Guided and Self-guided Bike Tours in Vermont
What better way to visit Vermont than by taking a guided or self-guided bike tour of the Green Mountain State. We list a variety of tours, guides, routes and services for cycling, including electric bikes and bike friendly lodging. Day trips or multi day inn to inn programs and services are available throughout Vermont.
You can choose the terrain from the relatively flat Lake Champlain Valley or more challenging mountain routes. Either way, you’ll enjoy welcoming accommodations offering locally grown food in a relaxed atmosphere. We hope that this page helps you plan your next Vermont biking vacation.
You can choose the terrain from the relatively flat Lake Champlain Valley or more challenging mountain routes. Either way, you’ll enjoy welcoming accommodations offering locally grown food in a relaxed atmosphere. We hope that this page helps you plan your next Vermont biking vacation.
Bike Tours & Services
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Biking in Vermont
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Vermont Biking Vacations
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BIKING GUIDES, TOURS, RENTALS and SERVICES
Craftsbury Outdoor Center
Northeast Kingdom Mountain Biking, Fat Bikes, Programs, Trails and Accommodations 535 Lost Nation Road, Craftsbury Common, Vt. 05827 Craftsbury's involvement with bikes goes back the roots of the sport in the 1980s. Since then we've added a network of single track trails, mixing machine-built flow with hand-built technical challenges. Whether you come for a ride, one of our weekly races or to participate in our summer programming for kids, we’re sure you’ll have a great day on your bike. Country Inns Along the Trail Statewide Self guided Inn to Inn Road and Mountain Biking 52 Park Street, Brandon, Vermont 05733 Rolling Vermont farmland and orchard country, Vermont covered bridges sheltered in lush valleys, and majestic mountains surrounding pristine lakes make bicycle touring the ideal way to enjoy Vermont’s magnificent, unspoiled scenery and delightful small country inns. Kingdom Games Northeast Kingdom Running, Biking, Swimming, Kayaking, Skating The Clubhouse, 649 Sunset Acres, PO Box 310, Newport, VT 05855 The Northeast Kingdom of Vermont is one of the very first Geotourism Areas in the world, specially designated by National Geographic. It has long been a mecca for a wide variety of outdoor recreation from hunting and fishing to skiing and hiking. But it also offers a world class venue for all types of endurance sports such as running, biking, swimming, kayaking, and skating. Local Motion Local Motion is a statewide nonprofit organization working to make biking and walking a way of life in Vermont. Burlington's Premier Bike Rental Shop Discover downtown Burlington and our wonderful waterfront. Cruise the spectacular Island Line Trail for unparalleled lake and mountain views. Check our bike ferry schedule to take a trip over to the Champlain Islands. When you rent bikes from Local Motion you are supporting our advocacy work for biking and walking in Vermont. The Spoke 'n' Word: Bicycle Repair & Advice Northern New Hampshire Biking Gear, Repair and Rentals, Fat Bike, Road Bike and Mountain Bike Rides 10 Spring Street, Colebrook, NH 03576 A small shop servicing all bicycles in the greater Colebrook area. Carries bikes from Scott and Framed, as well as a large variety of parts & accessories. We hold accounts with the industry's top distributors, including QBP, Downeast, Cyclone, and J&B Importers. We sell new bikes from Scott, Haro, Del Sol, Jamis, Reid, Framed, Surly, and have access to Soma, Salsa, Pake, All Citry, Civia, Masi, Premium, Subrosa, Trapp Family Lodge Stowe VT One of the best ways to explore the Vermont countryside is to get out and ride! The Trapp Family Lodge's 2,600 acres feature an extensive mountain bike trail network with two skills parks. Ride our 8 miles of expert and intermediate single track, or more than 20 miles of double track through mountains, fields and forests. Umiak Outdoor Outfitters Stowe, VT We offer scheduled guided winter fat bike rides in scenic areas around Stowe and Waterbury. Various levels of skill and ability will be factored in as your guide takes you on a custom trek through the trails. The location of the tour will mostly be based on trail conditions at the time, feel free to ask where the best riding is each day! |
Cycling Organizations
Mountain Biking and Fat Bike Trails and Services
Trailside Bike Rental Center in Burlington, VT
Bicycle touring or mountain biking are fun ways to get around the parks and campgrounds.
