Route and distance to be determined by those who show up.

Options for riding the gentle rolling hills through Shelburne and Charlotte with the longer ride going through Ferrisburgh.  All rides stop at the Old Brick Store in Charlotte for a tasty treat. Visit up to four covered bridges in Chittenden County.  Co-sponsored by the Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition.

A nice spring ramble.  The 35 mile (EM) ride rolls from Shelburne through Charlotte to Kingsland Bay Park and returns.  The 46 mile (M) ride heads towards Vergennes and climbs to Monkton Ridge, returning through Hinesburg.

30 miles for fat tires

Leslie Carew
carew@champlain.edu
865-2805

Light, rolling hills with beautiful views by the lake.  The 35 mile (E/M) route goes to St. Albans Bay Park and returns, while the 50 mile (M/S) route continues on to Swanton and back.  There is a short dirt section.

Georgia Park and Ride

This route travels south from Vergennes to Weybridge via Route 125 and then west to Bridport and West Addison and back to Vergennes on quiet roads.  The short ride is 45 (M) and the long is 60 (S) with roughly two miles of dirt.  A portion of this ride is in the new, revised GMBC Century ride which will take place in September.

A 26 mile (E/M) ride circles Grand Isle via the west and east shores and includes some dirt.  The 50 mile (M) option goes to the Shrine at Isle LaMotte before returning.  Afterwards, meet at Helen’s camp for a picnic on the shore of the Almost Great Lake.  Hot dogs will be provided, but please bring your own beverage and something to share with the group.

Nice riding in northwestern Vermont near Lake Carmi.  Mileage options are 30 (M) and 60 (S).  Both rides go through Morse's Line and then Franklin where some can stop for a food break.  The shorter ride returns on route 120 and 105 through Sheldon.  The long ride goes up to Richford (with another potential food stop) and returns on 105 through Enosburg Falls.

Missisquoi Valley Union High School
Swanton – For those coming from the Burlington area, we suggest carpooling at the Richmond or Colchester Park and Rides.

Bob Ray
post@yahoo.com
644-6368

All routes travel from Cabot through Greensboro and Craftsbury.  All rides stop at the famous Willy’s Store in Greensboro and offer a view of Caspian Lake.  The two longer rides go along the shore of Lake Eligo. This fairly hilly ride is high on scenery and low on traffic.

Cabot Creamery - Cabot
Take I-89 to Exit 9, Route 2 East to Marshfield and Left on Route 215 to Cabot.  For those coming from the Burlington area, we suggest carpooling at the Richmond Park and Ride at Exit 11 off I-89.

This is a 27 mile E/M ride with a few short hills. Stop at Salisbury Congregational Church for the 35th annual Salisbury Ice Cream Social.

Dirt lot on Three Mile Bridge Road
(the turn is just past the intersection of Route 7 and Route 116--the parking area is on the left about 100 yards after the turn).

This hilly ride will test your climbing abilities, but you will be rewarded with Vermont beauty, wonderful roads, and great descents.  All rides climb through the Barre granite quarries, then up Rte 302 and through Groton State Park, with the short ride (50 miles – M/S) returning via Rte 2, and the longer ride (80 miles- S) looping up through scenic Peacham.  There is very little level ground on this ride, but you'll be left thinking about when you can come back to ride these great roads again.

Steve Barner
sjbarner@gmavt.net
434-4497

State Fisheries parking lot - Grand Isle
When heading north to the ferry on Rt. 314 turn right at the ferry entrance. Within 100 yards is the entrance to the fish hatchery on the left. This is a gravel road that goes north and then turns west to the entrance to the hatchery. It is open to the public with bathrooms.  Those coming from the Burlington area may consider carpooling from the Colchester Park and Ride at Exit 17 off I-89, UVM or Dorset Park, South Burlington.

