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CALENDAR | GREEN MOUNTAIN EVENTS
THE GREEN MOUNTAIN CALENDAR
JUNE
20-23 | AJGA Killington Junior Golf Championship
Come watch the game’s future stars as they tee it up at Green Mountain National Golf Club. killington.com
25 | The 200-on-100 Double Century, North Troy
This is a single-day double-century that travels the length of Vermont, from the Canada to the Massachusetts state line, primarily following VT-100. 100-200.org
25 | Lake Dunmore Triathlon and Vermont Sun Triathlon, Salisbury
Swim .9 miles, bike 28 miles and run 6.2 miles in the Lake Dunore Triathlon, a USAT State Championship race, or try the Vermont Sun Triathlon, with a 600 yard swim, a 14-mile bike leg and a 3.1-mile run. Vermontsuntriathlonseries.com
25 | Catamount Ultra, Trail Run, Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe
Run a 25K or 50K trail race on wide, hard-packed dirt trails at the Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Center. The 50K course is two laps on the 25K course ,which passes rolling highland pastures and hardwood forest, complete with maple sugar tap lines in place and ready for the spring “run.” catamountultra.com
25-26| 7th Annual Vermont Renaissance Faire, Stowe
Dress in Renaissance garb and sample Medieval-inspired artisans and craft vendors, beer, wine and cider makers. vtgatherings.com
26 | Central Vermont Cycling Tour, Montpelier
An original gravel grinder, this ride takes you either 15, 30 or 60 miles on country roads. Look forward to great food, convenient rest stops, well-marked courses, maple creemees, and hula hoops. All to raise funds to build the Cross Vermont Trail. Crossvermont.org.
JULY
4 | Montpelier Mile, Montpelier
Celebrate Independence by running a fast mile in the state’s capita. onionriver.com
4 | Clarence Del Mar 5K, South Hero
This is the 39th running of this July 4 tradition. Don’t miss it! Gmaa.run
4 | Fourth of July Parade, Warren
With floats, music and many surprises this classic Vermont affair is a must on your bucket list of things to do. Get there early! Warrenpajuly4th.com
8-9 | The Prouty, Hanover, N.H.
Ride 20, 35, 50, 77 or 100 miles on roads in the Upper Valley, or wherever home may be. Or tackle a 52-mile gravel ride. Golf 18 holes, run, walk 3k to 10k, or even row 5-15 miles. The Prouty is in person or virtual this year, but there are still many ways to participate. Limited in-person option. dartmouth-hitchcock.org
10 | Mad Marathon, Waitsfield
A Boston Marathon qualifier, this has been dubbed one of the most beautiful marathons in the U.S. Run it as a relay of up to 5 people or as a half marathon. madmarathon.com
16 | Trout Day at Sugarbush, Warren
A day devoted to fly fishing with fly-tying demonstrations, casting clinics, and a chance to participate in a Trout Unlimited raffle. Learn the basics of fly fishing, talk with a local guide for tips on fly selection and presentation. sugarbush.com
17 | Vermont Sun Triathlon & Branbury Classic Triathlons, Salisbury
Paddle 1.5 miles, bike 14 miles, and run 3.1 miles in the Branbury Classic or do the Vermont Sun Triathlon (600 yard swim, 14-mile bike, 3.1 mile run). A classic, pristine course starts and finishes at Branbury State Park. Participants paddle, bike and run around beautiful Lake Dunmore. Vermont Sun Triathlon repeats on August 14. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com
15-16 | Killington Wine Festival, Killington
This year combines some of favorite Wine Fest traditions like a VIP tasting at The Peak, a Pico tasting event on Saturday and our month-long wine trail where local restaurants shine while you sip! Killington.com
15-17 | Vermont 100 Endurance Running Race, West Windsor
A 100-mile or 100-kilometer race on foot or by horseback. Featuring unrelenting rollers that add up to 17,000 feet of climbing, the VT100 trail race winds its way over country roads, through forested trails, with breathtaking views of the southern Green Mountains. Vermont100.com
16 | Missisquoi Paddle-Pedal, Richford
This family-friendly event combines 6.5 miles of paddling down a designated Wild & Scenic section of the Missisquoi River and 5 miles of cycling on the adjacent Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail. Northernforestcanoetrail.org
