No Snow? No Problem. The Cross Vermont Trail is Awesome!

It seems fairly often we get customers in Onion River Sports asking about this "Cross VT Trail" they've heard about. It sounds great and they want to know where it is, how to get to it. Is there a guidebook? Unfortunately it can be a little tricky for those not in the know to find it and follow it. There is a website, though, and excellent signage once you find the trail. And once you discover it, it is truly worth the effort. The riding is excellent and the views are even better- how lucky we are to have such a gem in Vermont.

Mike and I rode from Plainfield out to Groton State Forest, where we discovered some beautiful spots along the Cross Vermont Trail. This is great terrain for the 'cross bikes, too! We put together a short experimental video - look for more of these in the future to highlight different sections of the trail.

Here are some pictures from the adventure, too. You can see the roads are excellent for riding! And the views are incredible.

Back in the summer, Mike and I explored a different section of the trail closer to Plainfield. This section was equally great - here are some pictures from that ride, too.

Here you can see a repaired section that was washed out in the May flooding.

A pretty cool old hippy bus!

The Cross Vermont Trail is a wonderful gem that we all have access to. Like I said, once you find it, it's well worth the effort!

Does It Get Any Better Than This? Biking Through Fall in Vermont.

Here are some pics from a recent dirt road ride. One of the best things to do is pick up the Vermont Gazeteer, maybe rip out the page(s) of interest, stick them in your jersey pocket, and head out on your bike onto the endless dirt roads. You're bound to find adventure in the way of beautiful scenery, farm stands, tucked away bakeries and general stores, or roads that appear on the map to go somewhere but instead bring you to the most beautiful field (and dead end) that you have ever seen. Head back home just as the light is dim enough that you can't quite make out the potholes any longer: extra adventure points.

Happy Trails and Dirt Roads!

Endless dirt roads in VT

In and Around Our Backyard

 Forecasters predict that today and tomorrow will be the *most* beautiful day(s) of the year! We started our day with a bike ride up to the farm for some farm-fresh produce. And I got to try a sweet new Cannondale CAADX! We followed it up with some serious dog frisbee, some sight-seeing in Stowe, and a hike out to a neighborhood swim spot.