BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//VMBA - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:VMBA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vmba.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for VMBA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803 DTSTAMP:20260418T235046 CREATED:20250716T153947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T155431Z UID:151992-1754092800-1754179199@vmba.org SUMMARY:Canada Rides Free Day DESCRIPTION:🇹🇩 Canadians Ride Free on August 2nd! 🇹🇩 \nCelebrate Canada with a day of free riding at select Vermont locations! \n  \nHow it works: \nBring your Canadian ID to any of the participating Ride Centers below on August 2nd and receive a complimentary day pass or day membership. \n  \nParticipating Locations: \n  \n\nKingdom Trails\nKillington\nBolton Valley\nBurke Mountain\nStratton\nvon Trapp Family Lodge & Resort\nPine Hill Park\nCraftsbury Outdoor Center\nCatamount Outdoor Family Center\n\n  \n\n🇹🇩 Les Canadiens roulent gratuitement le 2 aoĂ»t ! 🇹🇩 \nLes Canadiens sont invitĂ©s Ă  une journĂ©e de vĂ©lo gratuite dans certains centres du Vermont ! \n  \nComment ça marche ? \nApportez votre carte d’identitĂ© canadienne Ă  l’un des centres de randonnĂ©e participants ci-dessous le 2 aoĂ»t et recevez gratuitement un laissez-passer d’une journĂ©e. \n  \nSites participants : \n  \n\nKingdom Trails\nKillington\nBolton Valley\nBurke Mountain\nStratton\nvon Trapp Family Lodge & Resort\nPine Hill Park\nCraftsbury Outdoor Center\nCatamount Outdoor Family Center\n\n  URL:https://vmba.org/event/canada-rides-for-free-day/ LOCATION:VT ORGANIZER;CN="VMBA":MAILTO:Joe@vmba.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T235046 CREATED:20250627T164357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T164357Z UID:151174-1754121600-1754136000@vmba.org SUMMARY:Intermediate Women's MTB Clinic - Catamount Outdoor Family Center DESCRIPTION:Taught by women\, for women!\nJoin us for a half-day women’s Intermediate MTB clinic to bring your bike skills to the next level. These encouraging 1/2 day morning clinics are designed to instill confidence\, build upon established foundational skills and have fun. \nIn this clinic\, we will build upon beginner skills in a safe and supportive environment. We will explore beginner and intermediate trails and terrain including roots\, rocks\, dirt and wood features. We will also play some bike games while practicing drills and skills. We will continue to practice braking\, body positioning on the bike and skill blending (breaking\, riding\, shifting and pedaling). Fun challenges await in this clinic from climbing and descending single track trails\, to rock walls\, to Gully Whumper!! \nPrerequisites include completion of a beginner skills clinic at Catamount in the past 3 years OR all of the following skills: \n\nEyes forward and scanning ahead while riding\nCovering breaks with one finger while riding\nUse of both brakes to slow down and stop\n“Neutral” and “Ready” riding positions\nPedaling on flat and varied terrain\nStandup riding on flat and varied terrain with even pedals\nTurning in both directions\n\nIf you have any questions about your skill level for this clinic\, please contact us at programs@catamountoutdoor.org \nPlease bring your bike\, helmet\, water\, snack and any other gear you need to feel comfortable. \nIf you need a bike\, Catamount offers bike rentals. \nRegistration is limited to the first 16 participants. \nSnag your spot below! URL:https://vmba.org/event/intermediate-womens-mtb-clinic-catamount-outdoor-family-center/ LOCATION:Catamount Outdoor Center\, Williston\, VT ORGANIZER;CN="Catamount Outdoor Family Center":MAILTO:thehub@catamountoutdoor.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T235046 CREATED:20250717T145623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T145623Z UID:151702-1754128800-1754164800@vmba.org SUMMARY:Grateful Gravel DESCRIPTION:Challenge yourself with a killer gravel ride full of incredible views and then chill at a great concert afterwards. There are 3 ride options to enjoy from a mellow cruise to an epic tour. Aid stations out on the course will keep you hydrated and fueled. \nAfter the ride\, enjoy two great bands on a professional stage\, great food\, and tasty cold beverages. The rides roll out at 10\, 10:30\, and 11 AM. The first band starts at 2:30 PM and the headliner goes on stage at 5 PM. \nWe’ll update this space with more detail as we go. You can learn more at gratefulgravel.com. \nThis event is the largest annual fundraiser