Whether the power for your bike comes from a 1500cc engine or from your own legs, Vermont is a mecca for bikers of all kinds. The combination of warm sunshine, cooler fall air, stunning fall colors and an endless choice of twisty roads make it an ideal place to play on any kind of bike.

Motorcycles

Vermont plays host to a number of events for motorcycles during the year including the Killington Classic motorcycle touring rally in early September. This four-day rally features a variety of tours through the Vermont countryside as well as a Gala evening in downtown Rutland; parade, concert, fireworks on the mountain, a custom bike show; rodeo, and vendor market.

However, if you’re just into cruising solo, Vermont has more than 13,000 miles of non-interstate roads to pick from. If you’re seeking a gentle cruise then pick one of the main north/south routes like 5, 7 or 100, or of the main east/west routes like 2, 4, 9, 15, 30 or 105. Each of these routes will also open up an endless variety of smaller back roads to pick from. Some of the top suggestions include Route 17 from Bristol to Waitsfield which twists and turns its way through the Appalachian Gap or Route 9 across southern Vermont from Bennington to Brattleboro which wends its way up Hogback Mountain and its legendary ‘100-Mile View.’ Print and internet resources abound with suggested rides.

Bicycles

Vermont has come to be known as the ‘Moab of the East’ with its challenging and varied terrain.

In addition to the thousands of miles of quiet back roads, Vermont features excellent community bike paths like those found in Stowe and Burlington. More challenging off-road terrain can be found in the Northeast Kingdom on Kingdom Trails or in the northwest on the Missisquoi Rail Trail. Our biking resources page offers more suggestions with options for guided and non-guided adventures.