Gravel Riding in Poultney, Vermont

Earlier in the month, Jordan and I rode the Analog Cycles Gorey Hollows Gravel Ramble in Poultney, Vermont. The bike shop Analog Cycles organized the event (where I got my bike fitting done back in April), so it was a very low-key event. There were two other events going on that day, an 80 mile race (with like 13K ft of climbing, eek), and a challenging 40 mile “scramble” race, which still had like 10K ft of climbing, and the Ramble. We opted for the Ramble, a 32-ish mile ride with about 3k ft of climbing, which is still nothing to scoff at.

This ride had everything. Fall foliage, sweet gravel, class IV unmaintained roads, barns, scenic views and beer. It was probably my favorite gravel route I’ve ridden to date. And if anyone is wondering why I have my gravel bike geared like a mountain bike, this is why.

At about the halfway point, there was a “rest area”, or rather a field, where a cooler full of beer awaited. I think this was my first time enjoying a mid-ride IPA, and it was enjoyed. Right after this stop there was a long, rocky, technical downhill section that was fun. I was kind of regretting that beer. Kind of.