for the Mad River Riders\, the Mad River Valley’s local mountain bike club and a chapter of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association. Help us raise money to pay for our trail crew and kid’s riding programs. We are volunteer run. 100% of the money we raise goes to the trails\, kid’s programs\, and fun events. Our overhead is essentially zero. \nRegister now to get the best price and lock yourself in for a great weekend! \nhttps://www.bikereg.com/grateful-gravel-2025\nhttps://gratefulgravel.com/ URL:https://vmba.org/event/grateful-gravel/ LOCATION:Sugarbush Mount Ellen Base Lodge\, 626 Mount Ellen Road\, Fayston\, VT\, 05673\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vmba.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/grateful-gravel_1350.jpg.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T235046 CREATED:20250127T191813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T203141Z UID:145341-1754128800-1754226000@vmba.org SUMMARY:VMBA Days at Thunder Mtn Resort Presented by Lawsons Finest Liquid DESCRIPTION:The VMBA Days series is coming back for its fourth season with some new great additions. The first and largest is that Lawsons Finest Liquids is supporting the series. We’re excited to welcome back the title sponsor from our first season! \nFor DH\, we are bringing back our ‘New to DH’ and ‘New to the Resort’ group rides. These will be led by Resort & VMBA Ambassadors. At each stop we will also have a Community Builder partner that will lead their own group rides. For this stop we will be donating a portion 0f the procceds to NEMBA. Not only do you get a chance to win the rad items below\, you will be supporting two great organizations! \nAt each stop of the series\, we will also be hosting a fun activity specific to that resort\, ranging from timed races\, dual slalom\, Strava races\, and more. After everyone gets their riding in\, Lawsons will be hosting an on-site Aprest and providing a limited amount of beverages to raffle ticket purchasers. During the Apres\, we will also pull the winners of the raffle! . \nOne more awesome addition for this year: Following Saturday at the resort\, we’ve teamed up with the local trail stewardship organization to host a trail riding day on Sunday! At Thunder Mountain Bike Park\, we will be riding Deerfield River Trails\, rendezvousing at the Thunder MountainBike Park parking lot. These will be great opportunities to ride new single track with the local riders and trail builders. \nPlease see below for a full breakdown of the activities\, timing\, prizes\, and other rad things we have in the works for each stop. With limited space available\, make sure to secure your spot on a ride. If you can’t make this stop\, make sure to look below for our other dates. \n*Free DH ticket included with a VMBA memberships* \n\nIf you have already used yours you’ll need to purchase one.\nIf you don’t have a VMBA membership\, no time better than Sunday 8/2. We will be selling them on-site. It comes with free tickets to Killington & Stratton. 2 x 50% off tickets to Burke Bolton Valley.\n\nEventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vmba-days-at-thunder-mountain-bike-park-presented-by-lawsons-finest-liquids-tickets-1397357547039?aff=oddtdtcreator \nHost Resort: Thunder Mountain Bike Park \nHost Trail Organization: Deerfield River Trails & NEMBA \nDate: Thunder DH – 8/2/25 & Trail Day DRT – 8/3/25 \nAddress: \n\nThunder Mountain Bike Park (Near back patio): 66 Thunder Mountain Rd\, Charlemont\, MA 01339\nDeerfeild River Trails (Thunder Mtn Parking Lot): 66 Thunder Mountain Rd\, Charlemont\, MA 01339\nHawley XC: Hawley Fire Department\, Hawley\, MA\, 01339\n\nDH Rides (Make sure to get your Tickets! – the $5 ticket is to make sure you’ll show up and you’ll be provided with a free $5 free ticket when you check in): \nNew to DH: if you’re used to riding single track and want to get more time descending. There is nothing like some downhill laps to perfect your riding. Also riding a lift is not bad at all! \nNew to Resort: This ride is for folks who have dabbled into DH already or want to try a new resort. Have the VMBA ambassadors show you around and show you their favorite trails. \nLawsons Party Lap: This ride is for everybody. Depending on the size we will break into groups that fit their riding ability. Then send it down with VMBA & Lawson’s ambassadors to the Apres and raffle pull! \nTrail Rides (Sunday) (Make sure to get your Tickets! – the $5 ticket is to make sure you’ll show up and you’ll be provided with a free $5 free ticket for Saturday if you come). \nIntermediate: VMBA Day – Warfield Dark Blue Loop 6-8 miles. A sampler of the enduro trails at the Warfield for dark blue to advanced riders looking for something less aggro than the long ride. \nAdvanced: VMBA Day – Advanced / Expert Ride10-12 miles. 