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| Date | Ride | Dist. Opts & Classifications | Description | Meeting Time | Meeting Place | Leader | Co-leader |
| April 4 & 11 | Informal, leaderless rides |
Route and distance to be determined by those who show up. |
10:00am |
Dorset Park/C. Douglas Cairns Arena So. Burlington |
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| April 18 & 25 | Informal, leaderless rides | Route and distance to be determined by those who show up. | 10:00am |
Williston Central School Williston |
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Sun May 02 |
Covered Bridges of Chittenden County |
23mi (E) 30mi (E/M) 36mi (M) |
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. |
9:45am |
Dorset Park/C. Douglas Cairns Arena So. Burlington |
David
Jacobowiz david.jacobowitz@uvm.edu 578-8803 |
Art Michalek artmichalek@yahoo.com 716-308-4391 |
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Sun May 09 |
Kingsland Bay |
35mi (EM) 46mi (M) |
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. |
9:45am |
Shelburne Post Office Shelburne |
Amy Otten amyotten@netscape.com 878-4070 |
Ralph Kilmoyer 878-4070 |
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Sun May 16 |
St. Albans Explorer |
35mi (E/M) 50mi (M/S) |
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. |
9:45am |
Georgia Park and Ride |
Kerry Crosby crosbykn@comcast.net 578-3249 |
Tom Kennedy etomkennedy@gmail.com 399-2352 |
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Sun May 23 |
Round Church Rambler |
35mi (E/M) 50mi (M/S) |
This 35 mile ride (E/M) loops around lightly traveled roads in Richmond, Hinesburg and Williston while the 50 mile (M/S) option adds another loop through Charlotte and a return over Irish Hill Road. On the Rise Bakery in Richmond is always a good choice for a snack. |
9:45am |
Williston Central School Williston |
Amy Otten amyotten@netscape.com 878-4070 |
Ralph Kilmoyer 878-4070 |
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Sat May 29 |
** NEW ** Jaunt from Jasper Mine |
40 E/M 60 M/S |
This rolling hill ride (60 M/S) starts passes through Georgia and Milton before heading to St. Albans Bay for a lunch break and over to Swanton. The shorter version (40 E/M) turns around after the lunch stop. This ride has a short stretch along the shore of the Lamoille River and a longer stretch along Lake Champlain. | 9:45am | Jasper Mine Road, off Rt 2 heading towards Grand Isle |
Larry
Coletti lvcoletti@hotmail.com 865-2383 |
Lou Bresee lakelou@comcast.net 658-0597 |
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Sun Jun 06 |
Grand Isles Flats and Picnic |
26mi (E/M) 50mi (M) |
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. |
8:45am |
Folsom School
South Hero Those in Burl. area may consider carpooling from Colchester Park & Ride (Exit 17, I-89), UVM or Dorset Park in So Burl. |
Amy Otten amyotten@netscape.com 878-4070 |
Helen Douglas bikehelen@sbcglobal.net 862-7722 |
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Sun Jun 13 |
Covered Bridges of Franklin and Lamoille County | 41mi (E/M) | This 41 mile loop (E/M) goes through Eden and Johnson, passing through one covered bridge and viewing a number of others. | 8:45am |
Jeffersonville Fish & Wildlife Access Jeffersonville 3/10 mile north of Rt 15 & Rt 108 intersection, across bridge. |
Dave Crane hbdave@together.net 343-9999 |
Leslie Carew carew@champlain.edu 865-2805
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Sun Jun 20 |
Meandres et Beaux Villages | 60mi (M/S) | A tour of pretty villages – a 60 mile (M/S) ride across the Canadian border. Bring your passport or the required customs documents. We’ll stop in Mystic for brunch and pass many farms along the way. There is some dirt – about 4 miles total - and a couple of hills. | 9:15am |
Highgate Elementary School |
John Bertelsen jo.bertel@gmail.com 864-0101 |
Karla Ferrelli karla.ferrelli@gmail.com 864-0101 |
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Sun Jun 27 |
Rouse’s Point Rouser |
50mi (E/M) 60mi (M) |
One of our flattest rides, the 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. The short ride (50 miles – E/M) circles Isle LaMotte and returns on the Vermont side. | 8:45am |
McKee’s Island Pub and Pizza South Hero On corner of Rt 2 & Rt 314. Those in Burl. area may consider carpooling from UVM or Dorset Park in So Burl. |
