Elevate Mountain Bike Festival
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May 29-31, 2026
von Trapp Family Lodge and Resort, Stowe, Vermont
In its fourth year, Elevate will offer three days of clinics, group rides, socials, bike demos, and much more. Registration for this historically sold out event opens February 3rd, 2026 at 8:00am.
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A Weekend of FUN!
We are excited to bring you THREE days featuring plenty of riding, workshops, clinics, parties, films, raffles, and community! The 2026 itinerary will be available soon but you can check out our 2025 itinerary HERE.
Group Rides, Workshops, Clinics
There are five riding/learning blocks throughout the weekend and more than twenty options for group rides, workshops, and clinics to choose from. There will be something for everyone.
Coaches & Volunteers
Coaches and volunteers are an integral part of creating a fun, informative, and community-growth-oriented atmosphere at Elevate. This year, we are looking for volunteers who know the Stowe Area trails and would like to volunteer as sweep/support riders. Prospective volunteers should fill out our volunteer form.
If you are a certified coach, ride guide, or industry leader and want to help lead rides or teach clinics, please email our event director, Kristin Motley.
Who is behind Elevate?
Elevate is brought to you by two non-profit trail-based organizations that believe that women and gender-expansive individuals are core to the riding community and wish to provide a space to foster growth and build community
The New England Mountain Bike Association is home to 35 chapters and more than 10,000 members throughout New England. NEMBA is committed to creating epic riding experiences, preserving open spaces, and guiding the future of riding in New England
Vermont Mountain Bike Association is home to 28 Chapters and 9,000+ members. VMBA aims to create a more resilient Vermont by strengthening the connection between the outdoor-minded business community and the network of nonprofits that visualize, create, and maintain our outdoor recreation infrastructure.
FAQs
Why women and gender-expansive?
Every person should be able to thrive in mountain biking. ‘Gender-Expansive‘ includes those whose gender identity and/or gender expression expands beyond, actively resists, and/or does not conform to the current cultural or social expectations of gender, particularly in relation to male or female.
Where is Elevate?
Elevate 2026 will be based out of von Trapp Family Lodge and Resort in Stowe, Vermont. We’ll explore local trail networks, including Cady Hill, Adams Camp, Little River State Park, and more.
Do I have to be an expert rider to attend?
No! Riders of all abilities and backgrounds will be able to grow throughout the weekend
What is included in my ticket price?
Three days of coaching, clinics, group rides, off-bike learning, two happy hours, 1 dinner, 1 lunch, raffle prizes, vendor village, demos, and more.
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