Date |
Ride |
Dist. Opts & Ride Class. |
Description |
Meeting
Time |
Meeting
Place |
Leader |
Co-leader |
Sun
Apr 6 &
13 |
Informal Leaderless Rides |
Determined by who shows up. |
Route determined by
those who show up |
10:00 am |
Wheeler Lot, Dorset Park
So. Burlington |
No set leaders |
|
Sun
Apr 20 & 27 |
Informal Leaderless Rides |
Determined by who shows up. |
Route determined by
those who show up |
10:00 am |
Williston Central School
Williston |
No set leaders |
|
Sun
May 04 |
Covered Bridges of Chittenden County |
23 mi (E)
30 mi (E/M)
36 mi (M) |
Visit up to 4 of the 5 covered bridges in Chittenden
County: Shelburne Covered Bridge, and Holmes, Sequin and Quinlin bridges
in Charlotte. All rides travel along rolling hills through
Shelburne and Charlotte. The 36-mile option will go through
Ferrisburgh too. Co-sponsored by Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition. |
9:45 am |
Wheeler Lot, Dorset Park
So. Burlington
|
David Jacobowiz
davidjacobowitz00v@ gmail.com
578-8803 |
Kerry
Crosby
crosbykn@comcast.net
578-3249 |
Sun
May 11 |
Kingsland
Bay
Carpooling encouraged! |
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
and a 65 (M/S) option heads into Huntington |
9:45 am |
Shelburne Village Shopping Ctr.
Shelburne |
Amy Otten
amyotten@netscape.com
878-4070 |
Ralph Kilmoyer
ralphkilmoyer@ comcast.net
878-4070 |
Sun
May 18 |
Vergennes Voyager
Carpooling encouraged! |
26 mi (E)
39 mi (E/M) |
A rural ride running along Otter Creek to
Middlebury for a bakery stop. The 39-mile ride rolls out by Kingsland Bay
State Park before heading south to Middlebury. There may be a
short unpaved section, but no big hills. |
9:45 am |
Vergennes H.S., east parking lot
Vergennes
|
John Bertelsen
jo.bertel@gmail.com
864-0101 |
Karla Ferrelli
karla.ferrelli@ gmail.com
864-0101 |
Sat
May 24
(Marathon Weekend – no Sunday ride) |
St.
Albans Explorer
Carpooling encouraged! |
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.
A “social ride”
will go at a more leisurely pace. It will be the same route as the
35-mile ride. |
9:45 am |
Georgia Park and Ride
Georgia
|
Matt Kuivinen
mattkui@ earthlink.net
881-9045
"Social Ride" Leader:
Donna Leban
lightspd@comcast.net
865-2839 |
Sal
DeFrancesco
salnesp1@gmail.com
363-0963
|
Sun
Jun 1 |
Grand
Isles Flats
Carpooling encouraged! |
28 mi (E/M)
58 mi (M) |
One of the flattest rides of the season. The
28-mile version circles Grand Isle and includes some dirt. The pace
will be more casual than the 58-mile ride. Riders on the longer ride can
visit St. Anne's Shrine (bathrooms and picnic tables but no food) and
also a fossil bed. Unlike other GMBC rides, this one splits between the
short and long at the beginning. |
9:15 am |
Folsom School
South Hero
|
Amy Otten
amyotten@ netscape.com
878-4070 |
Ralph Kilmoyer
ralphkilmoyer@ comcast.net
878-4070 |
Sun Jun 8 |
Bound for Bristol |
35 mi (M) 50 mi (M) |
This ride takes low traffic roads from
Hinesburg to Bristol -- where we’ll stop at the bakery for sustenance for
the return. The beauty of this ride is that virtually all the hills are
in the beginning, allowing for a mellow return trip. The 50-mile
version adds a loop through Bristol and some small hills. |
9:15 am |
Clifford Lumber Hinesburg |
Sal
DeFrancesco
salnesp1@gmail.com
363-0963 |
Warren Coolidge
wcinvt@gmail.com
735-1836 |
Sun
Jun 15 |
Hinesburg
Hollow |
25 mi (M)
47 mi (M/S) |
Both rides travels south
through Huntington to Hinesburg Hollow. The 25-mile route
returns to Richmond via North Road while the 47-mile route continues
through North Ferrisburgh to the Lake and back through Hinesburg. |
9:15 am |
Williston Central School
Williston |
Dorothy
Pumo
dpumo5@gmail.com 829-8729
|
Chet Huang
chet.huang.vt@gmail.com
503-1080 |
Sun
Jun 22 |
Cabot Sampler
Carpooling encouraged! |
23 mi "Social"
43 mi (M/S)
57 mi (S) |
Cabot through Greensboro and Craftsbury. The 43- and 57-mile routes
stop at the famous Willy’s Store in Greensboro and offer a view of
Caspian Lake. Both go along the shore of Lake Eligo too. This fairly
hilly ride is high on scenery and low on traffic.
