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We are proud to list our partner organizations - people
who make it possible to expand the mountain biking experience in Vermont.
FOTW receives financial sponsorship from the businesses listed below.
These funds are used to purchase materials & equipment for trail construction
and maintenance and to cover administration costs of the FOTW. We are
proud to be in association with these exemplary businesses and encourage
you to support these organizations. We are also associated with the following
mountain biking centers, mountain bike clubs, local bike shops and conservation
& recreation groups
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Bike Shops
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| Company |
Description |
Earl's
Cyclery & Fitness
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Earl's Cyclery & Fitness, founded
in 1953, is a specialty retailer of bicycles and fitness equipment.
Earl's has been selected as one of the "Top 100" Bicycle
Dealers in America, and for the last three years, has been chosen,
"Best Place to Buy a Bicycle" by Burlington Free Press Reader's
Choice Awards. |
Skirack
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Skirack, 2006 top 100 bike retailer, is home to the largest
selection of bikes in northern Vermont, featuring bikes from Specialized, Cannondale, Santa Cruz, Sinister,
Gary Fisher, Moots, Serotta, Cervelo, Raleigh and Felt. Your shop for bikes, clothing, accessories, parts,
expert service and professional fitting for all types of biking. Skirack also has the gear you need for
running, in-line skating, skiing, snowboarding and lots more. This year the readers of SKI magazine
have voted Skirack a "Gold Medal Ski Shop" and Skiing magazine named Skirack one of the top 30 ski shops
in the country. |
White's Green Mountain Bikes
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White's Green Mountain Bikes is located on Route 7, in Georgia, Vermont.
Proudly serving bicycling enthusiasts in Northwestern Vermont with quality bicycles, products and service since 1993!
Full time trained and certified mechanic on duty! Stop in and talk with Steve, Matt, or Ali today! |
| Eastern Mountain Sports
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EMS carries a wide range of mountain, road, and commuter bikes from
Rocky Mountain, Scott, and Iron Horse. Their full service repair shop offers quick turnarounds and reliable services. |
| Royal Cycles
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Royal Cycles, located on lower King Street in Burlington, offers the most
up to date knowledge and technology: Professional wheel builds, Disc brakes, Single Speed conversions, Tune suspension
to cater the rider's specifications. We design our services around you and your bike's needs. |
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Corporate Sponsors
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| Company |
Description |
By the Old Mill Stream B & B
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A Bed and Breakfast which is close to the Hinesburg Town Forest/Sleepy Hollow trail network.
An ideal place for visiting mountain bikers to stay!
84 Richmond Rd. Hinesburg, VT 05461, phone(802) 482-3613
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Green Mountain
Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine
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Andy Bowen, MSPT and Eric Elsinger, MSPT, CSCS opened Green Mountain
Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine in October of 2006. They see patients
seeking general orthopedic rehabilitation everyday but also work closely
with those who love running and cycling. They truly understand where their
patients are coming from when they are temporarily sidelined by a running or
cycling injury; simply, they both run and ride themselves. Both spend more
time trail running and on their mountain bikes then they do on the road so
they were eager to sponsor the Fellowship of the Wheel! |
Orilo Orgainc Beer Company
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A new beermaker dedicated to creating a new choice in craft beer
for beer lovers in search of an organic alternative. All of Orlio Organic Beer Company ales and lagers
proudly display the seal of organic certification which means we meet the exacting standards of both the
Vermont Organic Farmers and the USDA. |
Bliss Racing Team
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Bliss Racing is a junior and elite development team founded by Hans Jenny in 2001.
It's mission is to create and develop the the next generation of cyclists in Vermont. The Bliss Racing program is
one of 9 USA cycling endorsed and funded Centers Of Excellence which promote the development of young racers. |
Bridgedale Socks
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Bridgedale set out to design and manufacture the most comfortable socks on the market;
using the latest machinery, the most progressive designs and the most advanced yarn technology. Our core technology of
WoolFusion combines natural fibres with man made fibres ensuring Bridgedale socks are the most comfortable you will ever wear! |
Kombi Sports
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Kombi makes fine quality gloves, mitts, baselayers, and headwear
for active winter athletes of all types. |
The Outdoor Gear Exchange
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The Outdoor Gear Exchange was founded in 1995 in Burlington, Vermont. We started out of a small
shop and have now grown our retail store to 10,000 + square feet. One of our missions was to give the customer great gear
at a great price. Our belief is everyone should be able to afford to get out there and have fun! By buying smart and offering used
consignment gear, we have succeeded in this mission and our business has grown. We are now using this same philosophy with our
online business, gearx.com. We have a great team of experienced outdoor enthusiasts who are ready to help you make the right gear
decisions.
