The Black Fly Ride/Run

Dirt roads. Farm stops. Barn dance.

Welcome to year five of Vermont’s most community-driven gravel celebration — proudly supporting our local towns and the backroads that connect them.

Your day starts with strong coffee at our wedding-barn-turned-gravel-HQ, tucked into 1,000 acres of pure Vermont countryside. From there, you’ll roll out onto classic dirt roads (yes, a few spicy Class IVs), winding past working farms (where animals await you), mountain views, and the kind of quiet that makes you fall in love with riding all over again.

Along the 40-ish mile, fully marked course (GPX provided), expect unforgettable farm stops:

Mrs Miller’s Amish farm – homemade donuts & fresh hand pies
Arnolds Rescue Center – a refuge where all animals are respected, cared for, and allowed to retire in happiness
Vermont Reindeer Farm
Clyde River Farm – Wood fired maple syrup shots
Devaney Farmstand – Homemade ice cream cookie sandwiches

This isn’t a race. No numbers. No podiums. No pressure.
Ride it hard. Ride it party pace. Regroup at every stop. It’s your day.

Website: https://www.bikereg.com/theblackfly