16 | 44th Annual Goshen Gallop, Goshen
Start is at 4 pm for a 10.2 or 5.1 kilometer race on this exceptional backcountry course on the trails of the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area. Starts and finishes at the Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center and benefits the center. From a natural obstacle course to a stunning surprise view from the south end of Hogback Mountain, the Gallop’s elevation profile and rugged terrain have earned the race the nickname “the toughest 10k in New England.” goshengallop.com
16 | Raid Lamoille, Craftsbury
A challenging 25 -or 55-mile gravel ride that includes a significant amount of packed-gravel riding and some major climbing segments. This is not a race and there is a women’s no-drop ride option too. grvl.net/raid-lamoille.com
16-17 | Slate Valley Epic, Poultney
A 40+ mile, 5,000+ vertical mountain bike race on Vermont’s newest and best single-track trails in the Slate Valley of southwestern Vermont. slatevalleytrails.org
24 | Eastern States Maxxis Cup, Sugarbush Resort, Warren
Join in or watch the top riders in the East compete in downhill, enduro and a KASK showdown on the trails at Sugarbush Resort. Sugarbush.com
29-31 | Flow State Mountain Bike Festival, Mt. Ascutney, Brownsville
The trails at Ascutney Outdoors play host to Flow State, the Vermont Mountain Bike Festival, a three-day celebration of all things mountain biking put on by Mountain Flyer. Flowstatemtbfestival.com.
29-31 | Rooted Vermont, Richmond
Join Ted and Laura King for a weekend long celebration of gravel roads, community and all things VT. Race the long course (82 miles) and 8,000 feet of climbing or go your own pace and do the 48-mile short course. An epic afterparty featuring local foods and brews follows. rootedvermont.com
30-31 | Red Bull Dual Slalom, Killlington Compete head to head on a wild course designed for the Red Bull Raw. The Next Gen comp is on Sunday. Killington.com
30 | Moosalamoo Ultra, Goshen
Run 14 miles or tackle the ultra, 36 miles of mostly singletrack in the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area. The race is based out of the Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center and will have free camping onsight on Friday and Saturday night (or stay at the Blueberry Hill Inn). Ironwoodadventureworks.com
THE GREEN MOUNTAIN CALENDAR
AUGUST
6 | VSECU Point to Point, Montpelier
Enjoy a beautiful ride or run on Vermont’s scenic roads. Choose from a variety of distances from 25 miles to a century. Prefer to keep your feet on the ground? Register for a half-marathon, 5K, or one-mile run. It’s to benefit the Vermont Foodbank’s efforts to end hunger. thepointtopoint.org
6-7 | Eastern States Maxxis Cup, Killington
Join in or watch the top riders in the East compete in downhill, enduro and a KASK showdown on the trails at Sugarbush Resort. Sugarbush.com
7 | Smuggs Summer Disc Golf Classic, Jeffersonville
This disc golf tournament is a single day event: one round in the morning, one round in the afternoon. A doubles charity event with a barbecue and prizes. Benefits the Smugglers’ Notch Ski and Snowboard Club. smuggs.com
7 | Slab City Trail Challenge, Randolph
The event incorporates a majority of the single track that Randolph has to offer. Your goal is to ride to the top of the three major peaks either individually or as a team relay. People can choose their route based on riding ability. This event starts and ends at The Gear House with local food beverage and music after..bikereg.com/slab-city-trail-tour
7-14 | 8th Annual Vermont Open Farm Week
Visit a few of the more than 44 farms across the state that open their doors and offer meals, tastings, crafts and tours of their operations, plus live music. digInvt.org
13-14 | Enduro World Series, Burke
Some of the top mountain bike racers in the world will come to Burke Mountain Resort, one of only two U.S. stops this year on round 6 of the Enduro World Series.. Taking place over two days, the race will feature terrain the area is famous for - rooty, rocky and above all, highly technical. skiburke.com
