VMBA

Riding for the Range - BV opening Weekend
2024-06-08 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Bolton Valley Resort, Bolton, 05477
Super excited for opening weekend of the Bolton Mountain Bike Park and we’ll also be donating 50% of lift ticket sales to Richmond Mountain Trails (our “home” VMBA chapter) this weekend. Care to join us?
Though our Mountain Bike Park benefits from being ensconced in several great local VMBA chapters, RMT’s really our primary home base thanks largely to the recent development of trails by RMT in partnership with the DesLauriers’ Driving Range property.
Have you checked out The Driving Range Adaptive Mountain Bike Trails yet? RMT’s done an amazing job building out these incredible trails accessible to all riders and we’re so thrilled to have them just 1.5 miles from our access rd (east on route 2 toward Waterbury).
Several ways to support their fine work:
– Make a donation
– Volunteer, like at one of their upcoming Wed trail nights for instance
– Add them as one of your local chapters on your VMBA membership
– Show up & show out this weekend with 50% of ticket sales going to RMT
– Attend their grand opening of a new trail built by Phil Kmetz (aka “Skills with Phil”) and Hailey Sarausky Sun 6/16
Vista Lift will run 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday this opening weekend (and every weekend through mid October for that matter). 5 day/week lift service begins Wed 6/26. Daily dirt report and trail maps to “Know Before You Go” can be found HERE.
Lift ticket rates:
$40 Full Day Adult
$30 Full Day Youth
$25 Half Day (All Ages)
$20 Trail only (no lifts)
$20 Scenic Lift Ride
Buy/Reload Lift Tickets Online or visit our Base Lodge Bike Shop this weekend and buy in person (we have bike rentals and instructors, too).

Adult AYR Academy - Highland MTB Park
2024-06-08 - 2024-06-09 | Highland MTB Park, 75 Ski Hill Dr, Northfield, NH, 03276, United States
ADULT AYR ACADEMY
Are you seeking an exceptional multi-day camp to take your riding to the next level? Highland Adult Ayr Academy camps are what you are looking for. Since its inception in 2011, Ayr Academy camps have set the benchmark for multi-day instructional camps for gravity riders. New in 2024, we will offer various camp formats to match your needs. Pick the best camp for you and discover what makes Highland Ayr Academy special!
About Adult Ayr:
Every session of Adult Ayr Academy starts with a focus on mountain bike core skills. Day one begins with introductions, bike checks, and riding positions. Building on a solid foundation, we’ll turn the focus to advanced cornering techniques, wheel lifts, jumps, and drops for the weekend. If you want to learn how to hit some of Highland’s signature features, we will focus on the skill set needed to conquer them!

Ages 21 and up
3 meals a day included in camp price
Priority park access
Overnight accommodations available onsite — primitive camping with access to showers. Inquire via email

Please email camps@highlandmountain.com with any questions about Adult Ayr.
THREE DAY PROGRAM
Have you visited bike parks periodically and want to advance to more challenging terrain and trails? Are you a bike park regular who has plateaued on familiar trails and are now in search of a breakthrough? A three-day weekend will provide the focus and repetition you need to continue progressing.
Guest pro riders combine talents with veteran Highland staff instructors in listening to your interests and expected outcomes, assess your existing skills and habits, and offer extensive knowledge & instruction, practice repetitions, and progression laps on the mountain. Gain exclusive access to our guest pro riders as they reveal how they find continued success riding on the edge of their limits. Whatever your ability and experience, this camp will provide endless “Ah-Ha!” moments to boost your riding.
This three-day camp is perfect for those who enjoy riding gravity terrain, gravity riders & racers looking for an edge, and those who wish to see the quickest progressions in their riding. Ideal for Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert riders.
NEW: TWO DAY PROGRAM
Visiting bike parks, although struggling to find confidence as you explore new trails and features? Notice your friends pulling away each time the trail goes downhill? Are you curious how gravity-riding may improve all your other riding? Want to see what everyone is talking about? Spend two full days at the bike park to find the answers to these questions and more.
Highland Mountain Bike Park has terrain for riders of all abilities. Our staff of veteran instructors will begin by reviewing all the necessary essential skills and helping riders gain confidence on suitable trails. The camp continues with repeated skill-building sessions and progressive laps on the mountain. We will debunk the myths and reduce your learning curve as you quickly unlock your potential.
This two-day camp is best for those unsure of where to begin making progress, those wanting to make the most of a weekend visit to the mountain, and those who want instruction from an industry-leading source. Ideal for Intermediate, Novice, and Beginner riders.

