Überwintern 2018 – Mountain Bike Vermont

ÜBER-EVE-UPDATE 01.06.18

Hello!

I wanted to provide a final update on conditions and the event tomorrow 1/7.

Our groomers have been working very hard to pack trails and we have a few that are going to be riding very, very nicely for y’all.

Currently, we have approximately 9 miles of trails (some of which lead directly to beer. Just kidding, all trails lead to beer), due to the bomb cyclone and the wind only select higher elevation trails are open to the most adventurous of riders.

All that said:

1. Uberwintern 2018 is on like donkey kong

2. we are stoked to have you out tomorrow but please be warned: ride-able trails are limited

3. we’ll be shuttling riders all day to Tony’s and Tamarack which are running supreme

4. we still have group rides as planned leading up to Trapp’s via Pipeline (and back down)

5. beer, vendors, and buffet are all still on

6. dress warmly, it’ll be cold AF.

7. remember proceeds are headed to restore Cady Hill so that we can use it next year

8. if any of the above turns you off, don’t hesitate to request a refund by going to your Eventbrite account/ticket registration and requesting a refund.

So come on down and try your best scrub like this guy.

– MTBVT / SMBC & Crew

Brought to you by Von Trapp Brewing, Sushi Yoshi, MTBVT, and the Stowe Mountain Bike Club (STOWE TRAILS ALLIANCE).

TICKETS ON SALE HERE

Welcome to the SAVE CADY HILL edition of Überwintern. As many of you may know, Cady Hill was freight-trained by a hurricane force windstorm this fall. In short, we lost a lot of trail! Given the situation, we’ve concocted a plan to add an equal amount of groomed singletrack to make up for the shortfall. Trust in MTBVT. Join us for a revamped network including DH shuttles on Tamarack and Tony’s, shuttles out to Sterling Valley, foot groomed singletrack in Adams Camp, spur trails to von Trapp Bewery and Pipeline, Strawberry Farm and the rec path!

Überwintern proceeds will be donated to SMBC to help them get the Hill back online in the spring. So, join us, ride fattys on new trails, party in the woods, and help get the trails repaired. WIN WIN!

The Stowe Mountain Bike Club, von Trapp Brewing and Mountain Bike Vermont are at it again in 2018, bringing you Vermont’s best antidote to the winter blues—Uberwintern! What is Uberwintern you ask? It’s a day of fatbike revelry on powder-packed single track for those souls brave enough to keep charging on two wheels through the depths of winter!

Join us Sunday January 7th, 2018 for a day of fatbike group rides, demos, and hearty brews around warm fires.

Now in its sixth year, Uberwintern 2018 will be staged out of Sushi Yoshi, situated on the Stowe rec path. The “remote aid station” a.k.a party central will be moved to the fire pit at the outside space in front of the von Trapp Brewery where complementary brewys will be poured for attendees. Registration, group ride departures, demos, and lunch will be all take place at Sushi Yoshi, aka Uberwintern HQ.

Your ticket price includes on-site demos, group rides, lunch (with both carnivorous and veggie options), as well as beverages. So pump up those tires, break out the extra layers, and get ready to party MTBVT style… it’s tradition!

RENTALS VS. DEMOS

DEMOS: Each participating shop will have demo bikes available. We have ample demo bikes this year! Demo bikes are let out for 45 minutes to 1 hour sessions and can be taken on the groomed rec path or any trails a rider is confortable with. We have a recomended demo loop that can be ridden at a leisure pace in 45 minutes even with a quick stop at the camp fire and aid station. Attendees are encourages to participate in as many demo sessions as they like. Demo bikes are not typically allowed out on the group rides as the group rides leave for more than the alotted hour demo session.

RENTALS: Rentals are available on a shop by shop basis. You are encouraged to contact shops in advance if you would like to rent a bike for the full day. Prices vary by shop.

PARTICIPATING SHOPS

Bicycle Express
Iride
The Jay Cloud
Chucks Bikes
Highland Mountain Bike Park
Mansfield Cycles

Alternative Shops to reach out to for pick-up rentals:

East Burke Sports
Waterbury Sports
Powerplay Sports
North Star Sports
The Ski Rack

SCHEDULE

8:00 Vendor Set up

8:15 Reg opens

9:00 Expo opens/ Demo bikes available

RIDE DEPARTURE SCHEDULE (Subject to change)

9:15 Epic Ride departs

9:30 Shuttles start running, first come first serve

9:20 Advanced Ride departs
9:30 – 10:00 Intermediate and beginner rides depart

10:30 Remote Aid Station opens

12:00 Kegs are tapped at Yoshi

3:00 Remote Aid Station shuts down… maybe

12:30-2:30 Lunch is served

3:30 Party Time

4:00 Demo area closes

Group Rides (departure times TBD)

In typical MTBVT fashion we have a few awesome group rides planned. That said, please be patient with us as we assess where we will be taking you. All rides are weather dependent, social pace, and have a few stops to rest and enjoy nature.

Epic Ride – There will be multiple epic rides departing. Each will run 4 hours in duration and up to 20ish miles of variable terrain. These rides are for expert riders with expert stamina and a high tolerance. If you are new to fat biking or don’t ride regularly this ride is NOT for you.

Advanced Ride – Similar to the epic ride, this ride’s duration is up to 3ish hours. The pace is for avid riders that enjoy covering ground at a steady pace. You can expect up to 15ish miles of riding over variable terrain.

Intermediate – These rides are for most folks looking to have a good time, stop at the fire for a bit, and be guided around Stowe’s central trails. this ride will be three hours in duration with opportunities to bail out or put in a few extra miles.

Beginner ride – Beginner rides take folks up the rec path, along the river and back down to the venue. for those looking for more, riders will have an opportunity to ride up to the camp fire in on Cady Hill and test their skills on a section of intermediate terrain with a reward at the top.

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