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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Town Hill, Whitingham VT (Town Hill Road/Goodnow Road/Poverty Row), Whitingham VT
Ultra · Marathon
49–63°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
57–67°F
dry
2024
51–62°F
rain
2023
44–57°F
dry
2022
49–61°F
dry
2021
51–59°F
dry
2020
54–70°F
dry
2019
52–69°F
rain
2018
57–72°F
rain
2017
64–79°F
dry
2016
40–62°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
The Hungry Lion Bike Tour is now 15 years old and going strong! To check out the routes, go to hungrylionbiketour.com (subject to change depending on road work) and select HLBT Routes or go to Ride with GPS.
Participation Options
- Virtual Participant: Not available to participate in person? Join us as a Virtual Participant!
- Walker/Hiker: Prefer two feet to two Wheels? Join as a Walker/Hiker!
Event Details
You are about to enjoy one of the best cycling events in New England—during Vermont's fall foliage season. We are looking forward to meeting you and having you enjoy our mostly quiet backroads, miles from big towns, for some terrific cycling. And don't forget our after-party on beautiful Town Hill, overlooking the Green Mountains of Vermont, where we'll have a live band and great food and libations.
Earn a Jersey
How to earn a Hungry Lion Bike Tour pro cycling jersey…
- Payment Option: Once again, this year, we are offering two options to earn our unique jersey—You can pay $100 with your registration.
- Sponsorship: Or you can follow the former procedure by agreeing to raise a minimum of $300 in sponsorship donations (not hard to do!) by the day of our event.
- Design: This one will be a collector's item as it is designed with original art by a local Vermont artist.
- Registration: All you need to do is select your preferred method and include your size (Womens' sizing is available) at the registration page.
Registration Information
Be sure to print directions to Town Hill before setting out for the HLBT: found at www.hungrylionbiketour.com.
- Same Day Registration: If you're planning on same day registration at the event, try to arrive 45 minutes prior to the start of your tour: a half-hour for pre-registered guests.
- Payment: If you would like to register by check, please make it payable to Deerfield Valley VT Lions Foundation.
- Essentials: And of course, bring your water bottle and helmet.
- Support: We'll have food, rest stops, and sag along the way.
Preregistration
Preregister beginning on July 1, 2026 for our best current rate! (Rates increase as the event nears.)
Join Us!
Spin your wheels for meals!
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