You did a lot of amazing things in 2025 and it’s time to recognize some of those things!
Join us Friday, January 16 from 5:30 to 7:00 for the Vermont Bicycle Shop and Trek Ride Club Awards!
In partnership with Trek Bicycles and the Ride Club app we’ll be awarding folks who signed up for Trek Ride Club Challenges with a medals presentation.
We’ll also be honoring special achievements by Vermont Bicycle Club members and folks who’ve joined us for group rides through out the year with awards and prizes.
There will also be random door prizes, pizza, snacks, and drinks. Can I say prizes again?
Nominees for some of the awards this year are:
Trek Ride Club Distance Challenge Medalist nominees:
- Kelsey LaPerle
- Mario Ouellette
- Harlow Carpenter
- Kris Hunt
- Clare Lafrance
- Jeff Koonz
- Erica McNamara
Trek Ride Club Elevation Challenge Medalist nominees, logging over 50,000 feet of uphill riding this year:
- Harlow Carpenter
- Clare Lafrance
- Bridget Masur
Other Vermont Bicycle Club Awards Nominees are:
Best New Rider:
- Beto Andrés Silva
- Taylor Dexter
- Lauren Chapman
Most Adventurous Rider (rider who ventured the most out of their usual mode):
- PJ LaPerla
- Kelsey Laperle
- Jim Deshler
Best Actor in a comedic or dramatic role:
- Darren Ohl
- Danielle Owczarski
- Barb Schwendtner
Most E-Bike Miles
- Chris Moore
- Barb Schwendtner
- Kevin Spaulding
Best Ride Moments:
- Kevin Spaulding for riding a commuter bike on the Gravelcat and breaking his derailleur hanger.
- Bridget Masur for landing chest first after attempting the smallest jump and making that weird sound.
- Kris Hunt for breaking a plastic chair as he sat down for a group photo while bike packing the Velomont Trail.
Most Miles in 2025:
- Mark Martin
- Kelsey LaPerle
- Kelsey LaPerle
We’ll also be highlighting some amazing adventures we’ve got planned for 2026 and have a general discussion for folks who have questions about joining us for any of those fun outings!
We’d love it if you could RSVP!
(That way we know how much food and drinks to get.)