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 VP Training Rides
Please register for this ride here.
Specifics for each ride (e.g. start time, route, 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.
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
Rouse's Point Rouser
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.
Tues Training Rides
Please register for rides here.
Salisbury Ice Cream Social
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. Training Rides
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
Duxbury (gravel)
Sat VP Training Rides
Please register for this ride here.
Specifics for each ride (e.g. start time, route, 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.
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.
Willsboro Wanderer
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.
Practice Crit
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. Training Rides
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
Huntington 3
Sat VP Training Rides
Please register for this ride here.
Specifics for each ride (e.g. start time, route, 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.
Not Quite Quebec
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.
Tues Training Rides
Please register for rides here.
Wed. Training Rides
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
Dunsmore
Sat VP Training Rides
Please register for this ride here.
Specifics for each ride (e.g. start time, route, 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.
Waitsfield Lawson, gravel
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.
Bound for Bristol Bakery
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.
Practice Crit
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. Training Rides
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
Bolton Hill Climb
Sat VP Training Rides
Please register for this ride here.
Specifics for each ride (e.g. start time, route, 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.
Covered Bridges of Chittenden County #3, gravel
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.
Waitsfield and Waterfalls
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.