VMBA Season S'ender event

Send off the season with the VMBA community. We're headed to Slate Valley for the 2026 Season S'ender - join us for a full weekend of fun

VMBA, Lawsons, and SVT are working together this year to host our fourth end-of-season party, now named the Season S’Ender! As with previous years, this event is all about celebrating the season that was and recognizing our incredible Members.

To kick the morning off right on Saturday, grab some food at the many great places in town or come by the Fairgrounds trailhead coffee and baked goodies courtesy of our friends over at Rochshox and Misspent Summers. Saturday guided group rides across Slate Valley kickoff at 9:30 am, with other rides deparing at 11 AM and 2 PM. Each time block offers two rides of varied level and style.

Following morning rides, the main party at the Fairgrounds gets going at 1 pm, including a full vendor village with brands including Five Ten, Hexagon, Lawsons, Vermont Adaptive, Porcupine Bikes, Analog Cycles, Thule, Misspent Summers/SRAM and more... Returning for this year, we will be borrowing KMBC's timing system from the Bike Bum Race series! SVT and VMBA will be setting up a timed section of Lower Birdie! We will have a special prize for the top 3 in their categories. New for this year we're offering shuttle services to the top of Lower Birdie thanks to Thule and Land Air. See below for more details!

When you’re done with your rides for the day, pick up your event tickets from the VMBA tent, which include free tacos on Saturday evening, one free cold beverage from Lawsons Finest Liquids, or Stowe Cider and a raffle ticket. After a meal and a brew, consider picking up a few more raffle tickets and bid for the items you’re most excited to win - full list below. To wrap up the day, we’ll hear about a few season highlights from VMBA ED Nick Bennette and then pull raffle winners! Plus we'll have live music by Breanna Elaine Trio on Saturday night at the Fairgrounds.

Don’t miss your chance to join us in a full weekend of fun, food, and community, and celebrate another amazing riding season in Vermont! All proceeds benefit the 2026 VMBA Trail Fund.

Group rides (both days)

9/19: Rides will be happen between 9:30 am and 4 pm.
9/20: Rides will leave at 9:30 am and return no later than 12 am.
Majority of rides will be lead by VMBA & SVT volunteers.
There will be additional rides from our partners: Julbo/Thule - Brice, Analog Cycles /Richard Tom Foundation, Vermont Adaptive, Unlikely Riders, Pride Ride VT, and more
Schedule and tickets to be announced soon.
Thule Shuttles (9/19):

Thule will be running shuttles from Fairgrounds to Endless brook.
Drop off will be at the bottom of the race venue at the Lower Birdie, Porcupine, Fairgrounds connector intersection.
Timing 10 am to 4 pm.
Free Clinics (9/19):

Jimena Dolzadelli will be hosting 2 clinic sessions during the day. More details and tickets coming soon.
Season S'Ender Endless Brooke Race Details (9/19):

Race Course: Lower Birdie starting at Porcupine intersection
Timing will be open from 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM.
You can take multiple laps.
Go to the VMBA tent in the base area to register, sign a waiver, and collect your chip.
Return your chip once you're done racing or by 3:30 pm or will be charged $50
Please use caution when riding since there could be other riders on course. There is always an option for another run.
Awards Provided by Runamuk & Thule!
Categories:

Open: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Male: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Female: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Open (U18): 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Male (U18): 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Female (U18): 1st, 2nd , 3rd

Season S'Ender Fairgrounds Race Details (9/19):

Race Course: Merry Go Round, Starts at Cliff Hanger enterence
Race Course Open: 11 am - 2 pm.
You can take multiple laps
Go to the VMBA tent in the Fairgrounds base area to pre-register & sign a waiver,
Please use caution when riding since there could be other riders on course. There is always an option for another run.
Adaptive Friendly
Awards Provided by Runamuk & Thule!
Categories

Open: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Male: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Female: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Open (U18): 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Male (U18): 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Female (U18): 1st, 2nd , 3rd

Vendor List:

5/10
Hexagon
Lawsons
Vermont Adaptive
Porcupine Bikes
Analog Cycles
Thule
Misspent Summers/Sram
More..
Lodging Options:

Camping on 9/18 to 9/20 at Fairgrounds. Free for VMBA members, $20 for non-members. Bathrooms on-site, no electrical. (Ticket in Eventbrite)
The Trail House
Lake Bomoseen Lodge*
Endless Brook Air B&B*
Lake St. Catherine State Park
Food On-Site:

Poultney Pub will be providing food on-site Saturday (included in ticket):
Breakfast (limited quantities): Crawlers and Pour Over Coffee (supported by Misspent Summers and Rockshox)
Dinner Taco bar for dinner.
Drinks on Saturday: Lawson’s Finest Liquads, Stowe Cider, and Polar Seltzer, kombucha, other non alcoholic options for 9/19 evening.
Sunday Morning: Sexy Llama Coffee for purchase
Riding Locations:

Fairgrounds, 131 Town Farm Rd, Poultney, VT 05764
Endless Brook, 869 Endless Brook Rd, Poultney, VT 05764
Trail Fund Raffle Items!

Julbo: Sunnies and Helmet of your choice
Cabot: $100 Gift Card
Loam Pass: 2027 Loam Pass
One Up: Peddles and Socks
Thule: Verse Rack
Velocio: 2 x $300 Gift Cards
Five Ten: Shoes of your choice
Cane Creek: $1,000 Gift Card
Concept 2: $1,000 towards a machine
POC: Sunnies and Trail Helmet of your choice, mix of addtional items (Helmets, glasses, and clothing)
Crankbrothers: Synthesis Alloy 2.0 & Shoes, Sock and Pedal of your choice
Clean Maple: Prize Pack
Leatt: Gravity 5.0 Helmet, Chest Protector ReaFlex, Knee Guard 6.0 evo, Elbow Guard Evo
L.L. Bean: $250 Gift Card
Rockshox: Fork of your choice
Wild Rye: $250 Gift Card
More to Come!
Parking:

There will be plenty of parking at the Fairgrounds trailhead. The main area will be down in the lower grass field. There will be limited parking at Endless Brook.

Emergency Plan:

We’re working with the local EMS to have them in loop. We’re also working to have someone on-site who can assist with smaller issues on the spot.

Rain Plan:

At this moment we’re crossing our fingers that it will not rain, but if that does happen on 9/19. We will shift the event to 9/20 with some change to the schedule.