July 11 - 13, 2025

Fondo and Weekend Getaway

South Hero, Vermont

A TASTE OF Lake Champlain Islands

Nestled between the Adirondacks and Green Mountains, Lake Champlain provides a stunning backdrop for cyclists. This region offers a mix of scenic farmland, rolling pastures, and vibrant orchards, with picturesque views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Riders can immerse themselves in Vermont’s farm-to-table culture, enjoying fresh local flavors while conquering an adventure that blends natural beauty, physical challenge, and culinary delight. Whether you’re joining us for the fondo alone or extending your stay for the full weekend getaway, this event offers something for every cyclist and food lover.

Lake Champlain

riding level

Our courses are designed to accommodate riders of all levels, from beginners to avid enthusiasts. The terrain in Lake Champlain ranges from gentle hills to short steeper climbs, offering a challenge that’s both invigorating and manageable.

Highlights

  • Main Event - The Fondo - TWO NEW RIDES ADDED
    Choose your adventure from one of four scenic distances including metric centry, each thoughtfully designed to include farm stops featuring fresh, locally sourced snacks to fuel your ride.

    Signature Farm Benefit Dinner
    Kick off your weekend with our Signature Pre-Fondo Gourmet multi-course gourmet farm dinner of seasonal, locally-grown food by The Roving Feast . This Farm to Fork benefit supports local farms and highlights the best of the region’s seasonal flavors.

    Post-Ride BBQ and Live Band
    Straight from the heart of the Midwest—where grit meets good times—Clayton Anderson is bringing the heat to our post-ride celebration! With his signature blend of country soul, rock , and that unmistakable backroads charm, Clayton has shared the stage with legends and knows how to turn every show into a party.

    After a day of epic riding, kick back and indulge in a roving post-ride BBQ feast featuring 100% grass-fed, grass-finished burgers from South Hero Farms. Build your perfect burger at our gourmet toppings station, with plenty of extras to satisfy every craving. It’s a meal well-earned — and a party well-deserved!

    Weekend Getaways
    If you're coming for the weekend, consider kicking things off with a two-day cycling adventure before the Fondo. Come explore the scenic backroads of Burlington and Shelburne with guided rides that take you off the island. Enjoy exclusive access to local farms, meet the people behind Vermont’s vibrant food scene, and sample fresh, farm-grown flavors at every stop. It’s the perfect way to warm up your legs, connect with the locals, and dive into the region’s rich farm-to-table culture.

HOST SITE: SNOW FARM VINEYARDS
LIVE BAND - SEE CLAYTON ANDERSON LIVE AT OUR POST RIDE BBQ
HYDRATION PARNER - FARMWELL HYDRATION
ENERGY BAR PARTNER - JAMBAR

the FONDO

Pick one of four distance options and enjoy stops at local farms to refuel with fresh, seasonal bites, while supporting the area’s vibrant agricultural community.
TWO NEW ROUTES ADDED

gourmet Farm benefit dinner

Be part of our pre-Fondo experience with a three-course, sit-down dinner that supports local farms and community programs.The Roving Feast

weekend getaway

Experinence the Burlington Greenway, the jewel of the Vermont State Park system.

official Routes here

Click on the links below to download

Gran Fondo - Champlain Islands

Medio Fondo - Champlain Islands

Piccolo Fondo - Champlain Islands

Ramble Fondo - Champlain Islands (& Ride With Me- Clayton Anderson)

in addition to the 4 distances offered, 2 New Ride options have been added


 MORE4LESS 
Craving the full-ride experience but want to keep it moving? This one’s for you! Join Raffaele, our International Cycling partner and founder of ORO Bikes, for a no-fuss, all-thrill Fondo. Ride the full distance with just 2 farm stops . Whether you're training for your next big ride or just love to GO, this is your chance to ride alongside the seasoned Italian—and still enjoy the flavors of the farm.

What you get:
 Gran Fondo (2 Farm Stops) 55-62 miles $105.00 = More Miles, Fewer Stops


Use code MORE4LESS at checkout!

