Bike Month Bash and Trailhead Day at East Branch Community Trails from around 2pm-6pm (but it’s not like we’ll kick you out at 6). Join us to celebrate Bike Month with grilling, giveaways, and glorious flowy laps. You’re invited regardless of if you took on the Dare, we just want to celebrate with you!
July 31st, Wednesday: LAST DAY of Bike Month. If you haven’t snagged your 4th town, the 31st is the last day to do it and still consider the Dare done. Whenever you finish the Dare, tell us here so we make sure you’re entered to win prizes.

* What does “no-drop” mean? It means no one gets left behind, no matter what. Everyone belongs on the trails and everyone should feel like they belong there, too. Being slow, being new to biking, or working with wonky gear shouldn’t keep you from joining group rides and leaders of no-drop group rides are conscious of that fact**. We’ll wait for you at every intersection and pace the ride so no one gets left out. Nothing scary on the trails we pick for no-drop rides.
** Wait, so what about the group rides that aren’t no-drop? Those rides are geared towards more advanced or speed-seeking riders. The leaders of those group rides are still awfully friendly and definitely want you to join in on the fun, but you might not have much fun if you’re struggling to keep up through the whole ride. You know what suits you better than anyone else — pick whatever kind of ride feels right to you.

RMT- Group Ride
2024-08-06 17:30 - 19:30
TBD, check out https://www.richmondmountaintrails.org/events for more info.

FOTW- Enduro @ Sleepy Hollow
2024-08-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Sleepy Hollow Inn, Ski and Bike Center
Join Fellowship of the Wheel at Sleepy Hollow Ski and Bike Center for a round of fun and casual racing! This Enduro-style event is meant to be a friendly and supportive atmosphere to encourage new riders and experienced riders alike to come outside and play. The open class event allows you to go at your own pace and will feature 2 timed stages. Prizes and schwag will be tossed out for the most spirited and fun-having competitors, so whether you come through the finish line with a sigh of relief for completing your first-ever enduro or mashing the pedals to improve your times, we have tokens of our appreciation for your participation!
This is the last event of a 5 race series.
Race course will be as follows:
Transfer up Tatooine to X-Wing to Wookie to Princess Leia
Stage 1: Princess Leia to Balance Beam to Yoda
Transfer up Yoda to Bishop Ski Trail to Skywalker to Wookie to Rogue 1
Stage 2: Rogue 1 (starting at the second summit) to Darth Vader
Transfer back on Darth Vader to X-Wing to Tatooine
This course is slightly longer and more technical to close out the 2024 race calendar! 5 total miles with 900ft of ascending.
Fellowship Members entry fee of $18.
Non-Members entry fee of $23
ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE! Riders can register starting at 4:30 PM and end by 6:15 PM. Racing will begin at 5:30 PM and end by 7:30 PM
Refunds will be available if the event is postponed or canceled due to weather.
All proceeds from tickets go directly towards supporting your trails!
Fellowship of the Wheel is a non-profit that advocates for mountain biking and maintains 100+ miles of public multi-use trails in Chittenden County, Vermont. We work with private and municipal landowners to create responsibly built, sustainable trails for the greater community to enjoy their surrounding environment through recreation.
Reach out to info@fotwheel.org with questions.

FOTW Women's Group Ride (TBD - Location)
2024-08-15 17:30 - 20:00
Stay Tuned for more details about this Women’s ride.
Fellowship of the Wheel is a non-profit that advocates for mountain biking and maintains 100+ miles of public multi-use trails in Chittenden County, Vermont. We work with private and municipal landowners to create responsibly built, sustainable trails for the greater community to enjoy their surrounding environment through recreation.
Reach out to info@fotwheel.org with questions.

FOTW Women's Ride - TBD
2024-08-15 17:30 - 20:30
FOTW is hosting their 4th stop of the Women’s ride at their network. Check back for the location and more details.

VMBA Days Bolton Valley
2024-08-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Bolton Valley Resort, Bolton, 05477
Whether you are new to downhill riding or downhill riding is your cup of tea, we’re inviting you and your riding partners to join us! We’ll have rides aimed at beginner folks to party laps to close out our day with Ranch Camp. Make sure you stick around for some aprés, and stay for some amazing raffle prizes from VMBA’s partners!
Our third stop is right in VMBA’s backyard, Bolton Valley Resort. Bolton Valley is home to some east coast tech, flow and jump trails galore, just about any type of terrain your heart can desire!
We’ll be joined by a few of our Community Builders: Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports for guided rides and adaptive MTB demos, and Unlikely Riders who will be hosting rides. Don’t forget to swing by and say hi to some of our Chapters from the Route 2 corridor:

RMT
WATA
FOTW
STP

Proceeds from VMBA’s Raffle at Bolton Valley will go to support Unlikely Riders!
Make sure to sign up HERE!
Sign Up HERE for Unlikely Riders rides.
Rides
New to Downhill riding: This ride is designed for folks that are new lift service mtb riding or are just getting into it. VMBA ambassadors will show your around a new resort and build up confidence.

