Group Rides, Workshops & Clinics!

Foundations for Timid and Newer Riders (Levels 1-2, MTB + aMTB)

Offered Friday Afternoon 1-4pm and Saturday Morning 9-12:30 Kick the weekend off right with a session on MTB & aMTB foundational skills. We’ll go over proper body position, braking, descending, cornering and what to do when you see roots, rocks, or loose terrain. Your confidence on your bike will grow exponentially during this session! This session is open to anyone new to mountain biking or new adaptive riders. (Trapps Outdoor Center Fields Area, Greenway, Lower Trapps Trails)

Foundations for Intermediate Riders (Levels 3-5 MTB)

Offered Friday Afternoon 1-4pm and Saturday Morning 9-12:30 After a quick refresh of neutral + ready body positions and braking, we’ll jump right into the tools you need for climbing and descending in more technical terrain. Front wheel lifts, step downs, braking strategy and more. We’ll take the basics you already know and build upon them to grow your riding confidence going into the weekend. (Trapps Outdoor Center Field Area, Tapline and Trapps Lower Trails)

Foundations for Advanced Riders (Level 5-7 MTB)

Offered Friday Afternoon 1-4pm and Saturday Morning 9-12:30 Whether you have had skills coaching in the past or not, riders at every level benefit from honing the basics. We’ll review and practice more advanced skills like braking and climbing technical trail including S-turns, wheelies, front and rear wheel lifts, roll downs, jumping fundamentals. This being an advanced session, we’ll aim for enough riding to also stretch your legs and find opportunities for on-trail sessioning. (Tapline, Growler, and Pipeline)

Foundations for Adaptive Riders and Coaches
(Levels 3-7 aMTB)

Join Vermont Adaptive Staff & Instructors to practice intermediate and advanced MTB skills. You’ll get to know other adaptive riders, community members, and get your equipment and support riders dialed for the weekend. After a refresh of body positions and braking, we’ll jump right into the tools you need for climbing and descending in more technical terrain. Suitable for adaptive riders who’ve ridden an adaptive bike on any terrain a few times previously. Open to two wheel riders interested in learning more about aMTB. (Charlie’s Entrance @ Ranch Camp, Cady Hill Trails)

Stretch The Legs Ride: Cady Hill (Levels 4-5, MTB + aMTB) Note: 2:00 Start

Offered Friday Afternoon 2:00 Start Time Ride a friendly loop at Cady Hill on this ~5 mile ride with ~500ft elevation gain. Starts at Charlie’s Entrance @ Ranch Camp.

Stretch The Legs Ride Cady Hill (Levels 5-7 MTB) Note: 2:00 Start 

Offered Friday Afternoon 2:00 Start Time 

Explore all Cady Hill has to offer on this ~6 mile ride with 850ft elevation gain. Starts from Cady Hill Main Lot.

Adams Camp Ride (Level 5-7 MTB)

Offered Friday Afternoon 1:00-4:00, Saturday Morning 9:00-12:30

Explore Adams Camp on a 10 mile loop with 1400 ft elevation gain. We’ll ride from Trapps to Cheddar, Descend Kimmers, Climb Hardys, and either ride back to Trapps with an option for an out and back on Haullapalooza. 10 miles, 1400ft elevation

Riding Bermed Trails and Climbing Efficiency 201- Cady Hill (Levels 3-5, MTB & aMTB)

The focus of this group ride will be on shredding Cady Hill’s two most iconic flow trails–Florence (Flo) and Bears. Learn to climb with ease and descend beautifully built flowy trails in style. Meets at Cady Hill main lot. 6-10 mi ride with 800-1200ft elevation.

Foundations for Timid and Newer Riders (Levels 1-2, MTB + aMTB)

Offered Friday Afternoon 1-4pm and Saturday Morning 9-12:30 Kick the weekend off right with a session on MTB & aMTB foundational skills. We’ll go over proper body position, braking, descending, cornering and what to do when you see roots, rocks, or loose terrain. Your confidence on your bike will grow exponentially during this session! This session is open to anyone new to mountain biking or new adaptive riders. (Trapps Outdoor Center Fields Area, Greenway, Lower Trapps Trails)

Foundations for Intermediate Riders (Levels 3-5, MTB)

Offered Friday Afternoon 1-4pm and Saturday Morning 9-12:30 After a quick refresh of neutral + ready body positions and braking, we’ll jump right into the tools you need for climbing and descending in more technical terrain. Front wheel lifts, step downs, braking strategy and more. We’ll take the basics you already know and build upon them to grow your riding confidence going into the weekend. (Trapps Outdoor Center Field Area, Tapline and Trapps Lower Trails)

Foundations for Advanced Riders (Levels 5-7, MTB)