RIDEWITHME
Ramble then Rock with Clayton Anderson!  New to biking? Love local farms?
Just here for the fun? Saddle up for a casual Ramble Distance (10-mile ride) led by none other than  Clayton Anderson himself! You'll roll out together, stop at a local farm for a taste of the land, then kick back with a post-ride BBQ & live concert
What you get:

Ramble Distance (1 farm stop)  12 miles $75.00 (limited to 50 riders).
Select Ride With Me when registering

No Bike? No Problem. Just Come for the Music!
$39.00 for BBQ, Beer/Wine/Concert
$25.00 Beer/Wine/Concert

 

  • LOCATION: Snow Farm Vineyard
    190 West Shore Road, South Hero

    JULY 12

    4:30-6:00pm Early Check-in
    Snow Farm Vineyard 190 West Shore Rd, South Hero, VT

    6:30pm Farm Benefit Dinner – Ticket Purchase Required in Advance
    Snow Farm Vineyard 190 West Shore Rd, South Hero, VT

    JULY 13:

    First-Class Upgrades and Farm Benefit Dinner Available until July 9, 2025.

  • Distance: 55-62 miles

    Our longest route features 4 farm-based aid stations.

    Each stop provides a gourmet selection of seasonal, farm-sourced treats. You'll be fully supported mile after mile with downloadable turn-by-turn directions, color-coded route markings, and on-course mechanics.

    Gran Fondo is the premier experience in Lake Champlain—if you have the legs for it!

    OFFICIAL 2025 ROUTE CLICK HERE

    REGISTER HERE

  • Distance: 39-49 miles

    Our most popular route features 3 farm-based aid stations.

    Each stop provides a gourmet selection of seasonal, farm-sourced treats. You'll be fully supported mile after mile with downloadable turn-by-turn directions, color-coded route markings, and on-course mechanics.

    Medio Fondo features the best roads and farms Lake Champlain has to offer.

    OFFICIAL 2025 ROUTE CLICK HERE

    REGISTER HERE

  • Distance: 28-32 miles

    Our most accessible route features 2 farm-based aid stations. Each stop provides a gourmet selection of seasonal, farm-sourced treats.

    You'll be fully supported mile after mile with downloadable turn-by-turn directions, color-coded route markings, and on-course mechanics.

    Piccolo Fondo offers a rewarding fitness goal as you tour Lake Champlain and support farms along the way.

    OFFICIAL 2025 ROUTE CLICK HERE

    REGISTER HERE

  • Distance: 12-15 miles

    Our introductory route features 1 farm-based aid station.

    Your farm stop provides a gourmet selection of seasonal, farm-sourced treats. You'll be fully supported mile after mile with downloadable turn-by-turn directions, color-coded route markings, and on-course mechanics.

    Ramble Ride offers equal access to Lake Champlain—with fewer miles to pedal! Beginners and families with young kiddos, this is your ride.

    OFFICIAL 2025 ROUTE CLICK HERE

    REGISTER HERE

  • Distance: 12 miles

    Get to know country music star Clayton Anderson as you Ramble & Roll alongside him on a laid-back 10-mile ride with one scenic farm stop. It's the perfect chance to share some laughs, and enjoy the ride before Clayton swaps his bike for a guitar and cranks up the energy at our post-ride BBQ concert. Don’t miss this unique meet-and-ride experience before the music lights up the vineyard!

    OFFICIAL 2025 ROUTE CLICK HERE

    REGISTER HERE

  • Join us the night before the Fondo for the Farm Benefit Dinner held at Snow Farm, South Hero, VT

    Proceeds from ticket sales directly support our host community farms and programs.

    The evening will feature a multi-course gourmet meal of seasonal, locally-grown food by The Roving Feast and cash bar. Guests can look forward to toasts from the new Farm to Fork's Partners and representatives from the farm community.

    Full menu will be revealed 2 weeks prior to the event

  • Day 1 Friday June 11, 2025 Route Updated Click Here

    MEETING LOCATION IS THE SAME!!

