VMBA

Level 1 MTB Skills Clinic
2023-08-06 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Sunny Hollow, Hercules Drive, Colchester
Join Outdoor Gear Exchange for a 1.5-2 session learning the foundations of mountain bike handling. From optimal body position to proper braking, to lifting your front wheel, you’ll learn how to gain control in any situation to build confidence, safety, and fun on your bike. To participate in the class you will need:

1) A mountain bike in full working order. If you have concerns, bring your bike to the OGE service department and they’ll inspect it for free. They also have mountain bikes available for rent.
2) A helmet
3) Flat pedals
4) Close-toed shoes
5) Water/snacks
Tuition is only $50.00 with a portion of the fees going back to the trails! The class will consist of about 45 minutes of field instruction and then a 45-minute ride to put your new skills to use.
They have room for eight students so, please RSVP to reserve your spot! See you on the trail

Catamount's Cycling Club
2023-08-07 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-08-09 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-08-14 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-08-16 16:00 - 17:30 | 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 - Mt Ascutney
2023-08-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Ascutney Outdoors
Monday Junior Riders at the Ascutney Outdoor Center. 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

Trail Work Night with MAMBA
2023-08-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Montpelier Pool Shelter, 1 Poolside Dr, Montpelier, VT, 05602, United States
Flood recovery trail work! If you have them, bring rogue hoes, shovels, pails and stiff rakes for moving gravel. We’ll meet in the Montpelier Pool parking lot. Please bring gloves, bug spray, and a friend!

MTB Novice Rides at Catamount Outdoor
2023-08-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-08-14 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.

WATA Trail Work Day
2023-08-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Perry Hill, River Rd, Waterbury, VT, 05676
Meet at Perry Hill in the parking lot and we will supply the tools and the game plan. Just bring anything you think you need for working in the woods and personal effects. It’s better to have more than want more. For a short list of suggestions, scroll down a little further. All abilities welcome!Every volunteer trail work event is joined by our friends from Vermont Beer Shepherd and every Tuesday we are also joined by pies from Jimmz Pizza.
Volunteer trail work stuff you might want to bring:

Hydration

Clothes you don’t mind getting a beating and appropriate for the weather

Good boots or shoes

Bug Dope

Backpack to carry personal items

Gloves

Optional- one prepared joke to tell people

A dog

Your favorite personal tool; but we also have plenty to share

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

RMT Ladies Ride at Chamberlain Hill
2023-08-08 17:45 - 19:30 | Stone Corral, 83 Huntington Rd, Richmond, Vermont, 05477, United States
We are defying mother nature and trying to finally get our first ladies’ ride in the books!
This group mountain bike ride is open to all female, female-identifying, or gender-expansive riders! Bring your friends or make new ones; the ride will be “no-drop” meaning we don’t leave anyone behind.
All riders should be comfortable with climbing, descending, and turning at a mellow pace on downhill forested single track. We will split into three groups based on your preference:

A mellow pace on moderate trails (Downhill trail: DL)

An intermediate/social pace on moderate/advanced trails (Downhill trail: Shimmy)

An intermediate pace with less stops on advanced trails (Downhill trail: Full House)

After the ride, we will all meet back up at Stone Corral with an option to grab a pint or snacks and hang with your fellow riders.
PARKING: We will meet and start the ride from Stone Corral! Parking in the Stone Corral lot will be on a first-come basis. We encourage you to carpool from the Richmond Park & Ride or park at Volunteer’s Green and bike over to meet us at the lot.
Register Here!
WAIVER: After signing up for the event, please follow the link to sign participant waiver: VMBA Participant Waiver

Slate Valley Trails Women's MTB Group Rides
2023-08-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-08-15 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
2023-08-09 14:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-16 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.

