Upcoming Events
Onion River Sports is sponsoring evening trail running races and a mountain bike race series this summer at Millstone. The dates for the 5 km trail running races are on Fridays - June 15th and July 20th. The mountain bike race series will be held on Thursdays – June 28th, July 5th, July 12th, July 19th with the finale on Aug. 2nd. See www.onionriversports.com for more information.
Sun. June 10th – Mindful Mountain Biking and Yoga Day Retreat from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM for all ability levels of riders. See www.singletrackmindfulness.com for details.
Sat. June 23rd – Rock/Fire This will be a major fundraiser for the Town Forest Project. There will be something for everyone, hikes, bike rides, music, food, luminaries, bonfires, etc. It is not to be missed. See the details on www.rockfirevt.com.
Sat. July 28th – The Second Annual 12 Hours at Millstone
Sponsored by Casco Bay Sports
This is a 12 hour relay race and mountain bike festival with competition levels suitable from the expert racer to the recreational enthusiast. This style of event focuses on providing a fun, festive and family oriented atmosphere. Click onto www.millstonetwelve.com for registration and more detailed information.
Sunday Aug. 26th – Women’s Beginner/Intermediate Clinic
Sponsored by Vermont Works for Women and Onion River Sports
This will be a one-day Dirt Divas mountain bike clinic (which was well attended and well received last year and the year before) for women, ages 16 and up. This 9:00 am to 4:00 pm clinic is geared toward beginner/intermediate riders who are new to the sport and who want to dial in or improve upon their current mountain biking skills. Our clinics provide a structured, step-by-step progression toward building the skills necessary to have fun and find success on a mountain bike – all in a positive and supportive environment. We will cover the basics of gearing, shifting, braking, body position, cornering, bike handling, riding obstacles, trail riding, and bike repair/maintenance. Girls Move Mountains is committed to providing quality instruction with female instructors experienced in coaching, mountain biking and Wilderness First Aid.
No bike needed! No experience necessary! Bring a friend!
Cost $ 95.00 (proceeds supports Vermont Works for Women Programs for girls ages 11-14)
Registration: Forms are available on the www.vermontworksforwomen.org website.
Contact info: 802-622-0400 Ext. 152 E: aemery@vtworksforwomen.org
Sunday Aug. 19th – The Millstone Grind
Our most popular event! The Grind just keeps on getting bigger and better every year. See www.millstonegrind.com for registration and current information. Here is a description of this year’s course…The distance is 8.5 miles and it features 90% single track. The single track is twisty, rooty and rocky but it flows well. It has been described as an 8.5 mile pump track. There are two moderate climbs (in the middle of the course and towards the end of it) and the rest of the course is littered with short, steep ramps and grunts in wooded single track. The course begins at the bottom of a large open field and climbs gently in order to spread racers out before entering the wooded single track. The course then traverses the top of the field and passes the feed zone, the first of two times per lap. After passing the feed zone, racers will descend slightly, then climb again to begin the wooded single track. The single track sections are open enough to pass; however, there are a few tight sections. Course features include roots, granite slabs/chunks/boulders and sections that cross large partially exposed wire cables that remain from the granite quarrying days. Higher than normal tire pressure is recommended. Large knobby tires are not needed if the course is moist to dry but racers should consider their own tire preferences to determine what is appropriate for them. At mile 4, racers descend from the woods on a single track rollercoaster back to the field area. Once in the field, racers pass the feed zone for a second time per lap. After the feed zone, riders gradually climb double track up to the Capital Quarry. From the quarry, racers continue riding the next 4 miles on single track that is similar to the first part of the course, however, this section flows even more smoothly and rides much faster. Racers cross a handful of wooden bridges, one multiple switchback climb and another gradual double track climb. Next, racers descend a tight technical single track downhill onto a shaded smooth single track and then continue back to the start/finish/lap.
Sept. 14-16 – Singletrack Mindfulness Mountain Biking and Yoga Retreat. Singletrack Mindfulness offers mountain biking and yoga retreats for adventurers seeing unique vacations. Their retreats combine the fun and freedom of mountain biking with the inner reflection of yoga. They are perfect for individuals, couples, friends, families or groups. A Singletrack Mindfulness retreat is a great way to spend time connecting to nature, to yourself and to others. The Heart of Vermont Retreat at the Millstone Trails allows riders of all levels to explore this expansive network of granite laden trails that will challenge even the most seasoned riders while providing breath-taking views for everyone. Play, rejuvenate and rediscover yourself! See www.singletrackmindfulness.com for more details.
