Date |
Ride |
Dist. Opts &
Classifications |
Description |
Meeting
Time |
Meeting
Place |
Leader |
Co-leader |
April 3 & 10 |
Informal, leaderless rides |
Varies |
Route and distance to be
determined by those who show up. |
10:00am |
Dorset Park Dirt Parking Lot
So. Burlington |
n/a |
April 17 & 24 |
Informal, leaderless rides |
Varies |
Route and distance to be
determined by those who show up. |
10:00am |
Williston Central School
Williston |
n/a |
Sun
May 01 |
Covered Bridges of Chittenden County |
23 mi (E)
30 mi (E/M)
36 mi (M) |
Options for riding the gentle rolling hills through
Shelburne and Charlotte with the longer ride going through Ferrisburgh.
All rides stop at the Old Brick Store in Charlotte for a tasty treat.
Visit up to four covered bridges in Chittenden County.
Co-sponsored by the Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition. |
9:45am |
Dorset Park Dirt Parking Lot
So. Burlington
Note: if it
rains on Sat, the start may need to move due to events being held at
the park on Sat being moved to Sun. |
David Jacobowiz
david.jacobowitz@uvm.edu
578-8803 |
Art Michalek
artmichalek@yahoo.com
716-308-4391 |
Sat
May 07 (New) |
Introductory Ride for new riders |
12 mi to 20 mi |
A leisurely pace for folks new to road cycling. Our goal is to teach new
cyclists the rules of the road and how to ride in a group. |
10:00am |
Dorset Park Dirt Parking Lot
So. Burlington |
Viola Chu
hviolachu@gmail.com
399-2352 |
|
Sun
May 08 |
Vergennes Voyager |
26 mi (E)
39 mi (E/M) |
A rural ride running along Otter Creek to
Middlebury for a bakery stop. The longer ride rolls out by Kingsland Bay
State Park before heading south to Middlebury. There may be a
short unpaved section, but no big hills. |
9:45am |
Vergennes H.S., east parking lot
Vergennes
|
John Bertelsen
jo.bertel@gmail.com
864-0101 |
Karla Ferrelli
karla.ferrelli@gmail.com
864-0101 |
Sun
May 15 |
St.
Albans Explorer |
35 mi (E/M)
50 mi (M/S) |
Light, rolling hills with beautiful
views by the lake. The 35 mile route goes to St. Albans Bay Park
and returns, while the 50 mile route continues on to Swanton and back.
There is a short dirt section. |
9:45am |
Georgia Park and Ride
Georgia |
Kerry Crosby
crosbykn@comcast.net
578-3249 |
Donna Leban
lightspd@comcast.net
865-2839 |
Sat
May 21
(New) |
Introductory Ride for new riders |
12 mi to 20 mi |
A leisurely pace for folks new to road cycling. Our goal is to teach new
cyclists the rules of the road and how to ride in a group. |
10:00am |
Dorset Park Dirt Parking Lot
So. Burlington |
Dorothy Pumo
dpumo5@gmail.com
735-1836 |
|
Sun
May 22 |
Rouse’s Point Rouser
Note: Map does not match cue sheet, due to Lake
Champlain flooding. |
50 mi (E/M)
60 mi (M)
|
One of our flattest rides, the 60 mile loop heads up from Grand Isle
over the Rouse’s Point Bridge and down through scenic, low-traffic
lakeside roads in New York. The short ride (50 miles) circles Isle
LaMotte and returns on the Vermont side. |
9:15am |
Grand Isle Ferry