A "social
ride", which will have a more leisurely pace, will start in
Hardwick and do the part of the same loop clockwise (i.e., Hardwick to
Wolcott to Craftsbury), avoiding later heavier traffic on Route 15.
Online map of social ride |
9:15 am |
43 & 57mi:
Cabot Town Green
Cabot
"Social":
Behind Merchants Bank Hardwick
|
Pat Stabler
everstab@verizon.net
225-8951
"Social Ride" Leader:
Donna Leban
lightspd@comcast.net
865-2839 |
Glen
Brooks
gfbrooksvt@gmail.com
373-1583 |
Sun
Jun 29 |
Champlain Bridge Ride |
43 mi (M)
55 mi (M/S) |
Both rides head out Lake Road and across the bicycle-friendly
Champlain Bridge. The 43-mile route stops at Crown Point while the
55-mile route makes a loop on the New York side through Port Henry. |
9:15 am |
Vergennes H.S., east parking lot
Vergennes |
John Bertelsen
jo.bertel@gmail.com
864-0101 |
Karla Ferrelli
karla.ferrelli@gmail.com
864-0101 |
Sun
Jul 6 (New) |
Not Quite Quebec
Carpooling encouraged! |
51 mi (M)
64 mi (M/S) |
Both distances ride on low traffic roads near the Canadian border.
This is a reworking of our old
Almost to Canada
ride which eliminates some of the higher traffic roads while crossing
the Missisquoi River twice and travelling along the shore of Lake Carmi. |
8:45 am |
Tractor Supply Co.
Swanton |
Dave
Merchant merchand@us.ibm.com
893-6794 |
|
Sat
Jul 12 |
Double Ferry South |
50
mi (M/S) |
Taking the Burlington to Port Kent ferry to get to New York. The
hilly terrain on the New York side brings beautiful views of the lake.
The second ferry will take us from Essex, N.Y. to Charlotte and we’ll
return on flatter terrain back to Burlington.
Please note: this
is the reverse of the way the ride used to go.
Bring money for the ferries. |
7:45 am
Taking
8:10 am
ferry |
King Street Ferry Dock
Burlington
Click here for
Ferry Website |
Brian
Howard
bjhowd@gmail.com
598-3857 |
Ann
Naumann
ann.naumann@uvm.edu
363-5311 |
Sun
Jul 13 |
Rouse’s Point Rouser
Carpooling encouraged! |
50 mi (E/M)
60 mi (M) |
The mostly flat 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 and returns via the Grand Isle Ferry. The 50-mile ride circles Isle
LaMotte and returns on the Vermont side. Both the leader and co-leader
will ride the long loop.
Bring money for the ferry. |
8:45 am |
Grand Isle Ferry Parking Lot
South Hero
|
Matt Kuivinen
mattkui@earthlink.net
881-9045 |
Brian Howard
bjhowd@gmail.com
598-3857 |
Sun Jul 20 |
Stowe Sojourn
Carpooling encouraged! |
33 mi "Social" 38 mi (M)
63 mi (S) |
Two rides beginning in Stowe.
The 38-mile goes through Morrisville, Hyde Park and Johnson.
The 63-mile makes a loop to Craftsbury. Enjoy the low traffic and
scenic towns. Finish with ice cream at the scoop shop in Stowe.
A "social ride" will follow a similar route but cuts off
part of Rt. 15 section and will head north on Rt. 100 rather than 100C.
It will be a more leisurely pace, adding stops at a Mennonite Gift Shop,
a bakery in Hyde Park, and the ice cream shop in Stowe. |
8:45 am |
Stowe Post Office |
Tom Kennedy
etomkennedy@ gmail.com
735-5359
"Social Ride" Leader:
Donna Leban
lightspd@comcast.net
865-2839 |
Holly
Creeks creeksh@yahoo.com 233-9013
"Social
Ride" Co-leader:
Leslie Carew
carew@champlain.edu
865-2805 |
Sat Jul 26 |
Upper Valley Wkend Day 1:
Windsor County
Cruising
Carpooling encouraged! |
42 mi (M/S)
66 mi (S) |
After a short warm up, we will tackle Howe Hill and ride through
Pomfret nearly to Woodstock. At Route 12 we will make a sharp right
turn and 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 42-mile ride will
then head back to South Royalton. The longer variation (66-miles) adds
some hills and heads towards Chelsea and returns to So. Royalton via
Tunbridge.