Meet at 10:45 am at VMBA Tent
Ride Leaves – 11 am
Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours
Qty tickets: 10
Trail Styles: Beginner to intermediate base on group ability

Explore The Resort: This ride is designed for someone has a few seasons riding DH and wants to explore a new mountain or see new ways to the resort. You’ll have VMBA Ambassadors tow you around on their favorites trails.

Meet at 12:45 pm at VMBA Tent
Ride Leaves – 1 pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Qty tickets: 10
Trail Styles: Intermediate and advanced base on group; ability

Timeline:

10 am – Lifts Spin and VMBA Days area open
10:45 am – Meet up for New to Dh rides
11 am – New to DH rides leave
12:45 pm – Meet up for Explore The Resort rides
1 pm – The Resort rides leave
2:30 pm – Meet up for Ranch Camp party lap
2:40 pm – Ranch Camp party lap leaves
3 pm – Fiddelhead apre party
3:30 pm – Raffle drawing

Raffle Partners:

Fiddlehead (Cooler)
Cabot (Gift Card)
Misspent Summers (Magazine Collection)
Thule (Round Trip Duffle Bag)
Vermont Smoke and Cure (Meat Sticks)
Upstate Elevator Supply (CBD pack)
Off-Shore Greens (package)
Diety (Rottating Items)
PNW (Rottating Items)
5/10 (Shoes of your choice)
Biivo (VMBA Bottle)
Kryptonite (Gorund Anchor and chain)
POC (Knee Pads)
MotorEx (Cleaning Kit)
Resort Prize Pack

RMT- Women's/Gender Expansive Group Ride
2024-08-20 17:30 - 19:30
Save the Date! https://www.richmondmountaintrails.org/events

Coed Group Ride at Saxon Hill
2024-08-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Saxon Hill Trailhead, 75 Thompson Drive, Essex, VT, 05452, United States
Fellowship of the Wheel is hosting a coed group mountain bike ride. This ride is for everyone! Saxon Hill is the home to terrain for all ages, abilities and skill levels. Join members of our board and staff who will guide rides throughout the network.
You must bring a working mountain bike and helmet as there are no demos or rentals available at this event. This ride is a “no-drop” ride meaning it will be a social pace and meet up at various intersections. Groups will break out by ride length and terrain difficulty. Please arrive at the Thompson Dr parking area by 5:30pm with plans to hit the trail shortly after!

Northeast Delta Dental Race To the Top of Vermont
2024-08-25 07:30 - 16:00
Every August the Race To The Top Of Vermont draws hikers, bikers, and runners from across the U.S. and Canada to climb Mt. Mansfield. Our course ascends the historic Mansfield Toll Road, is 4.3 miles in length, and has 2,564 feet of up. Race To The Top Of Vermont is an event for everyone. That doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy. It’s not. This course will challenge you, but you will succeed with enough determination and a little grit. And we hope that along the way you will find inspiration in your success, and the success of all of those around you. The Race To The Top Of Vermont is a great challenge, but ultimately it supports the Catamount Trail Association and all of the good work they do. This event is their largest fundraiser of the year. So, while you’re out there challenging yourself, know that 100% of the money raised at this event goes to support backcountry skiing and riding here in Vermont! Find out more on the event website. RTTTOVT.com

VMBA Days - Killington
2024-08-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Killington Resort
Whether you are new to downhill riding or downhill riding is your cup of tea, we’re inviting you and your riding partners to join us! We’ll have rides aimed at beginner folks to party laps to close out our day with Ranch Camp. Make sure you stick around for some aprés, and stay for some amazing raffle prizes from VMBA’s partners!
Our fourth stop is landing at the Beast of The East; Killington Resort. With three lifts spinning, and seemingly endless miles of trail, Killington offers something for every rider. We’ll be joined by Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports for guided rides and adaptive MTB demos. As well as rides with Unlikely Riders. Don’t forget to swing by and say hi to the local Chapter, KMBC!
KMBC and Killington will be hosting a free timed race down Rabbit Hole (11 am – 2 pm), so if you have a need for speed, this is the ticket for you!
Proceeds from VMBA’s Raffle will go to support Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports!
Make sure to book your spot HERE!
Sign Up HERE for Unlikely Riders rides.
Rides
New to Downhill riding: This ride is designed for folks that are new lift service MTB riding or are just getting into it. VMBA ambassadors will show you around a new resort and build up confidence.

Meet at 10:45 am at VMBA Tent
Ride Leaves – 11 am
Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours
Qty tickets: 10
Trail Styles: Beginner to intermediate based on group ability.

Explore The Resort: This ride is designed for someone who has a few seasons of riding DH and wants to explore a new mountain or see new ways to get to the resort. You’ll have VMBA Ambassadors tow you around on their favorite trails.