South Hero
Carpooling encouraged, consider UVM, Dorset St Park or
Colchester Park & Ride. |
Phyl Newbeck
phyl@together.net
899-2908 |
Matt Kuivinen
mattkui@earthlink.net
881-9045 |
Sat
May 28 |
Kingsland
Bay |
35 mi (EM)
46 mi (M) |
A nice spring ramble. The 35
mile ride rolls from Shelburne through Charlotte to Kingsland Bay Park
and returns. The 46 mile ride heads towards Vergennes and climbs
to Monkton Ridge, returning through Hinesburg. |
9:15am |
Shelburne Village Shopping Ctr
Shelburne |
Amy Otten
amyotten@netscape.com
878-4070 |
Ralph Kilmoyer
878-4070 |
Sat
Jun 4
(New) |
Introductory Ride for new riders |
12 mi to 20mi |
A leisurely pace for folks new to road cycling. Our goal is to teach new
cyclists the rules of the road and how to ride in a group. |
10:00am |
Dorset Park Dirt Parking Lot
So. Burlington |
John Bertelsen
jo.bertel@gmail.com
864-0101 |
|
Sun
Jun 5 |
Hinesburg
Hollow |
25 mi (M)
47 mi (M/S) |
This route travels south
through Huntington to Hinesburg Hollow. The short route
returns to Richmond via North Road while the long route continues
through North Ferrisburgh to the Lake and back through Hinesburg. |
8:45am |
Williston Central School
Williston |
Tom Kennedy
etomkennedy@gmail.com
735-5359
|
Viola Chu
hviolachu@gmail.com
399-2352 |
Sun
Jun 12 |
Grand
Isles Flats and Picnic |
26 mi (E/M)
50 mi (M) |
A 26 mile ride circles Grand Isle
via the west and east shores and includes some dirt. The 50 mile
option goes to the Shrine at Isle LaMotte before returning.
Afterwards, meet at Helen’s camp for a picnic on the shore of
the Almost Great Lake. The picnic
is canceled. Helen's camp is under water. But the
day tour is still ON! |
8:45am |
Folsom School
South Hero
Carpooling encouraged, consider UVM, Dorset St Park or
Colchester Park & Ride. |
Amy Otten
amyotten@netscape.com
878-4070 |
Helen Douglas
bikehelen@sbcglobal.net
862-7722 |
Sat
Jun 18
(New) |
Introductory Ride for new riders |
12 mi to 20 mi |
A leisurely pace for folks new to road cycling. Our goal is to teach new
cyclists the rules of the road and how to ride in a group. |
10:00am |
Dorset Park Dirt Lot
So. Burlington |
Art
Michalek
artmichalek@yahoo.com
716-308-4391 |
|
Sun
Jun 19 |
Jaunt
from Jasper Mine |
40 mi (E/M)
60 mi (M/S) |
This rolling hill ride passes through Georgia and Milton
before heading to St. Albans Bay for a lunch break and over to Swanton.
The shorter version turns around after the lunch stop. This ride
has a short stretch along the shore of the Lamoille River and a longer
stretch along Lake Champlain. |
9:45am |
East end of Jasper Mine Road
Colchester |
Warren Coolidge
wcoolidge@myfairpoint.net
735-1836 |
Dorothy Pumo
dpumo5@gmail.com
735-1836 |
Sun
Jun 26
(New) |
Ride to Hope Cemetery |
40 mi (M)
60 mi (M/S) |
Join us for either a 40 mile or 60 mile somewhat hilly ride from
Montpelier to the Hope Cemetery in Barre to view some of the greatest
examples of memorial artwork and craftsmanship in the country. |
8:45am |
Montpelier H.S.
