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Please join OMS for the Gravel Gallop bike ride on August 2. Riders can start at 8:30 am, but feel free to arrive at your convenience.
We have 3 route options: 9 mile, 32 mile, and 45 mile loops, all through beautiful Plymouth, VT. The routes have great diversity and some challenging climbs. The start and finish will be at Plymouth State Park. The registration fee includes day use of the park for the whole day. Perfect for swimming in the lake after the ride!
This is a fun, non-competitive, self-guided ride. There are no aid stations or volunteers along the route, so please carry plenty of water and dress appropriately.
ALSO…we are riding on some fine, quiet dirt roads. BUT. We have to be mindful of other users. And there are some sections of road with sketchy washboards. The worst one.. maybe… is descending Old Turnpike towards Rt.103. There are nasty washboards into a sweeping left hand turn then a RR crossing. A wise person once told me…"When in doubt, chicken out" GREAT Mantra
Link to the 9 mile route on ridewithgps.com: OMS - Filly · Ride with GPS
Link to the 32 mile route on ridewithgps.com: OMS Short Gallop 33 · Ride with GPS
Link to the 45 mile route on ridewithgps.com: OMS Big Gallop 44 · Ride with GPS
Please note: this is a self guided ride. You can download the GPS route to your device. We will also have paper maps available. There will be minimal signage and no volunteers or stations out on the ride.
To download either route on to a GPS device, click on your prefered ride from above. Once that opens at the bottom of the little box describing the ride click on “View Full Route -” to open the route. There you can do the map download for a GPS device by exporting the TCX file. Questions e-mail Rick at [email protected]
There will also be a delicious burrito lunch and a seltzer afterwards!
100% of proceeds from this event will go directly toward local student-athlete financial assistance for this winter. Thank you for supporting our Scholarship Fund. OMS is a 501©(3).
The routes were handpicked by Rick Trainer of Mountain Cycology. Thank you Mountain Cycology!
MORE THAN A BIKE.
MORE THAN A RUN.
A UNIQUE JOURNEY ACROSS RUGGED, BEAUTIFUL TERRAIN
There are enough running and cycling races out there. How about a true test of your wits, determination and conditioning? The storied GutCheck Adventure Race is coming to Vermont in August 2026. Like the Cape Cod GutCheck race, each year the GutCheck Stratton course will be different — and no one knows exactly what it will be until minutes before the race!
Don’t miss out… join the field this year!
Event details and schedule
Vermont Youth Cycling is excited to welcome you to our first race of the 2026 season on Saturday, August 22! This course at Ascutney Outdoors + Ascutney Trails and will offer a variety of fun and flowy descents, great single track and double track for passing opportunities, and a bit of climbing to earn all that fun downhill!
We will likely use this course, or something very similar.
CAMPING ON SITE (Friday night only)
IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF VTYC YOUR REGISTRATION TO ALL RACES IS FREE. PLEASE USE THE HONOR SYSTEM AND THE COUPON CODE YOU WERE EMAILED. If you are not a member, please join the League (and enjoy the rest of the season FREE + member benefits!) or pay the $50 single race entry fee.
Parents are encouraged to contribute to the festival atmosphere by bringing a tent/chairs and food for your riders. Please bring what you will need for the day and pack out your trash. Portable toilets will be available on site.
Burgers and dogs for purchase thanks to Brownsville Butcher and Pantry! All proceeds from food sales will go to the VTYC scholarship fund.
Choose the category that's best for you:
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Schedule: Please note that start times may be delayed slightly but will not begin ahead of the time below.
8:30-9:45 Course open to pre-ride
9:00-9:45 Chip Pick-up and day-of Registration
9:30 Mandatory Coaches Meeting at VTYC Tent (including parents of independent riders)
10:00 Cat C and C+ Race Start
10:15 Junior Race Start
10:30-11:15 Chip Pick-up and Day-of Registration for Cat A/B
*10:45 Pre-riding for Cat A and B allowed
~11:00 Cat C, Junior and all First-timers Podium
11:30 Cat B Race Start
12:30 Cat A Race Start
~1:30 Cat A/B Podium
Podium
Awards will be given to the top five riders in each category so make sure you stick around! We will do a Junior/Cat C podium at approximately 11am. Cat A/B podiums will occur at the completion of those events.
Course Pre-riding
The course will be open to pre-ride Saturday morning from 8:30-9:45am before the first race takes off. Cat A and B riders may pre-ride at 10:45 and MUST yield to Junior riders still out on course.