14 | Lake Dunmore Triathlon and Vermont Sun Triathlon, Salisbury
Swim .9 miles, bike 28 miles and run 6.2 miles in the Lake Dunore Triathlon, or try the Vermont Sun Triathlon, with a 600 yard swim, a 14-mile bike leg and a 3.1-mile run. Vermontsuntriathlonseries.com
14 | The Bitter Pill, Craftsbury
A summer adventure race for teams of two or three with hiking, biking, and time on the water – as well as requiring you to continually navigate. If you have never done an adventure race before, this is a great way to get started. gmara.org
13 | The 100 on 100 Running Relay, Stowe to Ludlow
The event starts early in the morning on August 13th at the Trapp Family Lodge and ends in Ludlow with most participants finishing between 5:30 PM and 11:00 PM. The race historically takes place on Route 100. 100on100relay.com
14 | Mozo Double Up, Stowe
Gain 5,000 feet over 11 miles on Vermont’s most technical terrain as you race across the state’s highest peak, running up the Haselton trail. Ironwoodadventureworks.com
20 | Craftsbury Beer Run, Craftsbury
A point-to-point dirt road half marathon from Craftsbury Outdoor Center to Highland Lodge. Post-race picnic will be catered by Hardwick’s Caja Madera Food Truck at Highland Lodge.craftsburybeerrun.com
20 | 49th Annual Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb, Albany, NH
This 7.6 mile race to the summit of the highest peak in the northeast is a fundraiser for the Tin Mountain Conservation Center. The race is known as the toughest hill climb in the world with an average grade of 12%. mwarbh.org
24-28 | Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival, Middlebury
Come see the best new films, selected from more than 500 entries from 55 countries, all from emerging filmmakers. The week includes talks by noted filmmakers, journalists, and actors, including local star, Maggie Gyllenhall. mnff.org
27 | Vermont Overland Grand Prix, Ascutney, West Windsor
A 50-mile dirt road bicycle race featuring 6,000 feet of climbing, seven sectors of “Vermont pavé” (unmaintained ancient public roads), two well-fortified sag stops, a magnificently scenic route and an awesome party afterwards. vermontoverland.com
27-Sep. 4 | The Champlain Valley Fair
The Champlain Valley Fair caps the summer season in Vermont. Vendors, midway rides, games, entertainment, food, agricultural exhibits, nationally recognized performers, and more. champlainvalleyfair.org
28 | Race To The Top Of Vermont, Stowe
A 4.3- mile, 2564 vertical ft hill climb up the tallest mountain in Vermont - Mt. Mansfield, to benefit the Catamount Trail Association. The course climbs up the historic Toll Road, is 4.3 miles in length, and climbs 2564 ft. rttovt.com
SEPTEMBER
2-5 | 21st Green Mountain Stage Race, Burlington
The GMSR is back with 4 days of racing with the Burlington Crit. Ten fields including ones for women a P/1/2/3 and a 3/4/5. For men: a P/1, Cat 2, Cat 3, Cat 4/5 (open and masters), 40+, 50+ and Junior fields. Gmsr.info
2 | Stratton Foundation Annual Charity Golf Outing, Stratton
Come out for a golf tournament where the goal is to score high for the local community. The Stratton Foundation’s annual charity golf outing is an event to inspire fun among the participants and inspire hope among children in southern Vermont. stratton.com
3 | 26th Annual Mount Snow Brewers Festival, Mount Snow
Enjoy more than 20 breweries pouring a variety of beers and ciders, delicious food options, and quality live music throughout the event. mountsnow.com
3-4 | Jay Peak Trail Running Festival, Jay Peak
Run anywhere from 5 kilometers to a 53 kilometers on the Jay Peak trails at this weekend long festival with races for kids, 11 milers and 22 milers too. jaypeak.com
4 | Blues, Brews and BBQs, Stratton
Enjoy live Blues music while sampling local Vermont beers, ales, lagers and ciders. Stratton’s team of talented chefs will be firing up the grills and preparing the best offerings in BBQ recipes for all to enjoy throughout the day. stratton.com
10 | Kelly Brush Ride, Middlebury
The 16th annual edition of this fundraising ride takes riders through various courses from 25 miles to 100 miles in scenic Addison County. Can’t make it to Vermont for the Kelly Brush Ride? Join from anywhere. kellybrushfoundation.org
