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SUMMARY:VMBA Days Burke - FINAL
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe 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. \nUnlilely Riders and Vermont adaptive hosting rides throughout the day\, make sure to check in with them to book a spot in their rides. \nSign Up HERE for Unlikely Riders rides. \nEventbrite Sign Up \n  \nLodging Deal at the Burke Hotel: \nBreakfast not included\, resort fee waived \nStay dates: 9/6/24 – 9/8/24 \n$125 studio\, deluxe and 1 bedrooms \nUSE PROMO CODE: VMBA \n  \nRides: \nNew 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. \n\nMeet at 10:45 am at VMBA Tent\nRide Leaves – 11 am\nDuration: 1 to 1.5 hours\nQty tickets: 10\nTrail Styles: Beginner to intermediate base on group ability\n\nExplore 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. \n\nMeet at 12:45 pm at VMBA Tent\nRide Leaves – 1 pm\nDuration: 1.5  hours\nQty tickets: 10\nTrail Styles: Intermediate and advanced base on group; ability\n\nTimeline: \n\n10 am – Lifts Spin and VMBA Days area open\n10:45 am – Meet up for New to Dh rides\n11 am – New to DH rides leave\n12:45 pm – Meet up for Explore The Resort rides\n1 pm – Explore the Resort ride leave\n2:30 pm – Meet up for Ranch Camp party lap\n2:40 pm – Ranch Camp party lap leaves – Top to bottom\n4 pm – Fiddelhead apre party\n4:30 pm – Raffle drawing\n\nRaffle Partners: \n\nFiddlehead (Cooler)\nCabot (Gift Card)\nMisspent Summers (Magazine Collection)\nThule (Round Trip Duffle Bag)\nVermont Smoke and Cure (Meat Sticks)\nUpstate Elevator Supply (CBD pack)\nOff-Shore Greens (package)\nDiety (Rottating Items)\nPNW (Rottating Items)\n5/10 (Shoes of your choice)\nBiivo (VMBA Bottle)\nKryptonite (Gorund Anchor and chain)\nPOC (Knee Pads)\nMotorEx (Cleaning Kit)\nResort Prize Pack\n\n  \n \nMore Details to come\, but after party at Mike’s Tiki Bar!
URL:https://vmba.org/event/vmba-days-burke-final/
LOCATION:Burke Mountain
CATEGORIES:Festivals/Parties,Group Rides / Races
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T160000
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SUMMARY:Grateful 2024
DESCRIPTION: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!!? \nStick 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!
URL:https://vmba.org/event/grateful-2024/
LOCATION:Memphremagog Trails\, 3892 Darling Hill Rd\, Newport\, VT
CATEGORIES:Group Rides / Races
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T162416
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SUMMARY:VTYC Race - Craftsbury
DESCRIPTION:For more details\, please visit Vermont Youth Cycling’s website.
URL:https://vmba.org/event/vtyc-race-craftsbury/
LOCATION:Craftsbury Outdoor Center\, Craftsbury\, VT
CATEGORIES:Group Rides / Races
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T162416
CREATED:20240604T173550Z
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SUMMARY:FOTW Trail Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Make sure to check out  FOTWheel.Org and Fellowship of the Wheel Instagram for up to date info on the dig day and location. \nEmail Info@FOTwheel.org with any questions.
URL:https://vmba.org/event/fotw-dig-day-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Trail Days
ORGANIZER;CN="Fellowship Of the Wheel":MAILTO:info@fotwheel.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T162416
CREATED:20240418T145023Z
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SUMMARY:FOTW Women's Ride at Saxon Hill
DESCRIPTION:We are hosting a Women’s Group Ride at Saxon Hill on Thursday\, September 12 at 5:30 PM! \nSaxon 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! \nFellowship 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. \nReach out to info@fotwheel.org with questions. \nReserve A Spot
URL:https://vmba.org/event/fotw-womens-ride-at-saxon-hill-2/
LOCATION:Saxon Hill
CATEGORIES:Festivals/Parties,Group Rides / Races
ORGANIZER;CN="Fellowship Of the Wheel":MAILTO:info@fotwheel.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T170000
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CREATED:20240411T131827Z
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SUMMARY:Grateful Treads Treadsfest
DESCRIPTION:24th Annual Treads Fest – Hosted by The Grateful Treads\n\nThe Grateful Treads are excited to lead group rides on our local trail networks in Montgomery and Jay.\nCome 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!\nSchedule (subject to change):\n**Friday September 13th**:\n-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.\n**Saturday September 14th**:\n-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.\n-2:00 pm: Second wave of group rides\, for intermediate and advanced riders departs.\n-4-4:30-9:00 pm: Apres @ The Montgomery Rec Center! Grill & Chill (please bring your own grillables and beverages).\n-5:00 pm: Bike Rodeo- test your skills for this year’s Glory!\n**Sunday September 15hth**:\n-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.