Chip Timing
We will have volunteers collecting chip in the finish chute. Riders MUST return their chip or they will be charged $50.
Volunteers
We need many volunteers to make the day run smoothly! Please sign up to help us out!
Other
Independent racers are welcome! If you want to participate but aren't linked up with a team yet, please register as an 'Independent' rider and come out for a fun time!
If you have young riders below 5th Grade, bring them along as there will be lots of fun racing to watch.
Race Date: August 29,2026
Race Time: 9:30 AM (Fun Run @ 9:00 AM)
Bib/Shirt Pick Up and Race Day Registration: 8:00-9:15 AM
For generations, Dublin Christian Academy Stags have been running “the loop" a legendary training run that has become a rite of passage for our athletes (see course map below). This year, you can test your mettle on the same course that has honed our champions at the inaugural Stag Stampede 5K and Fun Run. Join us to run, walk, or push the kids in the stroller. Stay for post-race refreshments sponsored by DCA Parent Connect. All proceeds from this community 5K will benefit the Dublin Christian Academy athletics programs: DCA Stags soccer, volleyball, and basketball.
Prices: $25 Early Bird Special thru Jul. 31, 2026
$30 Aug 1 thru Aug. 27, 2025 (6:00 P.M.) Race Day Registration $35
Fun Run (.25 mile) FREE (no shirt)
We look forward to cheering all our runners & walkers on August 29,2026!
**Race Shirts guaranteed by August 7th.
Note for 5k Course: Known among DCA athletes as “the loop,” the scenic, single-lap 5K course begins at the playground on the school’s main campus on Page
Road. The course begins mostly flat and runs south down Page Road, turns east (left) on Craig Road, north (left) on Route 137, west
(left) on Windmill Hill Road where the elevation gradually rises, and finally, south (left) on Page Road up Alsi’s Hill, west (right) on
the dirt loop beyond the playground, north (left) back on to Page Road, and ends back at DCA’s playground. This gently rolling, open-road course has a mix of paved road and gravel.
Note for our Fun Run: We have a beautiful quarter-mile fun run begins at the DCA playground and follows the dirt drive past the shop, then turns south (right) onto
the dirt drive that leads to the field cottage with a view of Mount Monadnock on the right. The course continues east (left) up Carriage
Path (grass path between the stone walls) and then turns north (left) at the gate onto Page Road, ending back at the playground
If you are interested in volunteering or sponsoring this event please contact Tracey Burt - [email protected] for more information.
Low registration fees, a friendly race atmosphere and all profits to charity. Mt. Ascutney is the..
“People's Hill Climb”!
Join us for an ascent up one of the USA’s most iconic climbs! The race takes place on a scenic state park road that’s completely closed to traffic. Compete head to head against some of the finest hill climbers on the east coast, or challenge yourself to conquer one of the hardest hills in the country.
Our partner is once again the Ascutney Trails Association non-profit and all proceeds from the event will go to their important work developing trails for public use on Mt. Ascutney.
REGISTRATION
Juniors (under 18) use the code JUNIOR for a $10 discount
No USAC license required
All proceeds to charity!
FAQ
I'm not sure what my FTP is or which wave to register for? Don't stress it! The waves are just to get groups of riders with similar ability the chance to challenge themselves against each other. Just pick one you think is about right. You can always go in and edit your wave later in Bikereg if you change your mind.
I'm not super interested in head to head, I just want to race against the clock? No problem! We will still have official timing so you can see your official time and how to you stack up against your age group and/or your previous best.
I'm only a Cat 4 but I smash up hills and want to race in Wave A against the heavy hitters? Go for it! The USAC categories are listed as a guide just to help you find the right level of competition, there are no official Cat restrictions.
What happens if I decide to change my Wave? You can change your category after registering in Bikereg up until registration closes.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Number pick-up open from 8:45 AM until 10 AM.
Course is open to riders from 8:45 - 10:15 AM on race day.
Drop bags (with clothes, etc.) can be left at the registration table before 10:10 AM to be transported to the finish line.
Snacks and hydration (water and Gatorade) will be provided at the finish.
The course will close to all traffic promptly at 10:15am
No riders or vehicles will be allowed back down the course until the last rider has finished.
First wave starts at 10:30 AM.
Awards ceremony will take place at the summit after last racer finishes and results are tallied
Going back down:
Racers need to arrange their own car rides down from the top of the mountain or ride down.
Limited parking at the finish line (top of the mountain). Carpooling is strongly encouraged for those who want to drive down.
