KILLINGTON
KMBC Bike Bum race series, Killington
Wednesday nights from 2-5 p.m. on Lower Rabbit Hole at Killington Resort June 19-Aug. 21. Run by the Killington Mountain Bike Club. After party from 5-7 p.m. at various Killington restaurants. Individuals may enter a single race for $20. Day-of registration will take place at the start gate. Killington resort lift pass required.
KillingtonMountainBikeClub.org/bike-bum
Divas of Dirt, Killington, Fridays
Female mountain bikers of all ability levels are welcome to share their passion for the sport and meet likeminded members of the bike community during bi-weekly free Friday night group rides from 3-5 p.m. (Dates: June 28, July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 & 23, Sept. 13.) Participation is free with your own bike and a valid bike park ticket or pass. Discounted tickets and rentals are offered for $45 each. Registration is required as its capped at 20 riders.
POULTNEY
Slate Valley Women’s Ride Wednesdays
Wednesdays, June 5- Aug. 29, women riders meet at the Fairgrounds Trailhead, 131 Town Farm Road in Poultney for a weekly Women’s Mountain Bike Group Ride. This is a no-drop ride and all are welcome. The group honors an inclusive and supportive environment. Please arrive at 5:30 for a wheels down departure at 6 p.m. The ride is varying distances 6-10 miles. Terrain will involve climbing. Groups self-select into groups from beginner to intermediate/advanced and be able to accommodate any rider of varying pace and experience. Bring plenty of water, snacks, and an after ride beverage.
Porcupine & SVT Group Ride, Fridays.
Fridays, May 31-Aug. join Slate Valley Trails and Porcupine Bikes (Main St., Poultney) for the Friday Night Trail Ride series. Rides start at 6 p.m. sharp — be ready for kickstands up! All ability levels are welcome. Roughly once a month, the TrailHouse will host the Friday Night Trail Ride from their trailside event space, and they’ll be serving up wood fired pizza post ride (by donation). For more information and specific weekly ride locations, visit: slatevalleytrails.org/calendar.
ROCHESTER
Ridgeline Outdoor Collective
Women’s Ride, Thursdays
From May 23- Oct. 10, join other women to ride the Ridgeline Outdoor Collective trails in Rochester and Randolph. Riders of all abilities are welcome to explore the trails in this fun and supportive group. Check the calendar for the location each week. For more information visit: RidgelineOutdoorCollective.org.
WOODSTOCK
WAMBA Group Ride, Thursdays
Come one, come all! Join WAMBA members for a weekly, no-drop group ride. Any mtb-type (old, new, acoustic, e-bike) and rider ability (beginner, intermediate, expert) are welcome.
Locations will alternate weekly between the Aqueduct and Mt. Peg with an occasional Saskadena Six mixed in. Ride time is 6 p.m. sharp and aims for 1.5-2 hours of fun with a social afterwards — so bring a chair, a snack and a refreshment.
WAMBA Women’s Ride Tuesdays
A social, fun-paced, no-drop ride for intermediate riders who want to get out and have some fun with no pressure and no intimidation. Rides are estimated to take 1.5-2 hours. Rides will alternate between Mt. Peg, the Aqueduct and occasionally Saskadena Six. Come prepared with a well-tuned bike, helmet, hydration, snacks, lights (when needed) and tools.
Youth Ride Mondays
WAMBA will be offering a youth girl’s ride and a coed ride on Mondays throughout the summer starting June 17 at the Aqueduct Trails. These rides are intended for youth entering grades 5-12 with single-track riding experience. Each ride will last about 2 hours. The ride will rotate weekly between the Aqueduct, Mt. Peg, Killington, and Ascutney. Parents are encouraged to join! (Loaner Bikes are available but need to be reserved 24 hours in advance.)
Kids Ride Thursdays
It’s time to get kids on bikes! WAMBA hosts a fun, group gathering to help kids learn the basics of mountain biking and increase their comfort on single-track. These rides are intended for youth entering grades 1-4 with a basic bike proficiency looking to advance their skills (this ride is not designed to teach kids how to ride a bicycle). Bring your own mountain bike and helmet. The ride typically lasts about 75-90 minutes. Parents are required to be present (to ride alongside your child or simply watch).
Woodstock Area Mountain Bike Assoc. (WAMBA) memberships are not required to join the weekly rides but waivers may need to be signed. For more information and schedule for each weekly ride destination visit: mtbwoodstock.com/group-rides