Montpelier |
Leslie Carew
carew@champlain.edu
865-2805
|
Donna Leban
lightspd@comcast.net
865-2839 |
Sat
Jul 2
(New) |
Introductory Ride for new riders |
12 mi to 20 mi |
A leisurely pace for folks new to road cycling. Our goal is to teach new
cyclists the rules of the road and how to ride in a group. |
10:00am |
Dorset Park Dirt Parking Lot
So. Burlington |
Matt Kuivinen
mattkui@earthlink.net
881-9045 |
|
Sun
Jul 3 |
Covered Bridges of Franklin and Lamoille County |
41 mi (E/M)
55 mi (M/S) |
See as many as ten covered bridges on this ride. The 41 miles loop
goes through Eden and Johnson, while the 55 mile ride passes more
covered bridges in Montgomery Center, returning through Bakersfield. |
8:45am |
Jeffersonville Fish & Wildlife Access
Jeffersonville |
Phyl Newbeck
phyl@together.net
899-2908 |
Matt Kuivinen
mattkui@earthlink.net
881-9045 |
Sun
Jul 10 |
Double Ferry |
42
mi (M/S)
80 mi (S) |
Both rides start from Burlington and head down to Charlotte on a
combination of roads and bike paths. Riders will take the
Charlotte Ferry to Essex, NY. The hilly terrain on the New
York side brings beautiful views of the lake, followed by a return
trip on either the Burlington (shorter ride) or Grand Isle Ferry
(longer ride).
Bring money for the ferries |
8:30am
(time may change based on ferry
schedule – check back) |
King Street Ferry Dock
Burlington |
Matt Kuivinen
mattkui@earthlink.net
881-9045 |
Larry
Coletti
lvcoletti@hotmail.com
865-2383 |
Sat
Jul 16
(New) |
Introductory Ride for new riders |
12 mi to 20 mi |
A leisurely pace for folks new to road cycling. Our goal is to teach new
cyclists the rules of the road and how to ride in a group. |
10:00am |
Dorset Park Dirt Parking Lot
So. Burlington |
Tom Kennedy
etomkennedy@gmail.com
735-5359 |
|
Sun
Jul 17 |
Stowe Sojourn |
38 mi (M)
63 mi (S) |
Two rides beginning in Stowe.
The shorter ride goes through Morrisville, Hyde Park and Johnson.
The longer makes a loop to Craftsbury. Enjoy the low traffic and
scenic towns. Finish with ice cream at the scoop shop in Stowe. |
8:45am |
Stowe Post Office |
Kerry Crosby
crosbykn@comcast.net
578-3249 |
Viola Chu
hviolachu@gmail.com
399-2352 |
Sun
Jul 24 |
Willsboro Wanderer |
35 mi (E/M)
50 mi (M/S) |
Both options ride on hilly terrain and on low-traffic
roads in New York. There are two potential stops for ice cream.
Bring money for the ferry and food stops. The shorter version of
this ride skips the big hill out of Willsboro. |
8:30am
(for the 9am
ferry) |
Ferry parking lot
Charlotte |
Matt Kuivinen
mattkui@earthlink.net
881-9045 |
Donna Leban
lightspd@comcast.net
865-2839 |
Sun
Jul 31 |
Almost
to Canada |
30 mi (M)
60 mi (S) |
Nice riding in northwestern Vermont
near Lake Carmi. Both mileage options go
through Morse's Line and then Franklin
where some can stop for a food break. The shorter ride returns on
route 120 and 105 through Sheldon. The long ride goes up to
Richford (with another potential food stop) and returns on 105 through
Enosburg Falls. |
8:45am |
Highgate Elementary School
Highgate
I-89 exit 21 (Swanton), 78 East to Highgate Ctr, left on 207 North,
Elem. School is on left.
Carpooling encouraged, consider Richmond or Colchester Prk & Rides. |
Bob Ray
rray.post@yahoo.com
644-6368 |
Leslie Carew
carew@champlain.edu
865-2805 |
Sat
Aug 6 |
Introductory Ride for new riders |
12 mi to 20 mi |
A leisurely pace for folks new to road cycling. Our goal is to teach new
cyclists the rules of the road and how to ride in a group. |
9:00am |
Dorset Park Dirt Parking Lot
So. Burlington |
Art Michalek
artmichalek@yahoo.com
716-308-4391 |
Donna Leban
lightspd@comcast.net
865-2839 |
Sat
Aug 6 |
** NEW **
Upper Valley Weekend Day 1
Woodstock Wandering |
40 mi (M/S)
50 mi (S) |
A ride
through the rolling hills of South Woodstock, Brownsville, Hartland
and into Quechee. The shorter ride will return to Woodstock
via River Road. The longer ride continues to West Hartford and
through Pomfret before returning to Woodstock.