Phyl Newbeck phyl@together.net 899-2908 |
Viola Chu hviolachu@gmail.com 399-2352 |
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Sat July 3 |
Willsboro Wanderer |
35mi (E/M) 50mi (M/S) |
35 (E/M) and 50 (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. |
8:30am |
Ferry parking lot Charlotte |
Matt Kuivinen mattkui@earthlink.net 881-9045 |
Donna Leban lightspd@comcast.net 865-2839 |
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Sun Jul 4 |
Salisbury Ice Cream Social | 27mi (E/M) |
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. |
11:45am |
Dirt lot on Three Mile Bridge Road |
John Bertelsen jo.bertel@gmail.com 864-0101 |
Karla Ferrelli karla.ferrelli@gmail.com 864-0101 |
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Sun Jul 11 |
Almost to Canada |
30mi (M) 60mi (S) |
Nice riding in northwestern Vermont near Lake Carmi. Both mileage options 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. |
8:45am |
Highgate Elementary School Those in Burl. area may consider carpooling from the Richmond or Colchester Park & Rides. |
Karl Garen |
Leslie Carew carew@champlain.edu 865-2805 |
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Sun Jul 18 |
Hinesburg Hollow |
25mi (M) 47mi (M/S) |
This route travels south through Huntington to Hinesburg Hollow. The short route returns to Richmond via North Road while the long route continues through North Ferrisburgh to the Lake and back through Hinesburg. | 8:45am |
Williston Central School Williston |
Viola Chu hviolachu@gmail.com 399-2352 |
Tom Kennedy etomkennedy@gmail.com 399-2352 |
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Sun Jul 25
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Double Ferry |
50mi (M/S) 80mi (S) |
Both distances start from Burlington and head down to Charlotte on a combination of roads and bike paths. Riders will take the Charlotte Ferry to Essex, NY. The hilly terrain on the New York side brings beautiful views of the lake, followed by a return trip on either the Burlington (short tour) or Grand Isle Ferry (long tour). Bring money for the ferries. | 8:45am |
King Street Ferry Dock Burlington |
Steve Barner |
Bob Ray post@yahoo.com 644-6368 |
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Sat July 31 |
35mi (M/S) |
Join us as we ride from Plainfield to Groton State Forest on the rail trail and Cross Vermont Trail. Hybrid or mountain bikes recommended. Bring snacks as we will be riding through the beautiful wooded areas without many stores. Note: Can turnaround at any point. Cross Vermont Trail Maps Index (KMX file available here) |
9:00am |
Goddard College Take 1st left after turning onto Rt 214 from Rt 2. |
Donna Leban lightspd@comcast.net 865-2839 |
Leslie Carew carew@champlain.edu 865-2805 |
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Sat July 31 |
** NEW **
Upper Valley Weekend Day 1 Windsor County Cruising |
39mi (M) 56mi (S) |
The short ride travels
through scenic, but hilly areas of Windsor County. The longer
ride adds two more hills through the horse country of Strafford. Note: After the ride, cyclists can camp out in South Royalton, stay at an area hotel, or return home. There is a $5 fee for camping, part of which might be refunded. |
9:30am |
North side of Green South Royalton Those in Burl. area may consider carpooling from the Richmond Park & Ride (Exit 11, I-89). |
Pat and Tom Stabler everstab@verizon.net 781-929-9085 |
Bryan Harrington alpinefogman@yahoo.com 899-2908 |
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Sun Aug 1 |
** NEW **
Upper Valley Weekend Day 2 Orange County Discovery |
44mi (M) 51mi (S) |
The short ride travels past the bucolic farms of Orange County with a fair amount of climbing. The long ride adds another climb through Chelsea and past the site of the historic World’s Fair in Tunbridge. | 9:30am | See above |
Bryan Harrington alpinefogman@yahoo.com 899-2908 |
Pat and Tom Stabler everstab@verizon.net 781-929-9085 |
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Sun Aug 8 |
** NEW ** Tour de Mansfield |
45mi (M/S) 65mi (S) |
Steve Barner designed the long ride for Bicycling Magazine last year. It travels over beautiful Pleasant Valley Road and up Smuggler’s Notch on Route 108, descending through Stowe (though bypassing the Village). The short route stops in Jeffersonville, making a short loop before returning through Underhill and Jericho to Richmond | 8:45am | Richmond Park and Ride |
