Vermont Gravel
2027 Dates:
July 24-28, 2027
Location: East Burke, Vermont
Airports:
Burlington International Airport *1 hour & 45 minute drive
Boston International Airport *3 hours
Cost:
$3800
*Upon booking this trip, we’ll email a list of suggested hotels for guests planning to arrive early to Burlington or the Burke area. TCM does not provide a shuttle to East Burke but we are here to help you with all logistics to make it as smooth as possible.
Our home base
We love basing our Vermont Gravel experience from East Burke. It's a small community with a lot of energy, great resources, and plenty of entertainment - all within walking distance of our accommodations at The Village Inn. Known for its world-class mountain bike trails, East Burke quickly accesses a network of well maintained gravel roads. When the Kingdom Trails are crowded, we bounce from town to town, through valleys and over mountains, yet we see very few riders all day long. Vermont's roads are 54% dirt and we're going to spend 5 days sampling some of the best.
Highlights:
Quiet, untrafficked, safe gravel road riding
Walking distance to the town of East Burke makes this trip perfect for couples or non riding partners
4 days of eating Vermont's outstanding seasonal foods and a very special Jasper Hill Farm cheese tasting
Mountain creek access for swimming and post-ride sauna recovery
A craft beer lover's perfect gravel experience (Vermont has the highest per capita brewery ratio in the US)
Accommodations at The Village Inn
Vermont Gravel balances adventure and relaxation well. Our home base at The Village Inn offers comfortable living spaces, outdoor dining patios, swimming in the creek, a sauna, all moments from downtown East Burke. There's a communal kitchen space where guests can keep their own food or make a cup of coffee or tea anytime of day. During our Vermont Gravel experience we will have the entire property to ourselves, creating a quiet, peaceful spot to hang out in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
Food
Our Vermont Gravel experience highlights our dedication to seasonal foods and supporting local agriculture. Vermont's food network is incredibly strong and offers a unique experience - one we love sharing at our Vermont table following a big day on the bike. Many towns we'll ride through have farm stands, and the fields lining our routes are growing produce, raising livestock, or producing dairy products. Team chef, Zander Ault brings the stories of these food producers to his menu's for an incredible week of dining.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Welcome to East Burke Shakedown Spin
Ride option 1: 20 miles, 1,500 elevation
Ride option 2: 28 miles, 2200 elevation
Welcome to The Village Inn, located right in downtown East Burke, Vermont!
After getting settled into your rooms for the week at 2PM, We’ll take a moment to build any remaining bikes up before we head out for our spin at 3PM.
After our ride, jump in the river, hop in the sauna (if you please!) & we’ll enjoy happy hour as the sun sets. Dinner to follow under the stars by Chef Z.
Day 4 - Abbott Hill Heaven
Ride option 1: 30 miles, 2,000 elevation
Ride option 2: 50 miles, 5000 elevation
We’ll cruise out for another spectacular summer day in the woods together! Abbott Hill is a very special climb that takes you deep in into the Northern Burke area. Some of the most peaceful roads we’ll see all week!
Optional trip to Honest to Goodness Maple farm for a tour this afternoon! Followed by optional sauna, massage, a gorgeous happy hour and our final dinner all together.
Day 2 - Lake Willoughby Cruiser
Ride option 1: 38 miles, 2800 elevation
Ride option 2: 70 miles, 6,500 elevation
After breakfast we’ll hop on our bikes and cruise up and around the stunning Lake Willoughby via many off the beaten trail roads, quiet and magical! Lunch will be at the Willoughby Market.
Enjoy a free afternoon relaxing with optional sauna, massage therapy, or just cruising the town.
Tonight, happy hour followed dinner by Chef Z.
Day 3 - Craftsbury Slam
Ride option 1: 30 miles, 1700 elevation
Ride option 2: 66 miles, 6,000 elevation
After breakfast today, we’ll make our way to the infamous Craftsbury Market for lunch(!) via some of the most special dirt roads in all of Vermont.
An open afternoon to enjoy the sauna, massage, a book or an ice cream in town.
Happy hour tonight with a very special cheese specialist from Jasper Hill Farms! She’ll be sharing all of her best cheese while we enjoy a refreshing beverage and enjoy the sound of the river. Dinner by Chef Z to follow.
Day 5 - Recovery Spin
Ride option: 12 miles, 800 elevation
Let’s enjoy one last spin through the woods all together this morning! Checkout is at 11AM. Wow, that was an incredible moment in time - Bon Voyage!
What people are saying…
“So grateful to have signed up for with the Cyclist’s Menu - it was my first real try at Gravel riding having been a road/commuter bicyclist. It was the best thing I have done in a very long time and any doubts about an overstretch quickly disappeared. The Cyclist Menu had an amazing team who was open to sharing incredible knowledge about gravel riding, the routes, training tips and amazing food to keep us fueled. Highly recommend riding with The Cyclist’s Menu - they know their stuff and are super friendly good people.” -Catherine C
What’s included
4 nights/5 days accommodations
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Mechanical support, including bike build and breakdown
Professional cycling guides
Daily support vehicle
Ride nutrition
What’s not included
Airfare
Bike rentals
Gratuity for guides
Personal shopping
Massage therapy
Sauna Sessions
Ready to have an adventure of a lifetime?
Bike Options
Rent a bike:
Our rental fleet is from East Burke’s Sports. Click here to choose your favorite rental and we will reserve it for you.
Bring your own:
It’s so comfortable to arrive on your bike adventure and hop onto your own bike and feel at home. We highly recommend getting a good bike tune at your local bike shop before using it on this trip. Please make sure you have 35c or bigger tires (with thick sidewalls) with sealant that have low miles on them.
Flying with your bike: This is a great way to travel with your bike these days because a lot of airlines charge a low rate (sometimes as low as only $30!), which is much more affordable than shipping your bike. Our mechanic will build your bike up upon arrival, take care of it throughout the week, and box it up for your to fly back home with.
Ship your bike: You can ship your bike straight to us via BikeFlights. If you are new to this we recommend dropping your bike off at your local shop and have them box it and ship it to us. At the end of our trip, our mechanic will ship it straight back to your shop for them to build back up for you.