Both rides will start in South Royalton and travel up through the scenic valley to Tunbridge and then go up over the hill to Strafford.  The long ride (55 miles – M/S) will continue on to Thetford Center, Vershire and Chelsea before returning to South Royalton.  The shorter ride (43 miles - M) will continue on to Sharon, West Hartford, and North Pomfret before returning to South Royalton.  Both rides have moderate hill climbs. 

Two rides through some of the most picturesque areas of Windsor County.  Both rides will start in South Royalton and proceed easily to Sharon, where a real warm-up climb to Pomfret awaits.  Both rides will continue through Pomfret, reach the outskirts of Woodstock, and then proceed to Barnard where we will stop for lunch at Silver Lake.  From Barnard, the long ride (64 miles – M/S) will continue to Bethel (via the North Road), East Randolph and Chelsea before returning to South Royalton.  The short ride (42 miles - M) will continue from Barnard to Bethel via the scenic North Road and return to South Royalton.

In conjunction w/the Quadri-centennial

Larry Coletti
lvcoletti@hotmail.com
865-2383

This hilly ride starts out on scenic Pleasant Valley Road with a rest stop at The Cupboard in Jeffersonville.  A 45 mile (M) option returns via Route 104 and 128, while the 65 mile (S) option heads north to Bakersfield and then to Fairfield, Fletcher and Fairfax before returning though Westford and Essex.

In conjunction w/the Quadri-centennial

Matt Kuivinen
mattkui@earthlink.net
881-9045

In conjunction w/the Quadri-centennial

This ride starts with the ferry to Port Kent and heads north to the recreation path through the Old Air Base into Plattsburgh. From Plattsburgh, riders will take the ferry across to Grand Isle and down to South Hero. Riders then have the option of taking the Local Motion ferry to Colchester and the Burlington Bike Path (43 miles E/M with packed gravel) or following the Champlain Bikeway on Routes 2 and 7 (50 miles M).  Bring money for the ferries.

Matt Kuivinen
mattkui@earthlink.net
881-9045

In conjunction w/the Quadri-centennial

After crossing to NY we head south on country roads to Crown Point and then Ticonderoga. We’ll cross to Vermont on the “oldest operating ferry” in the country over to Shoreham and then take country roads (5 miles unpaved) back to Chimney Point for a creemee at the Bridge Restaurant (36 M).

Two rides beginning in Stowe.  The 38-mile ride (M) goes through Morrisville, Hyde Park and Johnson.  The 63 mile (S) ride makes a loop to Craftsbury.  Enjoy the low traffic and scenic towns.  Finish with ice cream at the scoop shop in Stowe.

A great, challenging ride in New York State.  Follow the Ausable River from Port Kent to Lake Placid for the 80 mile (S) option or turn around prior to Lake Placid for the 64 mile (M/S) version.  Food stops include Keesville, Ausable Forks and Lake Placid.  Bring money for the ferry.

Amy Otten
amyotten@netscape.com
878-4070

8:30a

Memphre is the legendary sea monster who resides in Lake Memphremagog.  This 75 mile ride (S) has rolling hills and light traffic.  A shortened version of the ride (40 M) allows riders to turn around in Georgeville, Quebec. There are some beautiful views of the lake from higher elevations.  A perfect lunch spot is Magog, Quebec and if it’s a warm day, riders can stop for a swim in Georgeville.  Bring your passport or the required customs documents.  This ride will be a good warm-up for next week’s century.

Matt Kuivinen
mattkui@earthlink.net
881-9045

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.

Sun
Sep 20

Ride 50 or 60 (M/S) miles through the rolling hills around Eden with your choice of a long, gradual climb up Route 105 or a shorter, steeper route up to Jay Peak.  Take a break for fresh baked goods in Montgomery.

Eden Elementary School

Route 100, about ½ mile south of Route 118

Highgate Elementary School

I-89 north to exit 21 in Swanton, take 78 east to Highgate Center, then left on 207 North, Elementary School is on the left.

Touring Party
 at Amy and Ralph’s house

Touring riders and significant others are invited to a pot luck – soft drinks provided.  RSVP.

Sun
Oct 25