Meet at 12:45 pm at VMBA Tent
Ride Leaves – 1 pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Qty tickets: 10
Trail Styles: Intermediate and advanced based on group; ability

Timeline:

10 am – Lifts Spin and VMBA Days area open
10:45 am – Meet up for New to Dh rides
11 am – New to DH rides leave
11am – Timing starts on Lower Rabbit Hole
11am – Black Magic Party Laps with Alex Showerman – Women and Non-Binary
12:45 pm – Meet up for Explore The Resort rides
1 pm – The Resort rides leave
2 pm – Race timing ends on Lower Rabbit Hole
2:30 pm – Meet up for Ranch Camp party lap
2:40 pm – Ranch Camp party lap leaves
3 pm – Fiddelhead apre party
3:30 pm – Raffle drawing

Raffle Partners:

Fiddlehead (Cooler)
Cabot (Gift Card)
Misspent Summers (Magazine Collection)
Thule (Round Trip Duffle Bag)
Vermont Smoke and Cure (Meat Sticks)
Upstate Elevator Supply (CBD pack)
Off-Shore Greens (package)
Diety (Rottating Items)
PNW (Rottating Items)
5/10 (Shoes of your choice)
Biivo (VMBA Bottle)
Kryptonite (Gorund Anchor and chain)
POC (Knee Pads)
MotorEx (Cleaning Kit)
Killington Resort Prize Pack

VMBA Days Burke - FINAL
2024-09-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Burke Mountain
Whether you are new to downhill riding or downhill riding is your cup of tea, we’re inviting you and your riding partners to join us! We’ll have rides aimed at beginner folks to party laps to close out our day with Ranch Camp. Make sure you stick around for some aprés, and stay for some amazing raffle prizes from VMBA’s partners!
The end of the series and what a great place to do it. With our long time partners Burke Mtn Resort and Kingdom Trails Assoication. This is going to be a special one. Burke is offering any VMBA member a free ticket for the day, even if you used your vouchers. They also are going to do $5 shuttle tickets. Which will come in handy as our end of the day Ranch Camp party lap will be from the top of Burke all the way down to Mike’s Tiki Bar. Where Fiddlehead will be hosting final apre of the season.
Unlilely Riders and Vermont adaptive hosting rides throughout the day, make sure to check in with them to book a spot in their rides.
Sign Up HERE for Unlikely Riders rides.
Eventbrite Sign Up

Lodging Deal at the Burke Hotel:
Breakfast not included, resort fee waived
Stay dates: 9/6/24 – 9/8/24
$125 studio, deluxe and 1 bedrooms
USE PROMO CODE: VMBA

Rides:
New to Downhill riding: This ride is designed for folks that are new lift service mtb riding or are just getting into it. VMBA ambassadors will show your around a new resort and build up confidence.

Meet at 10:45 am at VMBA Tent
Ride Leaves – 11 am
Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours
Qty tickets: 10
Trail Styles: Beginner to intermediate base on group ability

Explore The Resort: This ride is designed for someone has a few seasons riding DH and wants to explore a new mountain or see new ways to the resort. You’ll have VMBA Ambassadors tow you around on their favorites trails.

Meet at 12:45 pm at VMBA Tent
Ride Leaves – 1 pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Qty tickets: 10
Trail Styles: Intermediate and advanced base on group; ability

Timeline:

10 am – Lifts Spin and VMBA Days area open
10:45 am – Meet up for New to Dh rides
11 am – New to DH rides leave
12:45 pm – Meet up for Explore The Resort rides
1 pm – Explore the Resort ride leave
2:30 pm – Meet up for Ranch Camp party lap
2:40 pm – Ranch Camp party lap leaves – Top to bottom
4 pm – Fiddelhead apre party
4:30 pm – Raffle drawing

Raffle Partners:

Fiddlehead (Cooler)
Cabot (Gift Card)
Misspent Summers (Magazine Collection)
Thule (Round Trip Duffle Bag)
Vermont Smoke and Cure (Meat Sticks)
Upstate Elevator Supply (CBD pack)
Off-Shore Greens (package)
Diety (Rottating Items)
PNW (Rottating Items)
5/10 (Shoes of your choice)
Biivo (VMBA Bottle)
Kryptonite (Gorund Anchor and chain)
POC (Knee Pads)
MotorEx (Cleaning Kit)
Resort Prize Pack

More Details to come, but after party at Mike’s Tiki Bar!

Grateful 2024
2024-09-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Memphremagog Trails, 3892 Darling Hill Rd, Newport, VT
Join Memphremagog Trails for a day of exciting mountain bike racing in the Northeast Kingdom! Set against the backdrop of Lake Memphremagog, Grateful will challenge all manner of racers, whether this is your first race or you’re a seasoned vet. With 10 miles and 1400 feet of climbing, participants can challenge themselves with 1 lap or 2, or opt for a less stressful, equally challenging, and fulfilling guided “party pace lap.” Best of all, the price! Where else can you get into a race for less than 50 bucks!!?
Stick around after the race and enjoy local food, beer from Dirt Church, family games, and group rides. The NEK Outdoor Recreation Expo will offer exciting information about the many recreation opportunities in the Kingdom! All proceeds go directly back to community organizations focused on mental health and suicide awareness. Clear your weekend, sign up, and be Grateful!