2\,000â€Č + of elevation gain. Four enduro descents with optional drops and rock rolls. Great for fit riders looking to get after it. \nXC Rides Beginner & Intermediate: Hawley is classic New England XC riding. Winding through the scenic Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest\, both routes take riders on hand built single track that is technical and engaging. The Hawley trails feature less climbing than other nearby networks and are fun for dark green to expert riders \nBeginner Route 4.5 miles. Around 400â€Č of climbing. \nIntermediate Route 9 miles. Around 800â€Č of climbing \nRaffle Items ($5 tickets): \n\nRim Saver: Set of DH Rim Savers (29\, 27.5 and/or Mullet)\nCrankBrothers: Pedal\, Shoes\, and socks of your choice\nFive Ten: Shoes of your choice\nLoam Pass: 1 Loam Pass\nThule: Round Trip Duffle\nSkida: Collab Hat\nPOC: Joint VPD System Knee Pad\nDeity: Bar and Grips\nMotorEx: Cleaning Kit & Assorted Items\nLawsons: Prize Pack\nMixed Pack: Kryptonite\, Cabot/Darn Tough\, BIVOxVMBA Bottle etc.\nResort Prize Pack (Tickets & Merch)\nNEMBA Prize pack (Merch\, Membership)\n\nFree Samples (Nachos on the lift..): \n\nCabot: Cheese slices\nVermont Smoke and Cure: Mini Sticks\nMiNina Tortilla Chips: Mini Bags\nAnd More!\nTranistion Bikes will also be grilling up hot dogs for free!\n\nSpecific to this Resort Activity: \n\nThunder Mountain Bike Park Dual slalom\, supported by Leatt& Fox\nTranistion Bikes Tucker Shear will be grill up dogs for free\nJeff Lenosky and KaJay Rooke will be in attendance and joining us for laps.\n\nCommunity Builder Partners: Vermont Adaptive to book a ride with them please visit HERE \nAccommodations: \n\nTMBP campground\nThe Zoar campground and Hawk Mt. Lodge – owned/operated by Hinata Retreat – contact info@hinataretreat.com\nFoolhardy Hill campground\nBlue Vista Motor Lodge\nRed Rose Motel\n\n2025 Season Schedule: \n\nBolton Valley Resort – 8/16/2025\nStratton Mountain Bike Park – 8/23/2025\nKillington Mountain Resort – 8/30/2025\n\nIf you have any questions about the rides\, location or anything else. Please reach out to Joe Gaynor at Joe@vmba.org \nWe look forward to seeing you at one of the VMBA Days Series stops! URL:https://vmba.org/event/vmba-days-at-thunder-mtn-resort-presented-by-lawsons-finest-liquid/ LOCATION:Thunder Mountain Resort\, 66 Thunder Mountain Rd\, Charlemont\, 01339\, United States CATEGORIES:Festivals/Parties,Group Outing,Group Rides / Races ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vmba.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/sip-of-sunshine-sun-400x400-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="VMBA":MAILTO:Joe@vmba.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T235046 CREATED:20250728T145057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T145935Z UID:152220-1754586000-1754598600@vmba.org SUMMARY:Bivo's Summer Bash DESCRIPTION:Bivo’s Summer Bash at Cochran’s Ski AreaDate: Thursday\, August 7thTime: 5:15 PM – 8:30 PMLocation: Cochran’s Ski Area\, Richmond\, VT \nJoin us for an evening of adventure and community at Bivo’s Summer Bash! We’ll kick things off with your choice of three group activities: \nA trail run \nA mountain bike ride at Cochran’s \nA gravel ride through the area \nAfter the ride or run\, we’ll all gather back at the base for pizza\, ice cream\, and good times. \nFull event details and route maps are available on our Strava page. \nCome out\, get active\, and celebrate summer with the Bivo crew! URL:https://vmba.org/event/bivos-summer-bash/ LOCATION:Cochran’s Ski Area\, Richmond\, VT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T235046 CREATED:20250616T185120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T185120Z UID:150720-1754933400-1754940600@vmba.org SUMMARY:Stowe Trails Partnership Trail Work Night DESCRIPTION:Join Stowe Trails for our bi-weekly trail work night! We’ll vary from week to week\, but take care of our existing trails\, work on some new trails\, and more! Check out STP’s social media for more information! URL:https://vmba.org/event/stowe-trails-partnership-trail-work-night-2-2-2-2/ LOCATION:VT CATEGORIES:Trail Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vmba.