Beginner Group Ride
2024-06-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Cochran’s Ski Area, Richmond, VT
Join RMT at Cochran’s for a beginner group ride.
If you are new to mountain biking and looking for a comfortable group ride to get started, this ride is for you. This is a no-drop ride that will break into smaller groups based on interest and comfort level.
Meet at the platform at Cochran’s at 5:30, rolling out on the trail at 5:45.
Please register here so that we have a headcount and can notify you of any last minute changes.
Apres ride hang out TBD. Check back for more details.

RMT- Trail Night
2024-06-05 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-29 17:00 - 20:00 | The Drive Range, 1316 Theodore Roosevelt Highway, Bolton, VT, United States

RMT- Spring Kick Off Event
2024-06-02 13:00 - 16:00 | The Big Spruce, Richmond

BRMBC Trail Day
2024-06-02 10:00 - 17:00 | MA

Skills Clinic in Montpelier with Christsonthy Drellos (VTYC)
2024-06-02 08:00 - 17:00 | MA
Please check VTYC’s website for more details.

Ridgefest 2024
2024-06-01 09:30 - 14:30 | Green Mountain Bikes, 105 N St, Rochester, VT, 05767, United States
What
Join us for group rides and hike at 10:00 and from 1:30 to 4:00 for a post ride cookout potluck and Volunteer and Landowner Appreciation behind Green Mountain Bikes. VTYC is hosting youth group rides as well as adult and family group rides and hikes hosted by Ridgeline exploring all the fun Rochester Valley has to offer.
If you would like to volunteer as a group ride leader or at the potluck table, plug yourself into this spreadsheet > Volunteer Spreadsheet
If you are attending the VTYC Group Ride as an individual or a team, please fill out this quick survey so we can have an idea of number of riders to expect.
Where
Meet by 10:00 for your outing of choice at one of the two locations. VTYC group rides will be meeting at the Town Garage/Ball Fields and general group rides and hikes will meet at Green Mountain Bikes. Extra parking can be found at the Rochester Elementary School with a quick pedal north through the field or on the road to the meeting locations. Folks are welcome to join for the afternoon even if you can’t join us in the morning.

105 N Main St, Rochester, VT
When
Meet at Green Mountain bikes at 9:30 to head out on the trails by 10:00
1:30 Cook out. Main Course provided by Ridgeline. You don’t have to ride or hike to join us in celebration in the afternoon! Bring a side dish or dessert to share if able. BYOB!
Bike Rentals
Need to rent a bike? Call Green Mountain Bikes ahead of the event to ensure a rental! EBikes and Acoustic Available!

Learn To Bike- Slate Valley Trails
2024-06-01 09:00 - 16:00 | 131 Town Farm Road, 131 Town Farm Road, Poultney, VT, 05764
Join VMBA and Slate Valley Trails for the 2nd Annual Learn to Bike Adult Event taking place out of the Fairgrounds Trailhead in Poultney, VT. We are thrilled to offer FREE clinics and rentals for adults 18+ who want to learn to ride, or are looking to hone their skills!
We will have two sessions: 9 am-11am and 1pm-3pm with certified instructors from our region.
Each session will have options for you, no matter what your experience is:

New to riding: you’ve been on a bike a few times, but don’t feel comfortable quite yet. This lesson will take you on dirt paths and teach you basic bike-handling skills.
New to mountain biking: You feel proficient on a bike, but want to expand your comfort zone to trails. We’ll teach you the basics of riding single track.
Improve my mountain biking: You’ve been on a mountain bike before, but want to progress. This is the chance to progress your riding to the next level!

Reserve your spot today, as we have limited availability!

Group Ride Day and Cookout at the Ridgeline Trails (VTYC)
2024-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Green Mountain Bikes, 105 N St, Rochester, VT, 05767, United States

Birds, Trails, and Forestry Walk: How Are They Connected?
2024-06-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Cady Hill, Mountain Road, Stowe, Vermont
You know and love Cady Hill Forest for its trails, but have you ever considered what other aspects of the forest are important? Join us on Saturday, June 1st from 8:00am – 10:00am for a guided walk through Cady Hill to learn about the birds and changing habitat within the forest. Audubon Vermont‘s Steve Hagenbuch will be our fearless leader, co-hosted with the Vermont Woodlands Association. We’ll talk about what makes a healthy bird habitat, sustainable forestry practices, and how the two intersect with the recreational use of the land and forest. Meet us at the Substation parking lot off of Cady Hill Road at 8:00am for this two-hour stroll. This is a family-friendly event, and questions are encouraged! We’ll see you there!

