Register online or see more details: https://www.bikereg.com/rtfoundation

This event has been organized to celebrate the legacy of Richard Tom, a cyclist whose life tragically ended in April of 2015.  Richard dedicated his life to sharing his passion for “all things bicycle”.  This ride will be staged at Cochran's Ski Area. There are several road routes, a challenging gravel route and mountain bike options will be available.

All rides will finish at the Cochran Ski Area, where food and beverages will be waiting.

Please come join the fun and and support the Richard Tom Foundation! Our mission is to honor the legacy of Richard Tom by creating opportunities for all to discover the community, adventure and joy of cycling.  Proceeds will help people in Vermont communities acquire cycling equipment, and to participate in cycling camps or races.

Join some of Burlington’s favorite organizations at Zero Gravity for a fun, FREE, hands-on, community powered Bike & Gear Repair Series on the following dates:

• Tuesday, April 28th from 4-8pm
• Wednesday, May 20th from 4-8pm
• Thursday, June 18th from 4-8pm

Got a bike that needs some love? A jacket with a battle scar? A pack that’s held together by hope and one good strap… We’re here to help you fix it!

In a world that’s quick to throw things away, choosing to repair is a small act with a real impact. Every stitch, patch, and tune-up keeps good gear out of the landfill and removes it from the endless cycle of replacement. Rather than extracting additional resources to make something new, let’s focus on extracting as much life as possible from what we already have!

So, clear your schedule, round up your broken stuff, and meet us at Zero Gravity on Tuesday, April 28th, Wednesday, May 20th, and Thursday, June 18th!

FREE Bike Repair

Volunteer mechanics from Generator, Local Motion, Champlain College, and VMBA will be providing basic tune-ups (safety checks, brakes, shifting, etc). Think of it as a wellness visit for your wheels. We won’t have spare parts on hand, so it’s more spa day than surgery, but we’ll do our best to get you rolling smoothly.

PS. Want to volunteer? Sign up here! (Volunteers are eligible for City Market Member Worker Hours!)

FREE Gear & Clothing Repair

Generator will be showing up again with sewing machines, scrap fabric, and other supplies. Torn jacket? Busted buckle? Fraying pack straps? Drag it all in. We’ll be offering basic repairs like patches, snaps, and stitches for free.

The Sandbox will also be on-site offering simple repairs and hi-vis safety patching! They’ll fix what they can, and can help make arrangements for more complex repairs outside of the event.

NOTICE: More complex fixes likely won’t be free, but anything coming through this event will receive a discount at The Sandbox.

Hang Out & Hydrate

All of this goes down at Zero Gravity, home to some of the best beer and food in Burlington. Come for the repairs, stay for the pint and good company.

Bike Maintenance Workshops @ Generator

And don’t miss out on our low cost Bike Maintenance Workshops at Generator. These are 2.5 hour sessions where we teach you how to take care of common maintenance and repair tasks on your own. We currently have sessions scheduled on Monday, May 11th, Tuesday, June 2nd, and Wednesday, July 1st from 5:30-8pm, $20/non-members & free/members.

Join us for a casual group ride with fellow 2026 Friends of the Ferry as well as Local Motion staff and Board members to celebrate this year’s opening day of the Bike Ferry! Start with us at Local Motion's Trailside Center, or meet up with us along the way. See below for our anticipated timeline - we'll stop for a quick break at Airport Park. Please, RSVP below!

Ride timeline: 

8:15am     Meet in front of Local Motion’s Trailside Center, at the foot of King Street and enjoy some coffee from our friends at Kestrel Coffee Roasters and muffins from our friends at Great Harvest Bakery.
8:30am     Depart Trailside Center and head north on the Island Line Trail.
8:45am     Depart Burlington Leddy Park parking area near the bike path.
9:00am     Depart Colchester Airport Park near the green “Champ” bike rack.
9:15am     Depart Colchester Mills Point parking area
9:30am     Cheer on the ferry, crew, and volunteers as the ferry makes its way across Malletts Bay. 
10:00am   First trip northward to South Hero (optional) OR Return southbound
11:00am-ish Return Southbound

Find our Interactive Island Line Trail Map at localmotion.org/routemaps.

Visit localmotion.org/bike_ferry for any weather-related bike ferry closure or delay announcement.

We hope you’ll consider decking out yourself or your bike with lights, colorful streamers, bells, or whatever brings you joy! Be sure to wear weather-appropriate clothing and bring water and whatever else you need to be comfortable. 

This month, the EZ Breezy ride will end at Zero Gravity. Local Motion is a recipient of the Green State for Good program this May. Hang around for a post-ride beverage - and support our mission to make it safe, accessible, and fun to bike, walk, and roll in Vermont!

Back to our usual time: Meet at 6 pm at our Trailside Center and head out for a casual 7.6 mile ride around the City. It's truly springtime now. Let's ride slow, play music (sing along?), and wave at all our neighbors together. Oh, and end at Zero Gravity for some good food and drinks.

