Vermont Overland

Hard

Date

2026-08-23

Location

West Windsor, Vermont, United States

Distance

130 km

Elevation

2,400 m

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▌ RIDER INTEL DOSSIER

ID: VERMONT-OVERLAND

GR SCORE

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TIER 2

~/dossier/vermont-overland $ cat briefing.md

▌ Classic New England gravel through Vermont's Green Mountains.

A defining East Coast gravel event. Covered bridges, dirt roads, fall foliage start, and Vermont culture wrapped around 130 km of brutal climbing.

EFFORT36/60

EXPER.53/70

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13 SCORING DIMENSIONS

· Inside the rating

$ ./radar --plot

VERMONT OVERLAND

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EFFORT MATRIX

· Physical demands · 6 vectors

$ ./bench --effort

LENGTH06/10

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06/10130 km of Vermont gravel

130 km of Vermont gravel

CLIMBING07/10

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07/10~2,400 m — classic Vermont climb-density

~2,400 m — classic Vermont climb-density

DURABILITY07/10

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07/106-9 hours typical

6-9 hours typical

TECHNICALITY06/10

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06/10Vermont dirt roads, some rooty descents

Vermont dirt roads, some rooty descents

COLD04/10

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04/10Late August Vermont: 14-22°C, generally good

Late August Vermont: 14-22°C, generally good

RACE PRESSURE06/10

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06/10Strong East Coast field

Strong East Coast field

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EXPERIENCE MATRIX

· Race quality · 7 vectors

$ ./bench --experience

ADVENTURE07/10

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07/10Single-day Vermont adventure

Single-day Vermont adventure

SCENERY09/10

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09/10Green Mountains, covered bridges, classic Vermont

Green Mountains, covered bridges, classic Vermont

ORGANIZATION08/10

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08/10Solid East Coast event production

Solid East Coast event production

VALUE07/10

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07/10Reasonable entry, Vermont travel adds cost

Reasonable entry, Vermont travel adds cost

COMMUNITY09/10

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09/10Tight East Coast cycling community

Tight East Coast cycling community

ACCESSIBILITY06/10

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06/10Sells out, multiple distances available

Sells out, multiple distances available

FIELD DEPTH07/10

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07/10Strong East Coast amateurs + occasional pros

Strong East Coast amateurs + occasional pros

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GREEN FLAGS

$ ./pros

[+]East Coast gravel classic
[+]Covered bridges + Green Mountain scenery
[+]Late August = best Vermont weather
[+]Multiple distances welcome all levels
[+]Vermont craft beer + maple syrup post-race
[+]Easy access from Boston + NYC

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RED FLAGS

$ ./cons

[!]Climb density surprises riders
[!]Some technical descents
[!]Sells out — register early
[!]Limited Vermont accommodation
[!]Late summer occasional rain

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RIDER FIT

· Match by archetype

$ match-rider --types

ClimberPRIME · 8/10

Vermont climbing rewards power-to-weight

Endurance MuleGOOD · 7/10

Mid-distance event for steady riders

Skill RiderGOOD · 7/10

Vermont dirt roads reward bike-handling

Adventure TouristPRIME · 8/10

Classic New England experience

Crit RacerOK · 5/10

Punchy climbs reward explosive riders

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⚡ SIGNATURE CHALLENGE

Vermont punches above its distance

Don't let 130 km fool you — Vermont's short steep dirt-road climbs accumulate. Pace honestly or pay for it on the final loop.

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TIRE INTEL

· Setup recommendation

$ rubber --recommend

WIDTH

40-45 mm

PRESSURE

26-32 psi

PATTERN

All-rounder w/ side bite for descents

Vermont dirt roads + occasional gravel chunky sections. Balanced tire works well. Tubeless recommended.

▶ TOP PICKS

1.Continental Terra Trail[40mm]— Balanced grip + speed

2.Schwalbe G-One Bite[45mm]— Better for wet years

3.Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M[40mm]— All-around Vermont reliability

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WEATHER PLAYBOOK

· What the sky throws at you

$ forecast --race

Late August Vermont: 14-22°C typical, generally good weather, occasional showers. Pack arm warmers + light shell.

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PACING PLAYBOOK

· Where to attack, where to survive

$ tail -f /strategy/pacing

West Windsor start~30 km

Vermont rolling — settle in.

Mountain climbing block~80 km

Where the race is decided. Climb steady.

Final loop home~130 km

Save matches for the final climb to West Windsor.

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WHAT TO FEAR

· Top hazards

$ ./threat-model

[!01]Underestimating Vermont climb count
[!02]Wet roots in forest descents
[!03]Bonking due to short-but-hilly profile

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TRAVEL OPS

· Getting there

$ ./logistics --travel

AIRPORTBoston (BOS) — 3 hr drive. Burlington (BTV) — 2 hr.

LODGINGWest Windsor + Woodstock have charming inns. Book early.

FOODVermont farm-to-table everywhere. Try Sugarbush Farm post-race.

PACKET PICKUPDay before at start area.

PARKINGDesignated event parking.

▌ BOTTOM LINE

A defining East Coast gravel event. Vermont culture + brutal climbing in 130 km. Worth structuring a fall trip around.

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IF NOT THIS, THEN

· Alternative race recommendations

$ ./suggest --similar

→Want bigger East Coast:Belgian Waffle Ride Asheville
→Want longer East Coast:D2R2
→Want shorter Vermont:Rasputitsa

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