Vermont Lakes Region Cycling Weekend Activities

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5th Annual

Vermont Lakes Region Cycling Weekend

Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3, 2008

Event Activities

In addition to the rides, the weekend offers the following for participants.

Photo by E. Duling

Friday Reception

On Friday evening from 5:30 PM to 7 PM, we invite you to a welcome reception. Here’s your chance to meet other participants, ride leaders and organizers before getting on the bike. Light refreshments will be served and the cost is included in your registration fee.

Optional Saturday Dinner and Entertainment

After your day’s ride, come join us for dinner and entertainment at Green Mountain College

on Saturday Evening. Chartwell, the college caterer, will provide a buffet style dinner that will

more than satisfy your appetite and taste buds. After dinner, you will be entertained by

Snake Mountain Bluegrass Band. This lively local group whose style ranges from hard

driving “breakdowns” to softer, folk-type arrangements gave such a crowd pleasing performance last year we decided to bring them back again. The cost of dinner and entertainment is $28 per person. Don’t miss out on a good time!

“Saturday night’s dinner was certainly a “cut above” your expected

college dining experience….”

A past participant

Sunday Ice Cream Social

On Sunday afternoon we offer ice cream and soft drinks to all riders in a pleasant area of the campus. This is your opportunity to sit in the shade of the trees enjoying a delicious treat, tell tall tales about your riding and say goodbye to the new friends you have made.

Photo by E. Duling

Other Area Activities

In addition to the event’s activities, the area offers the following activities for participants.

East Poultney Museums on the Green - Enjoy exhibits on Poultney’s history. Take a leisurely walk about the historic green with its 1805 church and old homes. Visit the Poultney river gorge. www.poultneyvt.com

Slate Valley Museum in Granville, NY features exhibits on the history of slate mining in the area and the immigrants who came to work in the mines. www.slatevalleymuseum.org

Skenesborough Museum in Whitehall, NY features Revolutionary War artifacts, railroad, Lake Champlain and Champlain Canal boat history. www.skenesborough.org

Carillon Cruises on Lake Champlain – 1½ hour boat cruise on the lake with views from the water of historic sites, unspoiled scenery and live narration from the Captain.
More information at www.carilloncruises.com

Swimming and Canoeing is available at state parks on nearby Lake St Catherine and Lake Bomoseen. More information at www.vtstateparks.com

Golf is available at Lake St Catherine (www.lsccc.net) and Lake Bomoseen Country Clubs.

Hiking is available at several nearby Nature Conservancy preserves. More information at www.nature.org/vermont

Horseback riding is available nearby at Pond Hill Ranch in Castleton. More information at www.pondhillranch.com




	Banner photos by P. Brizzi and C. Helfer
Home The Vermont Lakes Region The Rides Activities Lodging About Us Register Maps and Directions Contact	5th Annual Vermont Lakes Region Cycling Weekend Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3, 2008 Event Activities In addition to the rides, the weekend offers the following for participants. Photo by E. Duling Friday Reception On Friday evening from 5:30 PM to 7 PM, we invite you to a welcome reception. Here’s your chance to meet other participants, ride leaders and organizers before getting on the bike. Light refreshments will be served and the cost is included in your registration fee. Optional Saturday Dinner and Entertainment After your day’s ride, come join us for dinner and entertainment at Green Mountain College on Saturday Evening. Chartwell, the college caterer, will provide a buffet style dinner that will more than satisfy your appetite and taste buds. After dinner, you will be entertained by Snake Mountain Bluegrass Band. This lively local group whose style ranges from hard driving “breakdowns” to softer, folk-type arrangements gave such a crowd pleasing performance last year we decided to bring them back again. The cost of dinner and entertainment is $28 per person. Don’t miss out on a good time! “Saturday night’s dinner was certainly a “cut above” your expected college dining experience….” A past participant Sunday Ice Cream Social On Sunday afternoon we offer ice cream and soft drinks to all riders in a pleasant area of the campus. This is your opportunity to sit in the shade of the trees enjoying a delicious treat, tell tall tales about your riding and say goodbye to the new friends you have made. Photo by E. Duling Other Area Activities In addition to the event’s activities, the area offers the following activities for participants. East Poultney Museums on the Green - Enjoy exhibits on Poultney’s history. Take a leisurely walk about the historic green with its 1805 church and old homes. Visit the Poultney river gorge. www.poultneyvt.com Slate Valley Museum in Granville, NY features exhibits on the history of slate mining in the area and the immigrants who came to work in the mines. www.slatevalleymuseum.org Skenesborough Museum in Whitehall, NY features Revolutionary War artifacts, railroad, Lake Champlain and Champlain Canal boat history. www.skenesborough.org Carillon Cruises on Lake Champlain – 1½ hour boat cruise on the lake with views from the water of historic sites, unspoiled scenery and live narration from the Captain. More information at www.carilloncruises.com Swimming and Canoeing is available at state parks on nearby Lake St Catherine and Lake Bomoseen. More information at www.vtstateparks.com Golf is available at Lake St Catherine (www.lsccc.net) and Lake Bomoseen Country Clubs. Hiking is available at several nearby Nature Conservancy preserves. More information at www.nature.org/vermont Horseback riding is available nearby at Pond Hill Ranch in Castleton. More information at www.pondhillranch.com