See the route

This ride is made possible with the help of volunteers. And, volunteers earn City Market Member Worker hours! Sign up for a shift

Also check out:

Generator and Local Motion will be at Zero Gravity two more times for Free Bike & Gear Repair Days this spring. As you're getting ready for bigger rides and warmer adventures, stop by and make sure your bike & gear are safe and ready.

• Wednesday, May 20th from 4-8pm
• Thursday, June 18th from 4-8pm

Join Local Motion and Dad Guild for a group bike ride, walk, roll or stroll. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Need a bike to participate? Discounted rentals are available through Local Motion. Contact [email protected] for details.

We’ll meet at the Local Motion Trailside Center Bike Rentals, located directly on the Bike Path - and the train station (the train usually takes off around 9:45 am if you want to come early and wave). Then the route heads south to the Oakledge Park Accessible Playground, where we will stop for fun in the sun! We'll bring a little craft. BYO snack for a picnic.

RSVP requested: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

Other dates available:
May 4th, 11th, 18th - with E-bikes
July 6th, 13th, 20th - with E-bikes
*E-bike sessions will include some e-bike specific content, especially in the classroom session, but are open to riders on any type of bike. Could be helpful for those who are e-bike curious!

Interested in offering Smart Cycling in your workspace or community? Contact us for ways to collaborate: [email protected]

Overview
First session: Classroom (at Local Motion)
Why bike? 
Rules of the road
Road etiquette/tips (gear, visibility, signaling, etc)
Route planning & maps 

Second session: On-bike
Parking lot drills, essential basic biking skills

Third session: On-bike (start Local Motion)
Group bike ride around Burlington! Put everything you’ve learned together and join us for a fun ride on one of our usual EZ Breezy routes.

Join some of Burlington’s favorite organizations at Zero Gravity for a fun, FREE, hands-on, community powered Bike & Gear Repair Series on the following dates:

• Tuesday, April 28th from 4-8pm
• Wednesday, May 20th from 4-8pm
• Thursday, June 18th from 4-8pm

Got a bike that needs some love? A jacket with a battle scar? A pack that’s held together by hope and one good strap… We’re here to help you fix it!

In a world that’s quick to throw things away, choosing to repair is a small act with a real impact. Every stitch, patch, and tune-up keeps good gear out of the landfill and removes it from the endless cycle of replacement. Rather than extracting additional resources to make something new, let’s focus on extracting as much life as possible from what we already have!

So, clear your schedule, round up your broken stuff, and meet us at Zero Gravity on Tuesday, April 28th, Wednesday, May 20th, and Thursday, June 18th!

FREE Bike Repair

Volunteer mechanics from Generator, Local Motion, Champlain College, and VMBA will be providing basic tune-ups (safety checks, brakes, shifting, etc). Think of it as a wellness visit for your wheels. We won’t have spare parts on hand, so it’s more spa day than surgery, but we’ll do our best to get you rolling smoothly.

PS. Want to volunteer? Sign up here! (Volunteers are eligible for City Market Member Worker Hours!)

FREE Gear & Clothing Repair

Generator will be showing up again with sewing machines, scrap fabric, and other supplies. Torn jacket? Busted buckle? Fraying pack straps? Drag it all in. We’ll be offering basic repairs like patches, snaps, and stitches for free.

The Sandbox will also be on-site offering simple repairs and hi-vis safety patching! They’ll fix what they can, and can help make arrangements for more complex repairs outside of the event.

NOTICE: More complex fixes likely won’t be free, but anything coming through this event will receive a discount at The Sandbox.

Hang Out & Hydrate

All of this goes down at Zero Gravity, home to some of the best beer and food in Burlington. Come for the repairs, stay for the pint and good company.

Bike Maintenance Workshops @ Generator

And don’t miss out on our low cost Bike Maintenance Workshops at Generator. These are 2.5 hour sessions where we teach you how to take care of common maintenance and repair tasks on your own. We currently have sessions scheduled on Monday, May 11th, Tuesday, June 2nd, and Wednesday, July 1st from 5:30-8pm, $20/non-members & free/members.

Other dates available:
May 4th, 11th, 18th - with E-bikes
June 15th, 22nd, 29th

*E-bike sessions will include some e-bike specific content, especially in the classroom session, but are open to riders on any type of bike. Could be helpful for those who are e-bike curious!

Interested in offering Smart Cycling in your workspace or community? Contact us for ways to collaborate: [email protected]

Overview
First session: Classroom (at Local Motion)
Why bike? 
Rules of the road
Road etiquette/tips (gear, visibility, signaling, etc)
Route planning & maps 

Second session: On-bike
Parking lot drills, essential basic biking skills

Third session: On-bike (start Local Motion)
Group bike ride around Burlington! Put everything you’ve learned together and join us for a fun ride on one of our usual EZ Breezy routes.