You may bicycle down after the race. Use caution when descending, there are some frost heaves.
Stop frequently to let your brakes and rims cool! Be especially careful if you have carbon rims. Letting a little air out if your tires before starting the ride down the mountain is recommended.
WEATHER
If it does happen to rain the race will go on, an extra challenge!
If conditions are severe (driving rain, high winds, lightning) we will postpone the start for as long as our vendors can accommodate. We will only cancel the race if the conditions refuse to improve and make the course unsafe to ride.
In a worst case scenario where we have to cancel we can all head over to Harpoon brewery and commiserate. We have created a virtual route that mimics the course and will schedule a date for a virtual race if needed!
All proceeds are going to the Ascutney Trails Association non-profit, so in the end its all for a great cause.
DIRECTIONS / LODGING
1826 Back Mountain Rd, Windsor, VT 05089
Free parking is available in the field across from the state park (near the start)
Mt. Ascutney State Park requires pets to be on a leash less than 10’ or safely confined at all times. Your pet is expected to have current rabies vaccination. Pick up after your pet.
Campsites are available at Mt. Ascutney and Wilgus State Parks. For more information on camping, visit Vermont State Parks or call the Reservation Call Center at 1-888-409-7579 (Mon–Fri, 9am–4pm).
BUMPS
This event is proud to be part of the BUMPS hill climb championship series!
BUMPS
COURSE
"One of the steepest and most difficult climbs in the US"
Strava segment
3.48 mi / 2,222 ft
Paved road
Closed course, no vehicle traffic during the race
Average grade ~12%, some sections in excess of 19%
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COURSE RECON
Course available for inspection and test riding during park season ($4 day use fees apply)
Course is open to riders from 8:45 -109:15am on race day. The course will close to all traffic promptly at 10:15am
Youtube recon:
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on board a race car :)
Helmets are required at all times: during the race, and while bicycling down the course after the race.
Please make sure you understand our Race Day Disclaimer, Cancellation Policy, Refund and Exchange Policy before you register for this event.
RACE DAY DISCLAIMER/CANCELLATION POLiCY: We will delay the start time, postpone or cancel the race if the following conditions are reported on the road or summit on the morning of the event, HIGH WINDS, HARD DRIVING RAIN, LIGHTNING, or anything that has the potential for an unsafe event. We will stop the race if conditions are deemed unsafe for the riders in the race. We will not cancel the race for "uncomfortable" conditions.
REFUND/EXCHANGE POLICY: No registration transfers or refunds after registration closes on August 1.
DIRTY PIZZA WEEKEND 2026
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On tap is a full weekend of food, bikes and camaraderie that you'll not soon forget.
We've pulled the best bits of local riding together into these loops and we can't wait to share them with you. The routes feature panoramic views across the river valley into Vermont, quiet rolling gravel roads, no shortage of leg busting climbs and honestly, some of the best riding anywhere in the surrounding three states.
Saturday:
Shake out ride.
Swim in the lake.
Wood fired feast at the pavilion
Camping on site.
Sunday:
Complementary fresh baked goods and coffee.
FOUR routes to choose from.
“The Good” If you love the original Dirty Pizza route, +/- 40 miles, +/- 4500' elevation, this route is the one for you.
“The Bad” If you've been riding gravel events for awhile, finished last year's ride and were up for more, “The bad” is a tough 55 miles with 6,000' elevation, should be enough to have most riders seeing cross eyed and wishing they'd opted for a shorter route.
“The ugly” This 70 mile loop with 8,000' of elevation monster…. is savage. It will also be restricted to a field of 30 riders, and will have a time cut off at the first time through the feed zone.
"Type 1 fun" A mostly paved ride with a few miles of maintained gravel road. 24 miles, 2,500" elevation. Suitable for a confident rider on 30mm tires.
A staffed feed stop for all three ride options. This stop will be stocked with water, fruit, and the famous Orchard Hill Breadworks cookies!
Post ride pizza and dessert for all riders. (Eat up, we're not counting how many slices you take)
Want to bring the family and enjoy an early fall day with bikes and wood fired pizza? Sign up for “Just pizza” and we'll gladly share some family friendly shorter loops suitable for all ability levels.
The Courses are SELF NAVIGATED. We like arrows, but we share these roads and trails with a wide variety of users. It has become apparent that not all non-bikers share that like! Conclusion: no arrows are better than wrong arrows! The GPS track and cue sheets will be emailed a day or two before the event as well.
