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RETRO | THE 1969 LONG TRAIL HIKE
THE GREEN MOUNTAIN CALENDAR
29 | Cycle 4 CMT, Shelburne
Cyclists enjoy a light breakfast followed by cycling either a 15, 25 or 40 mile route through beautiful/challenging areas of Shelburne, Charlotte and Hinesburg VT. After party - catered lunch, live music, free beer and opportunities to bid on silent auction items provided by local sponsors. CMT (Charcot Marie Tooth) is a progressive neurological disorder affecting over 300 Vermonters and 3.0 million people worldwide. cycleforcmt.com
31 | 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
SEPTEMBER
3-6 | Green Mountain Stage Race, Burlington
For its 20th anniversary the GMSR comes back with 4 days of racing with stages similar to what was raced on in 2019, including the Burlington Crit. There are 10 fields including 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
3-5 | Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival, Queechee
Don’t miss this exciting festival featuring up to 20 hot air balloons with five flights scheduled throughout the festival and additional tethered rides during the day. Enjoy continuous music and entertainment for all ages, and over 60 craft artisans and commercial vendors. quecheeballoonfestival.com
3 | 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
3-6 | A Taste of New England, Stowe
Bookending the summer season is the triumphant return of A Taste of New England - Spruce Peak’s premier culinary weekend. stowe.com
4 | 26th Annual Mount Snow Brewers Festival, Mount Snow
While this year’s version will be scaled back to maintain safety protocols, the festival will still promise a great time and fantastic beers. Enjoy 20 breweries pouring a variety of beers and ciders, delicious food options, and quality live music throughout the event. mountsnow.com
4 | Blues, Brews and BBQs, Stratton
Head to the main base area to 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
11-12 | 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
10-12 | British Invasion, Stowe
This three-day event will feature “all things British”, with a primary focus on classic British motorcars. This event is the largest all British motorcar show in the United States, attracting more than 600 British motorcars from the U.S. and Canada each year. gostowe.com
11 | Groton Forest Trail Run, Groton
Offering three technical, beautiful race distances on the trails of the Groton State Forest. The 26.5 mile run starts at 7AM, the 15 mile run starts at 9AM and the 6.2 mile run starts at 10AM. ultrasignup.com
11 | Kelly Brush Ride, Middlebury
The 15th 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
11 | 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
12 | Mad Marathon, Mad Half and Relays, Waitsfield
The Mad River Valley is the site of a weekend of races on dirt roads with tough climbs, and great views of the Green Mountains. madmarathon.com
18 | Tour de Farms, Vergennes
This year’s biking farm tour will feature two distances—a 30-mile route and a more relaxed, family-friendly 10-mile distance. 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
18-19| Vista Beast Challenge – 5TH 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
19 | 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 over 60+ racers from all over New England. The course does a double-loop of the 10.5K. greenmtnadaptive.org
19 | 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
19 | Josh Billings Trianthlon, Great Barrington, MA
27 Mile Bike / 5 Mile Canoe/Kayak/SUP / 6 Mile Run in the beautiful Berkshires of western Ma. 44 Categories for Teams & Ironpersons-separate divisions for canoes, kayaks & SUPs. Bikers race 27 miles on backcountry rolling hills thru 5 towns in the Berkshires, paddle 5 miles around Stockbridge Bowl, finish with a 6 mile run around the lake to Tanglewood then celebrate at the Josh ‘Bash’ with awards, food, live band, vendors and a free Kid’s Fun Run. Josh ‘matchmaker’ will help find teammates.