Over 70 miles of well-maintained trails for recreation in every season.
Vermont Mountain Bike Association
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Lodging for Bike Touring Vacations
Hill Farm Inn, Arlington VT
Roaring Branch Cabins, Arlington, VT.
Quimby Country, Averill, VT
Four Chimneys Inn, Bennington, VT.
The Lilac Inn, Brandon, VT
Jackson’s Lodge and Log Cabins, Canaan, VT
Mt Philo Inn, Charlotte, VT
Waybury Inn, East Middlebury, VT
Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, VT
Middlebury Inn, Middlebury, VT
Best Western Inn & Suites, Rutland, VT
Apple Island Resort, South Hero, VT
The Anchorage, South Hero, VT.
Vermont Twin Cabins and Lodge, South Royalton, VT
Comfort Inn & Suites, St. Johnsbury VT
Golden Eagle Resort, Stowe, VT
Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes, VT
White Horse Inn, Waitsfield, VT
Grunberg Haus, Waterbury, VT
Old Stagecoach Inn, Waterbury, VT
Roaring Branch Cabins, Arlington, VT.
Quimby Country, Averill, VT
Four Chimneys Inn, Bennington, VT.
The Lilac Inn, Brandon, VT
Jackson’s Lodge and Log Cabins, Canaan, VT
Mt Philo Inn, Charlotte, VT
Waybury Inn, East Middlebury, VT
Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, VT
Middlebury Inn, Middlebury, VT
Best Western Inn & Suites, Rutland, VT
Apple Island Resort, South Hero, VT
The Anchorage, South Hero, VT.
Vermont Twin Cabins and Lodge, South Royalton, VT
Comfort Inn & Suites, St. Johnsbury VT
Golden Eagle Resort, Stowe, VT
Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes, VT
White Horse Inn, Waitsfield, VT
Grunberg Haus, Waterbury, VT
Old Stagecoach Inn, Waterbury, VT
Biking Trails
Clubs / Organizations / Trails
Clubs / Organizations / Trails
Bike Touring
Biking Routes in the Northeast Kingdom: This beautiful guide to cycling in the Northeast Kingdom has maps, routes, tips, and more!
Burlington Bikepath - Activities include Walking, Biking, Cross Country Skiing, In-line Skating, Fishing, Wheelchair Accessible Length: 7.6 miles from Oakledge Park in Burlington to the Winooski River Trail Bridge. The Burlington Bikepath is a section of the 14-mile Island Line Trail. A bridge at the Northern end of the path connects to Colchester and the portion of the Island Line Trail that is a Causeway across Lake. The seasonal Island Line Bike Ferry carries cyclists and pedestrians across a gap in the Causeway to the Island of South Hero. For the ferry schedule, click Local Motion.
Dorset, Vermont Hiking Trails
Dorset is home to thousands of acres of public and conserved lands that allow for hiking, biking, skiing and horseback riding.
Island Line Rail-Trail - Hop on the spectacular 14-mile rail trail along Lake Champlain. The Island Line cruises through Burlington’s waterfront, crosses a river delta on the Winooski River Trail Bridge, and scoots out on the Colchester Causeway three miles into the middle of the lake! The seasonal Island Line Bike Ferry carries cyclists and pedestrians across a gap in the Causeway to the Island of South Hero. Public beaches, natural areas, and scenic vistas abound. For the ferry schedule visit Local Motion.
Local Motion - Burlington, VT - a non-profit organization advocating for alternative transportation and developing facilities that promote walking, cycling, and in-line skating. On the Island Line Trail, Local Motion's Trailside Center rents bikes (tandems, hybrids, kids bikes, tag alongs, kids trailers) and is a great source for trail maps, advice and info. Call (802) 652-BIKE for our seasonal hours.
Lake Champlain Bikeways Bicyclists are quickly discovering some of the finest bicycling in North America along a 1,600- mile network of bicycle routes, known as Lake Champlain Bikeways, in the Lake Champlain Valley of Vermont, New York, and Québec.
Manchester and the Mountains Bike Club - We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of road and mountain biking, and environmentally conscientious trail construction and maintenance. Our mission is to create a vibrant community of biking enthusiasts.
The Green Mountain Bicycle Club, formed in 1968, is the largest cycling club in Vermont, consisting of over 200 individual and family members. These enthusiasts represent a wide variety of cycling interests, among them general fitness riding, recreational riding, mountain biking, and competitive racing.
