About

In the late 1990s, a small group of motivated community members and local riders banded together to form the Middlebury Bike Club with the goals of establishing trails in and around Middlebury and growing the sport of mountain biking in Addison County. Early members, including Jim Arnold, Chas Lyons, Pete Wagner, and Scott Malory, helped with several projects which included establishing many sections of the TAM and aiding in the construction of the Boat House and Arnold bridges spanning the Otter Creek. As the club became more established it became a chapter of VMBA (Vermont Mountain Bike Association). Over the years original members moved and/or took on other responsibilities and there was a period of relative inactivity. In 2015, the Club was revived by Eric Berg along with a new group of motivated community members. Wanting to be more inclusive with the surrounding communities, the club was renamed ACBC (Addison County Bike Club). The club has nearly 200 members and helps maintain over 40 miles of trails around Middlebury, Bristol, Vergennes, Ripton, and the Moosalamoo Recreation Area.

Our Mission

ACBC’s mission is to promote the joy of riding mountain bikes and to nurture our riding community. We build and maintain trails, develop community relationships, advocate for mountain biking, promote inclusivity, and educate future riders.

Our Vision

Our vision is a community where everyone can access trails and enjoy the benefits of mountain biking and outdoor recreation. 

Board Of Directors

  • Tim Steele — President
  • Samantha Morrissey — Vice President
  • Carl Robinson — Treasurer
  • Rob Wheland — Membership Coordinator
  • George Lawrence — College Liasion

 

Subcommittees: Trail Bosses

    • Bristol: Seth Beck
    • Lincoln: Erik Dahl
    • Middlebury: Andrew Hirsch
    • Moosalamoo: Asher Nelson
    • Vergennes:  Luke Snell

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e-Motos

⚠️ E-Motos are NOT permitted on ACBC trails.

We’re seeing an increase in electric motorcycles/e-motos on our trail network, and we need your help protecting these trails and our relationships with neighboring landowners.

Class 1 e-bikes are welcome. E-motos are not.

E-motos are significantly more powerful than Class 1 e-bikes and can cause trail damage that our volunteer crews have to repair. Their speed and power can also be intimidating to walkers, riders, neighbors, and other trail users who aren’t expecting motorized vehicles on these trails.

Many of the trails we enjoy exist because of the generosity and trust of private landowners. That access should never be taken for granted.
Please respect trail rules, respect our neighbors, and help us spread the word: no e-motos on ACBC trails.

It only takes a few bad actors to damage trails, strain relationships with landowners, and jeopardize access for everyone.

Ride responsibly. Protect the trails. Keep them open. 🚵