|
Date |
Ride |
Dist. Opts &
Classifications |
Description |
Meeting Time |
Meeting Place |
Leader |
Co-leader(s) |
Sun
Aug 3 |
Kingsland
Bay |
35mi (E/M)
46mi (M)
65mi (M/S) |
The 35 mile (E/M) options rolls from
Shelburne through Charlotte to Kingsland Bay and returns. The 46 mile
(M) ride heads towards Vergennes and climbs to Monkton Ridge, returning
through Hinesburg. The 65 (M/S) mile ride continues west to Huntington
and back. |
8:00am |
Shelburne Post Office, Shelbrune |
Matt Kuivinen
413-427-2177 |
Art Michalek
716-308-4394 |
Sun
Aug 10 |
Stowe Sojourn |
38mi (M)
63mi (S) |
The 38-mile ride (M) goes through
Morrisville, Hyde Park and Johnson with optional stops Morrisville and
Johnson. The 63 mile (S) ride makes a loop to Craftsbury with optional
stops in Morrisville, Hardwick and Craftsbury. Enjoy the low traffic
and scenic towns. Finish with ice cream at the scoop shop in Stowe. |
9:15am |
Stowe Post Office, Stowe |
John Bertelsen
864-0101 |
Karla Ferrelli
864-0101 |
Sun
Aug 17 |
Jericho
Jubilee |
45mi (M)
65mi (S) |
This hilly
ride starts out on scenic Pleasant Valley Road with a rest stop at The
Cupboard in Jeffersonville. A 45 mile (M) option returns via Route 104
and 128, while the 65 mile (S) option heads north to Bakersfield and
then to Fairfield, Fletcher and Fairfax before returning though Westford
and Essex. |
8:45am |
Jericho Elementary School, Jericho |
Phyl Newbeck 899-2908 |
Matt Kuivinen
413-427-2177 |
Sun
Aug 24 |
Meandering through Montreal |
35mi (E)
50mi (M/S) |
This is a reprise of last year’s
popular journey north to enjoy some of Montreal's 270 miles of flat bike
ways and paths. The ride glides along the canals and shores of Lasalle,
possibly biking up Mont Royal before visiting the Old Port area of the
city. The pace will be leisurely. Bring a
lock in case you want to stop at a market or to take in a sight. Route
options are 35 (E) and 50 (M/S) miles. Bring your passport or
the required customs documents. |
7:45am |
Chimney Corners Park and Ride, Milton |
Leslie Carew
865-2805 |
Lou Bresee
658-0597 |
Sun
Aug 31 |
Awesome Ausable River Ride |
64mi (M/S)
80mi (S) |
A great, challenging ride in New
York State. Follow the Ausable River from Port Kent to Lake Placid for
the 80 mile (S) option or turn around prior to Lake Placid for the 64
mile (M/S) version. Food stops include Keesville, Ausable Forks and
Lake Placid. |
7:30am for the 8am ferry |
Port Kent Ferry Dock, Burlington |
Bill McLaud
734-3022 (leave msg) |
Art Michalek
716-308-4394 |
Sun
Sept 7 |
Covered Bridges of Franklin and Lamoille County |
41mi (E/M)
55mi (M/S) |
See as many as ten covered bridges
on this ride. The 41 miles loop (E/M) goes through Eden and Johnson,
while the 55 mile ride (M/S) passes more covered bridges in Montgomery
Center, returning through Bakersfield. |
9:15am |
Jeffersonville Fish and Wildlife
Access (across the bridge on 108)
|
Steve Barner
434-4497 |
Kerry Crosby
862-7088 |
Sun
Sept 14 |
In Search of Memphre *NEW |
75mi (S) |
Memphre is the legendary sea monster who
resides in Lake Memphremagog. This 75 mile ride (S) can be shortened at
any time by turning back. The terrain is hilly, but the traffic is
light and there are some beautiful views of the lake from higher
elevations. A perfect lunch spot is Magog, Quebec and if it’s a warm
day, riders can stop for a swim in Georgeville, Quebec. Bring your
passport or the required customs documents. This ride will be a good
warm-up for next week’s century. |
9:30am |
Gardner Park, Newport |
Bob Ray
644-6368 |
Brian
Harrington
899-2908 |
Sun
Sept 21 |
Century Day |
62mi (M)
100mi (S)
113mi (S) |
Century Day – Three rides, all following
the same route for the first 25 miles with a food stop in Bristol. The
Metric Century is 62 miles (M) via Bristol and Vergennes. The full
Century is 100 miles (S) traveling down to the Crown Point Bridge and
returning through the Champlain Valley. Those looking for an extra
challenge can do the Double Gap Century which is 113 miles and includes
the Middlebury and Appalachian Gaps. |
7:30am |
Dorset Street Park, South Burlington |
Amy Otten
Ralph Kilmoyer
878-4070 |
David
Jacobowitz
578-8803 |
Sun
Sept 28 |
East of Eden |
50mi (M/S)
60mi (M/S) |
Ride 50 or 60 (M/S) miles through
the rolling hills around Eden with your choice of a long, gradual climb
up Route 105 or a shorter, steeper route up to Jay Peak. Take a break
for fresh baked goods in Montgomery. |
9:30am |
Eden Elementary School on Route 100, about 1/2 mile south
of Route 118. |
Matt Kuivinen
413-427-2177 |
Bob Ray
644-6369 |
|
October Sundays – informal
leaderless rides - the route and distance will be determined by
those who show up.
|
|
October 5 -
Meet at 10:00 at Dorset Park in South
Burlington
October 12 -
Meet at 10:00 at Williston Central School
October 19 -
Meet at 10:00 at Dorset Park in South
Burlington
October 26 -
Meet at 10:00 at Williston Central School |
