Vermont Gravel Ride
August 30th - September 4th, 2026
Begin and end in Burlington, VT
253 miles
175+ miles unpaved roads, trails and paths.
6 Days
20,250 feet of elevation gain
About the Vermont Gravel Bike Tour
An amazing loop of Vermont's Green Mountain Gravel
Experience some of the best gravel riding the country has to offer on the Vermont Gravel Ride. A 253-mile loop will begin and end in Burlington, VT, right on Lake Champlain! Riders will take off into the Green Mountains of Vermont while taking in some historic New England towns including Stowe, Montpelier and Middlebury.
With more than 175 miles of unpaved roads, trails, paths and a “daily dose of single track”, along with famous climbs like the Lincoln Gap, there is terrain tailored for every type of cyclist. This tour is timed for late summer in order to beat the height of New England summer while still being able to dip into all the creeks, rivers and lakes along the way. Come experience Bike the US for MS’s first ever gravel-specific route!
Ready. Set. Ride for MS.
Are you ready to cycle Vermont Gravel? Here’s a couple of pointers of what to expect.
Fundraising
With an achievable $1,250 fundraising minimum, equivalent to $5 per mile, we are here to help you reach and surpass your goal!
Accommodation
A mix of camping in state parks, staying at churches, fire stations and community centres awaits.
Support
We provide you the platform to help you reach your goal of riding the Vermont Gravel. This is a supported bike tour where roughing it is embraced.
Preparation
We’ll plan the trip so you can focus on training, preparing your gear and planning your journey to and from the event.
Bike and Tire Recommendations
An off-road specific bike, such as gravel, mountain or cyclocross bike, with at least 38mm tires is required for this ride. Running a tubeless tire setup is highly recommended.
Gearing up to pedal through Vermont Lake Champlain Stowe Montpelier Middlebury in:
We are pedalling north for Bar Harbor!
Explore our Vermont Gravel Bike Route
Where will the Green Mountain Gravel Route take you?
Got Questions About Vermont Gravel?
We can answer questions about distance, training, fundraising, or what to expect on this ride.
Vermont Gravel Overnights
Have a look at the scheduled overnights and daily mileage as you cycle through Vermont. Naturally, these are subject to change, but it’s a good starting point!
Date
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August 29
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August 30
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August 31
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September 1
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September 2
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September 3
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September 4
Destination
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Burlington, VT
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Stowe
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Hardwick
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Montpelier
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Warren
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Middlebury
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Burlington
Mileage
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61
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47
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25
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41
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27
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52