VTYC Race - Craftsbury
2024-09-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury, VT

FOTW Women's Ride at Saxon Hill
2024-09-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Saxon Hill
We are hosting a Women’s Group Ride at Saxon Hill on Thursday, September 12 at 5:30 PM!
Saxon Hill is one of our most popular networks. 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. Come join us!
Fellowship of the Wheel is a non-profit that advocates for mountain biking and maintains 100+ miles of public multi-use trails in Chittenden County, Vermont. We work with private and municipal landowners to create responsibly-built, sustainable trails for the greater community to enjoy their surrounding environment through recreation.
Reach out to info@fotwheel.org with questions.
Reserve A Spot

Grateful Treads Treadsfest
2024-09-13 08:00 - 2024-09-15 17:00 | Grateful Treads Mountain Bike Club, Montgomery Center, VT, 05471
24th Annual Treads Fest – Hosted by The Grateful Treads

The Grateful Treads are excited to lead group rides on our local trail networks in Montgomery and Jay.
Come for one day, or the whole weekend to ride our favorite local loops! Don’t miss our annual BIKE RODEO to test your skills through fun bike challenges, including the Huffy Huck!
Schedule (subject to change):
**Friday September 13th**:
-5:00pm Shuttle rides in Montgomery. Meet at Jay Cloud Cyclery. Vehicles start leaving for rides at 5:30. Apres following at Jay Cloud. BYO Grillables.
**Saturday September 14th**:
-10:00 am. Group rides for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced riders in Montgomery at Jay Cloud (look for Easy Up with Club banner to check in). Meet @ 10:00 and gather in ride groups for departure at 10:30.
-2:00 pm: Second wave of group rides, for intermediate and advanced riders departs.
-4-4:30-9:00 pm: Apres @ The Montgomery Rec Center! Grill & Chill (please bring your own grillables and beverages).
-5:00 pm: Bike Rodeo- test your skills for this year’s Glory!
**Sunday September 15hth**:
-11:00 am: Group rides in Jay for Beginner, Intermediate and advanced riders. Meet at Jay Community Recreational Centre parking lot on Cross Road. Apres at JVI. Note that Rides and Apres on Sunday will be self guided.

Girls and Non-Binary Clinic with Kelly Catale (VTYC)
2024-09-15 08:00 - 17:00
Please go to VTYC’s website for more details.

VTYC Race - Woodstock Mt. Peg (Enduro)
2024-09-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Mt. Peg
Please visit VTYC’s website for more details. However, this one will be a special one. There will be a movie showing the evening after the race and VMBA’s member party will be the next day.

VMBA's Member Party!
2024-09-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Saskadena Six Ski Area, 247 Stage Rd, South Pomfret, 05067
Join VMBA for our second Member Party at Saskadena Six! We’ll be celebrating the opening of S6’s full base area with more vendors, community partners, and bike demos than before!

2024’s Member Party is sponsored by Fiddlehead Brewery, Mascoma Bank and the Richard Tom Foundation to give you the best riding and gathering experience to help close out the riding season. Trail Break will be back with their stellar tacos, with beer from Fiddlehead Brewing on tap and dessert provided by Adidas Five Ten.
Your ticket not only reserves your place at an event you won’t want to miss, but includes tacos, a beer (or cider), dessert, and one free raffle ticket (worth $5!).
Don’t worry, we’ll have trail snacks and beverages at all of our trailheads provided by Mi Nina Tortilla, Kate’s Real Food, VT Smoke and Cure, Cabot, Chug Water, and Plink.

Join us between 8:30-11 am at Saskadena Six with your caffeine fix thanks to Sexy Llama Coffee Roasters.
We have a variety of group rides for you to hop on, including a Triple Crown challenge led by our friends at Ranch Camp (if you complete it, we’ll throw another raffle ticket your way), and group rides at Mt. Peg and Aqueduct starting at 11 am. Make sure to reserve your spot today on the ride that is best for you, as all rides have limited capacity! Our partners at Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports will be hosting adaptive rides at Saskadena Six at 11 am as well. Please sign up with Vermont Adaptive to reserve your spot on their rides!

Head over to Saskadena Six at 1 pm to check out our vendor village and enjoy the trails at the mountain! We’ll be there with partners from Specialized, Karbon, and more to sling demo bikes and party laps with Ranch Camp on the hour every hour (1, 2, and 3 pm). Between your laps make sure to visit our vendors and chat with our partners like:

Trail Break Catering (Tacos)
Mi Nina Tortilla (Best tortilla chips)
Ranch Camp (Snacks and party time)
MTBVT (Movies)
Specialized (Demos)
Karbon Bikes (Demos)
Vermont Adaptive (Demos and rides)
Trash Gear Co. (Vendor Tent)
Geer Garage (Vendor Tent)
Richard Tom Foundation (Vendor Tent)
Thule (Vendor Tent)
Plink (Vendor Tent)
Hubnotic (Vendor Tent)
Mascoma (Vendor Tent)
Chug Water (Vendor Tent)
5/10 (Vendor Tent)
Rim Savor (Vendor Tent)
And More to Come!