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/14-2021_07_24_VMBA_STOWE_5dm4_082-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T235046 CREATED:20250804T141823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T163411Z UID:152345-1755270000-1755277200@vmba.org SUMMARY:Girls Skills Clinic with Kelly Catale DESCRIPTION:Join Vermont Youth Cycling and professional cyclist Kelly Catale for an afternoon/evening of mountain bike skill and community building at Ascutney Outdoors\, right before our first race! (Camping available at AO!) \nSession may include the following topics: mental strength and developing a mindset for racing\, on-the-bike skills rotations\, group rides\, Q&A Session with Kelly. \nRegister HERE. URL:https://vmba.org/event/girls-skills-clinic-with-kelly-catale/ LOCATION:Ascutney Outdoors CATEGORIES:Clinics and Workshops,Group Rides / Races END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T235046 CREATED:20250711T134927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T181034Z UID:151844-1755329400-1755363600@vmba.org SUMMARY:Tour De Valley - BRMBC DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for BRMBC members! REGISTER BY AUGUST 1st! BRMBC members can register for $30 less than non-members. Add-on BRMBC today!\n​\n2025 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Tour de Valley\, and we’re making it a big one! Expect live music\, great food trucks\, cold drinks\, and all the awesome riding the TDV is known for. \nSaturday\, August 16\, 2025 \n​Ride Details\nCheck-in starts at 7:30 AM\nRide starts at 9:00 AM\nFamily event with group rides for all abilities.\nThe traditional TDV is typically 30-35 miles of single track and ~5\,000 of climbing. Requires 5-6+ hours of riding.\nSome water and sports drinks will be provided at aid stations along the TDV route. Please come prepared with your own food for the ride. \nRegistration Details\nPlease make sure your VMBA-BRMBC membership is up to date BEFORE you register. You must be a primary or add-on member of BRMBC to get the discount rate. \nEarly registration for BRMBC members is now open July 1st – 14th.\nRegistration for non members is open July 15th – August 1st.\nRegistration fee includes\n20th Annual TDV t-shirt\n2 – Meal tickets\n1 – Raffle ticket \nAdditional Registration Notes:\nKids 12 and under ride for free – t-shirt and meal ticket NOT included.\nAdditional t-shirts and meal tickets can be purchased on our website ahead of time and will be added to your packet at pick-up.\nGo to SHOP to purchase\n​\nPost Ride\nTo celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the TDV there will be live music provided by The Barn Rats\nFood trucks:\nCaja Madera Tacos\nFire On The Mountain Wood Fired Pizza\nVegetarian and gluten free options available\nCold beer and soft drinks\nRaffle – Cash or Venmo\nSwimming\nBouncy House \nParking\nLower field at 569 Irish Settlement Rd in Underhill. Follow the parking signs! The food trucks and registration tent will take up all the space up top this year. NO PARKING AT THE HIGHER FIELD! URL:https://vmba.org/event/tour-de-valley-brmbc/ LOCATION:569 Irish Settlement Rd\, 569 Irish Settlement Rd\, Underhill\, VT\, 05489\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T235046 CREATED:20250804T162232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T164118Z UID:152349-1755334800-1755356400@vmba.org SUMMARY:VTYC Race #1 Ascutney Outdoors XC DESCRIPTION:More info at Vermont Youth Cyclings Website URL:https://vmba.org/event/vtyc-race-1-ascutney-outdoors-xc/ LOCATION:Ascutney Outdoors CATEGORIES:Group Rides / Races END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T235046 CREATED:20250127T192044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T175307Z UID:145343-1755338400-1755363600@vmba.org SUMMARY:VMBA Days at Bolton Valley Presented by Lawsons Finest Liquid DESCRIPTION:The VMBA Days series is coming back for its fourth season with some new great additions. The first and largest is that Lawsons Finest Liquids is supporting the series. We’re excited to welcome back the title sponsor from our first season! \nFor DH\, we are bringing back our ‘New to DH’ and ‘New to the Resort’ group rides. These will be led by Resort & VMBA Ambassadors. At each stop we will also have a Community Builder partner that will lead their own group rides and receive a portion of the day of raffle. Not only do you get a chance to win the rad items below\, you will be supporting two great organizations! \nAt each stop of the series\, we will also be hosting a fun activity specific to that resort\, ranging from timed races\, dual