Hinesburg Hollow

Please pre-register for this ride here.

This route travels south through Huntington via the beautiful Hinesburg Hollow Road. The short route is 25 miles (M) and returns to Williston via North Road (and a little bit of dirt) while the long one is 47 miles (M/S) and continues through North Ferrisburgh to the lake and back through Hinesburg.

We still need a co-leader for this ride. Please contact Phyl if you can help out.

12th annual Bike for the Lake

The 12th annual Bike for the Lake is a great cycling opportunity to support the Friends of Northern Lake Champlain, a clean water advocacy organization.
Distances include 30,60, 80, and 100 mile loops through the Champlain Islands and along the Vermont and New York shores of Lake Champlain.  Riders depart from Knight Point State Park beginning at 7am.  Rest stops and a BBQ lunch are provided

Jaunt from Jasper Mine

Please pre-register for this ride here.

This rolling hill ride (60 M/S) passes through Georgia and Milton before heading to St. Albans Bay for a break by the bay and over to Swanton. The shorter version (40 M) turns around after the break stop. This ride has a short stretch along the shore of the Lamoille River and a longer stretch along Lake Champlain. There is only one store on the ride and it is at the point where the two rides separate.

Champlain Bridge Ride

Please pre-register for this ride here.

Champlain Bridge Ride – This ride heads out Lake Road and across the bicycle-friendly Champlain Bridge. The 43-mile route (M) stops at Crown Point while the 55-mile route (M) makes a loop on the New York side through Port Henry. A separate Social Ride will start at the Champlain Maritime Museum and include lunch at the Red Barn restaurant at Basin Harbor.  Contact Donna Leban at to sign up.

We still need a co-leader for this ride. Please contact Phyl if you can help out.

Introductory Ride -2

Please register for this ride here: https://forms.gle/NYRV3yxw3UgMfycR9

Introductory Ride for new riders. We will go 12-20 miles at a leisurely pace. Our goal is to teach new cyclists the rules of the road and how to ride in a group. Please see Introductory Rides for more information about these rides.

Sat Training Rides

Please register for this ride here.

Specifics for each ride (e.g. start time, weather, parking) are announced through the GMBC email list usually by Thursday.

Start times vary during the year. Riding with front and rear lights is recommended all season.

For more information, please see Sat Training Rides.

Wed. Training Rides-June

Please register for this ride here.

Start times vary during the year (because of the sunset)!! Riding with front and rear lights is recommended all season. Check GMBC email list for current start time.

  • 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 24 October): on the road at 5:30 PM or earlier
  • Bad weather (current or imminent): most likely cancels ride

Visit Wed Training Rides for additional information.

Questions? Send John an email

St. Albans Explorer

Please register for this ride here: https://forms.gle/jyDC1viFWdbeFHoS9

Light, rolling hills with beautiful views by the lake. The 35-mile (E/M) route goes out to Kill Kare Park and returns while the 50-mile (M) route continues on to Swanton and back. Both rides can break for food at St. Albans Bay.

For those coming from the Burlington area, we suggest carpooling at the Colchester Park and Ride at Exit 17 off I-89 or perhaps meeting at UVM or Veterans Memorial Park in South Burlington.

Please confirm with Donna if you are planning on the Social Ride version of this ride.

Stone Walls and Solar Panels

Please register for this ride here.

This scenic 30-mile (M) ride goes from Underhill to Cambridge on mostly dirt and gravel roads past a myriad of old stone walls and not so old solar panels. Our midway point is the store at the end of Upper Pleasant Valley Road in Cambridge. If there is sufficient interest, at the end of the ride we can add an extra eight miles roundtrip to Poorhouse Pies in Underhill to share a delicious treat.

Meeting Place: St. Thomas Church of Underhill, 6 Green Street

Grand Isles Flats

Please register for this ride here.

One of the flattest rides of the season. The 28-mile ride (E/M) circles Grand Isle. Riders on the 60-mile (M) ride can visit St. Anne’s Shrine (bathrooms and picnic tables but no food) and a fossil bed with a food break at Hero’s Welcome in North Hero.

Karla will be leading the social ride.If you plan on doing the social ride, please respond to Karla ahead of time and don’t forget to register for the ride in addition to contacting Karla.

Riders From Burlington may consider car pooling.