URL:https://vmba.org/event/grateful-treads-treadsfest-2/
LOCATION:Grateful Treads Mountain Bike Club\, Montgomery Center\, VT\, 05471
CATEGORIES:Festivals/Parties,Group Rides / Races
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T162416
CREATED:20240321T021251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T021251Z
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SUMMARY:Girls and Non-Binary Clinic with Kelly Catale (VTYC)
DESCRIPTION:Please go to VTYC’s website for more details.
URL:https://vmba.org/event/girls-and-non-binary-clinic-with-kelly-catale-vtyc/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Group Rides / Races
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T162416
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SUMMARY:VTYC Race - Woodstock Mt. Peg (Enduro)
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://vmba.org/event/vtyc-race-woodstock-mt-peg-enduro/
LOCATION:Mt. Peg
CATEGORIES:Group Rides / Races
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T162416
CREATED:20240909T012009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T012009Z
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SUMMARY:Donate Bikes and Sewing Machines for Developing Countries
DESCRIPTION:The Green Mountain Returned Peace Corps Volunteers are holding their 26th annual bike and sewing machine collection for Pedals for Progress. \nItems gathering dust in your closet or garage will help struggling families in communities around the world build a more secure life. \nBring your bike or sewing machine (plus $20 to help with shipping costs) \nSaturday\, September 21\, 8:30 am to 1 pm. \nSt. Michael’s College\, Tarrant Center Parking Lot \nColchester\, VT \nFor questions\, to volunteer\, or to donate\, email P4Pvermont@gmail.com\, visit us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/p4pVermont or call Paul at 802-793-0888
URL:https://vmba.org/event/donate-bikes-and-sewing-machines-for-developing-countries-2/
LOCATION:St. Michael’s College\, 132 Campus Rd\, Colchester\, VT\, 05439\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T162416
CREATED:20240822T203026Z
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SUMMARY:VMBA's Member Party!
DESCRIPTION: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! \n  \n2024’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. \nYour 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!).  \nDon’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.  \n  \nJoin us between 8:30-11 am at Saskadena Six with your caffeine fix thanks to Sexy Llama Coffee Roasters.   \nWe 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! \n  \nHead 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:  \n\nTrail Break Catering (Tacos)\nMi Nina Tortilla (Best tortilla chips)\nRanch Camp (Snacks and party time)\nMTBVT (Movies)\nSpecialized (Demos)\nKarbon Bikes (Demos)\nVermont Adaptive (Demos and rides)\nTrash Gear Co. (Vendor Tent)\nGeer Garage (Vendor Tent)\nRichard Tom Foundation (Vendor Tent)\nThule (Vendor Tent)\nPlink (Vendor Tent)\nHubnotic (Vendor Tent)\nMascoma (Vendor Tent)\nChug Water (Vendor Tent)\n5/10 (Vendor Tent)\nRim Savor (Vendor Tent)\nAnd More to Come!\n\n  \nWe 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!  \nRaffle items include:  \n\nQuebec Velo De Montage – 2 Night Stay and Tickets to VBN\nKaden Clothing – 2 $250 Gift Cards\n5/10- Shoes and kit of your choice\nPNW – Carbon Bar and Stem\nJulbo – Forest evo helmet and sunnies\nCabot – $100 and $50 GC\nFiddlehead – Coole Prize Pack\nTrash Gear Co – 2 Fender Sets\nRim Savors – Rim Savor set\nVelocio – 2 $300 Gift Cards\nUpstate Elevator Supply – CBD Kit\nMavic – Deemax Enduro Wheelset \nHubnotic – Chapter merch pack\nSpecialized – Tires and riding gear\nThule – T2 Pro XTR + 2 Rail 12l Pro packs\n\n  \nIf 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.  \n  \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://vmba.org/event/vmbas-member-party/
LOCATION:Saskadena Six Ski Area\, 247 Stage Rd\, South Pomfret\, 05067
CATEGORIES:Clinics and Workshops,Festivals/Parties,Group Outing,Group Rides / Races
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T170000
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SUMMARY:2024 VMBA Member Party - presented by Fiddlehead Brewery
DESCRIPTION: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! \n2024’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. \nYour 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!). \nDon’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. \nJoin us between 8:30-11 am at Saskadena Six with your caffeine fix thanks to Sexy Llama Coffee Roasters. \nWe 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! \nHead 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: \n\nTrail Break Catering (Tacos)\nMi Nina Tortilla (Best tortilla chips)\nRanch Camp (Snacks and party time)\nMTBVT (Movies)\nSpecialized (Demos)\nKarbon Bikes (Demos)\nVermont Adaptive (Demos and rides)\nTrash Gear Co. (Vendor Tent)\nGeer Garage (Vendor Tent)\nRichard Tom Foundation (Vendor Tent)\nThule (Vendor Tent)\nPlink (Vendor Tent)\nHubnotic (Vendor Tent)\nMascoma (Vendor Tent)\nChug Water (Vendor Tent)\n5/10 (Vendor Tent)\nRim Savor (Vendor Tent)\nAnd More to Come!