Women’s Friday Night Group Rides at Killington Bike Park Led by Pro Women. Photo courtesy Killington Resort.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest mountain resort in Eastern North America and a POWDR company, today announced the return of Killington Divas of Dirt, an initiative led by Pro Downhill/Enduro Racer Amy Alton and the Killington Bike Park, to foster the community of passionate female mountain bikers.
“I continue to be astounded by Killington's passionate community of women mountain bikers and am delighted to be partnering again with Killington Resort in support of the Divas of Dirt. Our community values a personal riding experience that supports and encourages one another. The Divas of Dirt hosted women from across the region as well as out of state and the country in our first two seasons and I look forward to another great season being a part of such a fun and fierce community.”
Female mountain bikers of all ability levels are welcome to share their passion for the sport and make new connections at the bi-weekly Friday night group rides and happy hours.
“Our first two years proved successful with many female riders of all ability levels enjoying the Friday bi-weekly rides and post-ride happy hour. We welcomed total beginners, cross country riders looking to sharpen descending skills, and advanced rippers looking to explore new terrain over at Ramshead,” says Alton. “This year we are expanding and I am reaching out to some other fun Pros in the region to lead rides. This will allow groups to split and reach more terrain including Killington Peak.”
Friday Night Rides
Every other Friday beginning July 13, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the Killington Divas of Dirt encourage female riders to join a hosted group ride, exploring the trails throughout Killington Bike Park. The evening includes bike safety checks, plus discounted bike park lift tickets and rental bikes. Participation is free with your own bike and a valid bike park ticket or pass. Discounted tickets and rentals are available for $22 each for participants on these evenings and ONLY valid during the time of the session.
After the Killington Bike Park closes, the Killington Divas of Dirt enjoy happy hour at the Snowshed Umbrella Bar. For more information on Killington Divas of Dirt events, email Amy Alton at [email protected] or call the Killington Bike Shop at 802-422-6232.
*September and October rides will be 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Killington Resort is a four season destination sitting on 3,000 acres in the heart of Central Vermont’s Green Mountains. The Beast of the East boasts 92 miles of diverse snow sports terrain spread across six peaks including Pico Mountain, served by the most expansive lift network and snowmaking system in Eastern North America. After the snow melts, Killington features an 18-hole championship golf course, the family-friendly Snowshed Adventure Center and Beast Mountain Coaster, 15 miles of scenic hiking trails and the largest Bike Park in the East with 30 miles of mountain biking trails and further expansion underway, designed by Gravity Logic. The seemingly infinite après, dining, and lodging options have made Killington a world-class destination for East Coast adventure enthusiasts for over 55 years. Killington is a POWDR company. Visit killington.com for more information and be social with #beast365 and #beastmtb.
Source: Killington 6.26.2018