WATA- Trail Night
2024-05-30 17:30 - 20:30 | Perry Hill, River Rd, Waterbury, VT, 05676

Climate Action Film Festival Presented by SunCommon
2024-05-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Main Street Landing
THE CLIMATE ACTION FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR ITS FIFTH YEAR! SunCommon’s Climate Action Film Festival is returning for its 5th year, with screenings in Burlington, VT at Main Street Landing on May 29, and Hudson, NY at Basilica Hudson on May 31.
This is a by donation, ‘pay what you can’ event to support local climate action. 100% of ticket donations will go 350 Vermont and New York Renews.

RMT Womens/Gender Expansive Group Ride
2024-05-28 17:30 - 20:30 | The Drive Range, 1316 Theodore Roosevelt Highway, Bolton, VT, United States
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Join us at The Driving Range in Bolton, VT for our first ladies/gender-expansive group ride. This welcoming and inclusive ride will break into smaller groups based on skill level, interests, and pace. While this is a no-drop ride, the Driving Range is largely intermediate and advanced terrain. See you there!
Meet at The Driving Range Parking area at 5:30,
ready to roll out at 5:45.
Apres ride gathering location TBD!
Please register so we can plan group leaders and notify you of any last-minute changes.
This monthly ride series will continue on Tuesday’s through the season – please check our events page for details on each upcoming ride!

FOTW Women's Ride at Saxon Hill
2024-05-23 17:30 - 20:30 | Saxon Hill
FOTW are hosting a Women’s Group Ride at Saxon Hill on Thursday May 23rd 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. Come join us!

Reserve a Spot

Birds, Trails, and Forestry Bike Ride
2024-05-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Cady Hill, Mountain Road, Stowe, Vermont
You know and love Cady Hill Forest for its trails, but have you ever considered what other aspects of the forest are important? Join us on Thursday, May 23rd from 5:30pm -7:30pm for a guided group mountain bike ride through Cady Hill to learn about the birds and changing habitats within the forest. Audubon Vermont‘s Steve Hagenbuch will be our fearless leader, co-hosted with the Vermont Woodlands Association. We’ll talk about what makes a healthy bird habitat, sustainable forestry practices, and how the two intersect with the recreational use of the land and forest. Meet us at the Ranch Camp parking lot off Mountain Road at 5:30pm for this two-hour ride. We’ll see you there!

Fellowship of the Wheel Enduro at Catamount
2024-05-21 17:00 - 19:30 | Catamount Outdoor Center, Williston, VT
Join Fellowship of the Wheel at Catamount Outdoor Family 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 first event of a 5 race series. Catamount is a new venue and the perfect season opener with terrain well-suited for first-time racers and experienced racers. Stage 1 will utilize trails Bear Trap, Look Out, and Slalom. Stage 2 will utilize trails Coyote Turnpike, Look Out, and Three Rivers. Join us and let the good times roll.
Fellowship or Catamount 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
Parking is first come first serve in the main lot and available along one side of Governor Chittenden Rd.
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.

WATA Kick Off - Annual Meeting
2024-05-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Craft Beer Collective, 3 Elm St, Waterbury Village Historic District, VT, 05676, United States
Come down to the Craft Beer Collective to kick off the season and hear what WATA has planned for the 24/25 season.
Schedule:
Social Hour 5:00-6:30PM
Annual Meeting 6:30-7:30PM
Raffle 7:30-8:00PM

VMBA Days Kick Off - Ranch Camp
2024-05-19 11:30 - 15:00 | Ranch Camp, 311 Mtn Road, Stowe, VT, 05672
VMBA is excited to kick off the new season of VMBA Days, presented by Fiddlehead! We’re debuting a bunch of new things to the series for its 4th season. We are super appreciative of our presenting sponsor Fiddlehead and can’t wait to see all the fun and tastiness they bring to our event series. We can’t wait to get this season started with some laps at Cady Hill and end our day at Ranch Camp!
We will be hosting two different MTB rides on May 19th. The first ride will be an intermediate ride through some of Cady Hills’ iconic trails, like Florence. We will take our time to enjoy the trails and not just hammer past things. Then we will be hosting a Ranch Camp Party ride. This ride will have a faster pace and set out on a mission to hit an iconic pit stop before coming back to Ranch Camp for the after-party. Both rides will gauge everyone’s abilities and come up with the best route and plan. Make sure to book your spot on Eventbrite.
While our event is going on, the ranger will be doing a gravel ride throughout Stowe. The plan is for us all to get back to Ranch Camp around 2/2:30 p.m. for an After-Party hosted by Fiddlehead. Special for this event is that we will have Mastermind on tap. We will also be doing a day of raffles from our VMBA Days Partners. Both proceeds from Mastermind sales and the raffle will go directly to Vermont Youth Cycling, VTYC! If didn’t snag a ride spot in time, come down for the After Party, anyone can join and help us raise money for VTYC.
Stay tuned for more details about each stop of the VMBA Days this season, but see below for our full 2024 schedule.

