Saturday, July 12 2008

West Hill Shop MTB Rides

Come join our mountain bike rides in Putney, Vermont every Sunday morning leaving from the West Hill Shop at 9AM. These rides are intermediate to advanced single track adventures lasting about 2 hours.

Wednesday Night Trail Running Series

A fun non-intimidating atmosphere! Open to all levels and ages!

Awards given out at the end of the 18-week series, based on attendance, not performance.

What: 5 kilometer (3.1 mi) fun race, 2.5 km (1.5 mi) race for 9-12 year olds and a short race for children 8 years old and under.

Where: Grafton Ponds, Grafton Vt

When: Wednesday nights at 6 p.m.

Thursday Night Mountain Bike Race Series at Grafton Ponds

A fun non-intimidating atmosphere! Open to all levels & ages!

Awards given out at the end of the 18-week series, based on attendance, not performance.

What: Fun cross-country mountain bike trail racing; length varies per level.

Where: Grafton Ponds, Grafton VT

When: Thursday Nights 6 p.m.

Pricing: Little Bears (8 & younger) are FREE!

Prouty Ultimate

Location(s): Manchester to Hanover, NH

The Prouty Ultimate, 200 miles in 2 days. First day is a scenic, challenging 100 mile route from Manchester to Hanover, NH. Second day riders join the Prouty Century Ride. Minimum pledge of $2,500 is required. All monies raised benefit Dartmouths Norris Cotton Cancer Center.

Prouty Bike Ride & Challenge Walk

Location(s): Hanover, NH

Join more than 4,000 people to help raise money for cancer research at Dartmouths Norris Cotton Cancer Center. Bike 100, 50 or 25 miles or walk 5, 10, 15 or 20k through the beautiful Connecticut River Valley. Enjoy food, entertainment, great prizes and more!

Sea Kayak Symposium Weekend

Location(s): Burlington area

3 days of professional (BCU and ACA)sea kayak instruction.
Rescue classes, Rolling, Beginner Intermediate and Advanced instruction.
Free beginner tour offered to partners with the registration of all three days

Vermont Mountain Bike Festival

The Vermont Mountain Bike Festival is a volunteer-run festival put on by the Stowe Mountain Bike Club, a chapter of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association.

Ascutney Mountain Run - 3.8 mi hill climb

Location(s): Mt. Ascutney State Park, Windsor, VT

The Mt. Ascutney auto road climbs 2,300 over 3.8 miles for an average grade of 12%. The first half is hardest with sections at 19% grade. Challenge yourself in this short but grueling running race and be rewarded with the view from the top.

Bear Swamp Run, 5.7 miles

Location(s): Rumney School, Middlesex, Vermont

Hilly dirt roads, scenic, part of the CVR ORS Race Series. Race day registration only (8:00-8:45 am), Rumney School, Middlesex. 802 223-6216

Newton's Revenge

This hillclimb will be contested on exactly the same course as the historic Mt Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb the toughest hillclimb in the world. This new addition is in response to the overwhelming popularity of the MWARBH and this year will benefit the Mt Washington Observatory and other non-profits.