Green Mountain Bike Club

06/15/2026

PRACTICE CRIT: CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

You are cordially invited to the first GMBC Practice criterium of 2026 on Tuesday June 16 at the Watertower Circle location on Colchester!
This is the second of a total of 4 planned events. You can find all the information here: Practice Crits – Green Mountain Bicycle Club
https://thegmbc.com/practice-crits/

Please fill in this the pre-registration form so that we might get an idea how many folks will participate: Note that you still need to fill in the official registration and waiver before the race at check-in.
Green Mountain Bike Club (GMBC) Ride Registration Form for Practice Crits

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ392A3QBw2xI14HrWbZzFv8g33pFRy28TccwMzMdcvD3gUQ/viewform?pli=1

A few important points:

1. You do NOT need a USCA race license to participate.

2.There are two races (C/B starts at 6 pm; B/A starts at 6:45). Registration opens at 5:30 and closes 10 minutes before each start. You decide which group fits your fitness best.

3. Adult entry fee is $15 per event. A season pass is available for $50. Junior and full-time student (be prepared to show student ID) entries are $10 per race or a season pass is available for 40$. Race fees include the $5.99/rider/day USA Cycling insurance surcharge.

4. Entry fee can be paid by cash, check or Venmo.

As always we are in need of marshals, so if you can spare on hour or two and want to watch the race from the front row seat, please join us! The forecast calls for cool but dry weather.

Hope to see you there!
Dorothy, Sharon and Andre

Practice Crits Photo by Chris KlinePhoto by Chris Kline GMBC holds a practice criterium (crit) race series that is sanctioned by USA Cycling. The crit series runs from late spring to mid-August, on Tuesday evenings. For 2021 all races will be on Water Tower Hill, Colchester, Vermont. There are t...

06/10/2026

Regular Touring Rides
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026

Ride: RIDE FOR THE LAKE. https://charity.pledgeit.org/c/mvvx3nhhuc/pages/BFL-DayInfo

Each summer Friends of Northern Lake Champlain hosts Bike for The Lake, a clean water fundraiser. Distances range from 30 to 100 miles and routes travel throughout the islands and around the perimeter of Lake Champlain. This is a great way to enjoy a day by Lake Champlain and pay it forward for clean water. There are 30, 60, 80, and 100-mile routes
Meeting Place: Knight Point State Park, North Hero – Starting times from 7:00 – 10:00 AM. Registration information to follow.
Rest Stops
There will be 4 rest stops with snacks & beverages.
Snowfarm Vineyard, Vermont 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Monty's Bay, New York 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Alburgh Welcome Center 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Saint Anne's Shrine, Isle LaMotte, Vermont 12:00 - 3:00 pm
Each of our rest stops has first aid kits for minor injuries.
Food will be served until 3:00 pm. They do ask riders to plan the start of their rides with that in mind. Our suggested start times are as follows:
30 mile - Anytime
60 mile - Leave by 9:00 am
80 & 100 mile - Leave by 8:00 am. 100-milers, please note, you will have 30 more miles to go when you reach the Alburgh Rest Stop.
The various Ride distances for Garmin or other GPS devices for your bike.

Every rainstorm carries our landscape toward the lake—soil, nutrients, and runoff moving across the land and into the water we all share. Bike for the Lake is how we change that story. Join hundreds of riders from across Vermont and beyond for this beloved event—now in its 16th year—and be par...

06/09/2026

On Thursday the series will be in Bolton for the Duxbury gravel course (click link for course map and notes, records, elevation profile, and parking locations). Start time is 6:30 PM.

32mm tires or larger are recommended. It is a fun course to go fast on and usually the dirt sections are in great shape.

Weather note: It's looking wet for the TT. If I cancel it, I'll send out a msg by 4:30pm on Thursday.

