Event Category: Gravel Ride

Informal Gravel Ride-GMBC & Richard Tom Foundation

The GMBC “VP” ride and the Richard Tom Foundation (RTF) are combining for an informal gravel ride starting from Cochran’s Ski Area. The ride is free, but donations to the Richard Tom Foundation are welcome. Burgers and Brats (courtesy of RTF) available after the ride! BYOB

It is assumed that the COVID-19 safety precautions (i.e. wearing of masks and social distancing) will still be in force for the State of Vermont in May and all participants are expected to comply with the regulations in place at that time.

Riders will need to register for this event, but the registration link is not yet available. They are usually available within several days of the event. Please contact the organizer, John Williams, for more information.

Stone Walls and Solar Farms

Gravel Ride: Stone Walls and Solar Panels – 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 seven miles roundtrip to Poorhouse Pies in Underhill to share a delicious treat.

East Montpelier-Calais Country Ride

Enjoy a scenic 34-mile (S) tour with over 3,400 feet of climbing through the countryside of Hilary’s childhood stomping grounds of East Montpelier and Calais as we explore lovely, fun, and HILLY gravel roads in the area. Maple Corner Community Store is at mile 24 and the Adamant Coop at mile 29. The route is a figure eight so it is possible to do a 20 mile ride that is also lovely, hilly, and passes both stores  Leaders will be riding retired mountain bikes with low tread tires and will do the long loop.

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail: Jeffersonville to Morristown

The 40-mile (E) ride is completely flat with a packed stone surface.  The return trip will stop at Black Cap Coffee and Beer in Morrisville. 

Dirt Road version of Covered Bridges of Chittenden County

38 (M) miles. Visit up to four of the five covered bridges in Chittenden County – the Shelburne Covered Bridge and the Holmes, Sequin and Quinlin bridges in Charlotte using mostly dirt roads.