VT PoC x Color The Valley: Ride & Thrive
Heads up! VT PoC is thrilled to announce an upcoming Bike Ride on Saturday, September 20th, from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The ride will begin and end at Local Motion, conveniently located on the Burlington bike path. This event is open to the BIPOC community and their loved ones (Non-BIPOC).
The event will feature a bike lead provided in collaboration with Color The Valley. Bring your bike or take advantage of our bike rental discount from Local Motion. We strive to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. Our scenic bike route will start at Local Motion, take us to the Causeway, and then back. The total distance is just over 20 miles.
Please be aware that due to recent budget adjustments and lower attendance at certain events, VT PoC will be implementing a charge for select events moving forward. This change will take effect with the upcoming Bike Ride event. To ensure accessibility, we will offer a sliding scale payment option for this event, starting at $1.00 with a suggested donation of $10 to cover the event's cost. VT PoC remains committed to offering and hosting exceptional events.
Join us for a memorable ride!
For questions or support, please contact thefam@vtpoc.net.
Poultney, VT Bikepacking trip - September 13-14
This route will start and end in Rutland, VT at the Amtrak station. We intentionally build our routes to be accessible via the train so whether you are coming from NYC or Burlington, Rutland is a great stop! It is super easy to roll your bike right on the train with no need to disassemble.
From Rutland, we head out on the stunning rolling hills of southern VT. This is truly the Vermont experience that everyone at home will want to hear about! We will visit quaint towns, swim in Lake St Catherine (and spot loons there if we’re lucky!), and filter water from clean mountain streams. Camping for this trip will be at the Trailhouse, a mountain bike retreat center outside of Poultney. Our hosts are also adventure cyclists and have spent years building trails and routes in the area. Feel free to explore!
All of our routes are built as loops to give you different views, different creemee stops (Vermont’s very own version of a soft serve ice cream) and new opportunities for spotting wildlife!
You can expect 2 days, 1 night with 50 miles and ~3000 feet of climbing total. This means easy 25-mile days with lots of time for snacks and swimming!
The Route To Emancipation
Film Screening
Join us for a screening of this short documentary which follows three Black cyclists as they explore centuries of Black history and arrive at the site where Juneteenth first began.
Purchase your tickets and learn more on our ticketing page.
Stick around for a live Q&A sessions followed by a social hour with Ariel Marlowe!
After the film, we will be holding a live Q + A with one of the riders and a founder of Black History Bike Ride— Ariel Marlowe. Come take part in this important moment in Black storytelling.
Raffle and refreshments after the screening!
Thank you to our amazing event partners: Old Spokes Home, Outdoor Gear Exchange, Vermont Professionals of Color, Local Motion, Unlikely Riders, and Main St Landing. We love a collaborative event!
Color The Alleycat
15 mile bike ride/scavenger hunt around Burlington!
All identities welcome!
Put on by RAR Champlain Valley and Color The Valley
1 Steele Street Unit 118
After party @ 5PM!