Dave Crane hbdave@together.net 343-9999 |
Matt Kuivinen mattkui@earthlink.net 881-9045 |
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Sat Aug 14 |
Montgomery Magic | 45 (M/S) | This loop from Montgomery includes challenging hills on Route 105 and 242. End the day at any one of the number of eateries in Montgomery. | 9:30am |
Montgomery Town Hall Montgomery |
Bob Ray rray.post@yahoo.com 644-6368 |
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Sun Aug 15 |
Double or Triple Ferry Ride |
43mi (E/M) 50mi (M) |
Co-sponsored by Local Motion, 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 E/M with packed gravel) or following the Champlain Bikeway on Routes 2 and 7 (50 M). Bring money for the ferries. The ride will be followed by a picnic at Auer’s Boathouse just off the bike path. There is room in the fridge there if folks want to bring refreshments before the ride. |
8:20am (need time to purchase tickets for the 8:50am ferry) |
King Street Ferry Dock Burlington |
Donna Leban
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Amy Otten amyotten@netscape.com 878-4070 |
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Sun Aug 22 |
Cabot Sampler |
36mi (M) 45mi (M/S) 50mi (S) |
36 (M), 45 (M/S), and 55 (S) mile options 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. | 8:45am |
Cabot Creamery
- Cabot Take I-89 to Exit 9, Rt 2 East to Marshfield and Left on Rt 215 to Cabot. Those in Burl. area may consider carpooling from the Richmond Park & Ride (Exit 11, I-89). |
Leslie Carew carew@champlain.edu 865-2805 |
Bob Ray rray.post@yahoo.com 644-6368 |
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Sun Aug 29 |
Awesome Ausable River Ride |
64mi (M/S) 80mi (S) |
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. |
7:10am (need time to purchase tickets for the 7:30am ferry) |
King Street Ferry Dock Burlington |
Art Michalek artmichalek@yahoo.com 716-308-4391 |
Matt Kuivinen mattkui@earthlink.net 881-9045
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Sun Sep 5 |
Groton Glider |
50mi (M/S) 80mi (S) |
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. | 8:45am |
Spaulding High School Barre |
Steve Barner sjbarner@gmavt.net 434-4497
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Kerry Crosby crosbykn@comcast.net 578-3249 |
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Sun Sep 12 |
Century Day |
62mi (M) 100mi (S) |
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. | 7:30am |
Dorset Park/C. Douglas Cairns Arena So. Burlington |
Matt Kuivinen mattkui@earthlink.net 881-9045 |
David
Jacobowiz david.jacobowitz@uvm.edu 578-8803 |
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Sun Sep 19 |
East of Eden |
50mi (M/S) 60mi (M/S) |
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. | 9:30am |
Eden Elementary School Eden Rt 100, about ½ mile south of Rt 118. |
Matt Kuivinen mattkui@earthlink.net 881-9045 |
Phyl Newbeck phyl@together.net 899-2908 |
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Sun Sep 26 |
Addison Ambler |
45mi (M) 60mi (S) |
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. | 9:45am |
Vergennes Union High School Vergennes Park in east parking lot. |
Karl Garen kgaren@madriver.com 233-6234 |
Leslie Carew carew@champlain.edu 865-2805 |
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Sat Oct 16 |
Touring Party at Amy and Ralph’s house |
Touring riders and significant others are invited to a pot luck – soft drinks provided. RSVP. | 6:00pm |
Amy Otten amyotten@netscape.com 878-4070 |
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Sun Oct 3 |
Informal leaderless rides |
Route and
distance to be determined by those who show up. |
10:00am |
Williston Central School Williston |
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Sun Oct 10 |
Dorset Park/C. Douglas Cairns Arena So. Burlington |
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Sun Oct 17 |
Jericho Elementary School Jericho |
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Sun Oct 24 |
Dorset Park/C. Douglas Cairns Arena So. Burlington |
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Sun Oct31 |
Williston Central School Williston |
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