Gravel
Vermont

Gravel Vermont

Join us in Vermont, the mecca of dirt roads!

Classic Vermont dirt roads, red barns, covered bridges and Holstein cows

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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

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Not only for gravel newbies but also experienced riders that don’t enjoy very technical terrain. Possibility of a few tricky segments here and there, among easy sections and paved roads.

Ride Surfaces

Grade 1
40%
Grade 2
30%
Grade 3
15%
Grade 4
10%
Grade 5
5%

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.

Click below to see Cycling Tips’ great explainer video on gravel surfaces.
GRADE 1
Bad roads, cobbles and rough paved surfaces. You’d find this rideable on a standard road bike.
GRADE 2
Well-made, hard-packed dirt roads offering a road-like experience but without the traffic. Some rutting and looseness of stones.
GRADE 3
Reasonably smooth gravel. Discernible small rocks over a hard-packed surface.
GRADE 4
Rough gravel with conditions that may include shale, larger gravel and rocks. Tubeless tyres and big clearance are the most practical choice.
GRADE 5
Borderline MTB terrain, at the rougher end of the spectrum for the capabilities of most gravel bikes.

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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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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

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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

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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.

Map & Profile

Read our Gravel Explainer for a full description of our gravel definitions.

Grade 1
40%
Grade 2
30%
Grade 3
10%
Grade 4
15%
Grade 5
5%

Read our Gravel Explainer for a full description of our gravel definitions.

Grade 1
60%
Grade 2
30%
Grade 3
10%
Grade 4
0%
Grade 5
0%

Read our Gravel Explainer for a full description of our gravel definitions.

Grade 1
30%
Grade 2
35%
Grade 3
20%
Grade 4
10%
Grade 5
5%

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    Trip Hotels

    The Equinox Hotel & Spa

    The Woodstock Inn & Resort

    Millstone Hill Hotel

    Comfort Inn & Suites Near Burke Mountain

    The Wildflower Inn


    What's Included

    What's Included What's Not Included
      Accommodations & Meals arrow
    • 7 days / 6 nights fully accompanied trip
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts
    • All dinners
    • Lunch on the 1st day
    • Transportation arrow
    • Pick-up and Drop-Off in Albany
    • All transportation during the trip
    • All luggage & bike box transfers
    • Cycling Support arrow
    • 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.)
    • 1 x Support Van & 4WD vehicle
    • Experienced bike mechanic
    • Park Tools Toolkit
    • Daily ride gpx files provided
    • Nutrition during the ride arrow
    • Energy bars, gels and sports drink
    • Variety of snacks and local specialties
    • Bottled water
    • Airfare
    • Travel and personal insurance
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
    • Staff gratuities
    What's Included
      Accommodations & Meals arrow
    • 7 days / 6 nights fully accompanied trip
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts
    • All dinners
    • Lunch on the 1st day
    • Transportation arrow
    • Pick-up and Drop-Off in Albany
    • All transportation during the trip
    • All luggage & bike box transfers
    • Cycling Support arrow
    • 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.)
    • 1 x Support Van & 4WD vehicle
    • Experienced bike mechanic
    • Park Tools Toolkit
    • Daily ride gpx files provided
    • Nutrition during the ride arrow
    • Energy bars, gels and sports drink
    • Variety of snacks and local specialties
    • Bottled water
    What's Not Included
    • Airfare
    • Travel and personal insurance
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
    • Staff gratuities

    Travel details - airport departures

    Pick-up/Drop-off Info

    Arrival

    Pickup Location Time

    Albany International Airport

    10:00am

    OR

    Courtyard by Marriot Albany Airport

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    10:00am

    Departure

    Drop Off Location Time

    Albany International Airport

    11:00am



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