Offered Friday Afternoon 1-4pm and Saturday Morning 9-12:30 Whether you have had skills coaching in the past or not, riders at every level benefit from honing the basics. We’ll review and practice more advanced skills like braking and climbing technical trail including S-turns, wheelies, front and rear wheel lifts, roll downs, jumping fundamentals. This being an advanced session, we’ll aim for enough riding to also stretch your legs and find opportunities for on-trail sessioning. (Tapline, Growler, and Pipeline)

Trapps Cross Country Trails and Bakery Stop (All Levels, MTB + aMTB)

Offered Saturday Morning 9:00-12:30 New to your mountain bike, your adaptive bike, your ebike, or just want a social chill ride with other women? This is a rolling ride on cross country ski trails open to all levels. Most of this route is aMTB friendly except for the Luce Hill loop. Accommodations will be made for aMTB participants who sign up.

Riding Bermed Trails and Climbing Efficiency 101 (Levels 1-3 MTB and aMTB)

Offered Saturday Morning 9:00-12:30 The focus of this group ride will be on riding Cady Hill’s most iconic flow trail–Florence (Flo). If you did a Foundations course on Friday, this is a great next step. 5 miles, 500 ft elevation. Starts From Charlie’s Entrance, Ranch Camp.

Riding Bermed Trails and Climbing Efficiency 201- Cady Hill
(Levels 3-5, MTB + aMTB)

Offered Friday Afternoon, Saturday Morning 9:00-12:30, Sunday Morning 9:30-1 The focus of this group ride will be on shredding Cady Hill’s two most iconic flow trails–Florence (Flo) and Bears. Learn to climb with ease and descend beautifully built flowy trails in style. If you did a Foundations course on Friday, this is a great next step. Meets at Cady Hill Town Forest main lot. 6-10 mi ride with 800-1200ft elevation.

Riding Bermed Trails, Handbuilt Features, + Climbing Efficiency 301 (Levels 4-7 MTB)

Offered Saturday Morning 9:00-12:30, Sunday Morning 9:30-1 Start out by riding out and back on Haulapalooza, one of Stowe’s most creative flow trails. The bermed riding is a little rowdier than Cady Hill with more optional features. Next head to Kimmers via Cheddar and Shredder for a fun descent with rocks, roll downs, and bridges. Or head to Serenity and Adrenaline for more bridges and features. Climb back to Trapps on Hardy’s Haul, a local favorite trail for climbing or descending. Up to ~11 miles, 1800ft elevation gain. Expect more stopping to session on this ride. Exact route will be determined based on group interest.

Trapps and Adams Camp Ride (Levels 5-7 MTB)

Offered Saturday Morning 9:00-12:30 We’ll climb up two techy trails at Trapps, Tapline and Growler with a brief rest at the cabin. Next we’ll descend Shredder, descend Kimmers, climb Hardys, and either ride back to Trapps with an option for an out and back on Hollapalooza. This ride offers more technical climbing than the Adams camp ride of similar distance. 10 miles, 1400ft elevation

Connecting Trapps/Adams Camp to Cady Hill (Level 4-7, MTB)

Offered Saturday Morning 9:00-12:30 and Saturday Afternoon 2:00-5:00 Pipeline is one of those trails that is fun to ride in both directions. We’ll start at Trapps and descend Pipeline, show you how to ride from the highschool into Cady Hill, and pop out on Mountain Road for a quick beverage, snack, or coffee stop. We’ll ride the bike path for a few miles before connecting back to Pipeline for the Climb back to Trapps.

Join Physical Therapists from Summit Physical Therapy in Stowe, VT for a session on how strength and mobility routines will improve your riding! A solid foundation in strength is the secret weapon for keeping us strong, healthy riders throughout our lifetimes.

Following her keynote address on Friday night, Annie is offering 2 90-minute off-bike sessions in a more intimate setting. “If we lean into our fears, we can discover our most limiting beliefs. These don’t belong on a bike. But you do. Find your flow.”

This is the ideal session for anyone new-ish to the mountain bike scene. We’ll go over everything from bike lingo to what to wear, what to carry, managing a trailside mechanical, how to get what you need from a bike shop and so much much more.

Ever end up on the side of a trail with a flat or dropped chain and don’t quite know how to tackle it? This is a workshop on how to deal with a flat tire and other common trailside mechanicals. Coaches will review tubed vs tubeless setups, using a tire plug, adding air trailside, dropped chains, and random rattles. Coaches will share what they carry in their kit with the option to purchase your own tools at our vendor village.

Connecting Stowe High School to Cady Hill (Levels 4-7, MTB)

Offered Saturday Morning 9:00-12:30 and Saturday Afternoon 2:00-5:00 Pipeline is one of those trails that is fun to ride in both directions. We’ll start at Stowe High School, show you how to ride from the highschool into Cady Hill, and pop out on Mountain Road for a quick beverage, snack, or coffee stop.