After the ride, cyclists can camp out Pat and Tom’s camp in South
Royalton, stay at an area hotel, or return home. There is a
$10 fee for camping, part of which might be refunded. |
9:30am |
Billings Farm Museum
Overflow parking lot, Route 12, just north of Woodstock
|
Bryan Harrington
alpinefogman@yahoo.com
899-2908 |
Pat Stabler
& Tom Evers
everstab@verizon.net
225-8951
|
Sun
Aug 7 |
Upper Valley Weekend Day 2
Windsor County
Cruising |
42 mi (M/S)
56 mi (S) |
After a short warm up, the ride will tackle Howe Hill and ride through
Pomfret (nearly to Woodstock). At Rt.12 is a sharp right turn
and the ride will head up the valley to Barnard where an ideal lunch
stop awaits at Silver Lake. The ride continues via North Road with
its wonderful views and long descent into Bethel. The short
ride returns to South Royalton. The longer variation with
climbing is also available. |
9:30am |
North side of Green
South Royalton
(Pls. DO NOT park in front of church or
businesses)
Consider
carpooling from the Richmond Park & Ride (Exit 11, I-89). |
Bryan Harrington
alpinefogman@yahoo.com
899-2908 |
Pat Stabler
& Tom Evers
everstab@verizon.net 225-8951 |
Sun
Aug 7 |
Meandres et Beaux Villages |
60mi (M/S)
|
A tour of pretty villages – a 60 mile ride across the
Canadian border. Bring your passport or the required
customs documents. We’ll stop in Mystic for brunch and
pass many farms along the way. There is some dirt – about 4
miles total - and a couple of hills. |
9:30am
|
Highgate Elementary School
Highgate
I-89 north to exit 21 in Swanton, Rt 78 east to Highgate Ctr,
left on 207 North, Elementary School on left. |
Bob Ray
rray.post@yahoo.com
735-5101 |
Leslie Carew
carew@champlain.edu
865-2805 |
Sat
Aug 13 |
Introductory Ride for new riders |
12 mi to 20 mi |
A leisurely pace for folks new to road cycling. Our goal is to teach new
cyclists the rules of the road and how to ride in a group. |
9:00am |
Dorset Park Dirt Parking Lot
So. Burlington |
Viola Chu
hviolachu@gmail.com
735-7924 |
Lou
Bresee
lakelou@adelphia.net
658-0597 |
Sat
Aug 13 |
Montgomery Magic |
45 (M/S)
36 (M) |
This loop from Montgomery
includes challenging hills on Route 105 and 242. End the day
at any one of the number of eateries in Montgomery. |
9:00am |
Montgomery Town Hall
Montgomery |
Bob Ray
rray.post@yahoo.com
735-5101 |
|
Sun
Aug 14 |
St.
Albans Explorer |
35mi (E/M)
50mi (M/S) |
Light, rolling hills with beautiful
views by the lake. The 35 mile route goes to St. Albans Bay Park
and returns, while the 50 mile route continues on to Swanton and back. |
8:45am |
Georgia Park and Ride
Georgia
Carpooling encouraged, consider Colchester Prk & Ride, UVM, or Dorset
Street Park. |
Larry
Coletti
lvcoletti@hotmail.com
865-2383 |
|
Sun
Aug 21 |
** NEW **
Hardwick Highlights |
30mi (E/M)
60mi (M/S)
60mi (S) |
The shorter ride goes to Craftsbury Common
while the medium continues to Orleans and the long ride heads all the
way to Newport. |
9:00am |
Hardwick Elem. School
Hardwick |
John Bertelsen
jo.bertel@gmail.com
864-0101 |
Karla Ferrelli
karla.ferrelli@gmail.com
864-0101 |
Sun
Aug 28 |
Waitsfield and Waterfalls
|
35mi (E)
60mi (M/S) |
Enjoy a scenic tour through the countryside of
Waitsfield and Warren with a visit to Moss Glen Falls. Turn around
at the falls for a 35 mile ride or continue up Middlebury Gap with a
stop at Texas Falls before turning around for a 60 mile ride.