23-26 | 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. The three-day event offers five different races to 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, West Windsor
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
26 | Annual Vermont Wildlife Festival, Mount Snow, Wilmington
Learn about Vermont’s wildlife from conservation organizations, sportsmen and women and r the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum. visitvermont.com
OCTOBER
9| 2nd Indigenous Peoples’ Day Rocks, Stowe
This concert will be a day-long event of culture, education, and music, including blessings by the Chief of the Abenaki Nation, Abenaki drummers, Native American singers, authors and storytellers, vendors and many musical performances. Stowe.com
9 | 23rd Annual Mount Snow Oktoberfest, Mount Snow, Wilmington
This year’s version will be scaled back, but will still offer the beer, schnitzel and Oom-pah music that you love. Enjoy a selection of beers from German and domestic breweries as well as authentic German fare. mtsnow.com
9-11 | Harvest Fest Weekend, Stratton
Stratton’s Harvest Fest brings flannels and Fall cheer to the Village with endless family fun. 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
10 | Fresh Hops Festival, Sugarbush
Vermont’s first Fresh Hops Festival challenges to create different brews using the same hops. Sugarbush.com
11 | 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
14-17 | 29029, 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
“Celebrating Vermontʼ s rich skiing and snowboarding history” FREE Admission - Films Shown Daily - GIFT SHOP
Open Friday & Saturday 12 PM - 5 PM
1 South Main St. Stowe, VT www.vtssm.org
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 Property; Round Top Mountain. 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
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
17 | Heady Trotter 4-Miler, Stowe
The Alchemist hosts this road race, which starts and ends at the brewery and is followed by live music, lawn games, food and beer. headytrotter.com
24 | Vermont City Marathon & Relay, Burlington
Marathoners and relay runners can safely conquer 26.2 miles in a new, two-looped course that includes many of the highlights runners have loved about the course for over 30 years. runvermont.org
CONCERTS & MUSIC FESTIVALS
Vermont Symphony Orchestra Summer Tour, Statewide
Vermont’s Jukebox String Quartet travels the state for concerts. Shelburne Museum on 7/1, Greensboro: Highland Center for the Arts 7/2, Grafton: Windham Foundation 7/3, North Bennington: Park-McCullough Historic Governor’s Mansion 7/4, von Trapp Brewery 7/6; Dorset: Barrows House 7/8, Pittsford Village Farm on 7/9, St. Johnsbury: Dog Mountain on 7/10, South Hero: Snow Farm Vineyard on 7/11. Lawson’s Finest Taproom, Waitsfield, 7/13; Middlebury Town Gazebo, 7/16 and more See website for full schedulevso.org
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. The series kicks off with the return of KT Tunstall on July 2, followed by Marc Roberge of O.A.R. and Adam Gardner of Guster on July 15. gostowe.com
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Stratton Music Series:,Stratton
Pick yourself up a “Pocket Full of Kryptonite” at Stratton this summer as The Spin Doctors play in the return to live music and the first show of the 2021 Stratton Mountain Music series on July 4 with Blues Traveler on Oct. 10 and plenty of great live music in beween . stratton.com
Cooler in the Mountains Concert Series, Killington
A family-friendly music series held weekly on Saturdays, July 17-August 24 from 3:30-6 p.m. featuring top national and regional acts. killington.com
Vermont Roots Roadshow: Magic Mountain, Jay Peak, Higher Ground
Live performances by Ida Mae Spector and the Terrible Mountain String Band, Maple Run Band, Saints & Liars, Sarah King, and Western Terrestrials. A celebration of Green Mountain State’s legacy of traditional and original music, this concert offers everyone an opportunity to gather, celebrate, sing and dance together again. Magic Mountain, Londonderry, Aug. 7 ; Jay Peak, Aug. 14 , Higher Ground, Burlington, Sept. 24, vermontrootsroadshow.com
Alpine Brewgrass Fallfest, Magic Mountain Londonderry
Take a Green Chair lift ride ($20) to the festival on Oct. 2 featuring Saints & Liars and other bluegrass bands. There will be brews, views and music from 2-4 at Sunshine Corner followed by Saints and Liars at the Tavern in the evening. A lift ticket up the Green Chair will be your ticket to the Sunshine Corner and Tavern concert available online and at the ticket window. magicmtn.com
Stowe Tango Music Festival, Stowe
A limited in-person concert on Saturday August 21 and virtual events including the premieres of tango documentaries produced by The Argentine Tango Society. gostowe.com
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Manchester'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.
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60 Main Street Jeffersonnville, VT 802-644-8370 | bootleggerbikes.com
A full-service shop near Smugglers' Notch. 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 the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. Bikes are a passion here.
