We’re super excited to officially announce the Barre Wackadoo ride! The Barre Wackadoo is a 3-route-option bicycle ride to celebrate the launch of the Trek Ride Club Vermont All the Things Challenge, a collaboration between Trek Bicycles and Vermont Bicycle Club.

In partnership with the Trek Ride Club app, Vermont Bicycle Club and Trek Ride Club have created a season long challenge called the Vermont All the Things Route.

The 70 mile, 7500 foot route challenge will launch on May 31 in the Trek Ride Club app. Those who complete the challenge using the Ride Club app will receive a unique limited edition Vermont All The Things medal. There will be special swag to whoever completes the challenge in the app first from Vermont Bicycle Club and Trek Bicycles.

To celebrate the launch of this challenge we will be holding a grand depart ride called the Barre Wackadoo with 3 route options.

Riders will gather at Vermont Bicycle Shop in the morning, there is a rider meeting in the parking lot of Vermont Bicycle Shop at 8:15 and wheels will roll at 8:30 AM. (The shop will be closed for the event, so plan accordingly!)

Riders can choose from three route options:

18 miles, 1,500 feet of elevation gain

  • There will be a ride leader to help guide folks on the route and keep folks organized with Pride Rides Ambassador Harlow Carpenter
  • Ideal for newer riders who can manage a few hills
  • Bike: At least 35mm tires, ready for gravel, dirt, and some pavement
  • Terrain: Gravel, dirt, and pavement

35 miles, 3,000 feet of elevation gain

  • There will be a ride leader to help guide folks on the route and keep folks organized with Vermont Bicycle Shop’s Darren Ohl
  • Intermediate skill level recommended
  • Bike: At least 40mm tires
  • Terrain: Dirt, grass, gravel, mud, rocks, roots, some wet trails conditions, and pavement
  • Riders should expect some significant hills and rough terrain

70 miles, 7,500 feet of elevation gain

  • This is the Vermont All The Things Challenge route
  • Advanced riders only, fully self-sufficient and there will be no ride leaders present.
  • Terrain: Dirt, grass, gravel, rocks, wet areas, and possible hike-a-bike
  • Riders are expected to know what they need to carry to complete the route safely
  • All riders are expected to be self sufficient with both surprise repair needs and navigation.
  • All riders need to have their own safety plan in place in case of indecent or the need to abandoned the ride.

This is a bicycle ride where you are invited to join us.

There is no signage on the route, there is no ride support, all participants are required to be able to complete this ride fully self supported; general stores along the way are available to purchase food and water resupply.

Head over to https://vermontbicycleclub.com/barrewackadoo/ to learn more and to register!