Sign-up
Click here to sign up. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZbgxf8KEdh0M2IrhfC4zIpyekLz2Qu19zhO0bhHnY5T-QPQ/viewform
Select Jun 11th date (this does not commit you...it gives me a rough head count and emergency contact info).
Parking
At a pull-off on the Duxbury/River Road, just east of intersection with Camel's Hump Road (this is the start area). Can also park at the pull-off at the finish location or at the GMP dam (click course link above for more info).
Sign-up Location
At start/finish area.
Timer(s) for this Event
TBD
2026 Waiver
You must fill one out. Just one! And it covers you for all GMBC events for the entire year. Link to wavier
Other Links
Schedule and links to courses and results: Schedule & results
Information for riders & timers, the cancellation policy and results archive visit: TT Information
Pls let me know if you've any questions,

Kevin

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36830969

RECORDS: (M) :20:39 | Joshua Saxe | M30-34 | 7/06/2023 (F) :34:30 | Kira McGill | F15-16 | 6/24/2021 OFFICAL LENGTH: 8.35 mi. DIFFICULTY: 2/5 (mil... - 8.3 mi, +302 ft. Bike ride in Duxbury, VT

06/07/2026

GMBC Riders,
On Saturday, June 13, 2026 the GMBC VP Ride will incorporate the Bike-for-the-Lake Century (or shorter distance) Event. This is an annual popular cycling event for many GMBC Riders. It appears that we will be past this wet weather cycle by Saturday - right now the forecast looks very good. If you haven't already done so, you can register for the ride here and support a worthy cause (efforts to keep Lake Champlain clean): Support 2026 Bike for the Lake . $70 without fundraising.

https://charity.pledgeit.org/BikeForTheLake2026

Hope to see you there!
John Williams

Every rainstorm carries our landscape toward the lake—soil, nutrients, and runoff moving across the land and into the water we all share. Bike for the Lake is how we change that story. Join hundreds of riders from across Vermont and beyond for this beloved event—now in its 16th year—and be par...

06/04/2026

THE TOURING RIDE IS CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN

TOURING RIDE: Sunday, June 7, 2026

Ride: Way to Weybridge – 64-mile rolling hills from Shelburne through Vergennes and on to Weybridge. There are several food options in Vergennes. The 43-mile route turns around in Vergennes at the Maplefields store.
Meeting Place: Shelburne Shopping Park
Meeting Time: 8:30 AM
Leader: Allan Kunigis – (802) 324-9958 / [email protected]
Co-leader: Chip Krakoff – (603) 943-3701/ [email protected]
Social Ride Option: Donna Leban- (802) 862-1901/ [email protected]. Please contact the Social Ride leader prior to the ride.

The Signup Sheet for June is available here below:
https://tinyurl.com/msy83tbs

RWGPS Maps:

- Sunday, June 7th (43.7 miles): Way to Weybridge - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39958557
Way to Weybridge (65 miles ) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39958548

GMBC PDF version
- Sunday: Way to Weybridge:https://thegmbc.com/touring/RoutesData/GMBC_Way-To-Weybridge-Ride.pdf

If you feel sick on the day of the event, please do NOT participate in the day's ride.

06/04/2026

Gravel Ride: THIS RIDE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE RAIN

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026

Ride: Gravel – MUP #3 – Low-traffic country dirt roads in the Charlotte area including Prindle, Rotax, Lewis Creek, and Monkton Roads with at least two covered bridges.
Meeting Time: 9:15 AM
Meeting Place: Charlotte Central School, Charlotte
Leader: Jon Shenton – (802) 734-8092 / [email protected]
Co-Leader: Brian Howard – (802) 304-0610 / [email protected]

The Signup Sheet for June is available here below:
https://tinyurl.com/msy83tbs

RWGPS Maps:
- Saturday, June 6th (Gravel ride, 28 miles): MUP #3 -Charlotte https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39435675

28.0 mi, +2020 ft. Bike ride in Charlotte, VT

06/03/2026

GMBC-L] TT Notification - Huntington (Bessett timing)

On Thursday the series will be visiting the Huntington course (click link for course map and notes, records, elevation profile, and parking locations). Start time is 6:30 PM.

Course Notes:
- Some holes and cracks have been filled in causing some bumps. There are two areas to watch out for, both of which are pointed out in the map of the course.
- Overall, the course is bumpy. Its days are numbered, I think, until the worse sections get repaved.