slalom\, Strava races\, and more. After everyone gets their riding in\, Lawsons will be hosting an on-site Apres and providing a limited amount of beverages to raffle ticket purchasers. During the Apres\, we will also pull the winners of the raffle! . \nPlease see below for a full breakdown of the activities\, timing\, prizes\, and other rad things we have in the works for each stop. With limited space available\, make sure to secure your spot on a ride. If you can’t make this stop\, make sure to look below for our other dates. \nHost Resort: Bolton Valley Resort \nAddress:4302 Bolton Access Rd\, Richmond\, VT 05477 ( Grass area in the base area) \nSpecial: This Saturday (8/16/25) you can redeem the VMBA 50% Off ticket for a Free Full Day! Show your VMBA App at the ticket counter to redeem. \nEventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vmba-days-at-bolton-valley-presented-by-lawsons-finest-liquids-tickets-1397616331069?aff=oddtdtcreator \nDH Rides (Make sure to get your Tickets!): \nNew to DH: if you’re used to riding single track and want to get more time descending. There is nothing like some downhill laps to perfect your riding. Also riding a lift is not bad at all! \nNew to Resort: This ride is for folks who have dabbled into DH already or want to try a new resort. Have the VMBA ambassadors show you around and show you their favorite trails. \nLawsons Party Lap: This ride is for everybody. Depending on the size we will break into groups that fit their riding ability. Then send it down with VMBA & Lawson’s ambassadors to the Apres and raffle pull! \nCommunity Builder Rides: (Coming Soon) \nRaffle Items ($5 tickets): \n\nRim Saver: Set of DH Rim Savers (29\, 27.5 and/or Mullet)\nCrankBrothers: Pedal\, Shoes\, and socks of your choice\nFive Ten: Shoes of your choice\nLoam Pass: 1 Loam Pass\nThule: Round Trip Duffle\nSkida: Collab Hat\nPOC: Joint VPD System Knee Pad\nDeity: Bar and Grips\nMotorEx: Cleaning Kit & Assorted Items\nLawsons: Prize Pack\nMixed Pack: Kryptonite\, Cabot/Darn Tough\, BIVOxVMBA Bottle etc.\nResort Prize Pack (Tickets & Merch)\n\nFree Samples (Nachos on the lift..): \n\nCabot: Cheese slices\nVermont Smoke and Cure: Mini Sticks\nMiNina Tortilla Chips: Mini Bags\nSunset Lake CBD: CBD Samples\n\nResort Activity: Dual Slalom in base area. Head to head match\, assorted prizes given out during the event. \nCommunity Builder Partners: Vermont Adaptive \n2025 Season Schedule: \n\nStratton Mountain Bike Park – 8/23/2025\nKillington Mountain Resort – 8/30/2025\n\nIf you have any questions about the rides\, location or anything else. Please reach out to Joe Gaynor at Joe@vmba.org \nWe look forward to seeing you at one of the VMBA Days Series stops! URL:https://vmba.org/event/vmba-days-at-bolton-valley-presented-by-lawsons-finest-liquid/ LOCATION:Bolton Valley Resort\, Bolton\, 05477 CATEGORIES:Festivals/Parties,Group Outing,Group Rides / Races ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vmba.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/sip-of-sunshine-sun-400x400-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="VMBA":MAILTO:Joe@vmba.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T235046 CREATED:20250602T192842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T193815Z UID:150111-1755421200-1755450000@vmba.org SUMMARY:Triple Crown Throwdown DESCRIPTION:Introducing the Woodstock Triple Crown Throwdown\, a fundraiser to support the Woodstock Area Mountain Bike Association (WAMBA)! This event is truly one-of-a-kind\, featuring some of the best riding in Vermont! You may be familiar with our annual Triple Crown Challenge\, but we are taking it to the next level this year with a Cross-Country and Enduro stage race. The Triple Crown Throwdown is an unparalleled adventure to support our amazing trails and to test your endurance. One day\, three networks\, three XC “Superstages”\, three Enduro “Substages\,” food and drink included\, and all-day stoke and good times. All Triple Crown Throwdown proceeds will fund ongoing trailwork and future projects at WAMBA. URL:https://vmba.org/event/triple-crown-throwdown/ LOCATION:Saskadena Six Ski Area\, 247 Stage Rd\, South Pomfret\, 05067 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vmba.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2020-0612-WAMBA-LOGO-1054x1379-f859e458-2847-408e-8ac3-71ad2c8e5969.