The GMBC executive committee strives to make our club a model for healthy and safe behaviors and we prefer that everyone on the rides is fully vaccinated and boosted. Please do not ride if you feel sick or have had a known recent exposure to Covid-19 or flu.
Sat Training Rides
Specifics for each ride (e.g. mandatory Covid-19 tracking link, start time, weather, parking) are announced through the GMBC email list usually by Thursday. You may also access the May Covid Tracking form here.
Start times vary during the year. Riding with front and rear lights is recommended all season.
For more information, please see Sat Training Rides.
Introductory Ride
Click here for covid-19 contact tracing and ride registration (required).
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 confirm with Donna if you are planning on the Social Ride version of this ride.
Tues Training Rides
Wed. Training Rides
Click here for Covid attestation and May ride registration (required).
Start times vary during the year (because of the sunset)!! Riding with front and rear lights is recommended all season. Check GMBC email list for current start time.
- 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 24 October): on the road at 5:30 PM or earlier
- Bad weather (current or imminent): most likely cancels ride
Visit Wed Training Rides for additional information.
Questions? Send John an email
Jonesville Short
Covid-19 Contact tracing and Registration
Timers: D. Barbic and K. Bessett
Arrive: 6:00; Race start: 6:30 pm
Sat Training Rides
Specifics for each ride (e.g. mandatory Covid-19 tracking link, start time, weather, parking) are announced through the GMBC email list usually by Thursday. You may also access the May Covid Tracking form here.
Start times vary during the year. Riding with front and rear lights is recommended all season.
For more information, please see Sat Training Rides.
Vergennes Voyager
Click here for Covid-19 contact tracing and ride registration (required).
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.
Please confirm with Donna if you are planning on the Social Ride version of this ride.
Tues Training Rides
Wed. Training Rides
Click here for Covid attestation and May ride registration (required).
Start times vary during the year (because of the sunset)!! Riding with front and rear lights is recommended all season. Check GMBC email list for current start time.
- 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 24 October): on the road at 5:30 PM or earlier
- Bad weather (current or imminent): most likely cancels ride
Visit Wed Training Rides for additional information.
Questions? Send John an email
South Greenbush 1
Sat Training Rides
Specifics for each ride (e.g. mandatory Covid-19 tracking link, start time, weather, parking) are announced through the GMBC email list usually by Thursday. You may also access the May Covid Tracking form here.
Start times vary during the year. Riding with front and rear lights is recommended all season.
For more information, please see Sat Training Rides.
Introductory Ride 2
Click here for covid-19 contact tracing and ride registration (required).
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.
Almost to Canada Mostly Unpaved
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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
Kingsland Bay
Click here for Covid-19 contact tracing and ride registration (required).
The 35-mile (E/M) ride rolls from Shelburne through Charlotte to Kingsland Bay Park and returns. The 51-mile (M) ride heads towards Vergennes and climbs to Monkton Ridge, returning through Hinesburg and a 65 (M/S) option heads into Huntington.
Please confirm with Donna if you are planning on the Social Ride version of this ride.
Tues Training Rides
Wed. Training Rides
Click here for Covid attestation and May ride registration (required).
Start times vary during the year (because of the sunset)!! Riding with front and rear lights is recommended all season. Check GMBC email list for current start time.
- 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 24 October): on the road at 5:30 PM or earlier
- Bad weather (current or imminent): most likely cancels ride
Visit Wed Training Rides for additional information.
Questions? Send John an email
Upper Pleasant Valley
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. 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
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.
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 includes some dirt. Riders on the 60-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 confirm with Donna if you are planning on the Social Ride version of this ride.
Tues Training Rides
Wed. Training Rides
Click here for Covid attestation and May ride registration (required).
Start times vary during the year (because of the sunset)!! Riding with front and rear lights is recommended all season. Check GMBC email list for current start time.
- 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 24 October): on the road at 5:30 PM or earlier
- Bad weather (current or imminent): most likely cancels ride
Visit Wed Training Rides for additional information.
Questions? Send John an email
Huntington 1
Sat Training Rides
Specifics for each ride (e.g. mandatory Covid-19 tracking link, start time, weather, parking) are announced through the GMBC email list usually by Thursday. You may also access the May Covid Tracking form here.
Start times vary during the year. Riding with front and rear lights is recommended all season.
For more information, please see Sat Training Rides.
Stone Walls and Solar Panels
Click here for Covid-19 contact tracing and ride registration (required).
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.
Meeting Place: St. Thomas Church of Underhill, 6 Green Street
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 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.
Please confirm with Donna if you are planning on the Social Ride version of this ride.
Everyone, regardless of membership status, must have a signed GMBC Rider Waiver on record to participate in any GMBC event. You only have to sign ONCE a season and then all rides are covered.