Morristown, Vermont · Saturday, October 3, 2026
The Copley Gravel Moxie Grinder is a cycling and gravel event held on Saturday, October 3, 2026. It is located at 87 Creamery Rd in Morristown, Vermont.
---Important Note - Event Cancelled ---
Unfortunately we have decided to cancel the 2026 Eastern Grind. We did not take this decision lightly. The New England mountain biking calendar was very difficult to navigate this year and with our registration #'s so low, the racer experience would not be up to the level of our expectations. We are working on securing a date for next year and hope to see you then.
We're excited to Host the 2026 Eastern Grind Race at Trapps Family Lodge in Stowe Vermont. The event will consist of a 1 or 2 lap race that will feature tons of Singletrack mixed with just enough double track. Course is ~11.5 miles long/ ~1500ft of Climbing per lap
This a fundraiser for the Bicycle Express Junior Team. Race to be held rain or shine - cancellations dependent on severe weather or trail conditions. Sorry No Refunds
USA Cycling License Not Required - Event is Permitted by USA Cycling as a Non-Competitive Event - Race Results do not count towards USA Cycling qualifications
Please Note Dogs are Not Allowed at the Event or on von Trapp Family Lodge Property
Please pre-register- Day of Registration is limited and is inefficient - $70 day of fee + Entry Fee will be charged.
Course Map: Coming Soon
Pre-riding: von Trapps Outdoor Center Trail Pass is Required for Pre-riding the course prior to Race Day. Trail Passes are $15/ day for Adults, $8/ day for Children 6-12 and $12/ day for Seniors 65+.
The Course includes the following Single Track trails:
Tapline
Growler
Shredder (Caution - twisty/rocky single track with berms - loose conditions throughout the corners)
Kimmer's (Caution - twisty/rocky single track with berms - loose conditions throughout the corners)
Hardy Haul
Haulapalooza (Section only to connect to Tucxs) (Caution - twisty/rocky single track with berms - loose conditions throughout the corners)
Luce Trail
Lodge Spur
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Bike, Run, or Walk to Support Healthy Aging in Central Vermont!
This year’s Hit the Trail promises to be an unforgettable day with an essential mission! Celebrate and recreate on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail by lacing up your running or walking shoes or climbing onto your bicycle. Funds raised make it possible for your neighbors to age with dignity and choice, accessing essentials like groceries or emergency fuel as well as affordable prescription drug plans and free evidence-based exercise classes.
Take your bike to Johnson (15 miles round-trip) or Cambridge (30 miles round-trip), or lace up your sneakers for a timed 5K run or walk on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail.
Stowe Trails Partnership is thrilled to present Vermont’s favorite autumn mountain bike tradition: the 15th annual Leaf Blower Fall Classic Mountain Bike Festival! This year’s Leaf Blower will be held on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, and will be hosted at Strawberry Hill Farm. With amazing riding for all ability levels, awesome vendors, homegrown food, local libations, and live music, there is no better way to cap off the season than with this one-day community bike bash.
As always, the marquee draw will be the rides, tackling some of the northeast’s best terrain and affording some of Vermont’s most epic views—whether you love endurance or are new to riding, we have a singletrack loop for you that’ll pass multiple aid stations and maximize the fun!
After you’ve gotten your fill of single-track, join us back at Strawberry Hill Farm for a variety of food trucks; some brews and beverages; music, and a vendor village full of local businesses. Your registration fee covers the rides, vendor garden, aid station snacks, a post-ride beverage, and a food truck dinner.
Be sure to register early - we expect the event to sell out. The Leaf Blower is STP’s biggest fundraiser of the year, so we appreciate your participation! Ticket pricing below, and don't forget to add your Leaf Blower shirt to your order. Pre-orders must be purchased by September 20th, 2026!
Early Bird Pricing July 15-Sept 1, 2026:
Active STP member: $65
Non-member: $90
Regular Pricing:
Active STP member: $75
Non-member: $100
Event Location
Strawberry Hill Farm, 300 Meadow Lane, Stowe, VT 05672
This is a dog-free event. Please leave your furry friends at home!
Event Schedule
We’ll see you on Saturday, October 10th! This is a rain-or-shine event, but in the event of a total monsoon that would cause ample damage to the trails, we will refund your ticket.
9:00am: Registration opens
9:30am – 11:30am: Riders depart
12:30pm – 5:00pm: Food is served
4:00pm – 6:00pm: Music and Lawn Games
Parking
This year, parking will be at Strawberry Hill Farms!
More information on the rides can be found in the images below:
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