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T235046 CREATED:20250127T191022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T200544Z UID:145336-1755939600-1755964800@vmba.org SUMMARY:VMBA Days at Stratton Presented by Lawsons Finest Liquid DESCRIPTION:The VMBA Days series is coming back for its fourth season with some new great additions. The first and largest is that Lawsons Finest Liquids is supporting the series. We’re excited to welcome back the title sponsor from our first season! \nFor DH\, we are bringing back our ‘New to DH’ and ‘New to the Resort’ group rides. These will be led by Resort & VMBA Ambassadors. At each stop we will also have a Community Builder partner that will lead their own group rides and receive a portion of the day of raffle. Not only do you get a chance to win the rad items below\, you will be supporting two great organizations! \nAt each stop of the series\, we will also be hosting a fun activity specific to that resort\, ranging from timed races\, dual slalom\, Strava races\, and more. After everyone gets their riding in\, Lawsons will be hosting an on-site Apres and providing a limited amount of beverages to raffle ticket purchasers. During the Apres\, we will also pull the winners of the raffle! . \nPlease see below for a full breakdown of the activities\, timing\, prizes\, and other rad things we have in the works for each stop. With limited space available\, make sure to secure your spot on a ride. If you can’t make this stop\, make sure to look below for our other dates. \nEventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vmba-days-at-stratton-presented-by-lawsons-finest-liquids-tickets-1397670061779?aff=oddtdtcreator \nHost Resort: Stratton Mountain resort \nAddress:5 Village Lodge Rd\, Stratton Mountain\, VT 05155 ( In-Front of Grizzlys) \nDH Rides (Make sure to get your Tickets! – the $5 ticket is to make sure you’ll show up and you’ll be provided with a free $5 free ticket when you check in): \nNew to DH: if you’re used to riding single track and want to get more time descending. There is nothing like some downhill laps to perfect your riding. Also riding a lift is not bad at all! \nNew to Resort: This ride is for folks who have dabbled into DH already or want to try a new resort. Have the VMBA ambassadors show you around and show you their favorite trails. \nLawsons Party Lap: This ride is for everybody. Depending on the size we will break into groups that fit their riding ability. Then send it down with VMBA & Lawson’s ambassadors to the Apres and raffle pull! \nCommunity Builder Rides: (Coming Soon) \nRaffle Items ($5 tickets): \n\nRim Saver: Set of DH Rim Savers (29\, 27.5 and/or Mullet)\nCrankBrothers: Pedal\, Shoes\, and socks of your choice\nFive Ten: Shoes of your choice\nLoam Pass: 1 Loam Pass\nThule: Round Trip Duffle\nSkida: Collab Hat\nPOC: Joint VPD System Knee Pad\nDeity: Bar and Grips\nMotorEx: Cleaning Kit & Assorted Items\nLawsons: Prize Pack\nMixed Pack: Kryptonite\, Cabot/Darn Tough\, BIVOxVMBA Bottle etc.\nResort Prize Pack (Tickets & Merch)\n\nFree Samples (Nachos on the lift..): \n\nCabot: Cheese slices\nVermont Smoke and Cure: Mini Sticks\nMiNina Tortilla Chips: Mini Bags\nAnd More!\n\nResort Activity: To start the morning off Stratton will be hosting the Tour De Glaze! The Tour De Glaze is Stratton’s most fun and flavor-packed mountain bike event of the summer. This timed cross-country race includes a sugary twist: for every donut you eat during the race\, we’ll knock 2 minutes off your total time. \nRacers will climb the new “Ground Control” trail (1 mile\, 650 ft gain) and descend the flowy “Trail Forest 1” green trail. Each lap totals about 2.5 miles. \nSIGN UP \nEvening Concert! Stratton Mountain Music summer series rocks on with Red Not Chili Peppers. A band who has developed one of the largest die-hard followings in the world by transcending four decades of chart-topping success. Combining nostalgic hits\, full throttle energy\, and virtuosic performances\, the Red Nots channel the raging party that has given the Chili Peppers international acclaim and regal rock and roll status. The outdoor stage is to jam at 6:30PM\, with doors opening at 6PM. \nConcert Tickets should be purchased online. Doors 6PM\, Music 6:30PM. Ticket prices are below. Kids 3 & Under are free but must be seen at ticket window to receive their free ticket. Concert is rain or shine. \nCommunity Builder Partners: Vermont Adaptive \n2025 Season Schedule: \n\nKillington Mountain Resort – 8/30/2025\n\nIf you have any questions about the rides\, location or anything else. Please reach out to Joe Gaynor at Joe@vmba.org \nWe look forward to seeing you at one of the VMBA Days Series stops! URL:https://vmba.org/event/vmba-days-at-stratton-presented-by-lawsons-finest-liquid/ LOCATION:Stratton Resort\, 5 Village Lodge Rd\, Stratton Mountain\, VT\, 05155 CATEGORIES:Adaptive Demos,Festivals/Parties,Group Outing,Group Rides / Races ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vmba.