ATA Jump Jam
2024-05-19 11:00 - 18:00 | MA
Come get your rubber dirty at our Jump Jam Fundraiser event! With open riding, a judged competition, group rides and barbecue, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on the fun at Mount Ascutney in Brownsville, VT.

Catamount Spring Scrimmage and Group Ride Day (VTYC)
2024-05-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Catamount Outdoor Center, Williston, VT
Please check VTYC’s website for more info.

Mad River Riders Season Kickoff Party
2024-05-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Mad River Barn
Join Mad River Riders at the Mad River Barn May 18th at 5 pm to kick off the 2024 season! Enjoy minglng with other biking enthusiasts, light apps, and a short presentation on their trail enhancement plans for the season! Don’t forget to RSVP

Annual Richard's Ride - Powered by VBT
2024-05-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Cochran’s Ski Area, Richmond, VT
Richard’s Ride brings the entire RTF community together to celebrate Richard’s life as well as his enthusiasm for cycling and all that it adds to our lives. Richard’s Ride has something for everyone: from short family rides, to mountain bike trail rides, to road rides from 15 to 70 miles.
The first annual Richard’s Ride was held in May 2016 starting at Cochran’s Ski Area in Richmond Vermont and has quickly become a spring tradition. The ride celebrates Richard Tom’s life and brings together old friends and new friends for smiles, camaraderie, and cycling.
Richard’s Ride is the primary fundraiser for RTF for the year to advance the causes that Richard Tom cared about: cycling safety, getting kids on bikes, and supporting young riders. Read more about the programs that Richard’s Ride supports here.
Richard’s Ride has something for everyone: From short family rides, to mountain bike trail rides, to road rides from 15 to 70 miles. Read more about each ride below!
MTB Ride Details (Please make sure to register):
Come join Richard Tom Foundation ride leaders for your choice of an intermediate, advanced and “kids” group ride on the Cochrans and Town of Richmond Bike trails!

The intermediate ride will focus on Cochran’s classic flow trails like Skully’s and Wiley’s way, along with some classics like the Ravine trail. We’ll stop and smell the spring flowers on the climbs and enjoy the great downhills!
The advanced ride will go up to the very top of the network and along the ridge. Expect steep climbs and descents, beautiful views, and some unexpected twists and turns!

We will also be leading a beginner kids MTB loop, which will include a super fun and short trial like, Rock n Roll and depending on trial conditions scooting over to the River Trail. (TBD) This ride we would be led by two designated adults, and or parents that would like to join.

Most years we find amazing conditions, but all routes will be subject to weather and trail conditions. We’ll aim to ride the trails that are in the best shape for the most fun.
Basically come enjoy some spring MTB action with RTF, and bike as little or as much as you want! When your done shredding some dirt, ride back to the Cochran’s base lodge where food and beverage will be waiting, thanks to our friends at Dakin Farms, Stone Corral Brewery and SugarSnap Catering.
Bike Reg: https://www.bikereg.com/rtfoundation

Trail Day- ATA
2024-05-18 08:30 - 11:00 | Ascutney Trails Association, 400 Ski Tow Rd, Brownsville, VT
Join Ascutney Trails Association for a Trail Day

Bike to Work Day
2024-05-17 07:00 - 09:00 | MA
Bike to work with our friends in Newport and ride up to a Free Pancake Breakfast at Municipal Parklet in downtown Newport!

Group Ride at Cady Hill- MAMBA
2024-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Cady Hill, Mountain Road, Stowe, Vermont

Trail Day
2024-05-14 17:00 - 19:00 | MA
Join MAMBA at Irish Hill for an evening of trail work!

Pride Ride with FOTW
2024-05-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Saxon Hill
Join Pride Rides VT and FOTW for a group ride that is welcoming, inclusive, and fun Saturday May 25th at 10 am!
Email prideridesvt@gmail.com with questions or to borrow a bike for the event!

The Boot Pro Ski & Bike Free Demo Day
2024-05-11 09:00 - 14:00 | Pine Hill Park, Rutland, VT
Join us for our second annual FREE Bike Demo Day at Pine Hill Park, Rutland, VT on Saturday, May 11th. Bring the family & explore the trails at Pine Hill Park on our bikes. We’ll set you up on a full suspension E Bike or traditional mt bike and show you our favorite trails. Come out to ride with The Boot Pros and learn more about the bikes available for purchase or rental at our shop in Ludlow!
Group guided rides will leave our tent on 30 – 45 minute intervals. Registration on site. First come, first served. See you there!
