A Place To Play On Labor Day
In order to prove that you can’t get too much of a good thing, the organizers of Americade have just announced the “Rolling Thru Vermont” tour. This new event, sited near Burlington, will span Labor Day weekend (Sept. 5-7).
According to the event’s director, Christian Dutcher, “We’ve put something very special together in the rolling hills of Vermont and want to share it with a select group of committed tourers. We’ve created an itinerary combining stunning routes, superb meals and access to several unique activities. The riding up here in the northern half of Vermont offers winding roads, dramatic mountain passes, covered bridges in the lush valleys and quaint villages.” Dutcher added, “What makes it particularly special is that we’ve managed to arrange several events which have never before been put together, such as an evening dinner on a 100-year-old steamship surrounded by lit hot air balloons. It will be a magical environment. One of the tours will have coffee and snacks on the very top of Vermont’s second-highest peak with stunning views. I’ve even convinced my dad (Americade founder, Bill Dutcher) to lead one of the tours.”
Other scheduled events include a tour of the Ben & Jerry’s factory and a lunch cruise on Lake Champlain (located between the Adirondack and Green Mountain Ranges). The “Rolling Thru Vermont” tour is limited to 300 riders this year; so get your application in soon. For more information, go to www.rollingthroughvt.com or phone (518) 798-0858.