\n\nWe 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! \nRaffle items include: \n\nQuebec Velo De Montage – 2 Night Stay and Tickets to VBN\nKaden Clothing – 2 $250 Gift Cards\n5/10- Shoes and kit of your choice\nPNW – Carbon Bar and Stem\nJulbo – Forest evo helmet and sunnies\nCabot – $100 and $50 GC\nFiddlehead – Coole Prize Pack\nTrash Gear Co – 2 Fender Sets\nRim Savors – Rim Savor set\nVelocio – 2 $300 Gift Cards\nUpstate Elevator Supply – CBD Kit\nMavic – Deemax Enduro Wheelset\nHubnotic – Chapter merch pack\nSpecialized – Tires and riding gear\nThule – T2 Pro XTR + 2 Rail 12l Pro packs\nKarbon – Azur hardtail frame\nCane Creek – Cane Creek DB Shock of your choice\n\nIf 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? \nWe hope to see you there! \nLodging Deals: \nCamping at S6 on 9/21: $25 book your ticket through Eventbrite \n506 on the River: 15% off your stay
URL:https://vmba.org/event/2024-vmba-member-party/
LOCATION:Saskadena Six Ski Area\, 247 Stage Rd\, South Pomfret\, 05067
CATEGORIES:Adaptive Demos,Festivals/Parties,Group Outing,Group Rides / Races
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240929
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SUMMARY:FOX Us Open - Killington
DESCRIPTION:Topline: \nVolunteering:  \nSign UP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-fox-us-open-of-mountain-biking-2024-registration-949093282557 \nVolunteers  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! \nLodging:  \nKillington Group: 10% Off your rental. 2% of the rental fee will go to support VMBA. Use LINK & Code: VMBA \nMountain Meadows: 15% Off your reservation. Blackout periods apply. Call for reservation \nMtn Inn: \n \nWelcome to the 2024  \nFox US OPEN of Mountain Biking \nSept 26-29 at Killington Resort\, VT \nGet ready for some great racing & good times!  \nPLEASE READ ALL EVENT NOTES  \nThe 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. \nAs 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.\n– – – \n\nKillington 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.\nThis year the US OPEN festival area will once again be located in the Ramshead Base Area.\nDownhill – 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!\nDual 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!\nNext 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.\nUS 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.\nPit & Vendor space available for teams\, privateers\, & brands. Please email info@usopen.bike for more details.\n\n  \nEvent Schedule Overview:  \n\nThursday 9/26\n\nDownhill Track Walk\nDownhill Practice \n\n\nFriday 9/27\n\nDownhill Practice\nDual Slalom practice\, qualifying and finals\n\n\nSaturday 9/28\n\nDownhill Practice and Seeding/Qualifying\nUSO Best Whip Comp\n\n\nSunday 9/29\n\nDownhill Race\nNext Gen Downhill Race\nAdaptive Downhill Race\n\n\n\n *DETAILED EVENT SCHEDULE TO BE RELEASED EARLY SEPTEMBER* \n  \nUSA 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. \nWhat it means for athletes… \n+ ALWAYS – We are still an open class race\, giving top amateurs the chance to race directly against the pros. \n+ 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.  \nUS OPEN DOWNHILL \nThe 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. \n\nEntry fee includes lift access for practice & competition days\nPlease see above for USA Cycling details\nAnyone can enter the Open class (see below for more)\nRacing Age is your age as of 12/31/2024\nEntry fees are nonrefundable. Entries can be transferred one time to another person / $20 fee.\nValid lift ticket and number plate required to gain access to race course.\nCompetitors may only practice during class-specific practice sessions.\nAthletes missing their posted start time will be disqualified.\nWinning athletes must be present to receive their prizes.\nIMPORTANT – Downhill seeding/qualifying will run as follows:\n\nOPEN 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)  \n\n*Note – exceptions do apply for former USO podium holders and Top 60 Elite UCI athletes\n\n\nAll 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.\n\n\nFields 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.\nPractice will be broken into three groups tentatively (subject to change based on final registration numbers):\n\nGroup A – Mens & Womens Open Classes\, Cat 1 Men 17-18\nGroup B – Cat 1 Categories (except Cat 1 Mens 17-18)\nGroup C – Cat 2/3 Categories\n\n\nAthletes under 18yrs-old will need parental signature on all waivers. \n\nOpen Class Downhill Prize Purse – Men and Women (Equal): \n\n1st – $15\,000 \n2nd – $7500 \n3rd – $3750  \n4th – $1875  \n5th – $937.50\n\nDownhill Entry Fees: \n\nBefore 9/3/24 – Amateur $159 / Open $179\nAfter 9/3/24 – Amateur $179 / Open $199\nOnsite Registration Fee is +$10\nIncludes lift access Thu-Sun\nDownhill amateur race entries will be capped at 350\n\nRead 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. \n“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). \nNEXT GEN NOVICE DOWNHILL: \nThese 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. \nPlease 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. \nNEXT GEN Novice Entry Fee: $60 (Includes lift ticket for race day only) \nPLEASE READ – Next Gen Requirements to Race: \n\nNext 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.