We’re a group of bicycle riders who live in or near Barre, Vermont. With the support of Vermont Bicycle Shop we’ve created a casual and loosely formed “club” to organize bikes rides within our community. With the help of Vermont Bicycle Shop we’ve got this great webpage and a dedicated group to help facilitate friendly…
Let’s get together!
It has been an amazing season riding bikes and having fun. This year was full of amazing mountain biking experiences. We are so grateful that you joined us and played a part in helping Kelsey to learn and have fun mountain biking. We’ve uploaded some photos below and we’ve also added all the movie poster…
The Last Millstone (mountain bike ride) On Earth (this season)
until December… depending on the snow situation… I’m told there will be some surprises for this last Bridget and Kelsey Adventure Hour of the mountain bike season. I’m told there may be some nice warm treats or some such thing. They don’t tell me much. They just keep me locked in this little room and…
Millstone of Fire
They are extremely intelligent. Highly evolved. And they like sharing the planet. WIth you. They like sharing the Millstone with you. Bike riding, they want to, lookit: do you want to go for a bike ride or not? It’s getting dark pretty early so from here on out lights are required. For anyone that doesn’t…
Seeking look-a-like for presidential appearances…
No, our plan is not to secretly replace the Millstone Trails president with a look-a-like that will do our bidding. That is not our plan at all. Forget about all that, this week is an extra special week at Millstone. This Sunday, October 20, The Presidential Hour will happen at 1:00pm. Sunday is also the…
In the not too distant future of 2024…
For beginner riders the required equipment is: A quick note: Our rides are intended to create a safe space to experience womanhood in mountain biking and are open to anyone of any gender who shares that interest in creating that safe space. Is it a women’s only ride? No. It is a womanhood centered experience…
The Millstone Candidate.
When you’ve seen it all, you’ll swear there’s never been anything like it! Learn all the best routes, discover all the best views, find all the best secrets Millstone Trails has to offer with Millstone Trails Assoc. President Kevin Spaulding. Join Kevin Saturdays at 9 am for an hour-ish long beginners welcome MTB ride. Kevin…
Feel the wrath of Mr. Gnome!!
Thursday October 10. Begin gathering at 5:00 to 5:15 and be ready to roll at 5:30!Meet at 44 Brook St. WebstervilleHelmets are required.If you have not yet done so this year, filling out our rider waiver form ahead of time is required as well. You can do it all online.Click here. Bridget hosts an amazing ride on some…
Two Strangers Meet…
Bridget hosts an amazing ride on some really cool and beginner friendly trails at Millstone Trails.She’ll start off with a super easy warm up ride to the Grand Lookout where you will see amazing views of Central Vermont, amazing granite carvings and sculptures, and learn the value of starting off light and warming up for…
The Presidential Hour
Learn all the best routes, discover all the best views, find all the best secrets Millstone Trails has to offer with Millstone Trails Assoc. President Kevin Spaulding. Join Kevin Saturdays at 9 am for an hour-ish long beginners welcome MTB ride. Kevin will help uncover the mysteries of the best ways to experience Millstone Trails….
WEDNESDAY, NOT THURSDAY
A quick note: Our rides are intended to create a safe space to experience womanhood in mountain biking and are open to anyone of any gender who shares that interest in creating that safe space. Is it a women’s only ride? No. It is a womanhood centered experience complete with no mansplaining how to do…
“A lone warrior searching for her destiny…a tribe of the lost waiting for a hero…in a world battling to survive, they face a woman determined to rule…”
A quick note: Our rides are intended to create a safe space to experience womanhood in mountain biking and are open to anyone of any gender who shares that interest in creating that safe space. Is it a women’s only ride? No. It is a womanhood centered experience complete with no mansplaining how to do…
Millstone Trails Part 2: The Millstone Trails-ening.
Wait, it hasn’t been two weeks yet?? We’re doing another one already??? Heck yes! A quick note: Our rides are intended to create a safe space to experience womanhood in mountain biking and are open to anyone of any gender who shares that interest in creating that safe space. Is it a women’s only ride?…
The Bridget and Kelsey Adventure Hour – Millstone Trails
Come along with our women folx gravel ride leader Kelsey as she learns all about mountain biking from bicycle guru Bridget and other experienced friends! Thursday, September 5. Begin gathering at 5:00 to 5:15 and be ready to roll at 5:30!Meet at 44 Brook St. WebstervilleHelmets are required.If you have not yet done so this…
Pizza Ride August 3!
