Women’s Gravel Retreat Petite
& bike maintenance clinic
In Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom September 20 – 22
Ladies, let’s gather for a weekend of epic gravel riding at the height of fall foliage season in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom! The area that is known as the best mountain biking destination in the east also is home to hundreds of miles of drool-worthy gravel roads.
About
The retreat base is in the village of East Burke, walking distance to cafes, restaurants, and shops - this is the location you will meet us to check-in and each morning before the ride.
On Saturday, special guest Cathy Rowell will join us for a 40-mile gravel ride. Cathy is a well-known graveleur in the Northeast Kingdom, this is a great treat to have her join us!
Chef Char, who has been preparing food professionally for over 25 years, will be making nutritious and delicious meals for us. Using fresh ingredients and a farm to table approach, you will be fed wholesome and satisfying meals.
Evenings we can relax by the fire pit, make s’mores and chat about the days epic ride.
Bike maintenance clinic: Changing, cleaning and micro adjusting your brake pads, replacing your derailleur hanger and other handy adjustments. Plus, a mini skills session.
Sunday we will ride 25-30 miles before saying goodbye till next time!
This retreat is suited for those who can ride 30-45+ miles with elevation on consecutive days with a mix of moderate pace and fun conversation pace with a group.
Grab your best riding buddy or two and reserve your spots!!
Included is chef prepared dinner Friday and Saturday evening , bike maintenance clinic, swag bag and rad new friends.
Lodging not included
Adult beverages not included
$349pp
Daily Itinerary
Thursday
Check-in anytime after 4:00 pm
5:00 Bike maintenance
6:30 dinner
Fireside chat and weekend overview
Thursday events not included for Petite version
Friday
Breakfast 7:30-8:30a
Georgia Gould ride depart 9:30a
Afternoon massage varied times between 2:30-6:30p
Small group bike maintenance clinics between 2:30-6:30
You will have some free time between 2:30-6:30p
Snacks 2:30-6:30p
Petite arrival 4:00
Dinner 7:00p(Petite)
All times are approximate
Saturday
Yoga 7:00-8:00a
Breakfast 8:00-9:00a
Ride with Cathy Rowell depart 9:30a (40+miles)(Petite)
Late afternoon free time/snacks (Petite)
Dinner 6:30p(Petite)
All times are approximate
Sunday
Breakfast 7:30-8:30a
Ride depart 9:30a (Petite)
So long till next time 2:00p (Petite)