From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find gravel events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
The Bike Hub is proud to announce our Sunday Epic ride series! These are all-day rides featuring some of the best mixed-terrain riding the tri-state area has to offer. Forgotten woods roads, fast gravel, rugged singletrack, and even a bit of hike-a-bike. These rides will be long, difficult, and absolutely beautiful. While there is no perfect bike for a Sunday Epic, anything with around a 2 inch tire will work. More details on terrain will be included in each event post. Sunday Epic's will be held the third Sunday of every month from April-October. Start location may vary, but will usually end will some sort of food and drink situation. Wheels down at 8am always.
This one is an extra-special Epic in partnership with our friends at Wicked Waystation. Wicked Waystation is a hiker and bikepacker-centric hostel in West Wardsboro, that has generously offered to host this event. Thais and Thom are excellent folks and pillars of the local hiking and biking community. Stick around after the ride for refreshments and a cookout!
This route will take us deep into Green Mountain National Forest on the infamous Bailey Road, after which we'll get taste of the VT Super 8 for a few brutal miles. Then some fast gravel to carry us home. Best for a gravel bike with 2 inch tires or wider, or a hardtail mtb.
A few notes on the nitty-gritty of these rides.
Sunday Epic's are fully self supported. Bring everything you need to successfully finish the route. We expect you to carry basics like spare tube, pump, multi-tool, patch kit, food and water, etc. Although we occasionally stop at a convenience store, there are many times where the ride is too remote for that to be an option.
We generally try to ride together, but you are welcome to do your own thing as long as you have the route. Group pace usually hovers somewhere around the 10mph average mark, but may be slower depending on terrain/climbing.
Expect this to take a good chunk of the day. Occasional stops for snacks etc. We move pretty continuously, but also aren't in a rush.
RideWithGPS link here.
Note that we don't charge anything for these rides, but we do welcome donations! We are a community-based 501c3 nonprofit focused on removing barriers to cycling for all within the tri-state area. We provide education, free access to bikes and cycling accessories, and provide a place for people of all ages and abilities to connect through cycling. For more info on our shop and programs, click here. Thanks!