10-11 | Vista Beast Challenge – 6th Annual Disc Golf Tournament, Bolton Valley
Compete on a challenging par 60 18-hole course that tests players’ ability to throw a variety of shots. Stay tuned for more details, but practice up. boltonvalley.com
10-11 | Spartan Ultra 50K, Beast 21K Race, Killington
Spartan Ultra is a 50 km, 60 obstacle race built to break your limits over the world’s most difficult terrain , Also, a Beast 21K, a sprint and a kid’s race. killington.com
15-18 | Fox US Open of Mountain Biking, Killington
For the first time since 2018, the Fox US Open returns! Spectating is free, and areas of the bike park are open to the public during the event. killington.com
17 | 13th Annual Oktoberfest, Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe
Join an Austrian themed food and beer pairing at t the von Trapp Brewing Bierhall with the Inseldudler band. Trappfamily.com
17 | Siptemberfest, Mad River Glen, Waitsfield
Vermont’s “Best Little Beer Fest” offers an intimate craft beer tasting experience with short lines, lots of great local beer, good people and plenty of opportunity to chat with local brewers. siptemberfest.com
18 | Tour de Farms Gravel Ride, Vergennes
This gravel ride and farm tour will feature several distances—a 29.6-mile route and more relaxed, family-friendly 10-mile or 12.2 distances. You’ll pass through the beautiful pastoral landscape of the Champlain Valley and visit three to seven farms depending on your distance. Each farm stop will host additional food and beverage producers. Riders sample everything from maple iced coffee and farm-fresh salads to maple-glazed ham and Vermont’s famous cheeses! acornvt.org/tourdefarms
18 | Trapp Cabin Trail Races, Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe
The 5K follows Lodge Spur to Luce Hill Loop, following the single track trail back to the finish. Walkers welcome. The 10K continues on to Tap Line, follows Chris’s Run to the cabin and returns on Growler and Tap Line to the finish. The half-marathon is by far Stowe’s most popular race and attracts racers from all over New England. The course does a double-loop of the 10.5K. greenmtnadaptive.org
18 | TAM Trek, Middlebury
The 19-mile Trail Around Middlebury attracts serious trail runners from, around the state, and outside of Vermont. Also offered is a challenging 10K course for runners looking for a shorter and equally scenic race. The 2-mile family fun run attracts families and run/walkers from around Addison County. maltvt.org/tam-trek
22-25 | Obstacle Course Racing World Championships, Stratton
Drawing more than 5,000 athletes from 70 nations, the OCR World Championships features both professional and amateur age-group competitions. Dive different races accommodate all types of athletes. The flagship 3K and 15K distance races are only open to qualified age-group and professional athletes. stratton.com
26 | 28th Vermont 50 Ultra Run & MTB, Mount Ascutney, Brownsville
This 50-mile trail race lets mountain bikers and ultra runners enjoy a challenging and scenic course that is like no other. Net proceeds go to Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports. vermont50.com
OCTOBER
2 | Middlebury Maple Run: The Sweetest Half Marathon, Middlebury
A USATF-certified half marathon, 2-person relay, and a 3-mile fun run on scenic routes with views of the Green Mountains and Adirondacks. A mix of trail (10%) paved (45%) and dirt roads (45%) for the half marathon, all paved for 3-mile fun run. Post-race pancake breakfast with Vermont maple syrup. middleburymaplerun.com
9 | Mount Snow Oktoberfest, Mount Snow, Wilmington
The beer, schnitzel and Oom-pah music that you love. Enjoy a selection of beers from German and domestic breweries and authentic German fare. mountsnow.com
8-10 | Harvest Fest Weekend, Stratton
Enjoy live music, scenic lift rides, peak fall foliage, and delicious food options along with the season finale of mountain biking, scenic lift rides and golf. stratton.com
9 | Fresh Hops Festival, Sugarbush