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RR 8, 169 Grove St., Adams, MA 413-743-5900 | 45 Bridge St. Morrisville, VT 802-888-7642 | chucksbikes802. 439 Route 114 East Burke VT 802-626-3215 eastburkesports.com
berkout@bcn.net com We are the original home to Kingdom 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. Putting smiles on people's faces for over 35 years. Bikes by Jamis, Transition, Norco, KHS, Davinci, Raleigh, Marin and Diamondback. Hours: Mon - Wed & Fri 10-5, Sat & Thurs 10-2. Be well by being smart. Trails, located in the heart of East Burke. We pride ourselves in expert knowledge and friendly customer service to help get you outside to have fun! Come get your bike fixed at our full-service repair shop, rent from our fleet of Santa Cruz, Juliana and Trek mountain bikes (with direct access to Kingdom Trails), and shop for clothing, parts and accessories in our retail shop. Open 9-6 every day. Open 9-6 everyd
The premier bike shop in Southern Vermont, located in Manchester Center. 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. We carry the full lineup of Cannondale and GT bikes—mountain bikes, gravel, e-bikes, BMX and hybrids. We are a fullservice 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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6 6 EARL’S CYCLERY & FITNESS
2069 Williston Rd., South Burlington, 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. 7 EAST BURKE SPORTS 8 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.
16 Pleasant St., Randolph, VT 9 802-565-8139 gearhouse.com
The Gear House brings fresh energy and excitement to the state's cycling scene. 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 Manchester's bicycle 1 singletrack with machine built zones. Start shop since 1972, Battenkill Bicycles is a Trek and Specialized 4 27 the 12/12a loop from the shop for 38 miles of well maintained road miles, or map out Bicycle dealer offering advice and sales to a day ride entirely on the gravel. The shop meet all your cycling needs. The service 27 is also home to RASTA's outdoor trail hub department offers tune-ups and repairs for which features topographical and printedall brands of bikes. Come to the shop to maps. Stop by and plan your next adventure! 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 10 GREEN MOUNTAIN BIKES Vermont and is an authorized Bosch e-bike systems service center. 105 N. Main St.
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BERKSHIRE OUTFITTERS 800-767-7882 | greenmountainbikes. com Located in the center of Vermont, 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. BOOTLEGGER BIKES 11 HANOVER ADVENTURE TOURS
60 Main 713 US 5 N., Street Norwich, VT | 802-359-2921 | Jefferson- hanoveradventuretours.com
nville, VT More than a full-service bike store, we are 802-644-8370 | bootleggerbikes.com a full-service adventure center. With an expertise in electric bicycles, we live and A full-service shop near Smugglers' breathe outdoor Notch. We offer new, used and custom exploration through bikes as well as custom-built wheel builds our offering of for mountain, road, gravel, fat bikes, e-bike rentals, sales, bikepacking and touring. Rentals offered and tours including at our Cambridge Junction shop on doorstep delivery the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. Bikes are a and a full-service passion here. shop (all bikes welcome). Over 100 electric bicycle rentals, demos, and tours available for individuals and large groups, short and long-term. Open year round with seasonal options. Explore one of the largest selections of e-bikes with Yamaha, iZip, and Magnum.
CHUCK’S BIKES
RR 8, 169 Grove St., Adams, MA 413-743-5900 | 45 Bridge St. Morrisville, VT 802-888-7642 | chucksbikes802. 439 Route 114 East Burke VT 802-626-3215 eastburkesports.com
berkout@bcn.net com We are the original home to Kingdom 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. Putting smiles on people's faces for over 35 years. Bikes by Jamis, Transition, Norco, KHS, Davinci, Raleigh, Marin and Diamondback. Hours: Mon - Wed & Fri 10-5, Sat & Thurs 10-2. Be well by being smart. Trails, located in the heart of East Burke. We pride ourselves in expert knowledge and friendly customer service to help get you outside to have fun! Come get your bike fixed at our full-service repair shop, rent from our fleet of Santa Cruz, Juliana and Trek mountain bikes (with direct access to Kingdom Trails), and shop for clothing, parts and accessories in our retail shop. Open 9-6 every day. Open 9-6 everyd
The premier bike shop in Southern Vermont, located in Manchester Center. 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. We carry the full lineup of Cannondale and GT bikes—mountain bikes, 2gravel, e-bikes, BMX and hybrids. We are a fullservice 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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EARL’S CYCLERY & FITNESS
2069 Williston Rd., South Burlington, 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. 7 EAST BURKE SPORTS 8 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.
16 Pleasant St., Randolph, VT 802-565-8139 gearhouse.com
The Gear House brings fresh energy and excitement to the state's cycling scene. 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 27 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 and plan your next adventure! 10 GREEN MOUNTAIN BIKES
105 N. Main St. Rochester VT 800-767-7882 | greenmountainbikes. com
Located in the center of Vermont, 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. 11 HANOVER ADVENTURE TOURS
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 full-service shop (all bikes welcome). Over 100 electric bicycle rentals, demos, and tours available for individuals and large groups, short and long-term. Open year round with seasonal options. Explore one of the largest selections of e-bikes with Yamaha, iZip, and Magnum.
