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Hitchhiker Bike Shop, Talta Lodge, and the Stowe Trails Partnership are thrilled to bring back Velo Stowe for its fourth year. Enjoy a scenic, fully marked gravel ride while helping to raise money for the Stowe Trails Partnership.
Join us on Saturday, June 27th for a marked course gravel ride around Stowe’s dirt roads. Both routes feature some short, but challenging Class IV riding, rolling dirt roads, covered bridges, and more.
After your ride, meet back up with us at Tälta Lodge for some well-deserved food and beverages.
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When: Saturday, June 27th, 2026.
9:00am: Registration opens.
10:00:am: The rides depart from Tälta
Where: Rides will begin from and end at Tälta Lodge, located at 3343 Mountain Road, Stowe
Route info:
We plan to offer the same two route options as last year; a shorter 25 mile route and a longer 45 mile route. Not many folks completed the longer route with last year's rain and challenging conditions, so let's give it another go!
Click the links below to preview each option:
25 Mile Route
45 Mile Route
We recommend a gravel bike or hardtail mountain bike with tires that are at least 40c for this ride. Road bikes are not recommended.
The full proceeds of this event will go to Stowe Trails Partnership to help support their efforts to maintain and enhance the trails in the greater Stowe area. Your registration cost includes a meal and drink ticket, access to the remote aid stations, and vendor village. Participants will also receive custom Velo Stowe socks while supplies last!
Absolute Mountain: The Premier Outdoor Hybrid Fitness Race in Stowe, Vermont
Take on steep elevation, rugged trails, and a series of demanding workouts as you race toward the summit.
Event details and schedule
Stowe Mountain Resort, Vermont | SEP 5th 2026
00 | StrengthErg 2 minutes
01 | Over the Shoulder Med Ball Toss 30 Reps
02 | SkiErg 700m
03 | Weighted Lunges 70m
04 | RowErg 700m
05 | Uphill backwards run 100m
06 | Suitcase Carry 150m
07 | BikeErg 1200m
Total Running Distance ~ 3km
USA Swimming Club. 10 members.