Everyone riding the Dirty Pizza is strongly encouraged to ride with a navigation device (links shared 3 days prior to event). Cue sheets will also be available.
To some, the most important feature of the day is the Post Ride Feed where you will be treated to Noah's wood oven fired pizza feast back at the Orchard Hill Pavillion.
WHAT TO BRING…
Good, Bad and Ugly will all best be tackled on 42mm or larger tires.
Type 1 fun can be ridden on a narrower tire, but you'll still be happy riding a cushy 42mm gravel set up.
This ride is self supported. Bring your own gear to change flats and make minor repairs.
Sag support will be available "On Call", but in some sections of the course that will mean walking a bit to get cell reception and or access to a road.
The pizza feast will consist of wood fired pizza with a variety of toppings. Gluten free crusts available.
BYOB
See more about the venue: www.orchardhillbreadworks.com
Call or email if you have questions: 603-835-7845, [email protected]
The race course — which rises between 300-400 feet in elevation throughout the entire race — features views and scenery that capture perfectly the quaint, authentic feel of New England, taking runners through covered bridges with names like Thompson, Carlton and Cresson, most of which date to the pre-Civil War era.
The Swanzey Covered Bridges Half-Marathon, "Elijah's Race", is held each year in memory of its founder, Elijah Barrett. Elijah organized the event to raise funds to support the students of Monadnock Regional Middle-High School. He had attended MRMHS and eventually coached runners there.
Race Features
T-Shirt guaranteed for every participant that registers by August 15th.
Custom participation medal for all runners.
Access to school locker rooms at start and finish of the race, as well as a couple of porta-potties along the course.
Cash prizes for top 3 runners.
Post race barbeque and raffles.
We are so excited for year TWO!!! Registration is open and sign ups are robust
Race date - September 12, 2026
Course details
Swim 1 mile
Bike 28 miles
Run 7.5 miles
Event options
Individual Triathlon
Aquabike (Swim/ Bike only)
Duathlon (3.5 mile run / Bike / 7.5 mile run
Relay ( Swim/Bike/Run) but with 2-3 total team members divvying up the legs
All entries get a T-shirt and lunch!
The Joshua Druke Memorial 5K is a fundraiser for The Joshua Druke Foundation.
Check-in is open from 8:30-9:45.
Race begins at 10:00.
Same-Day registration is available up until 9:45.
The race will run through the village of Walpole, starting and ending at Whitcomb Recreation Center. Parking is available at the Walpole Elementary School and at the Hubbard Farms building.
Age categories for prizes are 6 & under, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, and 16+ (Adult), and 60+ (senior).
Participants will continue with activities down by the basketball courts, including games and entertainment. There will be food trucks operating independently at the event.
PRICES:
$30 for Adults (18+)
$20 for Under 18
$100 for a family of 4+
REGISTER BY AUGUST 20TH FOR GUARANTEED TSHIRT SIZE AND ENTRY TO WIN A SWEATSHIRT
Race Map:
33 Years of Supporting Vermont Adaptive
The Vermont 50 is an annual race held during the last weekend of September at Ascutney Outdoors in West Windsor, Vermont. All benefits go to Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports. A wonderful place where youth and adults with disabilities gain a measure of self confidence and independence by participating in adaptive sports programs and activities year-round.
Since 1993 the Vermont 50 has been a destination for mountain bikers and ultra runners to enjoy a challenging and scenic Vermont landscape course that is like no other. There is something for everyone. We offer the Vermont 50 mile Mountain Bike Race, Womens 2-person Bike Relay, Over 60 2-person Bike Relay, 50 mile Ultra Run, 50K Endurance Run, 2-3 Person 50 mile Run Team Relay and the Kids Fun Runs and Bike Rides.
NOTE-This race does NOT allow E-Bikes.
We are a family friendly event offering lots of kid centered activities such as the Hay Bale Treasure Hunt, The Fun Runs and Rides, clowns, face painting and more! Join us and find out why the Vermont 50 has become so popular. (Subject to change as COVID-19 rules and regulations apply.)
Spots fill-up quickly so early registration is a must!
The Grafton Gran Fondo celebrates Southern Vermont's most inspiring terrain during peak fall foliage, with challenging rides, on-course support and friendly hospitality. Based in the picturesque village of Grafton at the Grafton Trails and Outdoor Center, this event offers five rides that will inspire and challenge you, with complementary homemade and award-winning food and refreshments in a picturesque setting and rustic cabin awaiting your return. Proceeds support the Grafton Elementary School. Ride the peak!