We will cap off the day with film showings presented by MTBVT/Green Mountain Showdown. Join us as we watch Alex Showerman’s award-winning Coming Home, the best of Green Mountain Showdown, and member-submitted videos. Please email joe@VMBA.org if you want to show anything. Stick around and join VMBA’s Executive Director Nick Bennette as he gives a rundown of the 2024 season, and our raffle drawing! We’ve got some amazing prizes that you won’t want to miss (you must be present to win). All proceeds go to support the trails you love to ride. Tickets can be purchased online via Eventbrite and in person!
Raffle items include:

Quebec Velo De Montage – 2 Night Stay and Tickets to VBN
Kaden Clothing – 2 $250 Gift Cards
5/10- Shoes and kit of your choice
PNW – Carbon Bar and Stem
Julbo – Forest evo helmet and sunnies
Cabot – $100 and $50 GC
Fiddlehead – Coole Prize Pack
Trash Gear Co – 2 Fender Sets
Rim Savors – Rim Savor set
Velocio – 2 $300 Gift Cards
Upstate Elevator Supply – CBD Kit
Mavic – Deemax Enduro Wheelset
Hubnotic – Chapter merch pack
Specialized – Tires and riding gear
Thule – T2 Pro XTR + 2 Rail 12l Pro packs

If you are looking to make a weekend out of it, we’ll be joining Vermont Youth Cycling on September 21st for their enduro race at Mt. Peg! We’ll be hosting a movie and pizza night after the race at Woodstock’s Pentangle Arts Theatre from 4-6 pm. Consider volunteering and joining us for the evening activity. VMBA also is working with S6 to provide camping at S6 on 9/21, just get your ticket. See below for other lodging options as well. What better way to start the member party than being in town already and a coffee from Sexy Llama outside of your tent.

We hope to see you there!

2024 VMBA Member Party - presented by Fiddlehead Brewery
2024-09-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Saskadena Six Ski Area, 247 Stage Rd, South Pomfret, 05067
Join VMBA for our second Member Party at Saskadena Six! We’ll be celebrating the opening of S6’s full base area with more vendors, community partners, and bike demos than before!
2024’s Member Party is sponsored by Fiddlehead Brewery, Mascoma Bank and the Richard Tom Foundation to give you the best riding and gathering experience to help close out the riding season. Trail Break will be back with their stellar tacos, with beer from Fiddlehead Brewing on tap and dessert provided by Adidas Five Ten.
Your ticket not only reserves your place at an event you won’t want to miss, but include tacos, a beer (or cider), dessert, and one free raffle ticket (worth $5!).
Don’t worry, we’ll have trail snacks and beverages at all of our trailheads provided by Mi Nina Tortilla, Kate’s Real Food, VT Smoke and Cure, Cabot, Chug Water, and Plink.
Join us between 8:30-11 am at Saskadena Six with your caffeine fix thanks to Sexy Llama Coffee Roasters.
We have a variety of group rides for your to hop on, including a Triple Crown challenge led by our friends at Ranch Camp (if you complete it, we’ll throw another raffle ticket your way), and group rides at Mt. Peg and Aqueduct starting at 11 am. Make sure to reserve your spot today on the ride that is best for you, as all rides have limited capacity! Our partners at Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports will be hosting adaptive rides at Saskadena Six at 11 am as well. Please sign up with Vermont Adaptive to reserve your spot on their rides!
Head over to Saskadena Six at 1 pm to check out our vendor village and enjoy the trails at the mountain! We’ll be there with partners from Specialized, Karbon, and more to sling demo bikes and party laps with Ranch Camp on the hour every hour (1, 2, and 3 pm). Between your laps make sure to visit our vendors and chat with our partners like:

Trail Break Catering (Tacos)
Mi Nina Tortilla (Best tortilla chips)
Ranch Camp (Snacks and party time)
MTBVT (Movies)
Specialized (Demos)
Karbon Bikes (Demos)
Vermont Adaptive (Demos and rides)
Trash Gear Co. (Vendor Tent)
Geer Garage (Vendor Tent)
Richard Tom Foundation (Vendor Tent)
Thule (Vendor Tent)
Plink (Vendor Tent)
Hubnotic (Vendor Tent)
Mascoma (Vendor Tent)
Chug Water (Vendor Tent)
5/10 (Vendor Tent)
Rim Savor (Vendor Tent)
And More to Come!