Vermont’s second annual Fresh Hops Festival challenges brewers to create different beers using the same hops. Sugarbush.com
9 | North Face Race to the Summit, Stratton
Run a 2.18 mile race climbing 2,003 vertical feet up southern Vermont’s highest peak for pride, prize money, awards and great views. stratton.com
16 | Trapp Mountain Marathon, Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe
This half or full marathon features steep climbs and descents and a newly updated climb to the highest point on the Trapp Lodge trails. The 13.1 mile loop course is approximately 2/3 double track wide trails and dirt roads, and 1/3 serpentine, rugged single track. trappmountainmarathon.com
20-23 | 29029- Everesting, Stratton
Run, walk or crawl up Stratton Mountain. Take the gondola down. Repeat 17 times until you climb 29,029 feet, the height of Everest. 29029everesting.com
16-17 | Vermont State Disc Golf Championships, Smuggler’s Notch, Jeffersonville
Catch the top players in the state at this PDGA C-Tier event in northern Vermont, hosted by Disc Golf Vermont. Discgolfvermont.com
CONCERTS & MUSIC FESTIVALS
Live Music on the Lawn, Bolton Valley
Head to Bolton for Friday nights Live Music on the Lawn featuring a variety of bands playing folk to funk. boltonvalley.com
Cooler in the Mountains Concert Series, Killington
A free family-friendly music series held Saturdays, July 2-Sept. 3 from 3:30-6 p.m. at the Snowshed base featuring top national and regional acts. killington.com
Music in the Mountains Concert Series, Pico
For 40 years, internationally renowned musicians have performed this chamber music series with the Green Mountains as a backdrop. July 2, 9., 16, 23 killington.com
Jay Peak Music Series, Jay
There’s music in them thar hills. Head to the town of Jay Aug. 13 for the August West Festival; then to the Stateside Amphiteater Aug. 28 for the Old Crow Medicine Show and Moe on Sept. 2. jaypeak.com
Dead of Summer Music Festival, Magic Mountain, Londonderry
On July 9, five bands pay tribute to the Grateful Dead at Magic. magicmtn.com
Spruce Peak Summer Concert Series, Stowe
Join Spruce Peak on the Village Green all summer long for evenings of amazing music, great food and outdoor fun. Wilderado, July 16; The High Kings, July 24; Deer Tick with Lightning Bug, July 18; Ruston Kelly with Kat Wright, Aug. 4; Jamestown Revival with Steven Kellogg, Aug. 18; Stowe Tango Night, Aug. 20; The Long Bellow with Pete Kilpatrick, Sept. 1. gostowe.com
Stratton Music Series ,Stratton
Stratton brings the bands: Dark Star Orchestra, July 2; Mountain Friends & Freedom, July 3; Gin Blossoms, Sept. 3. Erin Harpe and the Delta Swingers, Sept. 4,; Dr. K’s Motown Revue, Oct. 8; Almost Queen Elton John Tribute, Oct. 9. stratton.com
Sugarbush Music Series, Warren
Head to Hogan’s Pub for their Friday night music series. Then, on August 13 Allyn’s Lodge is the site of a free outdoor concert featuring The Legends. Hike or use your Ikon pass. sugarbush.com
ANSWERS TO THE BREW QUIZ (p.64)
A. Catamount Brewery, Windsor; B. Drop In, Middlebury; C. Von Trapp Brewing, Stowe; D. Lawson’s Finest, Waitsfield E. Beer Naked, Hogback Mtn. Wilmington. F. 14th Star, St. Albans G. The Alchemist, Stowe, H. Snow Republic, West Dover
IKE SHOPS
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BATTENKILL BICYCLES
99 Bonnet St., Manchester Ctr, VT 802-362-2734 |
battenkillbicycles. com
Manchester, Vermont's bicycle shop since 1972, Battenkill Bicycles is a Trek and Specialized Bicycle dealer offering advice and sales to meet all your cycling needs. The service department offers tune-ups and repairs for all brands of bikes. Come to the shop to rent a bike or get information about local group rides or advice on where to ride your bike in the Northshire. Battenkill Bicycles is the number one e-bike seller in Southern Vermont and is an authorized Bosch e-bike systems service center.
BERKSHIRE OUTFITTERS
RR 8, 169 Grove St., Adams, MA 413-743-5900 | berkout@bcn.net
We are a full-service bike shop at the base of the Mt. Greylock State Reservation. We also border a beautiful 12-mile paved rail trail. We carry Jamis, Rocky Mountain and G.T. We offer sales, repairs and hybrid bike rentals for the rail trail.