Ride to Rebuild - Major Storm Recovery Fundraiser
2023-08-09 16:00 - 20:00 | Bolton Valley Resort, Bolton, 05477
After an historic storm dropped 8+” of rain across VT, affected communities are working to recover their lives and livelihoods. Vermonters have stepped up and offered support in more ways than one to those affected. It has been uplifting to see so many people come together to help.
Several years ago, VMBA recognized the potential for major storms to cause significant damage to the trail systems our Chapters steward, establishing the Major Storm Recovery Fund (MSRF). Over time and in large part thanks to individual donors, we’ve managed to set aside funds our Chapters can access to quickly bring trails back online in the wake of a catastrophic event like we just experienced. Given the widespread nature of the damage, however, the initial estimates conducted by impacted Chapters suggests an additional $30,000, at minimum, is needed to implement necessary repairs across the State. While we continue to support community-focused recovery from the flood, VMBA is also seeking to raise these needed funds.
On August 9th, we’re getting together with some of our favorite partners to help us raise funds for our MSRF and have fun while doing so. VMBA, Bolton Valley and Zero Gravity will be hosting Ride to Rebuild. Join us from 4 – 8 pm for Rocky Mountain Altitude and Instinct demos, incredible raffle prizes, live music, cold beverages, and group rides!
To help us reach our goal, Bolton Valley will be donating 50% of ticket sales and Zero Gravity will donate $1 of each Zero Gravity beverage sold that day to the MSRF.
More VMBA partners from this season wanted to get involved as well and have donated some incredible prizes for our Ride to Rebuild Raffle!Look below for a selection of these awesome items – with all raffle proceeds going to the MSRF.

We hope you’ll join on August 9th and come together to raise money for the trails!

Raffle Partners:
Kuat Rack NV Base 2.0 , 2 bike, black, 2″ ($749 msrp) – Provided by Richmond Mountain Trails!!
Velocio ($300 Gift Card)
Mola Kit!
Five Ten (Pair of shoes of your choice)
Julbo Eyewear (Pair of Fury mtb glasses)
WTB – XC Tires!
Motorex (cleaning kit and lube)Bolton Valley (Lift tickets)
Cabot Cheese ($75 Gift Pack)
Zero Gravity (Assorted Prize Pack)
Sram (assorted branded items)
Kate’s Real Food (assorted bars)
Kryptonite (Locks)
Rocky Mountain (Assorted Prize Pack)
MORE TO COME!

Bolton Valley Green Means Go Deal (Weds – Friday):
$25 Half Day Lift Tickets (Noon to 3:30 and 3:30 to 7:30 – lifts get earlier as sun sets earlier)
$60 Standard Half Day Bike Rentals
$80 Performance Half Day Bike Rentals

CTC Trail Work at Crow Hill
2023-08-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Crow Hill Trailhead, 560 Clark Rd, Danville, VT, 05828, United States
After work, come help us put some finishing touches on a new trail on Crow Hill: GMC!
We will meet at the Crow Hill trailhead at 560 Clark Rd and then shuttle over to the work zone. Tools will be provided. Please RSVP. Thanks!

MTB Race Series at Catamount Outdoor
2023-08-09 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.

Trail Work at the Driving Range
2023-08-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Driving Range, 1070 Theodore Roosevelt Highway, Bolton, VT, 05676, United States
Trail work will be at The Driving Range Trails (1070 Theodore Roosevelt Highway, Bolton, VT). Drive through the solar field and park at the sap house. Please wear long pants, bring water and trail tools if you have them.
Email Rob Galloway if you have questions.

WAMBA MTB Group Ride - Aqueduct
2023-08-10 17:45 - 18:45 | Aqueduct, Woodstock, VT
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
2023-08-10 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
2023-08-10 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

Analog x SVT Gravel Rides
2023-08-10 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/

Slab City Challenge
2023-08-12 09:00 - 17:00
After assessing trail conditions after the very wet last month we’ve experienced in Vermont, and as we’ve seen things start to dry out a bit, we’ll still be hosting Slab City Trail Challenge August 12th! The route this year will be modified to work around the current trail washouts in certain critical connections. Stay tuned for the route update on August 1st and some final details about the event as we’ve adapted things to make sure we can host a wheelie awesome fundraiser for Ridgeline’s Youth Mountain Bike Programming!

Registration is open!
General Info: Join us for an EPIC Randolph mtb adventure, the Slab City Trail Challenge! This second annual fundraiser for the Ridgeline Outdoor Collective’s Youth Program will take you across virtually all of the Randolph area trail network. The roughly 20 mile adventure will start and finish at The Gear House and link up classic single track, local favorites, flow trail and some spicy new downhills. Choose your own adventure, or ride the full course! ALL profits will be put directly to Ridgeline Outdoor Collective’s Youth Program to foster skills and stewardship among the youth in our cycling community to keep building the stoke for years to come.
Slab City Background: Are you wondering where the term Slab City comes from? Back in the late 1800’s Randolph was referred to as Slab City because of its robust lumber industry. It still has a few small mills that supply locally sourced lumber for the community. In addition, local mtb guru Paul Rea ran Slab City Bike and Sports in Randolph when Vermont mountain biking took off in the early ‘90s. Randolph hosted the New England Mountain Bike Festival for 5 years in the 90s and helped lay the groundwork for Vermont’s amazing mountain biking scene we all love today! We have enjoyed bringing back the spirit of slab city and look forward to our second year this summer, August 12!
Stay up to date with all of the Slab City Trail Challenge information by following Ridgeline Outdoor Collective on Instagram and Facebook!

