Events

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. 

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July
Sat Jul 0 1

Sat VP Training Rides

Sat Jul 0 1

Texas Hill Double D, gravel

Please register for this ride here.

This is a 43-mile route through Texas Hill, Dugway and Duxbury loop. The ride starts with a fairly big climb and then a downhill out to Duxbury and North Rd. out to Waterbury.

Ride route is available for GMBC members on Ride with GPS. Cue sheet will be posted when available.

Meeting place: to be determined

Sun Jul 0 2

Rouse's Point Rouser

Grand Isle Ferry Parking Lot
Grand Isle, VT Dock, Grand Isle, VT 05458, USA

Please register for the ride here.

The mostly flat 60-mile (M) loop heads up from Grand Isle over the Rouse’s Point Bridge and down through scenic, low-traffic, lakeside roads in New York and returns via the Grand Isle Ferry. The short ride (50 miles – E/M) circles Isle LaMotte and returns on the Vermont side. The Social Ride will also be the long loop but at a slower pace. Please contact Donna if you plan to do the Social Ride. Bring money for the Ferry ride back to VT.

Please park in the ferry lot, not the fishing access lot. Let the attendant know that you will be taking the ferry in one direction.

Those coming from the Burlington area may consider carpooling. Weather permitting, all leaders may do the longer version of the ride.

Please note the earlier, 8:15 am, meeting time for all rides on this date.

Tue Jul 0 4

Tues Training Rides

Richmond Round Church
457 Bridge St, Richmond, VT 05477, USA

Please register for rides here.

Start times vary during the year (because of the sunset)!! Riding with front and rear lights is recommended all season.
  • 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 ??): on the road at 5:30 PM or earlier
  • Bad weather (current or imminent): most likely cancels ride

Where to Start, Park, and Ride

  • Parking/Start – In the field below the Old Round Church in Richmond (see map). Do not park on the paved road next to the Round Church
  • Rides vary. Links to some routes are listed below but become familiar with the roads beforehand in case of separation from the group. If you decide to drop out or change your route, let someone know beforehand.

For more details, please see Tues Training Rides.

Tue Jul 0 4

Salisbury Ice Cream Social

3 Mile Bridges parking
118 3 Mile Bridge Rd, Middlebury, VT 05753, USA

Please register for this ride here.

The 28-mile (E/M) ice cream social ride starts on 3 Mile Bridge Rd off Route 7 south of Middlebury just past the Barn Antiques shop. The terrain is gently rolling and after passing Shard Villa and crossing Route 7, we circle Lake Dunmore, returning to Salisbury to take advantage of the Ice Cream Social being hosted at the Congregational Church of Salisbury on Maple St in Salisbury (at approximately mile 20). This is a very laid back, no drop ride.

This route is available for GMBC members on Ride with GPS. A cue sheet and map will be posted when it becomes available.

Wed Jul 0 5

Wed. Training Rides

Wheeler Natural Area (Dirt Lot)
1715-1797 Swift St, South Burlington, VT 05403, USA

Please register for this ride here.

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 end of 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

Thu Jul 0 6

Duxbury (gravel)

Sign up for the TT here.

Timer: M Meredyth

Arrive 6:00, Race starts at 6:30

Results

Sat Jul 0 8

Sat VP Training Rides

Sat Jul 0 8

Mostly Unpaved Ride: MUP #1

Charlotte Central School
408 Hinesburg Rd, Charlotte, VT 05445, USA

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.

Sun Jul 0 9

Willsboro Wanderer

Charlotte Park and Ride
818 Ferry Rd, Charlotte, VT 05445, USA

Please register for the ride here.

40 (E/M) and 55 (M/S) options of hilly terrain on low-traffic roads in New York. There are two potential stops for ice cream. Bring money for the ferry and food stops. The shorter version of this ride skips the big hill out of Willsboro.

Ready by 8:30 for the 9:00 ferry. There is a short ride to the ferry.

Meeting Place: Old Champlain Flyer parking lot, Ferry Road, Charlotte (aka the Charlotte Park and Ride), NOT the ferry parking lot.

Please contact Donna for social ride sign up.

Tue Jul 1 1

Practice Crit

Water Tower Circle
101 Watertower Cir, Colchester, VT 05446, USA

Please see Practice Crit page for complete information. In 2023, 6 criteriums are scheduled, 2 each in May, July and August. These  are USA Cycling (USAC) sanctioned events so USAC licenses are required. Junior racers are welcome and encouraged, but parents or guardians must approve the Juniors participation. If Junior racers are coming with a coach or friend, please bring a signed registration form with you.The official race flyer will be posted when it becomes available.