\nRacers should be comfortable with fall line turns\, rocks and small jumps and drops.\nAll 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)\nAn adult must accompany all racers under 13 years old to the top of the course\nParents 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)\nPractice is mandatory\nRacing age based on standard USA Cycling Racing Age (aka – racer’s age as of 12/31/24)\nMandatory protective equipment: Full-face helmet\, knee pads\, elbow pads and gloves  \nEntry fee includes lift access for race day (Sunday)\nSee above for USA Cycling related details\nParents must be present to sign waivers\n\nPlease 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) \nDUAL SLALOM \nThe 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. \nSame 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. \nBrackets for head-to-head racing on Friday (aka Finals) will be as follows: \n\nTop 8 qualifiers only \nOpen Men & Open Women – Top 16 qualifiers only (if more than 32 registered racers) \n\nThe 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! \nOpen Class Dual Slalom Prizing – Men and Women (Equal):     \n\n1st – $2\,000\n2nd – $1\,000\n3rd – $500\n4th – $250\n\nDual Slalom Entry Fees: \n\nAmateur $45 / Open $55\nOnsite Registration Fee is +$10\nDoes not include lift access\nDual Slalom race entries will be capped at 160\n\nENDURO  \nPlease note that we are NOT hosting an enduro race at the US Open festival this year. \nUS OPEN ADAPTIVE DOWNHILL Presented by VERMONT ADAPTIVE \nWe will once again be partnering with Vermont Adaptive to bring the US OPEN Adaptive Downhill Race to Killington Resort. \nAdaptive 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. \nExact competition categories will be announced based on overall registration numbers and types of adaptive bikes entered. \nRegistration fee: $60 (includes Sunday lift ticket) \nPIT SPACE – RACERS/TEAMS \nPlease email info@usopen.bike for full details and pricing. \nVENDOR OPPORTUNITIES \nTo represent your brand with space in the vendor village\, please email info@usopen.bike for full details and pricing \nAdditional Information: \nThe Killington Group is the Official Lodging Partner of the Fox US OPEN – www.killingtongroup.com/ \nKillington Resort (Lodging\, Hours of Operations\, Lift tickets\, etc): www.killington.com \nFree camping will be available on site in designated areas. More details coming soon. \nUSA Cycling official website: https://usacycling.org/ \nFollow along and stay up to date with all that’s happening: \n\nInstagram:  @usopenmtb\nFacebook: Fox US Open MTB 
URL:https://vmba.org/event/fox-us-open-killington/
LOCATION:Killington Resort
CATEGORIES:Festivals/Parties,Group Rides / Races
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Franklin Forty Gravel Ride
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration 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! \nSunday Rides \nHighgate\, 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. \nWhere does the money go? \n“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.” \n  \nTo find out more details\, the routes\, and register please look HERE \n 
URL:https://vmba.org/event/139112/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Festivals/Parties,Group Rides / Races
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SUMMARY:Kelly Brush Foundation Ride - LAST/Okemo Mountain School
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Kelly Brush Foundation inspires and empowers people with spinal cord injuries to live active and engaged lives. Okemo Mountain School is hosting a road/gravel bike ride (about 12 miles) and a mountain bike ride on the new LAST trails in Ludlow to support KBF. \nSuggested $50 (or more!) contribution to the Kelly Brush Foundation to participate in the OMS bike ride(s). Please make your gift directly to KBF!\nIn the “leave us a note” section on the donation form\, please add Okemo Mountain School\, so KBF knows you will be participating in the OMS fundraising ride. \nThe Ride Details: \nSunday\, September 29 at 1 pm\nStart and Finish at OMS- 53 Main St\, Ludlow\, VT\nCheck in at the registration table by 1 pm\nSuggested $50 donation per rider to KBF\nPizza and beverages for each rider after the ride (sponsored by OMARA)\nRain or shine \nDonate to KBF Today! The Kelly Brush Foundation hosts its own in-person bike rides in Vermont and the Bay Area\, as well as remote ride options. Find out more or register for the 19th Annual Kelly Brush Ride.  \nFind out more about Ludlow Area Sports Trails (LAST)
URL:https://vmba.org/event/kelly-brush-foundation-ride-last-okemo-mountain-school/
LOCATION:VT
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