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BOOTLEGGER BIKES
60 Main Street Jeffersonnville, VT 802-644-8370 & at 82 Main St., St. Albans 802.782.8747 bootleggerbikes.com
A full-service shop near Smugglers' Notch and a new shop in St. Albans. We offer new, used and custom bikes as well as custom-built wheel builds for mountain, road, gravel, fat bikes, bikepacking and touring. Rentals offered at our Cambridge Junction shop on ththe Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. Bikes are a passion here.
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BRADLEY’S PRO SHOP SKI & SPORT
2012 Depot St. Manchester Center, VT 05255 | 802-367-3118 bradleysproski.com
Bradley’s Pro Shop Ski & Bike is the premier bike shop in Southern Vermont! We are located in Manchester Center. Always known as your go-to ski shop we are now your go-to bike shop. We have one of the best bike mechanics in Vermont on staff, Dan Rhodes. Many of you know of his reputation as a master bike mechanic. Dan runs all aspects of our bicycle operations. We carry the full lineup of Cannondale and GT bikes—mountain bikes, gravel, e-bikes, BMX and hybrids. We are a full-service operation with sales, service, accessories and rentals including e-bikes. We always offer a great bike tune-up price so be sure to bring your ride in. As always: THINK DIRT!
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EAST BURKE SPORTS
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CHUCK’S BIKES 439 Route 114
East Burke VT 45 Bridge St. Morrisville, VT 802-626-3215 eastburkesports.com
802-888-7642 | We are the original home to Kingdom chucksbikes802. com Trails. Located in the heart of town, we pride ourselves in expert knowledge while providing friendly customer service. A fullPutting smiles on people's faces for over 35 service shop awaits you and your repair years. Bikes by Jamis, Transition, Norco, KHS, needs. We have 100 rental bikes with an Davinci, Raleigh, Marin and Diamondback. enormous selection of clothing, parts, and Hours: Mon - Wed and Fri 10-5, Sat and Thurs accessories. Hours: 9 - 6 every day. 10-2. Be well by being smart.
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EARL’S CYCLERY & FITNESS
2069 Williston Rd., South Burlington, VT 802-864-9197 | earlsbikes.com
Earl’s Cyclery has been serving Vermont's cycling and fitness needs for more than 65 years. With over 12,000 square feet at the new location, Earl’s has the largest selection of bikes from Trek, Giant, Scott, Bianchi, Electra, Haro, and more. The service center at Earl’s has professionally trained technicians who are certified to work on all makes and models of bicycles, not just the ones we sell. Whether you need a flat tire fix or a suspension rebuild, the service staff is ready to help. Estimates are always free! Stop by our new location at 2069 Williston Rd, South Burlington, or call us.
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EQUIPE SPORT
8749 VT RT 30, Rawsonville, VT 802-297-2846 | equipesport.com
Serving the Stratton, Rawsonville and West Dover areas. Three shops wtih sales, service and rentals. Sales of hybrid, mountain, kids and e-bikes. Service for all bikes. Rental for mountain bikes and hybrids. Hours: 9 - 6 every day.
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FROG HOLLOW
74 Main St., Middlebury, VT 802-388-6666 | froghollow bikes.com
Take advantage of the most advanced and courteous service in our region, with quick turn-around time in our service shop downstairs. Upstairs in the sales room, we offer the best in new and used road, mountain, lifestyle, and children’s bikes and new gear. We carry brands that offer superior products that balance innovation and performance with reliability and value. Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9:30 - 5:30, Sun. 11 – 4.
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THE GEAR HOUSE
16 Pleasant St., Randolph 802-565-8139 gearhouse.com
Located in the center of Vermont, we offer Rocky Mountain, Bianchi, Yamaha e-bikes, a rotating inventory of consigned bikes and gear, and a full service repair shop. Randolph has newly revived mtb trails that combine classic old-school singletrack with machine built zones. Start the 12/12a loop from the shop for 38 miles of well maintained road miles, or map out a day ride entirely on the gravel. The shop is also home to RASTA's outdoor trail hub which features topographical and printed maps. Stop by the shop and plan your next adventure!