152 Cherry Street Burlington, VT 05401 888-547-4327. |
| Onion River Sports |
For over three decades Onion River Sports has been Vermont's trailhead for the finest selection of bicycles,
cross-country skis, snowshoes, camping & hiking gear, outdoor footwear and the clothing to do it in. |
| ORS Racks Direct: Yakima-Thule-RockyMounts bike racks |
Complete array of car rack and truck rack systems for transporting outdoor gear including bicycles,
kayaks, canoe, surfboard, skis and snowboards and cargo luggage gear. |
| ORS Snowshoes Direct: MSR-Atlas-Tubbs snowshoes |
Snowshoes for all ages and abilites from extreme backcountry snowshoes to recreational snowshoes for
exercise and hiking. Running and racing snowshoes also available. |
| ORS Cross Country Skis Direct: Fischer-Karhu-Rossignol skis |
Large selection of nordic gear and apparel for all cross country skiing disciplines, including backcountry skiing
and in-track skate skiing and classical skiing. |
| Curtis Lumber |
Local provider of quality building
materials and great customer service. Home improvement has never been
easier or more convenient! Our mission is "to provide all our
customers with quality products, services and value by maintaining
a well-educated team of professionals dedicated to being the best
in their field".
Leroy Road (off Marshall Ave), Williston & 315 Pine Street, Burlington.
(802) 863-3428 |
| Vermont
Print and Mail |
Digital and Offset Printing and Mailing. Any
size job small or large, we can do it all.
171 Commerce Street Hinesburg, VT 05461 (802) 482-2995 |
| JFS Electric |
A full-service residential and commercial
electrical contractor serving Chittenden County. Providing Home Rewiring,
New Construction Wiring and Smart Home Wiring (automated systems).
We provide quality service, on time & on budget and provide satisfaction
guaranteed on all jobs we do.
136 Hayward Street Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 862-0774 |
| LeZot
Camera |
LeZot Camera repair - Northern Vermont's
only camera repair. Repairing digital and film camera equipment since
1978.
34 Church Street Burlington, VT 05401 802-863-6989 |
| Koval's |
Bakery, deli & coffee shop with sandwiches on homemade bread.
Committed to providing excellent customer service.
22 Commerce Street; Hinesburg and Tafts Corner Shopping Center; Williston
(802) 482-5192
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| G. Scatchard Lamps |
George Scatchard has spent many years developing the subtle and beautiful glaze
colors found on his handmade contemporary lamps. He applies the glazes by hand on the wheel so each ceramic lamp is unique.
These unique designer lamps are perfect for contemporary homes and offices. The simple forms and elegant glazes work well
in any setting and will always be in style.
Route 15 Underhill, VT 05461 1-800-643-5267 |
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Biking Centers
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| Location |
Description |
Catamount Outdoor Family Center
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Created in 1978, Catamount is an ongoing
experiment in outdoor recreation. Originally a cross country ski center,
catamount has evolved into a mountain bike center, a bed & breakfast,
and a host for many great events and camps. |
Sleepy
Hollow
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Our specialty here at Sleepy Hollow
is our intermediate and advanced single track. We have several miles
great trails, and the feedback we've been getting is that we're one
of the most interesting and best places to mountain bike in the area.
We offer over 10 miles of single track, plus 20 miles of ski trails
to ride on! |
| Millstone
Hill Touring Center |
Central Vermont's non-motorized recreational
center. Offering miles of unique and challenging trails connecting
dozens of scenic quarries, with access to one of a kind views. |
| Kingdom
Trails |
Northeast Vermont's multiple use trail
system with miles of winding singletrack, long-forgotten cart roads,
broad fire roads, and scenic country roads all begging to be explored
on foot, a bicycle, skis, or snowshoes. |
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Bike Clubs
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| Name |
Description |
| Brewster River Mountain Bike Club |
Building trails and community spirit in Cambridge, Jeffersonville, Fletcher, Fairfax and Underhill. |
| Stowe
Mountain Bike Club |
Ensuring the continued accessibility
of local mountain bike trails in Waterbury, Stowe and Morrisville. |
| Mad River Riders |
Improving cycling in the Mad River Valley. |
| Montpelier Area Mountain Bike Club |
MAMBA is a collection of mountain bike enthusiasts who advocate responsible trail use, perform trail building/maintenance,
and secure additional riding areas in the Montpelier, Vermont area. |
| Montgomery Mountain Bike Association |
The Montgomery area offers some of the most remote and
solitary bike trails in the Northeast covering Jay, Westfield, and
Montgomery. MMBA is busy building new trails, maintaining existing trail networks,
and working with local officials and landowners to develop new opportunities for riding. |
| More VMBA
Chapters |
Other chapters of the VMBA around Vermont. |
| VMBA |
Vermont Mountain Bike Association |
| Local Motion |
Local Motion is a Greater Burlington, VT non-profit organization whose mission is to
promote bicycling, walking, running, inline skating and the facilities that make such travel safe, easy and fun.
The organization seeks to improve personal health and the local economy by developing regional trails, promoting walkable
communities, and fostering active lifestyles. |
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