We will cap off the day with film showings presented by MTBVT/Green Mountain Showdown. Join us as we watch Alex Showerman’s award-winning Coming Home, the best of Green Mountain Showdown, and member-submitted videos. Please email joe@VMBA.org if you want to show anything. Stick around and join VMBA’s Executive Director Nick Bennette as he gives a rundown of the 2024 season and our raffle drawing! We’ve got some amazing prizes that you won’t want to miss (you must be present to win). All proceeds go to support the trails you love to ride. Tickets can be purchased online via Eventbrite and in person!
Raffle items include:

Quebec Velo De Montage – 2 Night Stay and Tickets to VBN
Kaden Clothing – 2 $250 Gift Cards
5/10- Shoes and kit of your choice
PNW – Carbon Bar and Stem
Julbo – Forest evo helmet and sunnies
Cabot – $100 and $50 GC
Fiddlehead – Coole Prize Pack
Trash Gear Co – 2 Fender Sets
Rim Savors – Rim Savor set
Velocio – 2 $300 Gift Cards
Upstate Elevator Supply – CBD Kit
Mavic – Deemax Enduro Wheelset
Hubnotic – Chapter merch pack
Specialized – Tires and riding gear
Thule – T2 Pro XTR + 2 Rail 12l Pro packs
Karbon – Azur hardtail frame
Cane Creek – Cane Creek DB Shock of your choice

If you are looking to make a weekend out of it, we’ll be joining Vermont Youth Cycling on September 21st for their enduro race at Mt. Peg! We’ll be hosting a movie and pizza night after the race at Woodstock’s Pentangle Arts Theatre from 4-6 pm. Consider volunteering and joining us for the evening activity. VMBA also is working with S6 to provide camping at S6 on 9/21, just get your ticket. See below for other lodging options as well. What better way to start the member party than being in town already and coffee from Sexy Llama outside of your tent?
We hope to see you there!
Lodging Deals:
Camping at S6 on 9/21: $25 book your ticket through Eventbrite
506 on the River: 15% off your stay

FOX Us Open - Killington
2024-09-26 - 2024-09-28 | Killington Resort
Topline:
Volunteering:
Sign UP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-fox-us-open-of-mountain-biking-2024-registration-949093282557
Volunteers get a bunch of perks for signing up & helping out, which include lunch for the day, discount codes for Fox Racing & Thule, event t-shirts (while supplies last), & one free lift ticket voucher per completed shift. Help put on the biggest downhill event of the year!
Lodging:
Killington Group: 10% Off your rental. 2% of the rental fee will go to support VMBA. Use LINK & Code: VMBA
Mountain Meadows: 15% Off your reservation. Blackout periods apply. Call for reservation
Mtn Inn:

Welcome to the 2024
Fox US OPEN of Mountain Biking
Sept 26-29 at Killington Resort, VT
Get ready for some great racing & good times!
PLEASE READ ALL EVENT NOTES
The Killington Group is the Official Lodging Partner of the 2024 Fox US OPEN of Mountain Biking. Visit www.killingtongroup.com or call direct at 802.422.2300 to book your lodging today.
As the #1 Vacation Rental Company in the area, The Killington Group offers the largest selection of lodging and vacation rentals, from conveniently located condos, mountain townhomes and entire rental houses.
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Killington Resort has made significant investments in their bike park and the town of Killington boasts extensive après, dining and lodging options. The town of Killington has also built new trails (off resort) since our last event here. Check out https://killingtonmountainbikeclub.org/ for more information.
This year the US OPEN festival area will once again be located in the Ramshead Base Area.
Downhill – Open Class racers will be competing for a $15,000 first place check on both the Men’s and Women’s side. And as always – open class means anyone can enter, anyone could win!
Dual Slalom – Friday night sprints on a shorter dual slalom track, featuring a mix of groomed and natural, located right in the main venue area (alongside the DH finish and Best Whip jumps). This event will be great for all levels of athletes and fans alike. Can be raced on your enduro bike too!
Next Gen Youth Downhill – The kids want to shred…so let them! For 2024 we will have advanced U15 categories on the main downhill track and novice categories on the separate Next Gen specific track.
US OPEN Best Whip – the crowd favorite will be more spectator friendly than ever, taking place right in the main Ramshead venue on an all-new set of jumps built specifically for the USO.
Pit & Vendor space available for teams, privateers, & brands. Please email info@usopen.bike for more details.

Event Schedule Overview:

Thursday 9/26

Downhill Track Walk
Downhill Practice

Friday 9/27

Downhill Practice
Dual Slalom practice, qualifying and finals

Saturday 9/28

Downhill Practice and Seeding/Qualifying
USO Best Whip Comp

Sunday 9/29

Downhill Race
Next Gen Downhill Race
Adaptive Downhill Race

*DETAILED EVENT SCHEDULE TO BE RELEASED EARLY SEPTEMBER*

USA Cycling Partnership – In the interest of building US gravity racing overall, the Fox US Open has partnered with USA Cycling. We’ve worked hard to create opportunities for amateur racers to compete alongside professionals. New talent needs a conduit to move up and we are onboard to elevate our sport! In partnering with USAC we can play a larger role in the development of gravity racing in the United States.
What it means for athletes…
+ ALWAYS – We are still an open class race, giving top amateurs the chance to race directly against the pros.
+ ONE-DAY LICENSES: We encourage athletes to maintain annual USA Cycling licenses, BUT One-Day USA Cycling licenses can be used in every category – including Open Class Downhill & Slalom.
US OPEN DOWNHILL
The 2024 US OPEN Downhill Track will start off the top of Ramshead Peak and will include sections of the existing trail “Goat Skull” combined with new sections specially built for the 2024 US OPEN. Track map coming soon, course preview will be available during USO week.

