Gravel
Vermont
Gravel Vermont
Join us in Vermont, the mecca of dirt roads!
Classic Vermont dirt roads, red barns, covered bridges and Holstein cows
Overview
Details
Next Departure
August 6th 2023
From
USD $5,095
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Non-Rider Friendly
No
Rental Bike
USD $500
Ride Program
Total Distance
Total Elevation
Daily Av. Distance
Daily Av. Elevation
Overview
The Thomson Vermont Gravel Trip is an extraordinary point-to-point adventure that highlights New England’s classic dirt roads, the state’s quaint historic villages, and the area’s rugged woodlands.
Your journey across Vermont starts at the luxurious Equinox Resort, located in Manchester in the heart of the Green Mountains, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes. From Manchester the route heads northwards for over 300 miles to finish in the Victory State Forest nature reserve, just 40 miles south of the border with Canada. Along the way you’ll discover the typical Vermont farmlands, quaint villages, covered bridges, red barns and rugged woodlands of this incredibly beautiful state. Dirt roads far outnumber paved roads in Vermont and local riders have been enjoying the punchy climbs and sweeping descents on dirt roads long before the “gravel” trend was established. This is your opportunity to experience these very same dirt roads that local Vermonters hold so very dear to their hearts.
Join us for a memorable “beyond tarmac” trip through some of the country’s best gravel routes and terrain.
Trip Technical Difficulty
Ride Surfaces
Bike Setup Recommendations
Recommended Tires
700×38
A minimum 700×38, but feel free to use more rubber for more comfort and grip if your bike has extra tire clearance.
Recommended Gearing
38T × 11-42
We recommend a minimum gear ratio of 0.90 using a 38T chainring × 42 rear cog (or equivalent). Check your gear ratios at www.bikecalc.com/gear_ratios.
Gravel Explained
Read below for a brief description of our gravel definitions. We have classed the surfaces into five categories, from tarmac to boulders, to give an indication of the amount and level of rough stuff on each trip.
Itinerary
| Day | Description | Distance | Elevation | Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Welcome to New England | The Equinox Hotel & Spa | |||
| 02 | Manchester to Woodstock | The Woodstock Inn & Resort | |||
| 03 | Woodstock to Barre | Millstone Hill Hotel | |||
| 04 | Barre to St. Johnsbury | Comfort Inn & Suites Near Burke Mountain | |||
| 05 | St. Johnsbury to Burke | The Wildflower Inn | |||
| 06 | Victory (State Forest) Tour | The Wildflower Inn | |||
| 07 | End of an epic week in Vermont | ||||
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Itinerary Detail
Day 1
Distance
Elevation
Welcome to New England
Your trip begins with a pickup at Albany International, where our staff will meet you before heading north to your first hotel stay at the Equinox Hotel in Manchester, VT.
After building up bikes and settling in, the group will head out on a relatively short ride around the base of Mt Equinox.
Day 2
Distance
Elevation
Manchester to Woodstock
Starting in the heart of VT’s Green Mountains, we’ll be tackling our longest ride of the week first. Riders will weave a scenic route behind and around some of the state’s most popular ski mountains on picturesque state-maintained gravel roads. The beautiful historic Woodstock Village welcomes riders at the end of a long day.
Day 3
Distance
Elevation
Woodstock to Barre
After a good night’s rest in Woodstock, riders will take on the hilliest ride of the week with a challenging 66-mile route up into the northern reaches of Vermont. The work that riders put in will be rewarded with incredible ridge-line views and beautiful New England farmland scenes.
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Map & Profile
Surface Details
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Dates & Prices
| Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | Non-rider Discount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | |||||||
Aug 6 - 12 |
Taking Bookings |
Places Available |
USD $5,095
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USD $950 |
USD $970 |
Book this trip | |
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Trip Hotels
What's Included
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Accommodations & Meals
 Transportation
Cycling Support
Nutrition during the ride
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Transportation
Cycling Support
Nutrition during the ride
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Pick-up/Drop-off Info
Arrival
| Pickup Location | Time |
|---|---|
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Albany International Airport |
10:00am |
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Courtyard by Marriot Albany Airport |
10:00am |
Departure
| Drop Off Location | Time |
|---|---|
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Albany International Airport |
11:00am |
Rental Bikes
Frame
Felt Breed 20
Groupset
SRAM Force 1
Weight
9.35kg (size 54)
Wheels
Devox Wheels RDS.A0 GXA | 30/21
Chainrings
36 or 38 (depending on trip)
Cassette
11-42
Sizes
47, 51, 54, 56, 58
Price
USD $500
Gravel Vermont
Vermont is a gravel paradise, discover it with Thomson Bike Tours