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GREEN MOUNTAINGREEN MOUNTAIN BIKES BIKES
105 N. Main St. Rochester VT 800-767-7882 | greenmountainbikes.com
Located in the heart of the Green Mountains, we are surrounded by terrain that calls to
mountain and road bikers alike. Whether you ride twisting trails or back to back gaps, we service, sell, and rent all styles of bicycles, featuring Kona, Jamis, Juliana, Raleigh, Santa Cruz, Transition, and Hinderyckx bikes - hand crafted by our own Rochester boy Zak Hinderyckx. So STOP READING and RIDE YOUR BIKE! Hours: 7 days a week, 10 – 6.
713 US 5 N., Norwich, VT | 802-359-2921 hanoveradventuretours.com
More than a full-service bike store, we are a full-service adventure center. With an expertise in electric bicycles, we live and breathe outdoor exploration through our offering of e-bike rentals, sales, and tours including doorstep delivery and a fullservice shop (all bikes welcome). Over 100 electric bicycle rentals, demos, and tours available for individuals and large groups, short and long-term.
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HIGH PEAKS CYCLERY
2733 Main St., Lake Placid, NY 518-523-3764 | highpeaks cyclery.com
The Adirondacks' source for bicycling and outdoor gear and adventures since 1983. Sales, service, rentals, cemos, tours, base camp lodging and dirt camps. Bikes by Scott, Yeti, Giant, Liv, Salsa and BMC. Gravel, road, mountain, fat and e-Bikes. Monday Sunday: 9AM - 5PM
331 North Winooski Ave., Burlington, VT 802-863-4475 | oldspokeshome.com
Vermont’s best selection of professionally refurbished used bikes and new bikes for touring, bike packing, commuting, fat biking, and simply getting around town. Named one of the country’s best bike shops for it’s “plain-talk advice and no-nonsense service.” A non-profit as of January 2015, Old Spokes Home uses 100% of its revenue to run programs creating access to bikes in the community. And don’t miss their famous antique bicycle museum! Hours: Mon. – Sat. 10 - 6, Sun. 12 - 5.
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OMER & BOB’S
20 Hanover St. Lebanon, NH603448-3522 | omerandbobs.com
The Upper Valley's bike shop since 1964. Offering mountain bikes, gravel and road bikes, hybrid bikes, e-bikes, and kids bikes from Specialized, Trek, and Electra. Featuring a full service department, bike fitting, mountain and e-bike demos, and a kids trade-in, trade-up program. Hours: Mon.Friday, 9am-5:30pm, Sat., 9am-5pm
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HITCHHIKER
394 Mountain Road Ste. 6, Stowe, VT | 802-585-3344 hitchhikerbikes.com
Hitchhiker Bike Shop is Stowe's newest shop. We carry bikes from Rocky Mountain, Cervelo, Otso Cycles, Chromag, Open Cycle, and Gazelle E-bikes. If you are looking for a tuneup we offer service for just about every type of bike and budget. Service appointments are encouraged, but not necessary. You'll also find great clothing, parts, and accessories in our shop that is pedaling distance from the Cady Hill trails. ONION RIVER OUTDOORS
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20 Langdon St. Montpelier, VT 802-225-6736 | onionriver.com
ORO is Central Vermont's premier bike, car rack, and outdoor gear shop. Friendly and knowledgeable sales and service. We carry Specialized, Niner, Rocky Mountain, Salsa, Surly, and Yuba, and a large variety of clothing and accessories, including Giro, Smith, Club Ride, Patagonia, and more.
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MOUNTAINOPS
4081 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 802-253-4531 mountainopsvt. com
We offer bike sales along with fast, friendly service. Dealers of Niner, Scott, Devinci and Jamis, we carry a large assortment of mountain and gravel bikes including a 60 bike Demo Fleet. Our techs have years of experience and our local trail knowledge is second to none. Our converted 1893 barn-turned-bike-shop houses a huge selection of bike and lifestyle clothing along with parts and accessories. Looking for a more mellow ride? Rent one of our cruisers for a trip down the legendary Stowe Rec Path right from our parking lot!
37 Church St., Burlington, VT 888-547-4327 |gearx.com
OGE offers riders a premier bike shop with a knowledgeable, friendly, and honest staff. We have commuters and gravel grinders from Marin and KHS, mountain bikes from Pivot, Transition, Rocky Mountain and Yeti and a wide consignment selection as well as a demo fleet so you can try it before you buy it. Our service department is capable of everything from tuning your vintage road bike to servicing your new mountain bike and offers full Fox shock service. Come see us on Church Street!