Entry fee includes lift access for practice & competition days
Please see above for USA Cycling details
Anyone can enter the Open class (see below for more)
Racing Age is your age as of 12/31/2024
Entry fees are nonrefundable. Entries can be transferred one time to another person / $20 fee.
Valid lift ticket and number plate required to gain access to race course.
Competitors may only practice during class-specific practice sessions.
Athletes missing their posted start time will be disqualified.
Winning athletes must be present to receive their prizes.
IMPORTANT – Downhill seeding/qualifying will run as follows:

OPEN CLASS racers will take seeding runs on Saturday OR must qualify if there are more than 80 entrants in the class. *TOP 60 IN QUALIFYING WILL MAKE THE CUT FOR FINALS ON SUNDAY. (Athletes that do not make the cut will not race in finals, but will still have lift access for freeriding on Sunday)

*Note – exceptions do apply for former USO podium holders and Top 60 Elite UCI athletes

All Cat 1 Categories will take seeding runs on Saturday. If an athlete is not present, they will be seeded at the back of the category.

Fields may be combined if there are not enough racers entered in a specific class. Additionally, large fields may be broken into smaller categories if deemed necessary by race organizers.
Practice will be broken into three groups tentatively (subject to change based on final registration numbers):

Group A – Mens & Womens Open Classes, Cat 1 Men 17-18
Group B – Cat 1 Categories (except Cat 1 Mens 17-18)
Group C – Cat 2/3 Categories

Athletes under 18yrs-old will need parental signature on all waivers.

Open Class Downhill Prize Purse – Men and Women (Equal):

1st – $15,000
2nd – $7500
3rd – $3750
4th – $1875
5th – $937.50

Downhill Entry Fees:

Before 9/3/24 – Amateur $159 / Open $179
After 9/3/24 – Amateur $179 / Open $199
Onsite Registration Fee is +$10
Includes lift access Thu-Sun
Downhill amateur race entries will be capped at 350

Read me…How to decide what class to race? If you are a Cat 1 racer, this is your chance to race heads up against the pros and try to make the cut into Sunday’s finals. Compete against your peers in the Amateur Class or go for the glory in our Open class? While our Open class is open to everyone – race officials reserve the right to move racers to their appropriate class if deemed necessary.
“NEXT GEN” applies to US OPEN categories for athletes 14yrs-old and younger. This program starts on a separate, youth specific downhill track with Novice categories beginning at 5yrs old and advances all the way to Expert/Cat 1 classes on the main USO Downhill Track (see details above).
NEXT GEN NOVICE DOWNHILL:
These categories will race on our youth specific track, located on “Rabbit Hole” on Killington’s Snowshed peak. Rabbit Hole will be open for freeriding everyday leading up to the Next Gen race and we strongly encourage everyone entering the Next Gen Novice Categories to spend time riding the trails. The trails will be closed to the public on Sunday morning for a mandatory practice session for all Next Gen Novice racers.
Please note that USO Next Gen racing is not a beginner or first-timer event – racers should have experience riding downhill and be capable of riding technical trails with rocks, roots, switchbacks, etc.
NEXT GEN Novice Entry Fee: $60 (Includes lift ticket for race day only)
PLEASE READ – Next Gen Requirements to Race:

Next Gen is designed for kids that have real off-road mountain bike experience (i.e. they have ridden at a bike park). Off-road riding ability is required.
Racers should be comfortable with fall line turns, rocks and small jumps and drops.
All Next Gen racers must be riding on mechanically sound mountain bikes (Race organizer reserves right to not allow unfit bikes on the course – entry will be refunded)
An adult must accompany all racers under 13 years old to the top of the course
Parents are permitted to follow their child down the race course for training and can request to follow during the race. (highly recommended for younger kids) (Lift tickets required)
Practice is mandatory
Racing age based on standard USA Cycling Racing Age (aka – racer’s age as of 12/31/24)
Mandatory protective equipment: Full-face helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and gloves
Entry fee includes lift access for race day (Sunday)
See above for USA Cycling related details
Parents must be present to sign waivers

Please note, Next Gen athletes can not compete in both the New Gen novice event and intermediate/expert event on the main track. (Please select one track or the other)
DUAL SLALOM
The track is on the shorter side and will feature a mix of grass turns, smaller berm turns and jump features – designed to suit athletes competing on their normal trail bikes as well as slalom specialists.
Same as our Downhill, anyone can enter the Open class and race for the cash! Qualifications required to get into the finals. Practice/Qualifying will be broken into two sessions, both open to all athlete categories.
Brackets for head-to-head racing on Friday (aka Finals) will be as follows:

Top 8 qualifiers only
Open Men & Open Women – Top 16 qualifiers only (if more than 32 registered racers)

The Dual Slalom track will be located right in the main venue, alongside the Best Whip jumps. Sign up to race or come drink a beer and heckle! We’ll have music & the Sierra Nevada Bar will be open!
Open Class Dual Slalom Prizing – Men and Women (Equal):

1st – $2,000
2nd – $1,000
3rd – $500
4th – $250

Dual Slalom Entry Fees:

Amateur $45 / Open $55
Onsite Registration Fee is +$10
Does not include lift access
Dual Slalom race entries will be capped at 160

ENDURO
Please note that we are NOT hosting an enduro race at the US Open festival this year.
US OPEN ADAPTIVE DOWNHILL Presented by VERMONT ADAPTIVE
We will once again be partnering with Vermont Adaptive to bring the US OPEN Adaptive Downhill Race to Killington Resort.
Adaptive race course details TBA. The trails will be opened to the public and available to pre-ride throughout the week. We will have a closed practice session on Sunday morning prior to timed race runs.
Exact competition categories will be announced based on overall registration numbers and types of adaptive bikes entered.
Registration fee: $60 (includes Sunday lift ticket)
PIT SPACE – RACERS/TEAMS
Please email info@usopen.bike for full details and pricing.
VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES
To represent your brand with space in the vendor village, please email info@usopen.bike for full details and pricing
Additional Information:
The Killington Group is the Official Lodging Partner of the Fox US OPEN – www.killingtongroup.com/
Killington Resort (Lodging, Hours of Operations, Lift tickets, etc): www.killington.com
Free camping will be available on site in designated areas. More details coming soon.
USA Cycling official website: https://usacycling.org/
Follow along and stay up to date with all that’s happening:

Instagram: @usopenmtb
Facebook: Fox US Open MTB

2nd Annual Franklin Forty Gravel Ride
2024-09-28 08:00 - 17:00
A ride through the wilds of northern franklin county from 8am to 3pm. This is a joint event with FNLC with the Franklin County Trails Alliance. The proceeds will be shared by the two organizations.
Registration will include lunch, rest stop, and socks for $65. Registration on the day of the ride increases to $80. There will be two loops, 17 and 43 miles, beginning at the Choiniere Farm Trails in Highgate, traveling along the border with Canada! Register now by clicking the register button!
Sunday Rides
Highgate, Vermont sits on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT), a 93 mile trail connecting Sawnton, Vt. with St. Johnsbury, Vt. The Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail (MVRT), a 26 mile trail connecting St. Albans, Vt to Richford, VT., intersects the LVRT just six miles from HIghgate. Consider coming for the Franklin Forty on Saturday and staying in the area to ride one of the rail trails on Sunday.
Where does the money go?
“Franklin County Trails Alliance is working with a number of partners and municipalities to build a new multi-use 8 mile long connected ridgeline trail between the St. Albans Town Forest and the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail linking trails between Hard’ack Recreation Area & Trails, St. Albans downtown, and Swanton.” This project starts in 2024 and will be looking to complete in 2025/26.”

To find out more details, the routes, and register please look HERE

Leaf Blower Fall Classic
2024-10-05 09:00 - 18:00 | Strawberry Hill Farm, 300 Meadow Lane, Stowe, VT, 05672, United States
Stowe Trails Partnership is thrilled to present Vermont’s favorite autumn mountain bike tradition: the 13th annual Leaf Blower Fall Classic Mountain Bike Festival!
This year’s Leaf Blower will be held on Saturday, October 5th, and will be hosted at Strawberry Hill Farm. With amazing riding for all ability levels, awesome vendors, homegrown food, local libations, and live music, there is no better way to cap off the season than with this one-day community bike bash.
As always, the marquee draw will be the rides, tackling some of the northeast’s best terrain and affording some of Vermont’s most epic views—whether you love endurance or are new to riding, we have a singletrack loop for you that’ll pass multiple aid stations and maximize the fun!
After you’ve gotten your fill of single-track, join us back at Strawberry Hill Farm for a variety of food trucks; some brews and beverages; live music from the popular local band, The Deadbeats; and a vendor village full of local businesses. Your registration fee covers the rides, vendor garden, aid station snacks, a post-ride beverage, and a food truck dinner.
The Leaf Blower is STP’s biggest fundraiser of the year (all proceeds go toward our work to keep the trails in great shape), so we appreciate your participation! We have some different ticket pricing this year:
Active STP member: $65
Non-member: $90
Grab your tickets here!
Event Location
Strawberry Hill Farm, 300 Meadow Lane, Stowe, VT 05672
Event Schedule
We’ll see you on Saturday, October 5th! This is a rain-or-shine event, but in the event of a total monsoon that would cause ample damage to the trails, we will refund your ticket.
Friday Schedule
6:00 – 8:00pm: Pre-party at Awol Stowe. More details to come!
Saturday Schedule
9:00am: Registration opens
9:30am – 11:30am: Riders depart
12:30pm – 5:00pm: Food is served
4:00pm – 6:00pm: Live music from the Deadbeats!
Parking
Due to limited space, parking will not be allowed at Strawberry Hill Farm. Please plan on parking at the Springer-Miller parking lot, Mayo Farm Field, or the Events Field and bike commute to Strawberry Hill Farm via the Stowe Recreation Path to Meadow Lane. A bag check area will be available to store gear and bags while riding!

VTYC - Kingdom Trails
2024-10-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Kingdom Trails
Please check VTYC’s website for more details.
