Looking for a weekly training ride to get the blood pumping? The GMBC Tuesday evening training rides travel through Richmond, Hinesburg, Huntington and Williston mostly on roads with light to mild traffic.
Is this training ride for me? Tuesday’s ride is for racers and/or hammer-heads. If you can maintain 18+ mph for 1.5+ hours, you’ll be fine. There will be areas of pace-line at 25+ mph on flats and regrouping points. Consider the Wednesday night ride if this ride is not to your liking.
Start times vary during the year (because of the sunset)!! Riding with front and rear lights is recommended all season.
- Early season (through April): on the road at 5:30 PM or earlier
- Prime season (May through August): on the road at 6:00 PM
- Late season (September until ??): on the road at 5:30 PM or earlier
- Bad weather (current or imminent): most likely cancels ride
Disclaimer: Ride at your own risk. GMBC provides guidance on safe group riding and sharing the road, but assumes no liability. It is your responsibility to know and adhere to Vermont laws.
GMBC is volunteer-based and sometimes volunteers cannot make the ride. This may lead to groups not being formed and the lack of regrouping points on the ride. We encourage you to talk before the ride, form groups, talk about safety and have a great ride!
Where to Start, Park, and Ride
- Parking/Start – In the field below the Old Round Church in Richmond (see map). Do not park on the paved road next to the Round Church
- Rides vary. Links to some routes are listed below but become familiar with the roads beforehand in case of separation from the group. If you decide to drop out or change your route, let someone know beforehand.
- CVU Route (w/ hill repeat option), 26 mi / 1302 ft ascent
- Fast Dirt and Moderate Climbs, 31 mi / 1096 ft ascent
- App Gap and Back, 36 mi / 2333 ft ascent
- Long Cruising Ride, 31 mi / 1447 ft ascent
Other Info
- Share the Road!
- Groups of <= 12 according to speed/fitness
- Know how to ride in a pack.
- Questions: send Kevin an email
