CANCELED: NEK Weekend-Willoughby Wanderings

We are sorry to announce that all rides for the NEK weekend are canceled for this year.

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NEK weekend – Day 2 – Willoughby Wanderings – 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.

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 also the Tiki Bar in East Burke which is not to be missed.

CANCELED: NEK Weekend-Kingdom Lake View

We are sorry to announce that all rides for the NEK weekend are canceled this year.

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NOTE: The ride currently listed is changed from the originally posted ride.

Day 1 (Saturday) of the weekend event is Kingdom Lake View (50 miles).

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 also the Tiki Bar in East Burke which is not to be missed.

Northeast Kingdom Adventure

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This 54-mile (M/S) ride explores re the southeast corner of the Northeast Kingdom, an area in transition from dairy farms to its next chapter. Interesting attractions include the Museum of Every Day Life and its new exhibit, “Knots” (mile 40). If you’d like to stop for tea at Perennial Pleasures (mile 49.6), reservations should be made in advance. There are stores available in Greensboro, Craftsbury (mile 8), Barton (mile 31), Glover (mile 34), and Greensboro Bend (mile 46).

Buck Hollow and Beyond

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The 40-mile (M) route goes north to Fairfax, through Buck Hollow into Fairfield, returning via St. Albans.  The longer loop (58 M/S) continues into Sheldon.  There are potential food stops in St. Albans, Georgia and Fairfax.

Covered Bridges of Franklin and Lamoille County

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The hilly 41-mile loop (M) goes through Eden and Johnson, while the 55-mile ride (M/S) passes more covered bridges in Montgomery Center, returning through Bakersfield. The Blue Bike Café in Montgomery is a great stop for espresso and pastries. There is also a grocery store in Montgomery.

Waitsfield and Waterfalls

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Enjoy a scenic tour through the countryside of Waitsfield and Warren with a visit to Moss Glen Falls south of Warren (not the one in Stowe). Turn around at the falls for a 35 mile (M) ride or continue up Middlebury Gap with a stop at Texas Falls before turning around for a 60 mile (M/S) 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. 

Not Quite Quebec

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51 (M) and 64 (M/S) rides on low traffic roads near the Canadian border. The route crosses the Missisquoi River twice and travels along the shore of Lake Carmi.

Upper Valley Weekend: Pomfret Perambulations

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Upper Valley Weekend – Pomfret Perambulations – This 50-mile ride (M/S) travels alone the White River before heading through Pomfret and into Barnard and a stop at the excellent general store by lovely Silver Lake. North Road provides you with some lovely views to the west, then back 107 to 14 to the Royalton green.

Meeting Place: North side of the South Royalton Green

Champlain Bridge Ride

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Champlain Bridge Ride – This ride heads out Lake Road and across the bicycle-friendly Champlain Bridge. The 43-mile route (M) stops at Crown Point while the 55-mile route (M) makes a loop on the New York side through Port Henry.

Gravel: Presidential Pedaling

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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.