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2733 Main St., Lake Placid, NY 518-523-3764 | highpeaks cyclery.com
The Adirondacks' source for bicycling and outdoor gear since 1983! Sales, service, rentals and tours. Bikes by Salsa, Giant and Yeti. Your advenutre center for mountain biking, gravel and road riding adventures. Dirt, gravel, road and e-bike tours, Basecamp Lodge and dirt camps.. Hours: Mon – Fri 9 – 6, Sun 9 – 5.
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Ste. 6, Stowe, VT | 802-585-3344 hitchhikerbikes.com
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Cady Hill trails. See our website for more 311 Mountain up to date information on the shop, Road, Stowe, VT services, and pricing or stop by and check us out next time you're in Stowe! 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. 14 MALLETTS BAY BICYCLE & SKI
794 W. Lakeshore Dr. Colchester, VT 802-863-2453 | mbbicyle.com
Service, rentals and sales. Located on the shores of beautiful Malletts Bay, our shop offers expert repairs, top quality rentals, a fine complement of accessories and new bicycles from KHS, SWIX, Free Agent and Manhattan. Rent a bike and ride from the shop via the town rec path to the famed Colchester Causeway, the "Jewel of the Island Line Trail". 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 barnturned-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!
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 nonprofit 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. 17 OMER & BOB’S
20 Hanover St. Lebanon, NH 603-448-3522 | 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
18 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.
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. 23 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.
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511 Broad St. Lyndonville, VT 802-626-8448| villagesport shop.com
Family owned and passion driven since 1978 we are a 4 season shop with 2 convenient locations. Focused on making everyday your best day with full service bike shops, rentals from Specialized, Transition, Pivot, LIV, Salsa and Giant, and bikes for every type of rider,. Looking for a new ride, new gear, replacement parts or a quick snack we got you there too. Ride in and out of our Trailside shop (2099 Darling Hill Rd) or stop in to our town store (511 Broad Street) on your way through we look forward to seeing you! We are #CovidConscious 22 SKIRACK 26 WATERBURY SPORTS
85 Main St. 46 South Main Burlington Street, 802-658- Waterbury, VT 3313 802-882-8595 | waterburysportsvt.com
skirack.com A full service bike shop selling Trek and Locally owned Giant bikes in one of Vermont's most since 1969, Skirack provides gear, convenient locations. Nestled in downtown clothing, expert fitting and accessories Waterbury a short distance from the Perry for all cyclists, with full service tuning and Hill MTB trails, WBS services all bikes and repairs...plus complete bike suspension can handle any repair you might have. We service on most forks and rear shocks. also have a fleet of demo bikes and and an 19 OUTDOOR GEAR EXCHANGE Designated one of America’s Best Bike Shops, Skirack is blocks from Lake excellent selection of parts and accessories. Open 7 days a week! Champlain. Open 10-6, Mon.- Sat. and 15 37 Church St., Burlington, VT 802-860-0190 | gearx.com 10-5 on Sun., for service, racks and rentals. 27 WEST HILL SHOP Voted this year's 49 Brickyard MTBVT Best Lane, Putney, Bike Shop, OGE 802-387-5718 is a premier bike shop with knowledgeable, friendly westhillshop com and honest staff. We have affordable West Hill Shop turns 50 this season, and commuters from Batch Bicycles, gravel welcomes Amy and Zach Caldwell as the grinders from Marin, BMC and Niner, third round of owners since the shop was mountain bikes from Marin, Niner, Pivot, founded in 1971. Some things are changing. Rocky Mountain, Transition and Yeti. We Most things are staying the same. And also offer a wide consignment selection Covid makes the rules for this year, like last as well as a demo fleet so you can try it year. Visit us to see what's happening and before you buy it. Our service department check out our lines of all types of bikes from is capable of everything from tuning your Cannondale, Giant, Mondraker and more. vintage road bike to servicing your new We have e-bikes in stock. mountain bike, and offers full Fox shock service. Come see us on Church St! Hours: Mon-Thurs 10-8, Fri-Sat 10-9, Sun 10-6
13 HIGH PEAKS CYCLERY ONION RIVER OUTDOORS
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.
