The Crazy 8 - Gravel Hundo - 14,500 Vertical is a cycling and gravel event held on Sunday, May 23, 2027. It is located at 56 Silver Towers Road in Ripton, Vermont.
Sat, Sep 05, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The Knobby Rock Gravel Grinder is a gravel bicycle event that highlights an incredible series of dirt loops in the heart of the Green Mountains and traverses through the scenic Moosalamoo National
Recreation Area. The ride starts as a mass start from the iconic Blueberry Hill Inn and Outdoor Center located in the heart of the Moosalamoo forest. The course is primarily hard packed gravel and dirt roads and a few short sections of multi-use trail.
Riders will enjoy post race grill out, and camping is included on site, both the night before and after the event.
Cycling Gravel Trail
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Join us for our second Tour de Farms in and around Middlebury, this year with a family-friendly route! Enjoy panoramic views and beautiful back roads as you visit local farms in Middlebury,
Weybridge, Cornwall, and Salisbury, Vermont. This scenic ride features several relaxed farm stops with multiple food producers who will offer you a taste of all the Champlain Valley has to offer! All samples are included in the ride, but cash is handy in case you'd like to purchase products along the way. Don't worry about carrying all of your goodies on the bike; we'll have a farm van to pick up your purchases and deliver them to the finish for you!
Much of the course is along dirt and/or gravel roads, so grab your gravel grinder or your mountain bike. If you've got a road bike, consider putting wider tires on it for this ride. It'll be worth it! E-bikes are welcome and encouraged as a comfortable option. Many Vermont libraries offer free E-bike rentals, and our local bike shop and tour sponsor, Frog Hollow Bikes, has a great rental fleet.
Commemorative t-shirts and bike jerseys are available for pre-sale!
There will be a rolling start time for all ride distances. 37 Mile riders will begin between 9:00 and 9:30 am, plan to check in between 8:30 am and 9:30 am. 8 Mile riders will begin between 10:00 and 10:30 am, and plan to check in between 8:30 am and 9:30 am. Inexperienced and slower riders should plan to leave as close to 9 am as possible to ensure they complete the route, which is a little longer than in previous years. We will send off several different waves of riders, so don't feel like you have to be first in line. Waves prevent farm stops from becoming overwhelmed and ensure proper road safety.
100% of the proceeds from the Tour fund our work at ACORN and directly support our local foodshed. Given the importance of this ride to our work with farmers and food producers in the Champlain Valley, we invite riders to fundraise or make an additional donation. This is in an effort to lean on our committed local network of supporters during this time of uncertain funding.
No One Turned Away for Lack of Funds. Please get in touch with us if you’d like a scholarship or to purchase a ticket on a sliding scale: [email protected].
8 Miles 40 Miles Cycling Gravel
Sat, Oct 03, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Gritus - 50 Miles. Short course - 27 Miles.
IMPORTANT - No directional signs on the course. 100% self navigation. Use Ride with GPS App
What: Bike Race
Gritus - 50 Mile Bike Race, 75% Unpaved, 4,7000
ft of climbing - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51642656
27 Mile - Short Course - 75% Unpaved, 2,700 ft of climbing - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51644253
When: Saturday, October 4, 2025 - 8:30 a.m. Start. Rain or Shine.
Where: Silver Towers Camp
Details: The race will start and finish at Silver Towers camp.
There is a shorter version available - (27 miles, 2700 vertical). Participants will receive an award but we will not do top 3 per category for this distance. Please inform race staff if you intend to do the shorter version.
Gritus will feel adventurous and you'll have a couple of hefty climbs. The course features nearly 4,700 feet of vertical.
There are some amazing views on the course and it's scheduled during peak foliage. Cyclists are 100% responsible for navigating the course. There will be no directional arrows on the course. We recommend Ride with GPS app and bringing a copy of the cue sheet. There will be one water stop. Entrants will receive Endurance Society swag and finishers will receive a finisher's award. A unique award will be presented to top 3 in each category.
Anyone looking for a greater challenge, we have a 108 mile gravel race in 2026 with 14K vertical - https://www.endurancesociety.org/crazy-eight
Quesadillas will be served post race. We look forward to enjoying a gorgeous day and hope you'll join us.
Cycling Gravel