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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Sat Sep 0 2

Sat VP Training Rides

John Williams
Sat Sep 0 2

Blueberry Ramble

The ride will have a guide and will be a no-drop, all-abilities ride.  The route will also be available to all, and folks will have plenty of sections where they can challenge themselves if desired. ~40 miles/day.

There will be a gear/drink shuttle at the start to take any camping gear and beverages that you want to send ahead.  It will not be driving with the riders but will meet us at the Inn, and return gear to the start.

$150/per person covers guided riding, music, gear shuttle, meals (dinner and breakfast), and camping. *Vegetarian and GF diets accommodated.

Sat Sep 0 3

Blueberry Ramble

The ride will have a guide and will be a no-drop, all-abilities ride.  The route will also be available to all, and folks will have plenty of sections where they can challenge themselves if desired. ~40 miles/day.

There will be a gear/drink shuttle at the start to take any camping gear and beverages that you want to send ahead.  It will not be driving with the riders but will meet us at the Inn, and return gear to the start.

$150/per person covers guided riding, music, gear shuttle, meals (dinner and breakfast), and camping. *Vegetarian and GF diets accommodated.

Sun Sep 0 3

Pleasant Valley Voyager

Tim Pearson
Kevin Batson
Jericho Elementary School
90 VT-15, Jericho, VT 05465, USA

Please register for this ride here.

Pleasant Valley Voyager – There are 29- and 46-mile routes (M/S) that travel via Pleasant Valley Road into Jeffersonville.  The short and long rides separate there and the short ride turns west to Cambridge. The long ride continues on Route 15 to Ithiel Falls and returns on Hogback road to 109 and eventually converges with the short ride. On a nice day, Pleasant Valley road rewards riders with gorgeous views of Mt. Mansfield and farm fields.

Tue Sep 0 5

Tues Training Rides - Fall

Kevin Bessett
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 Sep 0 6

Wed. Training Rides

John Williams
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

Sat Sep 0 9

Sat VP Training Rides

John Williams
Sun Sep 1 0

September "leaderless" ride

Brian Howard

Please register for this ride here.

This ride will likely be a leaderless ride because the Kelly Brush charity ride is held on the same day. If you would like to lead a ride on this day. please contact Brian. Otherwise, assume that no designated leader(s) will be available for this ride so plan accordingly. Ride start location will be announced in the GMBC listserv, usually by Thursday before the weekend.

Tue Sep 1 2

Tues Training Rides - Fall

Kevin Bessett
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 Sep 1 3

Wed. Training Rides

John Williams
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

Sat Sep 1 6

Sat VP Training Rides

John Williams
Sun Sep 1 7

Venise en Quebec

Karla Ferrelli
John Bertelsen
Alburgh Community Education Center
45 Champlain St, Alburg, VT 05440, USA

Please register for the ride here.

Ride 40 (E/M) miles from Alburgh across the border through farmland to Venise en Quebec, a summer resort on Missisquoi Bay. We will stop for lunch in Venise. There are stores and restaurants or you can bring your own lunch. The return is through Alburgh Springs border crossing. Bring your passport or the required customs documents. If you are denied access into Canada, you will need to return to the ride start on your own because the ride leader(s) will continue on with the group.

Tue Sep 1 9

Tues Training Rides - Fall

Kevin Bessett
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 Sep 2 0

Wed. Training Rides

John Williams
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

Sat Sep 2 3

Sat VP Training Rides

John Williams
Sat Sep 2 3

Used Bike and Sewing Machine Collection

Pedals for Progress Vermont will be holding their annual used bike and sewing machine collection (25th year) on September 23.

Donate Bikes and Sewing Machines for Developing Countries — September 23, 2023

Is there a bike or sewing machine gathering dust in your closet or garage? You can make a huge difference for a struggling family overseas by donating your bike or sewing machine to Pedals for Progress, along with $20 per item to help with international shipping costs.

Saturday, September 23, 8:30 am to 1 pm. Burton Headquarters Parking Lot, 180 Queen City Park Road, Burlington.

For questions, to volunteer, or to donate, email , visit us on Facebook @P4PVermont or call Paul at 802-793-0888

Sun Sep 2 4

Century Day

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

Please pre-register for this ride here.

Three rides, all following the same route for the first 25 miles with a food stop in Bristol.  The Metric Century is 62 miles (M) via Bristol and Vergennes.  The full Century is 100 miles (S) traveling down to the Crown Point Bridge and returning through the Champlain Valley.  Those looking for an extra challenge can do the Double Gap Century which is 113 miles and includes the Middlebury and Appalachian Gaps.

Brian Howard will serve as leader for the metric century (62 miles) and Kevin Batson will lead the United States customary units (a.k.a. USCI or Imperial) century (100 miles).  Webmaster’s editorial comment: tell me again why the US refuses to go fully metric like the rest of the world? The “US customary units century” just does not roll easily off the tongue.

Tue Sep 2 6

Tues Training Rides - Fall

Kevin Bessett
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 Sep 2 7

Wed. Training Rides

John Williams
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

Sat Sep 3 0

Sat VP Training Rides

John Williams
Sat Sep 3 0

Franklin Forty Gravel Bike for the Lake

The Friends of Northern Lake Champlain together with the Franklin County mountain bike club are putting on a gravel ride in northern Franklin County September 30. The ride will start and end at the Choiniere farm trails, 3550 Gore Rd., Highgate Center. Vermont. There will be a 43 mile and a 17 mile loop. Registration includes lunch, socks, and a rest area.  More information can be found at https://www.friendsofnorthernlakechamplain.org/bike-for-the-lake-savethedate

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. 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.

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.