Well, there isn’t an official ride this weekend because we’re helping Bridget move to her new home!!
In place of that we’re strongly encouraging everyone to check out the Cross Vermont Trail Fall Foliage Ride.
Everyone knows how much I love the Cross Vermont Trail and the great work done by the XVT nonprofit. They’re holding their annual fundraiser and a great fall ride out on the Cross Vermont Trail this Saturday. It’s a wonderful ride that has been happening for nearly 30 years!
If you want the best of Vermont’s fall riding with the least amount of hills possible, or if you are looking for a great option to take riders of every age, you won’t find a better ride than this. And 100% off the money raised goes directly to the Cross Vermont Trail. Below are all the details directly from the crew:
When: Sep 27, 2025, 10 AM
Where: South Ryegate Ball Field / Groton State Forest
FALL FOLIAGE BICYCLE RIDE ON THE CROSS VERMONT TRAIL
28th ANNUAL SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27th
The fun starts at the parking lot next to the ball field off Rte. 302 in S. Ryegate,VT. 9:30 AM for sign in, route directions and bike safety check.
At 10:00 AM We ride! We will be heading out through Groton State Forest on the Cross Vermont Trail.
Starting at S. Ryegate Ball Field riding west on the Cross Vermont Trail to the 4 corners at Lanesboro and back.
This ride is about 22 miles long. You will ride under a canopy of brilliant fall foliage colors on your way past Ricker Pond, Lake Groton and on to the 4 Corners at Lanesboro, then back to the ball field in S. Ryegate.
For a shorter Family-friendly ride (Good for Family with younger children or less experienced riders) we suggest Boulder Beach Road as a turn around point, making this ride about 14 miles.
We suggest an After Ride Lunch at Upper Valley Grill.
Help support our local businesses along the trail.
For more info contact
Michael Thomas 802-757-3960 mikethom1@charter.net
NCC- Newbury Conservation Commission www.newburyconservation.org
CVTA- Cross Vermont Trail Association www.crossvermont.org