Wed Jul 1 2

Wed. Training Rides

Wheeler Natural Area (Dirt Lot)
1715-1797 Swift St, South Burlington, VT 05403, USA

Please register for this ride here.

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 end of 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

Thu Jul 1 3

Huntington 3

Sign up for the TT here.

Timer: J Bertelson

Arrive 6:00, Race starts at 6:30

Results

Sat Jul 1 5

Sat VP Training Rides

Sun Jul 1 6

Not Quite Quebec

Tractor Supply Company
2636 Highgate Rd, St Albans City, VT 05478, USA

Please pre-register for this ride here.

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.

Tue Jul 1 8

Tues Training Rides

Richmond Round Church
457 Bridge St, Richmond, VT 05477, USA

Please register for rides here.

Start times vary during the year (because of the sunset)!! Riding with front and rear lights is recommended all season.
  • 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 ??): on the road at 5:30 PM or earlier
  • Bad weather (current or imminent): most likely cancels ride

Where to Start, Park, and Ride

  • Parking/Start – In the field below the Old Round Church in Richmond (see map). Do not park on the paved road next to the Round Church
  • Rides vary. Links to some routes are listed below but become familiar with the roads beforehand in case of separation from the group. If you decide to drop out or change your route, let someone know beforehand.

For more details, please see Tues Training Rides.

Wed Jul 1 9

Wed. Training Rides

Wheeler Natural Area (Dirt Lot)
1715-1797 Swift St, South Burlington, VT 05403, USA

Please register for this ride here.

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 end of 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

Thu Jul 2 0

Dunsmore

Sign up for the TT here.

Timer: K Bessett

Arrive 6:00, Race starts at 6:30

Results

Sat Jul 2 2

Sat VP Training Rides

Sat Jul 2 2

Waitsfield Lawson, gravel

Waitsfield Elementary School
3951 Main St, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA

Please register for this ride here.

Travel Waitsfield Common and into East Warren area. Gravel roads that traverse the Waitsfield and East Warren town areas of Washington County.

Route is available in GMBC member section of Ride with GPS. Standard cue sheet will be posted when available.

Sun Jul 2 3

Bound for Bristol Bakery

Clifford Lumber, Route 116
24 Gardner Cir, Hinesburg, VT 05461, USA

Please register for this ride here. 

This 40-mile (M) ride takes low traffic roads from Hinesburg to Bristol.  Those doing the short loop (27 miles) can stop at a Bristol bakery for an out and back but those on the longer loop will add a loop through New Haven and Bristol before earning their pastries.

We have permission to park at Clifford Lumber, but  PLEASE keep the entrance clear; they do sometimes have trucks moving into the yard area, even on Sundays.

Tue Jul 2 5

Practice Crit

Water Tower Circle
101 Watertower Cir, Colchester, VT 05446, USA

Please see Practice Crit page for complete information. In 2023, 6 criteriums are scheduled, 2 each in May, July and August. These  are USA Cycling (USAC) sanctioned events so USAC licenses are required. Junior racers are welcome and encouraged, but parents or guardians must approve the Juniors participation. If Junior racers are coming with a coach or friend, please bring a signed registration form with you.The official race flyer will be posted when it becomes available.

Wed Jul 2 6

Wed. Training Rides

Wheeler Natural Area (Dirt Lot)
1715-1797 Swift St, South Burlington, VT 05403, USA

Please register for this ride here.

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 end of 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

Thu Jul 2 7

Bolton Hill Climb

Sign up for the TT here.

Timers: R Phillips

Arrive 6:00, Race starts at 6:30

Results

Sat Jul 2 9

Sat VP Training Rides

Sat Jul 2 9

Covered Bridges of Chittenden County #3, gravel

Shelburne Community School
345 Harbor Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482, USA

Please register for this ride here.

This is a new gravel version of the covered bridges ride. 31 miles (M/S) of rolling hills through Shelburne and Charlotte. Two thirds of the route is unpaved with two sections of farm track and roughly 2.000 ft of elevation gain. Possible food stops include the Old Brick Store in Charlotte (no restrooms). Visit up to four of the five covered bridges in Chittenden County; Shelburne, Holmes, Sequin, and Quinlan.

Sun Jul 3 0

Waitsfield and Waterfalls

Waitsfield Elementary School
3951 Main St, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA

Please pre-register for this ride here.

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. 

Contact Donna for social ride signups.

For those coming from Burlington, consider carpooling at the Richmond Park and Ride at Exit 11 of I-89.

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. To access the other views, just click on the appropriate box on the calendar, located below the months and above the days.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. Hovering does not work with a smartphone.

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