    Oakledge Park
    1 Flynn Ave
    Burlington, VT

    Day 2 Saturday June 12, 2020
    Route Click here

    MEETING LOCATION THE SAME:

    If you are planning to travel for the Fondo and are eager to see more of what makes Lake Champlain special, spend the weekend with us!

    The Weekend Getaway package is filled with additional experiences not explored on Fondo Day. You’ll enjoy:

    • Two days of guided bike tours plus the Gran Fondo event

    • Gourmet Pre-Fondo Farm Benefit Dinner ticket created by the Roving Feast

    • Entrance fees to experiences, farm stops, and lunches along our tour

    • 2025 Artist’s Collection Farm to Fork jersey, Farm to Fork water bottle, T-shirt and more!

    DAY 1 : Cycle the Champlain Story: From Causeway to Farmstay
    Meeting Location:

    Your Guides: Rafaelle, Pina, Kevin, George, Gordon
    SAG Support: Dave, Sharon

    • Location:

      • Oakledge Park
        1 Flynn Ave
        Burlington, Vermont 05401

    • Itinerary

    8:00 am:  Registration and welcome breakfast

    8:30 am: Introduction to the weekend, Bike Brief.

    12:30 pm: Post-ride Beer Tasting at Foam Craft Brewery. Lunch at Splash at the Boathouse

    • Included: Full SAG support with hydration, snacks, and small carry bag service

    • Optional post-ride experiences (included with tour but pre-registration required):

    Our ride takes us in a clockwise direction along Lake Champlain with a scenic 34-mile route from Burlington Earth Clock, tracing the Burlington waterfront. The path leads us toward the Champlain Islands, with a special stop at the Causeway – a unique bike path causeway surrounded by water, offering stunning views. The causeway, a former rail line, connects the mainland to the Islands, providing views of the Adirondacks to the west and the Green Mountains to the east. We’ll finish the ride back at Foam Brewers Company, where we’ll toast to a great day weekend ahead. Enjoy rest of day to explore or join us in post ride experience .

    DAY 2: Ride to the Ridge

    Meeting Location:
    Shelburne Farms
    1611 Harbor Road
    Shelburne, Vermont 05482

    Meeting Time:
    8:00am Arrival
    8:15 Briefing
    8:30 Ride Departs

    Todays ride includes top of the ridgeline with views across Vermont farmland and Lake Champlain to New York’s Adirondacks. We will visit Philo Ridge Farm. Two beautiful rest stops along the way include Charlotte Town Beach and Overlook Park before we make our way back to the historic Shelburne Farms. We will end the day with a light snack to save our appetite for the Gourmet Farm Benefit Dinner. Here you will have the option (included with tour) to join on a post ride experience, or spend the rest of the day on your own to explore the area before the Gourmet Farm Benefit Dinner

    6:00pm Farm Benefit Dinner,
    Snow Farm Vineyards,
    190 W Shore Rd,
    South Hero, VT 05486

    DAY 3: The Main Event:-Gran Fondo
    Starting Location:
    Snow Farm Vineyard
    190 W Shore Rd,
    South Hero, VT 05486

    See the Fondo Location and Schedule for details

    Your Guides:

    Pina
    Dave
    Gordon
    Rafaele (Our international partner and guide)
    Warren
    George
    Kevin

    Sag Support: Melissa, Sharon

    Our experienced lead bike guide(s) and a dedicated SAG support team are here to make sure you have seamless, enjoyable, and unforgettable experience every step of the way.

  • Allen Holm Farm

    Kramer and Kin Brewerey

    Dreamwalker Farm

    Snow Farm Vineyard

    Philo Ridge Farm

  • Hotel and Bike Rentals

    Please Note: We do not provide hotel accommodations or bike rentals.

    Lodging:

    Plenty of hotels in South Burlington, (Best for those registered for the Weekend Getaway) and limited BB and lodging on South Hero where the fondo will take place.

    Bike Rentals:

    There is a limited supply of road, gravel, and e-bikes available in the Burlington area. Early reservations are highly recommended.

SPACE IS LIMITED-REGISTER TODaY