KILLINGTON
Base Camp Group Ride, Saturdays
A free group ride departs at 8 a.m. at Base Camp Bike & Ski at the intersection of Route 4 and Killington Road in Killington. The ride is for intermediate to advanced riders and will be 1.5-2 hours long. Trails will include Base Camp/Sherburne, and Gifford Woods trail networks. Visit: basecampvt.com.
Women’s Clinic, every other Thursday
Ride with other women in a supportive, skill-building group lead by local pro Ashley Sterns every other Thursday at 5 p.m. July through August. The program is offered from Base Camp Bike & Ski and is free and open to women riders of all abilities. Visit: basecampvt.com.
Divas of Dirt, Killington, Fridays
Female mountain bikers of all ability levels are invited to share their passion for downhill riding and meet like-minded riders during a series of free Friday night group rides at Killington Resort from 3-5 p.m. Fridays on June 27; July 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22; and final day Sept. 5. Registration is required as it’s capped at 20 riders. Visit: Killington.com.
Fun Kids’ skill building, Saturdays
Base Camp Bike & Ski offers a skill building program for young riders at 10 a.m. at the shop. The program is free. Visit: basecampvt.com.
POULTNEY
Slate Valley Women’s Ride, Wednesdays
Wednesdays, June 4- Aug. 27, women riders meet at the Lake St. Catherine Country Club (2725 Route 30) in Poultney for a weekly Women’s Mountain Bike Group Ride. This is a no-drop ride and all are welcome. Arrive at 5:30 p.m. 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: beginner or intermediate/advanced to be able to accommodate any rider of varying pace and experience. Bring plenty of water, snacks, and an after ride beverage. Visit: slatevalleytrails.org/calendar.
Porcupine & SVT Group Ride, Fridays
Fridays, June 6-Aug. 29. Join Slate Valley Trails and Porcupine Bikes (Main St., Poultney) for the Friday Night Trail Ride series. Most rides leave from the Lake St. Catherine Country Club (2725 Route 30) in Poultney (check calendar for weekly locations). Rides start at 6 p.m. sharp — be ready for kickstands up! All ability levels are welcome. Roughly once a month, the Trail House 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).
Visit: slatevalleytrails.org/calendar.
ROCHESTER
Ridgeline Outdoor Collective
Women’s Ride, Thursdays
Open to all women and non-binary and gender-expansive riders of all abilities looking to explore trails in the Randolph and Rochester area. It’s a fun and supportive group. Weekly run May – October. Check the calendar for the location each week.
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. 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. Visit: mtbwoodstock.com.
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. Rides begin at 6 p.m. sharp and usually go 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. Visit: mtbwoodstock.com.
Youth Ride, Mondays
WAMBA will be offering a youth girl’s ride and a coed ride on Mondays throughout the summer June-August 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.) Visit: mtbwoodstock.com.
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