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/sip-of-sunshine-sun-400x400-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="VMBA":MAILTO:Joe@vmba.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T235046 CREATED:20250806T150721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T150721Z UID:152376-1755939600-1755964800@vmba.org SUMMARY:MRR Valley Dirt Fest DESCRIPTION:Come to the valley and enjoy the trails the best way possible. More details to come. \n  \nTentative Schedule: \n9:00 AM – check-in opens at MadBush Falls\n10:00 AM – first guided rides depart\n10:00 AM – bike shuttle starts running its continuous route\n12:00 PM – pig roast starts (well it would have been roasting for a while\, now maybe you could eat some of it)\n12:00 PM – second group of guided rides depart\n2:00 PM – third group of guided rides depart\n2:45 PM – shuttle ends service\n4:00 PM – event ends URL:https://vmba.org/event/mrr-valley-dirt-fest/ LOCATION:MadBush Falls 7575 Main St\, Waitsfield VT\, 7575 Main Street\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States CATEGORIES:Group Rides / Races END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T235046 CREATED:20250627T162645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T162645Z UID:151163-1756020600-1756040400@vmba.org SUMMARY:Race To The Top Of Vermont DESCRIPTION:An Uphill Challenge to Support the Catamount Trail Association!\nEvery August\, the Delta Dental Race To The Top Of Vermont draws hikers\, bikers\, and runners from across the U.S. and Canada to climb Mt. Mansfield\, Vermont’s highest peak. Our course ascends the historic Mansfield Toll Road – 4.3 miles in length and 2\,564 feet of up! For some\, it’s all about trying to achieve a fast time on this challenging course. For others\, it’s about coming together at this fun summer event to support the Catamount Trail Association\, test themselves as a solo participant or as part of a team\, and enjoy the spectacular views! \n \nRace To The Top isn’t only for those driven to train seven days a week or those blessed with outstanding genetics. This event is for Everyone! That doesn’t mean Race to the Top will be easy. It’s not. This course will challenge you\, but with enough determination and grit\, you will succeed. You will make it to the Top of Vermont\, and we hope you will find inspiration in your success and those around you. Join us on Sunday\, August 24th for an experience you won’t soon forget! \nA 4.3 Mile Run\, Bike\, Or Hike Up Vermont’s Highest Mountain! \nNo matter why you participate in the Race To The Top\, this event is ultimately about supporting the Catamount Trail Association at its largest fundraiser of the year! So\, while you’re out there challenging yourself\, know that the money raised at this event will support all the good work they do for our community. URL:https://vmba.org/event/race-to-the-top-of-vermont/ LOCATION:Stowe Mountain Resort ORGANIZER;CN="Catamount Trail Association":MAILTO:kquinlan@catamounttrail.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T235046 CREATED:20250616T185136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T185136Z UID:150721-1756143000-1756150200@vmba.org SUMMARY:Stowe Trails Partnership Trail Work Night DESCRIPTION:Join Stowe Trails for our bi-weekly trail work night! We’ll vary from week to week\, but take care of our existing trails\, work on some new trails\, and more! Check out STP’s social media for more information! URL:https://vmba.org/event/stowe-trails-partnership-trail-work-night-2-2-2-2-2/ LOCATION:VT CATEGORIES:Trail Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vmba.