News - Rides/Hikes/Events

10/20/2026 Maples have had us in their thrall all this fall Reds, magentas - they’ve sent us into ecstasy Brought leaf-peeping traffic nearly to a crawl But other colors are still here for us to see Each hue takes its turn at star time The reds will soon have left the building Orange, next, will go in search of a rhyme If not dropping, they all will start wilting Right now the yellows are the most bold Knock your eyes out, as you drive around town But, soon, yellow will mello

If you love the trails on Mount Ascutney, and you want to help, this is the trail work day to join!

10/13/2026 Rain, Rain, Go away Come again Some Mothers’ Day (Just not Tuesday) It’s such a pain ‘Cuz that’s the day We like to play We’ll ride again some other Tuesday.

10/6/2026 Like 2 years ago: Thanks for checking in here To find out what’s up This week, TNR will be at Aqueduct We’ll be dancing those great trails and rockin it, Mama Bikes swaying side-to-side, Like a rumba or samba Singing out praises for the trail crew at WAMBA Meet at 5:45, at the parking lot on Grassy Lane, just off Cox District Road in Woodstock

9/29/2026 We talked ‘bout riding Aqueduct, but to our dismay, What with a wet weekend and lots more due this Monday, Conditions are not exactly lining up in our favor ‘Specially if we aspire to being a good neighbor Okay, I just may be an old fuddy duddy But most trails are fragile when they are wet and muddy Some trails can handle the wet traffic just fine If I had fragile trails I wouldn’t want you riding on mine I say we give ALL the trails a much needed rest After the 50,

A large number of Ascutney trails will be closed this weekend for the VT50 race. Trails that remain open can be accessed via the Town Forest and State Park trailheads. See the map for details and between the weather, get out and cheer on the racers!

9/22/2026 Oops, I skipped that feature Wanna give it a crack? You can double-back for the double black While I wait for you at the double track I’m down with a kicker and love to pop bumps But as they get bigger I question the jumps Should I avoid or should I engage? Tops on your mind when you ride at my age So, will I engage? To be perfectly fair I have to leave that one up in the air I’m often so cautious That it makes me feel nauseous But these things can abuse you When yo

9/15/2026 Once you start down the dark path Forever will it dominate your destiny To see what dangers your future hath Upon your bars a light must resting be Hard to see, the dark side is Find you may not, the way to continue But, a lamp-lit route, find you will, with ease And thus, may the course be with you Riding from AOC Trailhead. Meet at 5:45. You might consider bringing a light. Subscribe to TNR to receive weekly emails: tuesday-night-ride-tnr-mtb Don't forget that th

Generic Happy Bikers 9/8/26 What’s UP? TNR is ON! You IN? I’m DOWN, if there’s an OUTing in the OFFing We arrive at 5:45 Leave at six without pausing Think AHEAD, or you’ll find It’s not RIGHT, but you’re LEFT behind We’re OFF. See ya AROUND Giddy UP Peace OUT! As a favor to our host When we ride private trails Location’s not n the post It goes out Monday in member emails Or become a member of the Ascutney Trails Association chapter of Vermont MTB Association. Your memb

9/1/2026 Sprinkle, Shower, Downpour That’s what looks to be in store What more could ya hope for? Prob’ly something else And it’s not likely to subside Before the slated Tuesday Ride Enjoy that evening sitting inside Doing something else

Join race director Mike Silverman at Skunk Hollow Tavern this Sunday at 9:00 AM. If you plan to join, contact Mike at mike.j.silverman@gmail.com and he can keep you updated with what tools to bring.