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.
- 2307/23/2023
Bound for Bristol Bakery
Clifford Lumber, Route 116https://thegmbc.com/touring/RoutesData/GMBC_Bound_For_Bristol_Bakery.pdf24 Gardner Cir, Hinesburg, VT 05461, USAPlease 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.
- 2407/24/2023No events
- 2507/25/2023
Practice Crit
Water Tower Circlehttps://thegmbc.com/practice-crits/101 Watertower Cir, Colchester, VT 05446, USAPlease 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.
- 2607/26/2023
Wed. Training Rides
Wheeler Natural Area (Dirt Lot)https://www.mapmyride.com/us/south-burlington-vt/gmbc-wednesday-eve-ride-route-1038135711715-1797 Swift St, South Burlington, VT 05403, USAPlease 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
- 2707/27/2023
Bolton Hill Climb
https://thegmbc.com/timetrial/courses/BoltonValley.html - 2807/28/2023No events
- 2907/29/2023
Sat VP Training Rides
https://thegmbc.com/cal/sat-training-rides-2023/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
Shelburne Community Schoolhttps://thegmbc.com/touring/RoutesData/GMBC_CoveredBridgeRide-Gravel.pdf345 Harbor Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482, USAPlease 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.
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.