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11th Annual Richard's Ride Powered by VBT Bicycling Vacations

Location

Richmond, VT

Start Time

3:00 PM

Price

Free – $95

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Memorial Ride for Richard Tom

Honor a fellow cyclist while exploring Vermont's varied terrain on six different routes from Cochran's Ski Area. Choose your adventure from road options spanning 5 to 70 miles or tackle gravel routes of 40 and 50 miles.

  • Multiple disciplines: road cycling, gravel riding, and mountain biking
  • Distance options: 5, 15, 30, 70 mile road routes plus 40, 50 mile gravel
  • Rest stops on road routes
  • Finish at the ski area base lodge
  • Day-of registration available

Location

Starting Point

Richmond, VT


Route

72 mi

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Categories

28 categories available

Richard's 70

Richard's 70

This road route will take riders over 72 miles on lightly traveled roads starting in Richmond, heading north. Please see the route detail in the event notes below.

12:30 PM

$95

Richard's Gravel Ride - 40 or 50 mile options - unmarked and unsupported

Richard's Gravel Ride - 40 or 50 mile options

A challenging unmarked and self supported route following dirt roads in Huntington, Hinesburg, Starksboro and Richmond. See routes in Event Notes below.

1:00 PM

$95

Richard's 30

Richard's 30 (Adult)

34.6-mile road loop over rolling terrain from Richmond to Jericho to Williston and back. Please see route in Event Notes below.

2:00 PM

$95


Richard's 30 (Under 17)

34.6-mile road loop over rolling terrain from Richmond to Jericho to Williston and back. Please see route in Event Notes below.

2:00 PM

$45

Richard's Technical Mountain Bike Rides

Richard's Technical Mountain Bike Ride (Adults)

Mountain bike loop on Cochran's challenging trails and single-track terrain. Options for 10 and 20k. The Cochran Enduro track will also be open to riders.

2:45 PM

$50


Richard's Technical Mountain Bike Ride (Under 17)

Mountain bike loop on Cochran's challenging trails and single-track terrain. Options for 10 and 20k. The Cochran Enduro track will also be open to riders.

2:45 PM

$40

Richard's 5 or 15 Rides - 14 mile road or 5 mile road or 5 mile river trail - Under 17 FREE

Richard's 5 or 15 Rides (Adult)

14 mile or 5 mile out and back on Cochran/Duxbury Road or 5 mile out and back on the Richmond River Trail. Cochran Road will be closed to through traffic. See Routes in Event Notes below.

3:00 PM

$40


Richard's 5 or 15 Rides (Under 17)

14 mile or 5 mile out and back on Cochran/Duxbury Road or 5 mile out and back on the Richmond River Trail. Cochran Road will be closed to through traffic. See Routes in Event Notes below.

3:00 PM

Free

VOLUNTEER on Friday May 15, 2026 - receive all event schwag and join us for lunch on Saturday!

Mark 15 Course

Drive Cochran & River Roads to Mark Turns for Short Ride. Any time on Friday will be fine.

4:00 PM
·2 spots left

Free


Mark 70 Course

Ride w John W to Mark the Long Ride (this takes a few hours!)

6:00 PM
·Sold Out

Free


Fill the Schwag Bags

Get the Loot Organized (5pm-8pm @ Cochran's)

9:00 PM
·Sold Out

Free


Organize 'Feed Zone' Aid Station Items

Sorting Materials for Pick Up (5pm-8pm @ Cochran's)

9:00 PM
·2 spots left

Free

VOLUNTEER on Saturday May 16, 2026 - receive all event schwag and join us for lunch!

Check In Table (7am-10am)

CheckIn PreRegistered Riders @ Cochran Base Lodge

11:00 AM
·Sold Out

Free


Parking Super Star (7am-10am)

Wear the Yellow Jersey of Parking! HiViz Vest Provided!

11:00 AM
·Sold Out

Free


Queens & Kings of Schwag Mountain (7:30am-9:30am)

Organize & Distribute Schwag Bags @ Cochran's

11:30 AM
·Sold Out

Free


Traffic Director at Cochran Driveway (8am-10am)

You Get to wear the HiViz Vest!!!

12:00 PM
·Sold Out

Free


Parking Super Star (9am - 12pm)

Wear the Yellow Jersey of Parking! HiViz Vest Provided!

1:00 PM
·2 spots left

Free


Queens & Kings of Schwag Mountain (9am-11am)

Closed

Organize & Distribute Schwag Bags @ Cochran's

1:00 PM

Free


Feed Zone on Lower Pleasant Valley & Route 15 (9am-11:30am)

Pick up tent and materials either Friday evening or Saturday morning. RTF will Reimburse Gas to & from Cambridge

1:00 PM
·Sold Out

Free


Traffic Director at Cochran Driveway (10am-12pm)

You Get to wear the HiViz Vest!!!

2:00 PM
·1 spots left

Free


Feed Zone on North Williston Rd (10:30am-12:30pm)

Pick up tent and materials at Cochran's on Friday evening or Saturday morning. Set up in Corner of Church Parking Lot near Korner Kwik & Bike Path

2:30 PM
·Sold Out

Free


Feed Zone on Route 128 (10:30am-12:30pm)

Pick up supplies at Cochran's either Friday evening or Saturday morning. Westford Town Common Gazebo w Picnic Tables, Mansfield View, PortaPottie & WiFi! RTF will Reimburse Gas to & from Westford

2:30 PM
·2 spots left

Free


Feed Zone on River Road (11am-1pm)

Duxbury Rural Location @ 15 Route Turn Around Pick up tent and supplies at Cochran's either Friday evening or Saturday morning.

3:00 PM
·Sold Out

Free


Celebration Station on Cochran Rd & Dugway Rd (11am-1:30pm)

Food & Fun @ Children's Ride Turn Around Pick up tent and supplies at Cochran's either Friday evening or Saturday morning.

3:00 PM
·Sold Out

Free


Traffic Director at Cochran Driveway (12pm-4pm)

You Get to wear the HiViz Vest!!!

4:00 PM
·1 spots left

Free


Drive 30 Route after Last Rider to Collect Arrows (1pm-3pm)

RTF will Reimburse for Gas

5:00 PM
·2 spots left

Free


Drive 70 Route after Last Rider to Collect Arrows (2pm-5pm)

RTF will Reimburse for Gas

6:00 PM
·Sold Out

Free


Clean Up Crew, We Love You (3pm-4pm)

Circle Up, Sweep Up, Pack Up @ Cochran's

7:00 PM
·Sold Out

Free