Event Details:
Start/Finish, parking and post-ride meal are located at Grafton Trails and Outdoor Center, a four-season outdoor recreation center.
Included in the registration fee is on-course SAG support, fully stocked rest stops, and a complementary pre and post ride meal (Short Gravel route is unsupported on course).
6:00 AM: Breakfast and Registration open
7:00 AM: Estremo/Gran Riders start time
9:00 AM: Medio/Gravel Riders start time
This event is not timed, and it is not a race.
For more information and event details, visit www.graftongranfondo.com
This is the 17th year of Going the Distance! This annual bike ride raises much needed funds to support the Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro.
The pavement rides are 40, 60, or 75 miles in distance, supported by rest areas in Turners Falls and Greenfield as well as a support vehicle. These rides travel down Route 142 through Vernon and enters Massachusetts, continuing on beautiful country roads until the first rest stop in Turners Falls. From there the 40-mile riders return to Brattleboro, while those on the 60 & 75 mile rides continue through more gorgeous country roads, with the second rest stop along the Green River in Greenfield, MA where lunch is provided. The final leg of the ride brings you back to the Club, where a celebration awaits at our NEYT After Party!
We also have gravel routes available. The 26.8 mile and 38.7 mile Gravel and Gravel Plus routes through Dummerston and Putney offer outstanding riding on quiet New England back roads! With both rides starting and ending at the idyllic Rt. 30 covered bridge riders will immediately be immersed in a quintessential gravel ride.
The 38.7 mile Gravel Plus ride is not only the longer of the two offerings, but the tougher as well. With nearly 5,000 ft. of climbing (and descending!) over all possible terrain (Class IV roads, abandoned roads and single track...as well as loads of beautiful quiet back roads) this ride will challenge the strongest of riders. But don't get too scared -- it is all rideable on a good gravel bike. We recommend 35mm tires or larger.
The 26.8 mile Gravel ride offers much the same as the longer route, but it is shorter, has less climbing and there are no technical Class IV roads, abandoned roads and single track. If you have a bike with 35mm or larger tires suitable for quiet, beautiful tree lined back roads you are properly equipped. Just bring the lungs and legs to ride the mileage with nearly 2,975 ft. of elevation -- some hard but satisfying climbs (You did it!) and the always fun descents -- cruising down the most wonderful roads imaginable. Then the Gravel ride is for you!
E-bikes? Sure, bring the motor...we're not snobs! There will be plenty of riders probably wishing they had your e-bike...
Whether you see these rides as a piece of cake or you have doubts you can handle it, there will be support vehicles and a rest stop at Putney School with lunch and "carbs to carry" to fuel you and assist you.
After the ride take a dip in the West River to cool off and then head to NEYT on Flat Street for an awesome After Party!
View our Fundraising so far!
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This fundraiser allows the club doors to remain open for all youth in our community, regardless of their ability to pay. No one is turned away from summer camp, after school programming, or teen club activities. We are committed to serving the most vulnerable in our community and cannot do it without your support! Our riders and donors have a huge impact on the Club's ability to provide a safe, supportive, and fun environment for every kid in our community.
Date: October 3
Time: 8:00am for pavement rides and 9:30 for gravel rides
Parking: 100 Flat Street (NEYT)
Registration Check-in: 17 Flat Street (Boys & Girls Club)
[second wave start VRG 2022.jpg] Year 12~ Can You Beleive IT! ~Vermont Rare Gravel!
Happy to see have you back for another year! You'll see some new, some old and somewhere in between. Keeping it around 40miles this year….but we're turning up the climbing on a few new roads.
Why not #vermontraregravelride this Year?
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"Grassroots GRavel" at its Finest!
It's not a Race, It's an Adventure!
The Hidden Gem of Southern VT
Use your GPS - minimal signage
Start/Finish and post ride gathering at Wild Wings XC ski center
What to Expect
This is not a Race, However the front usually has Pace, But fast or slow LET'S obey the rules of the road = Don't be a Dick! 12th year running back to our original distance of 40 miles, 4500 vertical feet of climbing with 5 sections of good ole VT Class IV. The most challenging could be the 19% up Johnson Hill Road. 40mm plus tires and gearing to keep your legs fresh are recommended.
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Ride Description and Profile - 2025, Good chance this is It!
https://www.strava.com/routes/3399914793929721038
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52379474
Highlights include
New Class IV section; Turner Road - Highway 26 to Moses Pond
Middletown Road to Marsh Hill
Johnson Hill is back - Sorry!