VMBA Day Series - Stratton & SOVTA
2023-08-12 10:00 - 2023-08-13 14:00 | Stratton Resort, 5 Village Lodge Rd, Stratton Mountain, VT, 05155
Join us for our third stop of our VMBA Day Series in Stratton! Presented by Zero Gravity Brewing – the third season of our VMBA Days should be our best yet! We have a full weekend planned in Southern Vermont, including lift laps at Stratton Resort and group rides with our Chapter, Southern Vermont Trails Association (SoVTA). We hope you can join us for any or all of it!
Saturday, August 12th:
Join us at Stratton Resort on Saturday, 8/12, for party laps! VMBA Ambassadors will lead two Group Rides, outlined below. Group 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.
11am-12:30pm: Beginner & Intermediate Group Ride
1pm-2:30pm: Advanced Group Ride
Our Vendor Village will be set up at the base, where you’ll find our VMBA Tent, Vermont Adaptive, and Partners. Don’t forget to pick up a VMBA Day Raffle ticket at the VMBA Tent – we have some incredible prizes to give away!
Stratton Mountain Resort will be putting on a scavenger hunt around the resort and there will be a Strava based race on Crusher and Fox Trot. Prizes will be given during VMBA raffle at 3 pm. Make sure to stop at VMBA or Stratton’s tent
After a great day on the mountain, join us for our VMBA Day After Party with Zero Gravity in the base area from 3-5pm! Enjoy some entertainment, have a refreshing Zero Gravity beverage and hear who wins our VMBA Day Raffle prizes (must be present to win)! Plus, a portion of the beer sales will be donated to VMBA!
VMBA Day Strava Race
Can you put down the fastest time of the day on one of Stratton Bike Park’s trails? We’ll be utilizing Strava segments to get the fastest times of the day on two trails:

Crusher – Black Diamond Technical Trail

Strava Segment Link

Fox Trot – Blue flow trail

Strava Segment Link

To be eligible for these races you must complete the form linked below:

Stratton VMBA Day Race Registration

Awards will be given in the following categories:

Top 3 fastest times Men and Women

Under 18
18 and over

Awards will take place at 3:00 pm at the VMBA tent and you must be present to win!

Sunday, August 13th:
Join us on Sunday at 10am with our Chapter, SoVTA, for group rides! We’ll split into multiple groups based on skill level. We’ll spend about 2 hours exploring the Crosstown Trails with VT Adaptive and VMBA !
Find our VMBA Tent at the Crosstown Trailhead (42°56’20.6″N 72°53’21.5″W) 5-10 minutes before the ride departs at 10am to sign-up. Each group will be limited to 10-15 riderswe encourage you to save your spot by registering through Eventbrite.

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!

Stratton will be giving out a GoPro on during the raffle. Check Stratton and VMBA’s instagram for details.

Future stops of the VMBA Days series:
Bolton Valley – 8/19/2023
Burke Mtn Resort & Kingdom Trails – 9/9/2023 to 9/10/2023

If you have any questions, please reach out to Joe@vmba.org

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

Trail Work Day with SVT
2023-08-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Slate Valley Trails, 212 Main St., Poultney, VT, 05764, United States
Play an important role in the quality of the SVT trail system, trail sustainability, and make some new friends!
SVT Trail Maintenance days will occur once a month, rotating through each day of the week.
Join us at 5:30pm to complete some much needed trail work at a different location each month depending on where the trails need some attention.
Tools provided, but please bring water and wear sturdy shoes. Expect to hike varying terrain, carrying a tool(s) to get to the work site. Show up on time, or contact us if you plan to be late and we can tell you where to meet us on the trail. We may work for as long as an hour and a half.
Bring an after work beverage of choice to celebrate your hard work afterwards.
Extreme weather and downpours will cancel!
e-mail info@slatevalleytrails.org with any questions.
