Events

GMBC is looking forward to having a more normal ride schedule this year. That said, Covid-19 safety practices will remain in force until the VT State of Health says otherwise. Intro rides, touring Rides, VP-Saturday rides, Tuesday training rides, and time trials will be posted on the Events calendar as the schedules are prepared. The status of practice crits and Wednesday evening rides are still in discussion.

We must strictly adhere to all the VT State Health guidelines, specifically mask wearing and social distancing. Our events are outdoors so that takes care of the third major requirement. Procedures may evolve through the riding season as State and local requirements change.

  •  Do not come if you feel sick or have had a known recent exposure to Covid-19.
  • Online signup is required for contact tracing and data will be kept for 30 days. Signup information will be in the GMBC Listserv announcement and the Events calendar (below) for each ride or event. Please do not sign up more than a few days in advance so your Covid attestations are current as of the ride date.
  • Rides may be limited to 50 total with no more than 15/group on the road. 
  • Close drafting is not permitted. Six to ten feet of separation (wheel to wheel) is required.
  • You must not “spray” fellow riders when coughing, clearing the nose, etc.
  • You must carry a mask for use before and after the ride, during rest stops, and when assisting with mechanicals. Currently, the guidelines require masks even for fully Covid-19 vaccinated individuals.The mask is a courtesy to prevent inadvertent viral transmission. You do not need to wear a mask while riding (with the above mentioned correct social distancing). 
  • Bring all your own water, food, bike tire supplies, etc. 
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  • Sat Training Rides

    Sat Training Rides

    All day
    July 3, 2021
    John Williams

     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.

    Start times vary during the year. Riding with front and rear lights is recommended all season.

    For more information, please see Sat Training Rides.

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  • Open — want to ride?

    Open — want to ride?

    All day
    July 4, 2021

    If you would like to lead a ride on this date, please contact Phyl.

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  • Sat Training Rides

    Sat Training Rides

    All day
    July 10, 2021
    John Williams

     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.

    Start times vary during the year. Riding with front and rear lights is recommended all season.

    For more information, please see Sat Training Rides.

  • Upper Valley Weekend: Horse Country

    Upper Valley Weekend: Horse Country

    9:15 am-9:16 am
    July 10, 2021
    Tom Evers
    Pat Stabler
    North Side of South Royalton Green

    194 Chelsea St, South Royalton, VT 05068, USA

    194 Chelsea St, South Royalton, VT 05068, USA

    Upper Valley Weekend – Horse Country Ride – All three rides start in South Royalton. The short ride (26 M) will travel north to Chelsea and return; the medium (40 M/S) continues up Route 110 to the top of the hill in Washington and back; and the long ride (51 S) goes to Chelsea, up to the Vershire Heights, then down into the Connecticut River valley, back through Strafford and Sharon. There is a country stores in Chelsea, and additional ones in West Fairlee and Strafford on the long ride.

    After the ride, cyclists can camp out in South Royalton, stay at an area hotel, or return home.  There is a $10 fee for camping, part of which might be refunded. Talk to Pat and Tom to get more info about the camping.

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  • Champlain Bridge Ride

    Champlain Bridge Ride

    8:45 am-8:46 am
    July 11, 2021
    John Bertelsen
    Vergennes Union High School

    50 Monkton Rd, Vergennes, VT 05491, USA

    50 Monkton Rd, Vergennes, VT 05491, USA

    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.

  • Upper Valley Weekend: Pomfret Pedaling

    Upper Valley Weekend: Pomfret Pedaling

    9:00 am-9:01 am
    July 11, 2021
    Bryan Harrington
    Tom Evers
    Pat Stabler
    North Side of South Royalton Green

    194 Chelsea St, South Royalton, VT 05068, USA

    194 Chelsea St, South Royalton, VT 05068, USA

    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

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  • Sat Training Rides

    Sat Training Rides

    All day
    July 17, 2021
    John Williams

     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.

    Start times vary during the year. Riding with front and rear lights is recommended all season.

    For more information, please see Sat Training Rides.

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  • Sat Training Rides

    Sat Training Rides

    All day
    July 24, 2021
    John Williams

     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.

    Start times vary during the year. Riding with front and rear lights is recommended all season.

    For more information, please see Sat Training Rides.

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  • Waitsfield and Waterfalls

    Waitsfield and Waterfalls

    8:45 am-8:46 am
    July 25, 2021
    Brian Howard
    Waitsfield Elementary School

    3951 Main St, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA

    3951 Main St, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA

    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. 

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  • Sat Training Rides

    Sat Training Rides

    All day
    July 31, 2021
    John Williams

     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.

    Start times vary during the year. Riding with front and rear lights is recommended all season.

    For more information, please see Sat Training Rides.

GMBC Rider Waiver

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.

Always click refresh (on your browser bar) to be sure that you are seeing the most recent version of all events. This is especially important for race results and cue sheets! Calendar event dates, times and venues are approximate until schedules are finalized in Spring of each year. Ride times listed are MEET TIMES only because the actual ride time will depend on riders, route chosen, changing weather, etc. Evening training ride start times will vary as the sunset time changes and will be earlier in spring and fall and later in midsummer. Saturday (VP) training rides are the opposite and tend to start earlier in midsummer to allow for longer and cooler rides. Check the latest information on the GMBC email list for the most updated information.

Users may change the full calendar view as well as the view on the sidebar menu. Options include: full, week, day, list, 4-day, and posterboard. Tours, time trials, crits, training rides and meetings are each color-coded for easy identification. Clicking on an event will provide full information including a map to the start site and ride leader contact information if relevant. Mouse over (hover) an event to see the same information but with smaller text and no map.

Please report problems with the calendar information to the webmaster. If you would like to have your bicycle-related event in Vermont or upstate New York included on the GMBC calendar, please contact the webmaster.