Officials atVermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, the largest year-round disabled sports non-profit organization in Vermont, recently announced that it has partnered withLong Trail Brewingfor its second annual Century Ride.
After what came together in less than six weeks in 2011 for its inaugural ride, thanks to the inspiration of Lookout Tavern owner Phil Black, the second annualLong Trail Century Rideto benefit Vermont Adaptive will be held on Saturday, June 23. Up to 500 riders are expected to participate in the fundraising event. An après-ride party, featuring the music of the Pete Kilpatrick Band, will be held after the ride at the brewery.
The century ride, plus 50- and 20-mile routes, will start and end at the Long Trail Brewery in Bridgewater Corners. The routes will travel through Killington and surrounding communities including Irene-survived Pittsfield, Stockbridge, Bethel, Woodstock, and Ludlow.
"We believe sports and recreation provide a physical, mental and social experience that is immeasurable in promoting self-confidence and independence in an individual," said Erin Fernandez, executive director of Vermont Adaptive."We extend an enormous thanks to Phil for starting this ride last year and to Long Trail and also to Killington Resort, who have stepped in this year to take this event to the next level. Everyone in the community has been very supportive of our efforts, and the ride will help us to underwrite some of the costs of our adaptive programs and allow more people with disabilities to participate."
The recreational rides loop through the towns of Killington, Pittsfield, Bethel, Barnard, Woodstock, Ludlow, Bridgewater, and Plymouth, Vermont. Quaint villages, the scenery of Route 100 and U.S. Route 4, the Crossroad of Vermont Byway, the seventh of its kind recently designated by the Vermont Transportation Board, are incorporated into the routes.
All riders and volunteers receive entry to the "Après-Ride" party, and additional party tickets are available for $20/adults and $10/kids. Long Trail will be going "whole hog" for lunch with a picnic-style outdoor festival, including Vermont Style Pig Roast and Barbeque, featuring a menu inspired by the fine family of Long Trail Ales. In addition to slow roasted pork and barbecued chicken, Blackbeary Wheat barbeque sauce, Belgian White style coleslaw, Brewmaster's potato salad and Double Bag baked beans are just a few of the delicious selections that riders and guests can "pig out" on.
Live music will be performed by the Pete Kilpatrick Band. Hailing from the music Mecca of Portland, Maine, they have been writing, recording, and performing together since 2004 and have released six independent albums including their most recent,Heavy Fire.
Cyclists will check-in Friday night at the Lookout Tavern on Killington Road and rides begin at 7 a.m. on Saturday from the brewery on Route 4. All registrants will receive a lift ticket voucher to ski or ride Killington Resort during the 2012-2013 season, and those who raise $300 or more will receive a special Long Trail Brewing cycling jersey.
Rider registration includes a Century Ride wicking t-shirt, food and support at aid stations during the ride, entry to the après-ride party complete with food, beverage and entertainment, plus a commemorative pint glass. There is no day of registration for the ride, and registration is limited to a total of 500 riders. Everyone is welcome to attend the "Apres-Ride" and advance tickets are available for the party. Registration, pricing, information, and advance-ticket purchase to the party can be found atwww.longtrailcenturyride.com
About Long Trail Brewing
The Long Trail Brewing Company is located in Bridgewater Corners. and has been producing an exceptional family of fine ales since 1989. Today, as the leading handcrafted beer in Vermont, Long Trail has demonstrated it fills a niche in the market for quality craft beer.Located in the heart of the Green Mountains, Long Trail takes the words "environmentally conscious" seriously and lives that eco-minded philosophy every day at the brewery. Long Trail's facility is truly unique, as it was designed to minimize the impact on our environment and was recognized in 2009 by receiving the Vermont Governor's Award in Environmental Excellence for resource conservation. Also, Vermont'sGreen MountainWater Environment Association has named the water produced by the brewery's artisan wells as "Vermont's best drinking water."For more information, visitwww.longtrail.com
About Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports
Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports isthe largest year-round disabled sports non-profit organization in Vermont offering the most diverse program opportunities and unique, specialized equipment.The organization promotes independence and further equality through access and instruction to sports and recreational opportunities including alpine skiing, snowboarding, andother winter sports; kayaking, canoeing, sailing, rock climbing, horseback riding, and more. More than 400 volunteers serve clients from all over the world in three locations in Vermont - Pico Mountain at Killington; Sugarbush Resort in Warren; and Bolton Valley Resort in Bolton. For more information, visitwww.vermontadaptive.org.
Vermont Adaptive. 4.9.2012.