Almost in Canada

Post date July 13, 2020

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July 18, 2020 8:45 am - 8:46 am

https://thegmbc.com/touring/RoutesData/GMBC-AlmostCanada.pdf

Russ Ford

Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail, Sheldon

Address: 25 Severance Rd, Sheldon, VT 05483, USA

Almost in Canada, Mostly Unpaved – 43 (M/S) miles of mixed terrain including gravel back roads, a short section of Class IV road, pavement, rail trail and abandoned rail bed with 2,500 feed of climbing.

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Franklin Forty Gravel Bike for the Lake

September 30, 2023 All day

The Friends of Northern Lake Champlain together with the Franklin County mountain bike club are putting on a gravel ride in northern Franklin County September 30. The ride will start and end at the Choiniere farm trails, 3550 Gore Rd., Highgate Center. Vermont. There will be a 43 mile and a 17 mile loop. Registration includes lunch, socks, and a rest area. More information can be found at https://www.friendsofnorthernlakechamplain.org/bike-for-the-lake-savethedate

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September

02
Sat VP Training Rides
https://thegmbc.com/cal/sat-training-rides-2023/
All day
September 2, 2023
John Williams
Please register for this ride here.
Specifics for each ride (e.g. start time, route, 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.
02
Blueberry Ramble
https://www.blueberryhilltrails.com/blueberryramble
All day
September 2, 2023-September 3, 2023
The ride will have a guide and will be a no-drop, all-abilities ride. The route will also be available to all, and folks will have plenty of sections where they can challenge themselves if desired. ~40 miles/day.
There will be a gear/drink shuttle at the start to take any camping gear and beverages that you want to send ahead. It will not be driving with the riders but will meet us at the Inn, and return gear to the start.
$150/per person covers guided riding, music, gear shuttle, meals (dinner and breakfast), and camping. *Vegetarian and GF diets accommodated.
03
Blueberry Ramble
https://www.blueberryhilltrails.com/blueberryramble
All day
September 3, 2023-September 3, 2023
The ride will have a guide and will be a no-drop, all-abilities ride. The route will also be available to all, and folks will have plenty of sections where they can challenge themselves if desired. ~40 miles/day.
There will be a gear/drink shuttle at the start to take any camping gear and beverages that you want to send ahead. It will not be driving with the riders but will meet us at the Inn, and return gear to the start.
$150/per person covers guided riding, music, gear shuttle, meals (dinner and breakfast), and camping. *Vegetarian and GF diets accommodated.
03
Pleasant Valley Voyager
https://thegmbc.com/touring/RoutesData/GMBC_PleasantValleyVoyager.pdf
9:15 am
September 3, 2023
Tim Pearson
Kevin Batson
Jericho Elementary School
90 VT-15, Jericho, VT 05465, USA
Please register for this ride here.
Pleasant Valley Voyager – There are 29- and 46-mile routes (M/S) that travel via Pleasant Valley Road into Jeffersonville. The short and long rides separate there and the short ride turns west to Cambridge. The long ride continues on Route 15 to Ithiel Falls and returns on Hogback road to 109 and eventually converges with the short ride. On a nice day, Pleasant Valley road rewards riders with gorgeous views of Mt. Mansfield and farm fields.
05
Tues Training Rides - Fall
https://thegmbc.com/cal/tues-training-rides-fall2023/
5:30 pm-8:33 pm
September 5, 2023
Kevin Bessett
Richmond Round Church
457 Bridge St, Richmond, VT 05477, USA
Please register for rides here.
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
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
Ride with GPS routes
For more details, please see Tues Training Rides.