The Black Fly - Vermont Gravel Ride

5th annual Black Fly Gravel RideDirt roads. Farm stops. Barn dance. Welcome to year five of Vermont’s most community-driven gravel celebration — proudly supporting our local towns and the backroads that connect them.Your day starts with strong coffee at our wedding-barn-turned-gravel-HQ, tucked into 1,000 acres of pure Vermont countryside. From there, you’ll roll out onto classic dirt roads (yes, a few spicy Class IVs), winding past working farms (where animals await you), mountain views, and the kind of quiet that makes you fall in love with riding all over again.Along the 40-ish mile, fully marked course (GPX provided), expect unforgettable farm stops:Mrs Miller's Amish farm - homemade donuts & fresh hand piesArnolds Rescue Center - a refuge where all animals are respected, cared for, and allowed to retire in happinessVermont Reindeer FarmClyde River Farm - Wood fired maple syrup shotsDevaney Farmstand - Homemade ice cream cookie sandwiches This isn’t a race. No numbers. No podiums. No pressure.Ride it hard. Ride it party pace. Regroup at every stop. It’s your day. The Finish Line = The Real PartyRoll back to the barn for:Post-ride farm-to-table feast from The Spicy SpokeCold pours from Red Barn BreweryAthletic Brewing NA optionsLive music + full-on barn dance later that evening with Kingdom Kreperie serving delicious eatsLawn games & green grass on your bare feetRaffle with killer local prizes100% of raffle proceeds support maintenance of our local town roads & bridges.And if you’ve got anything left in the legs?Lake Willoughby is waiting for that cold plunge. Canadian Rider DiscountOur neighbors to the north — we see you.To help offset the exchange rate, Canadian citizens receive a special registration discount. This ride is about friends, dirt, small towns, and keeping the good stuff alive.Everyone is welcome! Let's get outdoors, have fun, and support the places that make this area special.Sorry, this is a small-time grassroots event with NO REFUNDS. Transfers to other riders are allowed. Limited tent or car camping available on-site (RV/Camper vans not allowed)Course map