Note: After the ride, cyclists can
camp out in South Royalton, stay at an area hotel, or return home.
There is a $10 fee for camping, part of which might be refunded.
Talk to Pat and Tom to get more info about the camping. |
9:30 am |
North side of Green
South Royalton
DO NOT park in front of church or
businesses
|
Pat Stabler
& Tom Evers
everstab@verizon.net
781-929-9085 |
Bryan Harrington
alpinefogman@yahoo.com
899-2908 |
Sun Jul 27 |
Upper Valley Wkend Day 2:
Woodstock Wandering
Carpooling encouraged! |
40 mi (M/S)
50 mi (S) |
A ride
through the rolling hills of South Woodstock, Brownsville, Hartland
and into Quechee. The 40-mile ride will return to Woodstock
via River Road. The 50-mile continues to West Hartford and
through Pomfret before returning to Woodstock.
|
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
781-929-9085 |
Sun Jul 27
|
Smugglers' Way |
24 mi (M) 31 mi (M/S) 40 mi (S) |
The short ride ride winds up towards the Smugglers' Notch ski area on
quiet back roads, with some dirt. The Medium distance ride goes up to
top of Smugglers' Notch, and the long ride goes over the Notch to
Stowe and back (a double gap!). The routes are shady and pass by good
swim spots on return. Post ride gathering (food/drink) near
start/finish place. |
9:00 am |
Cambridge Post Office
Cambridge |
Bob Ray
rray.post@yahoo.com
735-5101 |
|
Sat
Aug 2 |
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 shorter 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 |
Brian Kinsman
kins11320@comcast.net
872-7169 |
Sun
Aug 3 |
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. |
8:45 am |
East end of Jasper Mine Road
Colchester |
Warren Coolidge
wcinvt@gmail.com
735-1836 |
Sal
DeFrancesco
salnesp1@gmail.com
363-0963 |
Sun Aug 10 |
Buck Hollow and Beyond |
40 mi (M)
58 mi (M/S) |
The shorter
route goes north to Fairfax, through Buck Hollow into Fairfield,
returning via St. Albans. The longer loop continues into Sheldon.
There are potential food stops in St. Albans, Georgia and Fairfax. |
8:45am |
Milton High School
Milton |
Joyce
McCutcheon mellowmiti@aol.com
893-1690
"Social Ride" Leader:
Donna Leban
lightspd@comcast.net
865-2839 |
Dave
Merchant dpierchand@comcast.net
825-3808 |
Sun
Aug 17 |
Willsboro Wanderer |
39 mi (E/M)
52 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. The shorter version of
this ride skips the big hill out of Willsboro. Bring money for the ferry tickets. |
8:15 am
Taking 9am
ferry |
Charlotte Park & Ride
Ferry Rd, Charlotte
Click
here for Ferry Website |
Sal
DeFrancesco
salnesp1@gmail.com
363-0963 |
Cooie DeFrancesco
vtcdef@gmail.com
363-0663 |
Sun
Aug 24 |
Triple Ferry
|
43 mi (E/M) 50
mi (M/S) |
This ride starts with the ferry to Port Kent and heads north to the
recreation path through the Old Air Base into Plattsburgh. From
Plattsburgh, riders will take the ferry across to Grand Isle and down
to South Hero. Riders then have the option of taking the
Local Motion
ferry to Colchester and the Burlington Bike Path (the 43 mi ride will
ride on some packed gravel) or following the Champlain Bikeway on
Routes 2 and 7 (50 mi). The ride will be followed by a picnic at
Auer’s Boathouse just off the bike path. There is room in the fridge
there if folks want to bring refreshments before the ride.
Bring money for the ferries.
Sal
DeFrancesco
will host the 3rd annual GMBC picnic at Auer’s boathouse at 2
p.m. Bring drinks and a dish to share. We’ll provide
dishes, utensils, hotdogs and both regular and veggie burgers. Contact
him at salnesp1@gmail.com with
any questions. |
7:45 am
Taking
8:10 am
ferry |
King Street Ferry Dock
Burlington
Click here for
Ferry Website |
Brian
Howard
bjhowd@gmail.com
598-3857 |
Brian Kinsman
kins11320@comcast.net
872-7169 |
Sun
Aug 31 |
Awesome Ausable River Ride |
64 mi (M/S)
80 mi (S) |
A great, challenging ride in New
York State. Follow the Ausable River from Port Kent to Lake Placid for
the longer option or turn around prior to Lake Placid for the shorter version. Food stops include Keesville, Ausable Forks and
Lake Placid. Bring money for the ferry tickets. |
7:45 am
Taking
8:10 am
ferry
|
King Street Ferry Dock
Burlington
Click here for Ferry
Website |
Dave
Merchant dpierchand@comcast.net
825-3808 |
Joyce
McCutcheon mellowmiti@aol.com
893-1690 |
Sun Aug 31 |
Bike Paths of
Montreal |
|
Riding some of the bike paths of Montreal, with brunch at Atwater
Market and dinner in Old Montreal. We will do the loop along the canal
and back along the St Lawrence, crossing the ice bridge and back to
the old port. A map of the car and bike routes will be distributed at
the meeting place. Bring your passport or the required customs
documents. |
7:45 am
Leaving for MTL at 8 am |
Milton Park & Ride Milton |
Donna Leban
lightspd@comcast.net
865-2839 |
|
Sat Sep 6
|
NEK Weekend Day 1:
Kingdom
Swing |
56 mi (M/S) |
The 56-mile (M/S) loop goes down Route 16 from Glover, through
Greensboro, Craftsbury then up a beautiful valley on Route14 all the
way to Coventry, then back through Barton to Glover. Afterwards, cool
off with a swim at Crystal Lake. There is no short version of this
ride.
Note:
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. |
9:30 am |
Currier’s Quality Market Barton
Carpooling encouraged! Consider UVM or
Richmond Park & Ride (I89 exit 11) |
Pat Stabler
& Tom Evers
everstab@verizon.net
427-3193 |
Pat Stabler
& Tom Evers
everstab@verizon.net
427-3193 |
Sun Sep 7
Note: See below for
another ride option |
NEK Weekend Day 2:
Willoughby Wanderings |
30 mi (M) 47 mi (M/S) |
The 47-mile (M/S) ride up through Sutton and Barton, along the shore
of Lake Willoughby and through part of Willoughby State Forest.
A 30-mile (M) version of the ride returns to Burke via Route 5. |
9:15 am |
East Burke Sports (do
not park in "Customer" spots), Pub Outback, and East Burke Storage
East Burke
NOTE:
No parking in Chappy's/River Garden parking lot |
Pat Stabler
& Tom Evers
everstab@verizon.net
427-3193 |
Pat Stabler
& Tom Evers
everstab@verizon.net
427-3193 |
Sun Sep 7 |
Ste.
Anne de Sabrevois Winery Ride |
44 mi (M) |
A flat ride across the border to visit the Vignoble Des Pins winery. Bring your passport or the required customs documents.
|
9:15 am |
Alburgh
Community Education Center Alburgh |
Warren Coolidge
wcinvt@gmail.com
735-1836 |
Karla Ferrelli
karla.ferrelli@gmail.com
864-0101 |
Sun Sep 14 |
Century
Day |
62 mi (M)
100 mi (S)
113 mi (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) via
Bristol and Vergennes and back. The Century travels down to the Crown Point Bridge and
returns 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. |
7:30 am |
Wheeler Lot, Dorset Park
So. Burlington |
Matt Kuivinen
mattkui@earthlink.net
881-9045 Metric Century Leader
David Jacobowiz
davidjacobowitz00v@gmail.com
578-8803 |
Brian
Howard
bjhowd@gmail.com
598-3857 |
Sun
Sep 21 |
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. Sadly, the Hancock store has closed. There is a deli across the road from the store, and a gas station less than a mile farther down VT-100, for those who need to refuel. Buy some snacks and come back to the store to enjoy the porch! |
9:15 am |
Waitsfield Elem School
Waitsfield
Consider
carpooling from the Richmond Park & Ride (Exit 11, I-89). |
Leslie Carew
carew@champlain.edu
865-2805 |
Debbie Clemons
debby.clemons@gmail.com
899-2981 |
Sun Sep 28 |
East of Eden |
50mi (M/S)
60mi (M/S) |
Ride 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.
Both leaders will do the long ride. |
9:45 am |
Eden Elementary School
Eden |
Brian Kinsman
kins11320@comcast.net
872-7169 |
Phyl Newbeck
phyl@together.net
899-2908 |
Sun
Oct 5 & 12 |
Informal Leaderless Rides |
Distance will vary |
Route determined by
those who show up |
10:00 am |
Williston Central School
Williston |
No set leaders |
|
Sun
Oct 19 & 26 |
Informal Leaderless Rides |
Distance will vary |
Route determined by
those who show up |
10:00 am |
Wheeler Lot, Dorset Park
So. Burlington |
No set leaders |
|
Sat
Oct 4 |
Touring Party |
|
Touring riders and
significant others are invited to a pot luck – soft drinks provided. |
6:00 pm |
Amy's and Ralph's House |
Amy Otten
amyotten@netscape.com
878-4070 |
|