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/14-2021_07_24_VMBA_STOWE_5dm4_082-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T235046 CREATED:20250804T142225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T163752Z UID:152346-1756198800-1756209600@vmba.org SUMMARY:Skills Clinic with Meridith McFarland -VTYC DESCRIPTION:Join Vermont Youth Cycling and Bicycle Express Racing at the Trapp Family Outdoor Center for a morning of skill development with Coach and Instructor Meridith McFarland. This “Movement Through Maneuvers” clinic will feature instruction on skills like wheelies\, track-stands\, controlled endos\, roll downs\, wheel lifts\, and controlled skids. \nThis clinic is geared toward beginner and intermediate riders. ALL AGES AND IDENTITIES ARE WELCOME! \nRegister HERE. URL:https://vmba.org/event/skills-clinic-with-meridith-mcfarland-vtyc/ LOCATION:Trapp Family Lodge\, Stowe\, Vermont CATEGORIES:Clinics and Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T235046 CREATED:20250127T192240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T164834Z UID:145345-1756548000-1756569600@vmba.org SUMMARY:VMBA Days at Killington Presented by Lawsons Finest Liquid DESCRIPTION:The VMBA Days series is coming back for its fourth season with some new great additions. The first and largest is that Lawsons Finest Liquids is supporting the series. We’re excited to welcome back the title sponsor from our first season! \nFor DH\, we are bringing back our ‘New to DH’ and ‘New to the Resort’ group rides. These will be led by Resort & VMBA Ambassadors. At each stop we will also have a Community Builder partner that will lead their own group rides and receive a portion of the day of raffle. Not only do you get a chance to win the rad items below\, you will be supporting two great organizations! \nAt each stop of the series\, we will also be hosting a fun activity specific to that resort\, ranging from timed races\, dual slalom\, Strava races\, and more. After everyone gets their riding in\, Lawsons will be hosting an on-site Apres and providing a limited amount of beverages to raffle ticket purchasers. During the Apres\, we will also pull the winners of the raffle! . \nPlease see below for a full breakdown of the activities\, timing\, prizes\, and other rad things we have in the works for each stop. With limited space available\, make sure to secure your spot on a ride. If you can’t make this stop\, make sure to look below for our other dates. \n  \nEventbrite Link (Tickets!): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vmba-days-at-killington-presented-by-lawsons-finest-liquids-tickets-1397678166019?aff=oddtdtcreator \nHost Resort: Killington Mountain resort \nAddress: 3861 Killington Rd\, Killington\, Vermont\, 05751 ( Snowshed Base Area) \nSpecial: This Saturday you can redeem your free ticket! Any other day of the season the Killington ticket is only good Sunday to Friday. \nDH Rides & Clinics (Make sure to get your Tickets! – the $5 ticket is to make sure you’ll show up and you’ll be provided with a free $5 free ticket when you check in): \nNew to DH: if you’re used to riding single track and want to get more time descending. There is nothing like some downhill laps to perfect your riding. Also riding a lift is not bad at all! \nNew to Resort: This ride is for folks who have dabbled into DH already or want to try a new resort. Have the VMBA ambassadors show you around and show you their favorite trails. \nLawsons Party Lap: This ride is for everybody. Depending on the size we will break into groups that fit their riding ability. Then send it down with VMBA & Lawson’s ambassadors to the Apres and raffle pull! \nResort Activity: Free Timed racing. Free race timing on KMBC bike bum race course (lower rabbit hole). This is legit timing chip runs! \nCommunity Builder Rides Hosted By: Vermont Adaptive\, Unlikely Riders\, GLOW MTB \nChapters: ROC\, UVMBA\, & KMBC \nRaffle Items ($5 tickets): \n\nRim Saver: Set of DH Rim Savers (29\, 27.5 and/or Mullet)\nCrankBrothers: Pedal\, Shoes\, and socks of your choice\nFive Ten: Shoes of your choice\nLoam Pass: 1 Loam Pass\nThule: Round Trip Duffle\nSkida: Collab Hat\nPOC: Joint VPD System Knee Pad\nDeity: Bar and Grips\nMotorEx: Cleaning Kit & Assorted Items\nLawsons: Prize Pack\nMixed Pack: Kryptonite\, Cabot/Darn Tough\, BIVOxVMBA Bottle etc.\nLeatt: MTB Enduro 3.0 Helmet and Velocity 4.0 MTB\nResort Prize Pack (Tickets & Merch)\n\nFree Samples (Nachos on the lift..): \n\nCabot: Cheese slices\nVermont Smoke and Cure: Mini Sticks\nMiNina Tortilla Chips: Mini Bags\nAnd More!\n\nIf you have any questions about the rides\, location or anything else. Please reach out to Joe Gaynor at Joe@vmba.org \nWe look forward to seeing you at one of the VMBA Days Series stops! URL:https://vmba.org/event/vmba-days-at-killington-presented-by-lawsons-finest-liquid/ LOCATION:Killington Resort CATEGORIES:Festivals/Parties,Group Outing,Group Rides / Races,Trail Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vmba.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/sip-of-sunshine-sun-400x400-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="VMBA":MAILTO:Joe@vmba.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR