CALENDAR
OF EVENTS - 2007
This
calendar lists events in Vermont with an emphasis on bicycling events
and rides. Time trials and some race events are listed. In the future,
we would like to expand our list of walking & running events as well.
If
you have an event to add to our list, please email info@vtbikeped.org
with the following information: date, name of event, location (city),
website or email, phone #.*
*We
publish this calendar in hard copy as well as electronic, so we strongly
encourage a non-Internet contact method for those without web access.
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MAY
5 – Annual Onion River Sports Bike Swap –
Montpelier – www.onionriver.com
- 229-9409
6 –- Covered Bridges of Chittenden County –
9:45 AM – Dorset Park, South Burlington – http://www.thegmbc.com/touring.shtml
- 578-8803
30
(E/M) and 40 (E/M) mile options of 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 tasty treats. Visit up
to four covered bridges in Chittenden County. Co-sponsored by the Vermont
Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition and GMBC.
Meeting Time: 9:45
Leader: VBPC board member David Jacobowitz; Co-Leaders: Matt Kuivenen
- 413-427-2177 / mattkui@earthlink.net and Art Michalek - 716-308-4394
/ artmichalek@yahoo.com
Map: http://www.uvm.edu/~djacobow/images/bikes/covered_bridges_ride.jpg
Four covered bridges are shown as icons on the map.
And a route sheet:
http://www.uvm.edu/~djacobow/images/bikes/covered_bridge_route.pdf
The
group from VBPC and GMBC's first ride of the season.
6 – Upper Valley Trails Fair – 5 PM –
Wilder – www.uvtrails.org
- 649-9075
17 – Vermont Corporate Cup Challenge – Montpelier
- www.state.vt.us/gcpfs/ -
846-7926
18 – Ride of Silence – 7 PM – Montpelier
– www.vtbikeped.org
- 225-8904
May
is National Bike Safety month and the week of May 13 is National Bike
Safety Week. Across the country, Rides of Silence will be held to honor
all those who have been killed or injured by motorists while riding
their bicycles. Rides of Silence are slow paced rides of approximately
12 miles in length that are done in complete silence. VBPC Executive
Director Nancy Schulz will lead a Montpelier Ride of Silence on Friday,
May 18 at 7:00 pm. Participants are asked to gather on State Street
in front of the statehouse. Riders are encouraged to wear a black arm
band in honor of a cyclist who has been killed and a red arm band in
honor of a cyclist who has been injured. Organizers of the Rides of
Silence want to draw attention to the importance of Sharing the Road.
JUNE
2 – Back Roads of South Royalton and East Barnard
– South Royalton – www.vtbikeped.org
- wflender@vermontlaw.edu
- 763-9983
Meet
at the Vermont Law School parking lot. Join Coalition board members
Will Flender and Kathy Davidow on a leisurely paced tour of the scenic
but hilly dirt roads of South Royalton and East Barnard. All levels
of cyclists are invited to join in this fun ride which will include
some long downhill cruises and challenging uphill climbs. Riders gain
approximately 1,000 feet of elevation before descending back to South
Royalton. The route predominately follows dirt roads, which are sufficiently
hard packed to accommodate road bikes.
Directions: From the intersection of Vermont Routes 110 and 14, proceed
across the White River on Chelsea Street. Take the first left into the
Vermont Law School parking lot.
3-9 – Muscles not Motors Bike to Work Challenge
– www.onionriver.com - 229-9409
Onion
River Sports challenges you and your workplace to bike to work for 1
week to help reduce global warming, get some exercise, and win great
prizes if your workplace is the best in one of our many categories.
Get your co-worker teams together now.
JUST
ADDED!
16 - Tour de Kingdom - Derby - www.tourdekingdom.org
- info@orleansrecreation.org
The
first of an annual tour, choose between 15, 26, 51, 77 or 95 mile loops
in the beautiful Northeast Kingdom. Registration fee is $20 before June
10th and $25 thereafter. IROC is asking for a $25 or more pledge on
the day of the tour. The highest pledges can choose among some outstanding
prizes, check out their web site
to see more information. Collect pledges from family and friends to
win.
24
– Vermont ECO Tour – Morse Farm, Montpelier
– www.ecotour2007.com -
229-9151
Scenic
100 km ride around Central Vermont starts @ 9 a.m.; 30/50 km start @
10 a.m. This tour is a biking/walking/running fundraising event to benefit
homeless youth in Central Vermont and orphaned youth in Moscow, Russia
as well as an opportunity to enjoy beautiful Vermont scenery from your
bike. A variety of courses will accommodate many riding abilities on
scenic dirt roads, and trails at the Morse Farm Ski Touring Center will
be available for walkers & runners. There will be food and games
at the venue in the afternoon. Registration fees: $10 for under 18,
$40 adult individual, $60 family. For more info:
www.ecotour2007.com
e-mail: mmcintyre@youthservicebureau.info
call: Maureen or Nora @ Washington County Youth Service Bureau/Boys
& Girls Club, 229-9151
JULY
JUST
ADDED! 8 - Tour de Paws - Manchester
- www.2ndchanceanimalcenter.org/tourdepaws.htm
- 375-6663.
You
can either do the metric century ride or a family loop ride on your
bicycle. Or if walking is what you enjoy doing we have a 3-1/2 - 4 mile
walk. Come ride or walk for the animals at Second Chance Animal Center,
all proceeds to benefit the shelter.
14
– Prouty Ride/Walk for Norris Cotton Cancer Center
– Lebanon, NH – www.theprouty.org
- (800) 226-8744
14-15 – 4th Annual VT Lakes Region Cycling Weekend
– Poultney – www.cyclingvermont.org
- 287-9190
14-15 - SolarFest, Renewable Energy Festival –
Tinmouth – www.solarfest.org
- (802) 235-2707
UPDATED! 22 – West
River Trail: South Londonderry to Newfane– 9:30 AM –
Brattleboro – acharkes@verizon.net
-
254-2961
VBPC's
board member Tom Jones has mapped out one of his favorite work-out rides
with two options: 22 miles or 38 miles. The choice can be made near
the 20 mile mark.
Start at Esterbrook Park just North of Brandon on Route 7. Take mostly
secondary roads up to and around Lake Dunmore, on to Forest Dale, and
then Brandon via Park Street to avoid Route 73 traffic. In Brandon the
choice can be made to return to the car at Esterbrook Park or to ride
along Otter Creek to Whiting and then return to the Park. The roads
are in farely good shape and several of the bad ones were repaved last
summer.
AUGUST
Every weekend - Bicycle Ferry on the Island Line - South
Hero - www.localmotion.org -
652-2453
The
Bike Ferry will be crossing the cut August weekends 10-6 as last year.
Local Motion is also offering the Bike Ferry for charter service this
year - $150/hr, including a licensed Captain. Capacity is six passengers
with bikes. They'll go anywhere, but will try to focus on connecting
trail-related destinations: Marble Island to South Hero, interpretive
tours of the Winooski River from the Ethan Allen Homestead are two examples
of routes that will be promoted.
4 - Equinox Hill Climb for Lyme - Manchester - www.gearupforlyme.com
JUST
ADDED! 4 - Pittsfield Mountain Bike Race
- Pittsfield - www.peak.com - info@peak.com
6
miles in 6 hours. Solo, Relay, and King of the Hill. $1,000 cash to
top male and female in the solo, $1,000 to top two-person relay for
the 6 hour event, and $1,000 to the winner of the king of the hill.
POSTPONED
UNTIL 2008:
9 – Montreal-Boston Cycling Tour (Vermont stage)
– Jay to Sugarbush - www.montreal-boston-tour.com
11
– Ride Around the Orange County Lakes – Bradford
- www.vtbikeped.org
- kdav1950@yahoo.com – 225-8904
Join
VBPC board member Kathy Davidow on a ride in Bradford on Saturday, Aug
11th. Meet at 9:30 at the park and ride on Rt 25 off the I91 exit in
Bradford. The ride is between 35-40 miles. It's moderately hilly, with
low traffic. The route will ride from Bradford over a back road to Lake
Morey, around the lake along route 5 and turn up 244 to ride by Lake
Fairlee then 113 to Vershire and back to Bradford. The ride is quiet
with possible swimming stops at both lakes and stores for snacks and
picnic spots along the way.
11 - Harpoon Brewer Point-to-Point Ride - various starting
locations, end at Harpoon Brewery, Windsor - www.harpoonbrewery.com/pointtopoint
110-Mile
ride - start: 7:30am, Catamount Family Center, Williston
50-Mile ride - start: 11am, Village Green, South Royalton
25-Mile ride - start: 2pm, out and back loop from the Harpoon Brewery
in Windsor
11-12
– Green Mountain Getaway MS Bike Ride – Castleton
– www.nationalmssociety.org/vtn
- 862-0912
25 - Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Century – Brattleboro
– www.bmhvt.org - 257-0314
25 - Mad River Century – Waitsfield – www.mrvcenturyride.com
- 496-2322
31-Sept. 3 - Green Mountain Stage Race - Vermont -
www.gmsr.info -496-5415
SEPTEMBER
JUST
ADDED!
8 - 5th Annual Maple Onion Mountain Bike Race - Montpelier
- www.onionriver.com - 229-9409
The
Maple Onion is an event for the whole family. Race on a challenging
course at the beautiful Morse Farm in Montpelier, Vermont. The course
has climbs, descents, plenty of singletrack, and gorgeous views. Races
for kids and adults, lunch, raffle prizes and creemees! What more could
a mountain biker ask for! Registration is $25 for 13 yrs and up or $10
for 12 and under. Fee includes a fabulous raffle prize and lunch! Registration
opens at 8:30, kid’s 12 and under Christmas Tree Loop race starts
at 10:00 am, kid’s 8 and under Goat Loop Race starts at 10:05,
and everyone 13 and up Tour de Farm Loop Race starts at 11:00.
JUST
ADDED! 9 - Tour de Taste: A Pedaling Picnic
- 2-5 PM - www.uvtrails.org - (802)
649-9075
The
Upper Valley Trails Alliance presents
a progressive picnic by bicycle along roads through Thetford, Lyme,
Orford and Fairlee. The 16 mile, easy to moderate loop, which participants
travel at their own pace, proceeds over rolling hills and along the
Connecticut River with several stops along the way (Cedar Circle Farm,
Longwind Farm, Inc., River Valley Farm, Boldo's, the Whippi Dip, and
others) to sample local produce and other foods. Participants must bring
their own bike and helmet; those under 12 years of age must be accompanied
by and ride with an adult. Donation: $15 per person, $8 under 12; includes
all food as well as maps and directions. A support van with a mechanic
will be available during the ride; water and facilities available at
each stop. Pre-registration required no later than August 30. Details
and a printable registration
form will be available on the Trails
Alliance website or by calling 802-649-9075. Enjoy the sights, at
great food, meet local vendors, & support the Trails Alliance!
15
- VERMONT BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN COALITION'S FIRST ANNUAL OUTING
- Bolton Valley Resort - www.vtbikeped.org
- (802) 225-8904
Sign
Up Now for FREE Buffet Lunch and Fun on September 15!
On
Saturday, September 15, at the Bolton Valley Resort, members and friends
will gather to enjoy the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition’s
first annual outing. This daylong event will feature a variety of guided
bicycle rides and Nordic walks along with
delicious food and informative exhibits. Rides and
walks will be easy, moderate, and challenging so there will be options
to accommodate a range of preferences. Throughout the day, there will
be opportunities to get to know fellow members and participate in a
Nordic Walking Festival, including an option to become a certified Nordic
Walking instructor. The Coalition will preview some of its plans for
2008 and will acknowledge volunteers who have contributed to the VBPC’s
success in the past year. Sponsors of this event so far include: Blue
Cross/Blue Shield, Battenkill Sports, the Trapp Family Lodge, Onion
River Sports, SkiRack and Exel Sports. Co-organizers include the Vermont
Department of Health, the Central Vermont Medical Center, and Community
Connections. The free buffet lunch will be limited
to the first 200 respondents, so please reserve now to guarantee your
place at this fun festival. Reservation can be made by e-mail info@vtbikeped.org
with the number of participants and which activity (biking or Nordic
walking) you would like to participate in.
15 – The Terry & Ben Claassen Memorial Northeast Kingdom
Lakes Century Bike Tour – Crystal Lake, Barton –
http://pages.interlog.com/~jedward/century.html
- 525-6212
23 – Trail Around Middlebury (TAM) Team Trek –
Middlebury – www.maltvt.org
JUST
ADDED! 29 - Ride to Remember & Celebration
of Family - Eden - www.simonproject.org - simonproject@wildblue.net
- 635-7696
30 – Vermont 50 Mile Ride & Run - Mt. Ascutney
– www.vermont50.com - 603-643-5637
WEEKLY RIDES & WALKS
ROAD
RIDES/WALKS & TIME TRIALS
Riders
gather at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library every Monday evening at 5:30
PM. Rides will take place after a brief presentation on the topics
listed above. If weather is questionable, call 476-0162 Monday morning
to confirm. Helmets are REQUIRED. This series is
FREE.
June
25 – Safety for Bicycle Riders – Presentation by VBPC’s
Executive Director Nancy Schulz followed by an optional easy bike ride.
Presentation will take place in the Hayes Room. Please bring a bike
lock.
July 2 – Proper Helmet Fitting
July 9 – Beyond Lycra: Clothing for the non-Spandex Set
July 16 – Staying Comfortable While Riding
July 23 – Simple Solutions for Common Problems
July 30 – How to Change a Flat Tire
April
17 - Brattleboro Common, 5.30
April 24 - Brattleboro Common, 5.30
May 1 - West Hill Shop, 49 Brickyard Lane, Putney, 5.30
May 8 - Dummerston Covered Bridge on Route 30, 5.30
May 15 - Grafton Pond, 5.30
May 22 - West Hill Shop, Putney, 5.30
June 5 - West Brattleboro Post Office, 5.30
June 12 - Brattleboro Common, 5.30
Walking
is great exercise, it's a chance to meet others who enjoy walking,
you'll get to know the city better, and it's FREE!
Each walk will start with a brief presentaion by Nancy Schulz, VBPC's
Executive Director, on a safety or comfort issue related to walking.
Meeting every Thursday at 5:30 starting June 28th and going through
the month of July. Meeting locations vary. Call for details.
June
28 - Safety Tips for Walkers
July 5 - Blister Treatment and Prevention & Easy Stretches
July 12 - What to Bring on a Walk
July 19 - How to Dress for a Walk
July 26 - Great Walking Routes in Other Communities
A
road ride with three groups, not for beginners (see Friday rides). Leaves
from Battenkill Sports shop.
1-1.5
hour beginner and re-entry rides. Leaves from Battenkill Sports shop.
Beginner ride led by LCI instructor and VBPC board member Amy Verner.
June
11 (Monday) – Berlin – Berlin Pond to Darling Road –
Meet at the parking area at the north end of the pond.
June 21 (Thursday) – East Montpelier – Get to know the East
Montpelier Trails – Meet at the Elementary School
June 28 (Thursday) – Northfield Falls – Covered Bridges!
– Park at the post office and meet at Falls General Store
July 9 (Monday) – Barre City – Explore the Cow Pasture –
Meet at the parking area in front of Lenny’s
July 12 (Thursday) – Barre Town – Scenic route in the Beckley
Hill area – meet at the Knights of Columbus
August 6 (Monday) – Montpelier – Find out more about Montpelier’s
other park, the North Branch – Meet at the tennis courts on Elm
St.
August 13 (Monday) – Waterbury – Take the Cotton Brook Trail
near the reservoir – Meet at the Moscow General Store
August 30 (Thursday) – Williamstown – Join us for a walk
at Lotus Lake Discovery Center
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