A stop at the Warren Store is always popular and the general store
in Hancock provides an additional respite for those on the long
ride. |
8:45am |
Waitsfield Elem School
Waitsfield
Consider
carpooling from the Richmond Park & Ride (Exit 11, I-89). |
Leslie Carew
carew@champlain.edu
865-2805 |
Lou
Bresee
lakelou@adelphia.net
658-0597 |
Sun
Sep 4 |
Addison Ambler |
45mi (M)
60mi (S) |
This route travels south
from Vergennes to Weybridge via Route 125 and then west to Bridport
and West Addison and back to Vergennes on quiet roads. The
longer ride has approximately two miles of dirt. |
9:15am |
Vergennes Union High School
Vergennes
Park in east parking lot. |
Amy Otten
amyotten@netscape.com
878-4070 |
Ralph Kilmoyer
878-4070 |
Sat
Sep 10 |
** NEW **
NEK weekend - Moose Country Meandering |
67mi (S) |
A loop up through Norton and
Canaan on routes 114, 102 and 105 with (hopefully) more moose than
cars.
Camping is available at Pat and Tom's house just
outside East Burke; early birds get beds or floor space in the
house. BYOB drinks and/or potluck BBQ for anyone who is
interested on Saturday afternoon/evening. There
is a $15 fee for camping, part of which might be refunded. |
9:30am |
Island Pond Visitor Ctr
Island Pond |
Pat Stabler
& Tom Evers
everstab@verizon.net
225-8951
|
|
Sun
Sep 11 |
** NEW **
NEK weekend - Willoughby Wanderings |
30mi (M)
47mi (M/S) |
A ride up through Sutton and Barton, along the shore of Lake
Willoughby and through part of Willoughby State Forest. The
shorter version of the ride returns to Burke via Route 5. |
9:30am |
East Burke Sports,
Pub Outback and East Burke Storage
East Burke |
Pat Stabler
& Tom Evers
everstab@verizon.net
225-8951
|
|
Sun
Sep 18 |
Century
Day |
62mi (M)
100mi (S) |
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 Park Dirt Parking Lot
So. Burlington |
Viola Chu
hviolachu@gmail.com
735-7924
Metric Century Leader
Lou
Bresee
lakelou@adelphia.net
658-0597 |
Tom Kennedy
etomkennedy@gmail.com
735-5359 |
Sun
Sep 25 |
East of Eden |
50mi (M/S)
60mi (M/S) |
Ride 50 or 60 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. |
9:45am |
Eden Elementary School
Eden
Rt 100, about ½ mile south of Rt 118. |
Steve
Barner
sjbarner@gmavt.net
434-4497 |
Phyl Newbeck
phyl@together.net
899-2908 |
Sat
Oct 1 |
Touring Party
at Amy and Ralph’s house |
|
Touring riders and
significant others are invited to a pot luck – soft drinks provided. |
6:00pm |
|
Amy Otten
amyotten@netscape.com
878-4070 |
|
Sun
Oct 2 |
Informal leaderless rides |
|
Route and distance to be
determined
by those who show up. |
10:00am |
Williston Central School
Williston |
|
Sun
Oct 9 |
|
Dorset Park Dirt Parking Lot
So. Burlington |
Sun
Oct 16 |
|
Jericho Elementary School
Jericho |
Sun
Oct 23 |
|
Dorset Park Dirt Parking Lot
So. Burlington |
Sun
Oct 30 |
|
Williston Central School
Williston |