Event Tags: gravel

Informal Gravel Ride-GMBC & Richard Tom Foundation

REGISTER for ride.

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. Register for the ride and complete the Covid-19 attestation here.

Please contact the organizer, John Williams, for more information.

Informal Gravel Ride-GMBC & Richard Tom Foundation

REGISTER for ride.

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. Register for the ride and complete the Covid-19 attestation here.

Please contact the organizer, John Williams, for more information.

Almost to Canada Mostly Unpaved

Click here for Covid-19 contact tracing and ride registration (required).

25 miles (M) with over 1,300 feet of climbing on dirt and gravel back roads in Sheldon and Franklin, past many small farms, with great views of Jay Peak and Mt. Mansfield. There are some quiet sections of pavement and short sections on the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail and the railbed that will be part of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail when that trail is completed. Hammerheads can add a leaderless self-guided loop to the far end that would make their ride 47 miles with 2,851 feet of climbing. 

Meeting place: Sheldon, exact location to be announced

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. 

Almost in Canada

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.

https://buytickets.at/greenmountainbicycleclub/395165

Gravel: Presidential Pedaling

37 miles (M/S) with almost 3,000 feet of climbing. Ride past the birthplace of President Chester Arthur on a rolling loop through Fairfield and Bakersfield, on gravel and quieter paved roads.

Chester’s Bakery on Route 36 in Fairfield.

Register for the ride at Gravel: Presidential Pedaling – 07/11/2020 (Saturday)
https://buytickets.at/greenmountainbicycleclub/392165

Upper Valley Gravel Ride

Additional information will be posted when available.