Hike. Calais. Easy. 2-3 miles. 2-3+ hours. Hike to the boardwalk on Chickering Bog, which is actually a fen, and along a nearby woods trail to see early spring woodland and bog plants. We will stop at the boardwalk, observe, and compare the features of bogs and fens. Bring water and snacks; and binoculars if you want to view across the open water. Contact leader: Phyllis Rubenstein 793-6313 or Phyllisruby2022@gmail.com for meeting time and place.

Bike Workshop. Montpelier in the Community Room at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre Street. Sign up for one, several or all six sessions of this FREE series offered by Montpelier’s Complete Streets Committee. Each session will feature one hour in the classroom followed by an optional, guided bicycle ride. All who wish to participate in the rides must arrive with a bicycle in good working order and must wear a helmet.

Please register in advance by contacting Nancy Schulz  at   saddleshoes2@gmail.com

Session 1, May 7, 5:30 to 6:30 pm: “Adjusting Your Bike & Helmet for Comfort & Fit”.  Does your helmet slip around or give you a headache? Is your back or neck sore when you ride? Do you wonder if your seat is at the right height and angle? This session will address these questions and it will also teach you the “Eyes, Ears, and Mouth Test.” An optional, guided bicycle ride will follow the hour in the classroom.

Bike Workshop. Montpelier in the Community Room at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre Street. Sign up for one, several or all six sessions of this FREE series offered by Montpelier’s Complete Streets Committee. Each session will feature one hour in the classroom followed by an optional, guided bicycle ride. All who wish to participate in the rides must arrive with a bicycle in good working order and must wear a helmet.

Please register in advance by contacting Nancy Schulz  at  saddleshoes2@gmail.com

Session 2, May 14, 5:30 to 6:30 pm: “Riding Safely on Vermont’s Roads” How should a bicyclist deal with car traffic, loose dogs, sand, railroad tracks and rough roads? Does the law require helmets for children and/or adults? Is side-by-side riding allowed? Is riding on the sidewalk legal? This session will answer these questions and many more about sharing the road safely and legally. An optional, guided bicycle ride will follow the hour in the classroom.

Mark your calendars for the Montpelier Section of the Green Mountain Club’s annual meeting, to be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the former Elks Country Club building on Country Club Road in Montpelier.
 
There will be a brief business meeting followed by short presentations on the following subjects:
Scott Richardson - Annapurna Base Camp
Heidi Kunkel - Hiking in Costa Rica
Steve Bailey - Hiking the Italian Dolomites
Andrew Nuquist - Above the Timberline in Norway
 
Please bring snacks and drinks to share.  The presentations will be followed by socializing and optional walks around the property.
 
The slate of nominees for Montpelier Section officers (Executive Committee) is as follows:
 
President - Steve Bailey
Vice President - Rob Penney*
Secretary - Missy Ethridge*
Treasurer - Scott Richardson
Trails & Shelters Coordinator - Heidi Kunkel
Membership Coordinator - Heather Bailey
GMC Board of Directors Section Representative - Phyllis Rubenstein
GMC Board of Directors Alternate Section Representative - Charlene Bohl
 
Starred names indicate individuals who have not previously served in any Executive Committee position. We welcome them and look forward to the energy and creativity they will bring to our Section.

Bike Workshop. Montpelier in the Community Room at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre Street. Sign up for one, several or all six sessions of this FREE series offered by Montpelier’s Complete Streets Committee. Each session will feature one hour in the classroom followed by an optional, guided bicycle ride. All who wish to participate in the rides must arrive with a bicycle in good working order and must wear a helmet.

Please register in advance by contacting Nancy Schulz  at   saddleshoes2@gmail.com

Session 3, May 21, 5:30 to 6:30 pm: “What to Wear, Eat & Do to Stay Comfortable on Your Bike” This class will address discomfort prevention and remedies in the form of specific stretches, alternative riding positions, equipment variations, clothing recommendations, nutritional suggestions and riding styles to keep your riding enjoyable in all kinds of conditions. An optional, guided bicycle ride will follow the hour in the classroom.

Hike. Groton State Forest Annual Wildflower Hike. See what’s in bloom and enjoy a spring hike from New Discovery about 5-6 miles. Bring lunch and water. Park entrance fee. Contact leader: Steve Bailey for meeting time and place. stevecbailey@gmail.com 609 424 9238

Bike Workshop. Montpelier in the Community Room at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre Street. Sign up for one, several or all six sessions of this FREE series offered by Montpelier’s Complete Streets Committee. Each session will feature one hour in the classroom followed by an optional, guided bicycle ride. All who wish to participate in the rides must arrive with a bicycle in good working order and must wear a helmet.

Please register in advance by contacting Nancy Schulz  at   saddleshoes2@gmail.com

Session 4, May 28, 5:30 to 6:30 pm: “Applying Simple Solutions to Basic Bike Problems” Do your brakes rub or squeal? Is your shifting sluggish or do your gears slip? Do you get frequent flat tires? Do you hear clicking or clunking sounds when you ride? This session will show you how to diagnose common bicycle problems and teach you what to do about them. An optional, guided bicycle ride will follow the hour in the classroom.