Sign-up
To sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZbgxf8KEdh0M2IrhfC4zIpyekLz2Qu19zhO0bhHnY5T-QPQ/viewform.
Select Jun 4th date (this does not commit you...it gives me a rough head count and emergency contact info).
Parking
At Brewster Pierce Memorial School (click course link above to see where this is).
Sign-up Location
At start/finish area.
Timer(s) for this Event
Kevin Bessett
2026 Waiver
You must fill one out. Just one! And it covers you for all GMBC events for the entire year. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdomFF51hyyKH2tsdAoNuGT6m_zt8byKJvWEctwsKhcvF55ug/viewform
Other Links
Schedule and links to courses and results: Schedule & results
Information for riders & timers, the cancellation policy and results archive visit: TT Information on THEGMBC.com
Pls let me know if you've any questions,

Kevin

Prior to taking part in GMBC events, all riders must complete this waiver. Only ONE waiver per riding season is necessary. ADULTS (age 18 and older) only need to complete this page AND click SUBMIT at the end of the form on page 2. Younger participants (under age 18) and their parent/guardian must c...

05/28/2026

TOURING RIDE

Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Ride: Grand Isle Flats. One of the flattest rides of the season. The 28-mile circles Grand Isle. Riders and the 44-mile ride turn around at Hero’s Welcome which is the rest stop/food break. The 75-mile ride visits Isle La Motte where riders can stop at St. Anne’s Shrine or take a detour to see a fossil bed.

Meeting Time: 8:30 AM
Meeting Place: Folsom School, South Street in South Hero. Those coming from Burlington area may want to carpool.
Leader: Ed McSweeney – (802) 522-5505 / [email protected]
Co-leader: Kevin Batson – (802) 825-2618 / [email protected]
Social Ride Leader: Donna Leban – (802) 862-1901 / [email protected]. Please contact the Social Ride leader prior to the ride.

GMBC May Signup Sheet: https://forms.gle/jne2ZCA1mtRkwkGN7

Sun- Grand Isle Flats:
28 Mile Ride: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36830525
44 Mile Ride: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42918164
75 Mile Ride: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38978273

GMBC Maps and Cue Sheets PDF Version.
Sun Tour Ride:
https://thegmbc.com/touring/RoutesData/GMBC_GrandIsleFlats.pdf

If you feel sick on the day of the event, please do NOT participate in the day's ride.

05/28/2026

This ride has been canceled due to the weather. It will be rescheduled later in the season!

Gravel Ride for Saturday, May 30, 2026
Ride: Covered Bridges of Chittenden County – Gravel Version.
Traveling dirt roads and rolling hills through Shelburne and Charlotte. Visit the Shelburne Covered Bridge and the Holmes, Sequin and Quinlan bridges in Charlotte.
Meeting Time: 9:15 AM
Meeting Place: Shelburne Community School
Leader: John Bertelsen- (802) 557-4633) / [email protected]
Co-Leader: Karl Garen- (802) 318-0116 / [email protected]

GMBC May Signup Sheet: https://forms.gle/jne2ZCA1mtRkwkGN7

RWGPS Maps:
Sat Gravel Ride: 32 Mile Ride- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42241171

Park at Shelburne School. A hilly gravel ride. - 31.9 mi, +2060 ft. Bike ride in Shelburne, VT

02/02/2026

This has been postponed due to the frigid weather expected this weekend.

GMBC Riders,
RTF is postponing the Fat Bike Rally from this Sunday, February 8 to Sunday February 22, at Catamount Outdoor Family Center. This is due to the sub and near zero temperatures forecasted for this Sunday. FRIGID! Stay tuned for more information and stay warm!

We hope that the 22nd will bring more comfortable temperatures along with good snow/trail conditions. There will be group rides at 10:30 and 12:30. Free trail access, free bike use (limited supply), post-ride chilli. Donations to RTF graciously accepted!
John Williams
Director
Aquatec Environmental, Inc.
273 Commerce Street
Williston, VT 05495

Join us at the Catamount Outdoor Family Center on February 8th for our annual Fat Bike Rally!
No registration needed!
Free trail access!
Bring your own bike or use one of ours – arrive early as bikes are given out on a first come first serve basis.

This FREE event offers group rides at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm, but you are also welcome to ride at your own pace from 10 am – 2 pm.
We’re welcoming all levels and abilities to participate in this fun day of winter riding.

Enjoy chili and hot cocoa on us!
Hope to see you there!

PO Box 182
Williston, VT 05495

www.richardtomfoundation.com
[email protected]

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John
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