Saturday, August 3. Ride departs as close to 4pm as possible FROM OUR NEW LOCATION!!! In case you did not know, Vermont Bicycle Shop moved to 42 Summer Street at the beginning of July. Swing by early and check out the new space! Be sure to arrive 10-20 minutes early with a bicycle that is…
Pizza Ride Postponed!
I hope everyone has or is having a nice Summer holiday week! As a lot of you know, we are moving Vermont Bicycle Shop to a new location! We are moving from 105 N Main Street to 42 Summer St. this weekend. Due to that we will be postponing the Vermont Bicycle Club Pizza Ride…
Kelsey’s Rides Red Hen, Take 2!
On Sunday, June 30 our women/women friendly group will ride from Montpelier to Red Hen Bakery and back. We will meet in the parking lot of Montpelier High School at 10:00 am for a 10:15 departure. We will ride on the Montpelier bike path, gravel roads, and a short distance on Route 100B/Route 2 before…
Kelsey’s Rides First ride of 2024!
This route is roughly 13 miles, is mostly flat with a couple of small hills, and is primarily on dirt/gravel roads. This will be a very slow paced and supportive social ride. We will ride at a “slow roll” and we will regroup frequently during the ride so that no one is ever riding alone….
2024 gravelCAT
Vermont Bicycle Shop Gravelcat Group Ride As a part of the gravelCAT event Vermont Bicycle Shop does a group ride. This is a relaxed fun ride from Barre to Northfield and back. Because of the elevation, terrain, and mileage involved it is considered a moderate to advanced ride. If you find yourself riding 17-25 mile…
Pizza Ride for June 1
Saturday, June 1. Ride departs as close to 4pm as possible.Be sure to arrive 10-20 minutes early with a bicycle that is ready for the ride(including your waiver sticker). If you have some bicycle needs come down a couple hours early, on a busy day we may already have our hands full and may not…
Pizza Ride May 6 at 4:00PM!
On Saturday, May 6, the Vermont Bicycle Club is hosting the Pizza Ride, departing at 4pm from Barre. Participants should arrive early with a prepped bike and proof of a completed rider waiver, obtainable online. The route features a minor hill and concludes at Pearl St. Pizza in roughly 30-45 minutes. Rain may cancel the event, with updates on social media.
Carl’s Islands Ride
We’ll be riding South Hero, VT Sunday, April 21. Our good friend Carl first introduced us to this great early Spring ride years ago. It’s been in the rotation for our Field Trips ever since. Thanks Carl! Requirements for this ride: If you missed the Things You Should Know Before Joining Us page, you should…
Bike Rides and Discussions
Currently the bulk of our rides are still sort of impromptu gatherings, we do have a couple of regular rides like The Pizza Ride. You can join us on our Facebook Groups page and on our Group Rides and Discussion page to find out where our latest rides are happening as well as general news…
Past/Archived Rides – See What We’re All About
We like to leave our past rides posts on the site so we can look back over the years and look at all the fun we’ve had. It also helps folks to see what kind of riding to expect from the different rides we’ve hosted in the past.Click through to check out the fun rides…
Our friends at Pride Rides Vermont.org
Why Pride Rides? For diversity, inclusion, and representation of LGBTQIA+ folks on bikes, because barriers to inclusion for LGBTQIA+ folks still exist. It is good to belong! Building a community of queer folks inside the community of cyclists in VT creates a space for folks to ride without having to hide/closet or be quiet about…
Routes and Places to Ride
This section of our site is still under construction. WARNING: In 2023 many parts of Vermont were heavily impacted by floods. Some of these routes may pass through areas that were impacted, and thus, the route may require detours, or may not be passible. Check with local road conditions, MTB trail chapters and other resources….
Vermont Bicycle Club in the Dolomites
Amber Terway, Barre, VT – Nov. 2019 – Earlier this year, Delta Airlines eliminated their $150 additional fee for bicycles, as well as all oversized sports gear. My husband, Tim, and I took this as a sign to go on our long overdue honeymoon. So we packed up our gravel bikes (with Darren’s help!), flew…