Little Michigan to Stone Place
Hapgood Pond Campground to North Road
There are a few short sections that some riders may want to dismount and walk or jog. And that's Okay, go your own pace; the challenge is as important as the journey!
Equipment Recommendation
This ride is calling for cross, gravel, flat bar mountain, or the like ~highly discourage any road bikes! 38 cc and above tire choice will serve you well. There is no "hike-a-bike" ALL totally ridable Class IV.
Water + Food
There will be 2 refueling/ Feed stations; one at 14 miles (top of Marsh Cross and Dale Road) and 28 miles at the top of Holt Mtn Class IV stocked with GU gels, GU hydration, bananas, pickles, syrup shots and more. We do recommend you carry plenty of water and your own nutrition as well.
Race day parking
Plenty of parking at Wild Wings Nordic Center. Follow Hapgood Road east out of Peru Center. At the town garage bear left onto North Road. Follow North Rd. appox. 2 miles, bear left at the folk, 500 meters to Wild Wings XC.
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THANKS TO OUR SPONORS
Wild Wings Nordic Center
GU Energy
Kates Bars
Ungrounded Coffee Roasters
Pinkus Family Chiropractic of Manchester
Norse House Ski Shop, Bondville VT
Sugar Bob’s Finest Kind
Eureka Kombucha
Wohler Realty Group
Glebe Mountain Gardens and Landscaping
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Lodging options in the area
Bromley Sun Lodge, Peru, VT https://www.sunlodgevt.com/
The Inn Between - Andover, VT https://www.theinnbetweenvermont.com/
SeeSaws Lodge, Peru, VT https://www.seesawslodge.com/
Bromley View Inn, Winhall, VT https://www.bromleyviewinn.com/
VT state park - Hapgood Campground, Peru http://www.recreation.gov/
http://www.landgroveinn.com/ if quaint Vermont country inn is a bit more your Speed!
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Ride with a Purpose - All Proceeds go to Rare Disease Research and Advocacy
I started this endeavor twelve years ago as a passionate cyclist with a cause. Building community, Advocating for a cause, challenged with the parallels between gravel riding/ racing, walking the rare disease journey and educating myself and others, about childhood rare disease. I am not a charity but work directly with Vermont Rare, Rasopathies Network, CFC International amongst others to educate people on rare disease and finding ways to improve the lives of young people and families that live with a rare disease. So if you to are passionate about something, enjoy strong community and friends, do things with a purpose, love to ride and are excited about a new challenge, Vermont Rare Gravel might be the perfect fit!
“Have you ever been on a ride when the vibe and flow is just right? That was the feeling of the RAS Adventure Ride. With a great mix of classic Vermont dirt roads, limited amounts of tarmac and many challenging miles of off-road segments, you have all the elements of a classic dirt road event in the making. I hear that there will be even more off-road sections next year, so it’s only going to get better! Be sure to mark this event on your calendar for next year – you won’t want to miss it.”
"Thanks for another great RAS ride! It was my girlfriend's first travel event, and her longest ride ever! She survived and enjoyed it, even the crazy hill around mile 30!" ~2018 Participant
Donations
If you cannot ride, would like to make a donations or for more information go to https://vermontrare.org
Sponsors
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The Keene Family YMCA’s Fall Foliage Trail Races offer runners a great opportunity to explore some of Keene’s best trails, while supporting the charitable work of the Y.
This unique race starts and ends at the Keene YMCA, where spectators and your fellow runners will be cheering you on. This year we’re excited to bring you an even better race experience, with options for those new to the sport and for the seasoned trail runner.
Our 5K course is a great introduction to trail running, with a good mix of terrain that will give you a taste of what it’s like to run trails. This is a fast course, offering a great experience for beginners, and a potential PR opportunity for those with a bit more experience.
The 10K course is a bit more challenging, though still very runnable with lots of smooth singletrack and plenty of elevation gain to get your heart pumping.
All participants who register by or before September 1sr will get a race t-shirt. We should have some extras for late entries, but we can’t guarantee we’ll have your size so make sure to register early!
Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in each age group. Age groups will be as follows:
60 and over
50-59
40-49
30-39
20-29
15-19
11-15
Under 10
Chip timing is being provided by Tri-State Racing.
Funds raised from this event help to make YMCA programs and services more accessible to everyone in our community. We strive to ensure that no one is turned away due to lack of funds and events such as this help us ensure that everyone who chooses to has access to the Y and all of our life-changing programs.