Join Physical Therapists from Summit Physical Therapy in Stowe, VT for a session on how strength and mobility routines will improve your riding! A solid foundation in strength is the secret weapon for keeping us strong, healthy riders throughout our lifetimes

This is a general session on how to care for your bike between rides and between seasons. Expect to learn about Drivetrain Upkeep, Checking Brake Pads, Bike Wash, Tire Pressure, and the chance for Q&A with our favorite pro mechanic.

Following her keynote address on Friday night, Annie is offering 2 90-minute off-bike sessions in a more intimate setting. “If we lean into our fears, we can discover our most limiting beliefs. These don’t belong on a bike. But you do. Find your flow.”

Interested in becoming involved with Adaptive Riding through Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports and its affiliated recreation community (think skiing, camping, etc.)? This is a session for prospective coaches and support riders to learn the basics for how to support aMTB riders on trail and how to get involved in this community.

Tour of Little Rider State Park MTB Trails (Ideal For Riding Levels 2-6, MTB and aMTB)

Open to both two wheeled and adaptive riders, this ride will meet at Little River State Park in Waterbury, VT, a 25 minute drive from Stowe. You can expect a 4 mile ride with 800 ft elevation gain with the option of doing multiple laps on the flow trail for a longer ride.

For The Love of Flow, Endurance Ride (Advanced Levels 5-7) Route not yet fully published because it goes on private land. Will be available on June 5 3:00pm.

From Trapps, Ride down Haulapalooza and cruise the Stowe Bike path to Cady Hill. Ride through Cady Hill, aiming to hit all the flow trails then Climb back to Trapps via Pipeline.

Social Ride with Views, Photo Ops, Bakery Stop and a Trapp Family History Talk. All Levels. 

Ride for an hour around Trapps, stopping to take photos of views, and Trapps’ highland cattle. Ride by the Kaffeehaus and grab a pocket pastry. Meet at the yurt adjacent to the von Trapp Outdoor Center at 11:00 am for a Trapp Family History Talk.

Sterling Valley Ride (Levels 5-7)

A tour of trails in Sterling Valley for intermediate and advanced riders. Sterling is unlike Stowe’s other trail networks- giving you the experience of riding in the ‘backcountry’. The trailhead located about 15 minutes from Trapps. The trails out here are hand built and offer lots of rocky features Vermont is known for. We’ll start with Callagys to split Rock, head out to 8 bridges via Maple Run. Ambitious riders could consider adding and out and back on Lauren’s Loop.

Tapline and Growler (Level 4+)

After two days of riding and learning, are you ready to try Trapp’s two best trails? Ride up Tapline and Growler and hangout at the Cabin. Riders can choose to ride back down the singletrack or cruise back on the backside of Trapps’ via Cheddar, Hardy’s Haul, Tucxs, and take the road back to the outdoor center to the base on the Haul Road.

Riding Bermed Trails and Climbing Efficiency 201- Cady Hill
(Levels 3-5, MTB and aMTB)

Offered Saturday Morning 9:00-12:30, Sunday Morning 9:30-1 The focus of this group ride will be on shredding Cady Hill’s two most iconic flow trails–Florence (Flo) and Bears. Learn to climb with ease and descend beautifully built flowy trails in style. If you did a Foundations course on Friday, this is a great next step. Meets at Cady Hill main lot. 6-10 mi ride with 800-1200ft elevation.

Riding Bermed Trails, Handbuilt Features, + Climbing Efficiency 301: Haulapalooza, Hardys, Serenity and Adrenaline (Levels 4-7)

Offered Saturday Morning 9:00-12:30, Sunday Morning 9:30-1 Start out by riding out and back on Haulapalooza, one of Stowe’s most creative flow trails. The bermed riding is a little rowdier than Cady Hill with more optional features. Next head to Kimmers via Cheddar and Shredder for a fun descent with rocks, roll downs, and bridges. Or head to Serenity and Adrenaline for more bridges and features. Climb back to Trapps on Hardy’s Haul, a local favorite trail for climbing or descending. Up to ~11 miles, 1800ft elevation gain. Expect more stopping to session on this ride. Exact route will be determined based on group interest.

Getting Into Adventure Riding: Travel, Backcountry MTB, and Adventures From Home Adams Camp Tour (Levels 4+)

Join Kristin Motley on a tour of Adams Camp Trails and the chance to talk about adventure riding. Whether it’s connecting trail networks in your backyard or taking your MTB on a backcountry trip or travel, this is your place to connect with other women pushing their limits around the world.

Cady Hill Explore + Navigate + Finding Community with Bakery Stop (Levels 2+, MTB)

This is a ride for anyone ready to explore a little further in Cady Hill. Along the way, we’ll chat about navigation tools and getting comfortable riding solo or learning new trails.