Central Vermont Touring Information, Detailed maps and descriptions of four separate trips are available in the printed version which can be obtained by mail and may be requested by email from Central Vermont Chamber.
Burlington Bikepath - Activities include Walking, Biking, Cross Country Skiing, In-line Skating, Fishing, Wheelchair Accessible Length: 7.6 miles from Oakledge Park in Burlington to the Winooski River Trail Bridge. The Burlington Bikepath is a section of the 14-mile Island Line Trail. A bridge at the Northern end of the path connects to Colchester and the portion of the Island Line Trail that is a Causeway across Lake. The seasonal Island Line Bike Ferry carries cyclists and pedestrians across a gap in the Causeway to the Island of South Hero. For the ferry schedule, click Local Motion.
Dorset, Vermont Hiking Trails
Dorset is home to thousands of acres of public and conserved lands that allow for hiking, biking, skiing and horseback riding.
Island Line Rail-Trail - Hop on the spectacular 14-mile rail trail along Lake Champlain. The Island Line cruises through Burlington’s waterfront, crosses a river delta on the Winooski River Trail Bridge, and scoots out on the Colchester Causeway three miles into the middle of the lake! The seasonal Island Line Bike Ferry carries cyclists and pedestrians across a gap in the Causeway to the Island of South Hero. Public beaches, natural areas, and scenic vistas abound. For the ferry schedule visit Local Motion.
Local Motion - Burlington, VT - a non-profit organization advocating for alternative transportation and developing facilities that promote walking, cycling, and in-line skating. On the Island Line Trail, Local Motion's Trailside Center rents bikes (tandems, hybrids, kids bikes, tag alongs, kids trailers) and is a great source for trail maps, advice and info. Call (802) 652-BIKE for our seasonal hours.
Lake Champlain Bikeways Bicyclists are quickly discovering some of the finest bicycling in North America along a 1,600- mile network of bicycle routes, known as Lake Champlain Bikeways, in the Lake Champlain Valley of Vermont, New York, and Québec.
Manchester and the Mountains Bike Club - We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of road and mountain biking, and environmentally conscientious trail construction and maintenance. Our mission is to create a vibrant community of biking enthusiasts.
The Green Mountain Bicycle Club, formed in 1968, is the largest cycling club in Vermont, consisting of over 200 individual and family members. These enthusiasts represent a wide variety of cycling interests, among them general fitness riding, recreational riding, mountain biking, and competitive racing.
Central Vermont Touring Information, Detailed maps and descriptions of four separate trips are available in the printed version which can be obtained by mail and may be requested by email from Central Vermont Chamber.
Fat Biking Resources
Kingdom Trails, formed in 1994, the Kingdom Trails Association was created to protect, develop, and promote this incredible trail network. To date, Kingdom Trails has mapped and signed over 75 miles of multi-use trails, allowing for many self-guided hiking, mountain biking, and riding opportunities, with many more to come.
Stowe, VT - Fat biking, which is mountain biking on a bicycle with wide tires made to easily pedal across snow, is a fun way to experience a Stowe winter on wheels. Many trails are easy and free to access and offer great riding conditions with regular maintenance by local volunteers. Riders take the same trail network in the summertime, which leads directly to the village, local bike shops and favorite après haunts.
Vermont Mountain Bike Association - Many VMBA chapters maintain winter trails including mindblowing machine and snowshoe packed singletrack. VMBA has also partnered with VAST, US Forest Service, and Nordic centers to develop fatbiking access. These relationships are a meaningful part of creating our amazing access and year-round riding in Vermont.
Stowe, VT - Fat biking, which is mountain biking on a bicycle with wide tires made to easily pedal across snow, is a fun way to experience a Stowe winter on wheels. Many trails are easy and free to access and offer great riding conditions with regular maintenance by local volunteers. Riders take the same trail network in the summertime, which leads directly to the village, local bike shops and favorite après haunts.
Vermont Mountain Bike Association - Many VMBA chapters maintain winter trails including mindblowing machine and snowshoe packed singletrack. VMBA has also partnered with VAST, US Forest Service, and Nordic centers to develop fatbiking access. These relationships are a meaningful part of creating our amazing access and year-round riding in Vermont.