2733 Main St., Lake Placid, NY 518-523-3764 | highpeaks cyclery.com
The Adirondacks' source for bicycling and outdoor gear since 1983! Sales, service, rentals and tours. Bikes by Salsa, Giant and Yeti. Your advenutre center for mountain biking, gravel and road riding adventures. Dirt, gravel, road and e-bike tours, Basecamp Lodge and dirt camps.. Hours: Mon – Fri 9 – 6, Sun 9 – 5.
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 21 RANCH CAMP
Cady Hill trails. See our website for more 311 Mountain up to date information on the shop, Road, Stowe, VT services, and pricing or stop by and check us out next time you're in Stowe! 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. 14 MALLETTS BAY BICYCLE & SKI
794 W. Lakeshore Dr. Colchester, VT 802-863-2453 | mbbicyle.com
Service, rentals and sales. Located on the shores of beautiful Malletts Bay, our shop offers expert repairs, top quality rentals, a fine complement of accessories and new bicycles from KHS, SWIX, Free Agent and Manhattan. Rent a bike and ride from the shop via the town rec path to the famed Colchester Causeway, the "Jewel of the Island Line Trail". 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 barnturned-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!
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 nonprofit 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. 17 OMER & BOB’S
20 Hanover St. Lebanon, NH 603-448-3522 | 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
18 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.
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. 23 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.
25 VILLAGE SPORT SHOP
511 Broad St. Lyndonville, VT 802-626-8448| villagesport shop.com
Family owned and passion driven since 1978 we are a 4 season shop with 2 convenient locations. Focused on making everyday your best day with full service bike shops, rentals from Specialized, Transition, Pivot, LIV, Salsa and Giant, and bikes for every type of rider,. Looking for a new ride, new gear, replacement parts or a quick snack we got you there too. Ride in and out of our Trailside shop (2099 Darling Hill Rd) or stop in to our town store (511 Broad Street) on your way through we look forward to seeing you! We are #CovidConscious 22 SKIRACK 26 WATERBURY SPORTS
85 Main St. 46 South Main Burlington Street, 802-658- Waterbury, VT 3313 802-882-8595 | waterburysportsvt.com
skirack.com A full service bike shop selling Trek and Locally owned Giant bikes in one of Vermont's most since 1969, Skirack provides gear, convenient locations. Nestled in downtown clothing, expert fitting and accessories Waterbury a short distance from the Perry for all cyclists, with full service tuning and Hill MTB trails, WBS services all bikes and repairs...plus complete bike suspension can handle any repair you might have. We service on most forks and rear shocks. also have a fleet of demo bikes and and an 19 OUTDOOR GEAR EXCHANGE Designated one of America’s Best Bike Shops, Skirack is blocks from Lake excellent selection of parts and accessories. Open 7 days a week! Champlain. Open 10-6, Mon.- Sat. and 15 37 Church St., Burlington, VT 802-860-0190 | gearx.com 10-5 on Sun., for service, racks and rentals. 27 WEST HILL SHOP Voted this year's 49 Brickyard MTBVT Best Lane, Putney, Bike Shop, OGE 802-387-5718 is a premier bike shop with knowledgeable, friendly westhillshop com and honest staff. We have affordable West Hill Shop turns 50 this season, and commuters from Batch Bicycles, gravel welcomes Amy and Zach Caldwell as the grinders from Marin, BMC and Niner, third round of owners since the shop was mountain bikes from Marin, Niner, Pivot, founded in 1971. Some things are changing. Rocky Mountain, Transition and Yeti. We Most things are staying the same. And also offer a wide consignment selection Covid makes the rules for this year, like last as well as a demo fleet so you can try it year. Visit us to see what's happening and before you buy it. Our service department check out our lines of all types of bikes from is capable of everything from tuning your Cannondale, Giant, Mondraker and more. vintage road bike to servicing your new We have e-bikes in stock. mountain bike, and offers full Fox shock service. Come see us on Church St! Hours: Mon-Thurs 10-8, Fri-Sat 10-9, Sun 10-6
13 HIGH PEAKS CYCLERY ONION RIVER OUTDOORS
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.
DRINK VT
The Green Mountain State is home to some of the best breweries, wineries, cideries and distilleries in the world. Call ahead for a reservation or to order take-out brews and drinks. For more information, links and maps to each location check out www. vtskiandride.com.