35 Portland St. Morrisville, VT 802-888-6557 powerplaysports.com
North Central Vermont's Trek and Giant Dealer nestled in the heart of bike country. Selling new and used bikes for every budget and every type of rider from beginner to expert. We service all manner of bike and sell tons of accessories and apparel. Bike rentals for the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail just 200 yards down the road.
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RANCH CAMP
311 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 802-253-2753 | ranchcampvt.com
Ranch Camp is Stowe’s mountain bike base lodge and your hub for bikes, gear, and culture! Ranch Camp offers a full-service mountain bike shop, tap room, and fresh-casual eatery, featuring sales and demo bike from Specialized, Ibis, Yeti, Evil, Revel, and Fatback. Looking for top of the line mountain bikes and components? Got ‘em. How about local brews from new England’s finest purveyors of craft libations? You bet. And if you need a thoughtfully crafted grab-and-go meal for your ride, or a place to sit down and refuel afterwards, Ranch Camp has you covered. Best of all, Ranch Camp is situation trailside with its very own public access entrance into Stowe’s iconic Cady Hill trail network.
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SKIRACK
85 Main St. Burlington 802-658-3313 | skirack.com
Locally owned and operated since 1969, Skirack provides the best selection of outdoor gear for running, downhill & cross country skiing and snowboarding. We specialize in all things bike and e-bike: service, rentals, car racks, expert fitting and knowledge. Head to Skirack.com for updated hours and more information.
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STARK MOUNTAIN
9 RTE 17, unit b Waitsfield, VT 802-496-4800 Find us on Facebook
Located at the lowest spot in the Mad River Valley so you can coast in when you break your bike on a ride! 21 years of advise,directions and fixing anything that pedals. Thinking about a Yeti? Come ride one of ours,we have been selling Yeti since 2006! Hours: Tues-Fri 9-6*, Sat 9-4, and Sunday 10-2. *Close at 5 on Thursdays for the Shop Ride.
57 Pond St. STE 1, Ludlow, VT (802) 228-5440 Info@tygartmountainsports.com, Tygartmountainsports.com
We are a full service bicycle sales and service center. We carry a wide selection of Scott and Kona bikes and a variety of accessories from Scott, Giro, Louis Garneau, Blackburn, Park Tools and others. We offer service and repairs on all makes and models including in-house suspension service, wheel building, and full bike build-outs.
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VILLAGE SPORT SHOP
511 Broad St. Lyndonville, VT 802-626-8448| villagesportshop.com
Established in 1978, we are a family-owned, passion-driven sporting goods store serving customers for four seasons of adventure. Strongly focused on bike and ski, we have highly skilled knowledgeable technicians and sales staff to assist in all needs of purchase, rental and service. With two locations, one nestled trailside on the worldrenowned Kingdom Trails, and the other in downtown Lyndonville, we’re here to make your adventures happen!
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WATERBURY SPORTS
46 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 802-882-8595 | waterburysportsvt.com
A full service bike shop selling Trek and Giant bikes in one of Vermont's most convenient locations. Nestled in downtown Waterbury a short distance from the Perry Hill MTB trails, WBS services all bikes and can handle any repair you might have. We also have a fleet of demo bikes and and an excellent selection of parts and accessories. Open 7 days a week!
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WEST HILL SHOP
49 Brickyard Lane, Putney, VT 802-387-5718 westhillshop.com
Right off I-91 exit northbound! We're pleased to welcome Specialized as the cornerstone of our broad range of trail, gravel, road and e-bikes. Bikes from Banshee, Cannondale, Devinci, Evil, Transition, Salsa, and Mondraker too. Plus, a curated selection of garments from Patagonia, POC and Specialized. Our service department is widely recognized as one of the best in the region, and our goal is to keep turn-around time to a week or less, and to offer Friday and Saturday walk-in service starting in June. We did it last year, and we've invested in more help. Ask for David to discuss custom wheel builds and suspension service and tuning. Most important, hit us to go for a ride!
