Ride for the Lake 2025

15th annual bicycle ride fundraiser to support the Friends of Northern Lake Champlain, a clean water advocacy organization. Routes of 30, 60, 80, and 100 miles through the Champlain Islands and along the shore of northern New York. Early bird registration (through 15 April) is $55. April 16th – June 1st is $70. Day of Registration $95. Anyone with $250 in pledges gets a refunded registration.  Rides start from 7-10am. BBQ lunch served between 11:30am and 4:30pm. No Rain Date.
Register here.

Jaunt from Jasper Mine

Please pre-register for this ride here.

This rolling hill ride (60 M/S) passes through Georgia and Milton before heading to St. Albans Bay for a break by the bay and over to Swanton. The shorter version (40 M) turns around after the break stop. This ride has a short stretch along the shore of the Lamoille River and a longer stretch along Lake Champlain. There is only one store on the ride and it is at the point where the two rides separate.

Mostly Unpaved Ride: MUP #1

Please register for this ride here.

This ride travels 20 miles on gravel and dirt roads in Hinesburg and Charlotte including Guinea, Bingham Brook and Garen Roads.

Route is available to GMBC members on the Ride with GPS site.  A cue sheet link will be posted when available.

Grand Isles Flats

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One of the flattest rides of the season. The 28-mile ride (E/M) circles Grand Isle and a 43-mile option (M) stops at the end of North Hero. Riders on the 74-mile (M) ride can visit St. Anne’s Shrine (bathrooms and picnic tables but no food) and a fossil bed with a food break at Hero’s Welcome in North Hero.

Please contact Karla for Social Ride information and sign ups.

Riders From Burlington may consider car pooling.

Introductory Ride -3

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Introductory Ride for new riders. We will go 12-20 miles at a leisurely pace. Our goal is to teach new cyclists the rules of the road and how to ride in a group. Please see Introductory Rides for more information about these rides.

St. Albans Explorer

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Light, rolling hills with beautiful views by the lake. The 35-mile (E/M) route goes out to Kill Kare State Park (bring park pass or money in case groups goes into park) and returns while the 50-mile (M) route continues on to Swanton and back. Both rides can break for food at St. Albans Bay.

For those coming from the Burlington area, we suggest carpooling at the Colchester Park and Ride at Exit 17 off I-89 or perhaps meeting at UVM or Veterans Memorial Park in South Burlington.

Please confirm with Donna if you are planning on the Social Ride version of this ride.

Hinesburg-Buck-Gilman-Baldwin (gravel)

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This mostly gravel 20-mile ride traverses the back roads of Hinesburg with 1604 feet of vertical gain.

Vergennes Voyager

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26-mile rolling (E) or 39-mile flat to rolling (E/M) rural ride running along Otter Creek to Middlebury for a bakery stop. The longer ride heads toward Kingsland Bay State Park before heading south to Middlebury.

Be sure to contact Karla if you plan to participate in the Social Ride version of this ride.

Introductory Ride -2

Please register for this ride here.

Introductory Ride for new riders. We will go 12-20 miles at a leisurely pace. Our goal is to teach new cyclists the rules of the road and how to ride in a group. Please see Introductory Rides for more information about these rides.

Covered Bridges of Chittenden County

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23 (E), 30 (E/M) and 36 (M) mile options of rolling hills through Shelburne and Charlotte with the longer ride going through Ferrisburgh. Possible food stops include the Old Brick Store in Charlotte or a convenience store in Ferrisburgh for the long ride. 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.

Please contact Karla if you plan to do the Social Ride version of this ride.