133 North Main St, St. Albans, VT 802-528-5988 | 14thstarbrewing.com
14th Star Brewing Co. is veteran-owned Vermont craft brewery on a mission to brew world-class beer while enriching the communities we serve. Using the freshest local ingredients, we impart military precision and creativity into every batch of 14th Star beer. Reserve ahead and find your favorite 14th Star brews in our Brewery Taproom. Our beer is also available on tap and in cans statewide and Brewed With A Mission™ to give back to various charitable and veteran organizations.
Come visit our Cider Pub, where we bring together locally crafted cider and food and drinks to go. We work with local growers and makers to bring good food and cider to the people. A community of folks who believe that cider loves food. Try some cider or try a bite and celebrate local community at it’s best. Cider for the people, made by the people.
116 Gin Lane, Montpelier, VT 802-472-8000 | www.barrhill.com Open daily, 2-8 p.m;
We’re now offering cocktails to go and a free bar snack with every order at our distillery overlooking the Winooski River in downtown Montpelier. We use raw northern honey to capture the countless botanicals foraged by honeybees in our award-winning Barr Hill Gin, barrel-aged Tom Cat Gin, and Barr Hill Vodka.
Visit us at our Shoreham Farm Market or find us at your favorite craft retailer to try our award winning, orchard-made ciders. All our ciders are made onsite with our ecologically grown apples and our orchard is solar powered. FIND MAPS AND MORE AT
vtskiandride.com/drink-vermont
Open seven days a week. Taste real, modern day hard ciders…made from our own real sweet cider made in a real Vermont barn. Taste the difference. We’re Vermont to the core.
610 Route 7, Middlebury, VT 802-989-7414 | dropinbrewing.com
Drop-In Brewing is Middlebury’s small, independent, locally-owned brewery, and is home to The American Brewers Guild Brewing School. Our tap room is open Tues. - Sat. noon to 5 p.m. serving beer to go. You can find our beer on draft in restaurants and bars across Vermont, and our cans in retailers that carry craft beers. For more information, check out www.dropinbrewing. com, or call us at (802) 989-7414.
8814 Route 30, Rawsonville, VT Junction VT Rt 30N and VT Rt 100N 802-297-9333 | craftdraughts.com
An intimate shop with over 300 craft beers plus ciders, meads and two rotating Vermont taps for growler fills. A muststop for craft beer lovers traveling through southern Vermont.
6308 Shelburne Rd, (Rte. 7)Shelburne, VT 802-985-8222 | shelburnevineyard.com
Open Thurs.-Mon. 12-7, by reservation. Taste and enjoy our award-winning wines as we welcome you and share our adventure growing grapes and making wine in VT’s northern climate. Located in charming Shelburne, just south of Burlington.
1859 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 802-253-4765 | idletymebrewing.com
Our beer line-up represents a traditional take on classic European brewing with a healthy dose of the Vermont hop culture. Whether your preference is a brown or pale ale, Helles Lager or our famous Idletyme Double IPA, we have a beer you’ll love! And it’s brewed right here at our pub and restaurant.
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1333 Luce Hill Rd., Stowe, VT 802-253-0900 | vontrappbrewing.com
Von Trapp Brewing is dedicated to brewing the highest quality Austrianinspired lagers with a Vermont twist. Experience “a little of Austria, a lot of Vermont,” in every glass. Come visit our bierhall and restaurant at the brewery!
155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT 802-496-HOPS | lawsonsfinest.com
Visit our family-owned award-winning brewery, timber frame taproom, and retail store located in the picturesque Mad River Valley. We produce an array of hop forward ales, specialty maple beers, and unique brews of the highest quality and freshness, and offer light fare. Open daily.
17 Town Farm Lane, Stowe 802-253-2065 | stowecider.com
Fresh-pressed hard cider crafted in Vermont. Ciders range from super dry and preservativefree to others containing local fruits, hops, and unique barrel-aged offerings. Visit our tasting room at 17 Town Farm Lane across from the Rusty Nail, in Stowe.
1321 Exchange St, Middlebury, VT 802385-3656 | woodchuck.com
As America’s original hard cider, we have always done things our own way, forging a tradition of quality and craftsmanship with every cider batch we craft. At Woodchuck, our cider makers meticulously oversee the details of every cider before any bottle or keg leaves our cidery. It’s this attention and passion for cider that ensures we always deliver a premium hard cider that is true to our roots. Enjoy the brand that started the American cider revolution. VERMONT BEER, WINE, CIDER + SPIRITS
