When Sat, Sep 19, 9am -11pm Sun, Sep 20, 9am -1pm Source Event website Calendar iCal Download Description Send off the season with the VMBA community. We're headed to Slate Valley for the 2026 Season S'ender - join us for a full weekend of fun! VMBA, Lawsons, and SVT are working together this year to host our fourth end-of-season party, now named the Season S’Ender! As with previous years, this event is all about celebrating the season that was and recognizing our incredible Members. To kick the morning off right on Saturday, grab some food at the many great places in town or come by the Fairgrounds trailhead coffee and baked goodies courtesy of our friends over at Rochshox and Misspent Summers. Saturday guided group rides across Slate Valley kickoff at 9:30 am, with other rides deparing at 11 AM and 2 PM. Each time block offers two rides of varied level and style. Following morning rides, the main party at the Fairgrounds gets going at 1 pm, including a full vendor village with brands including Five Ten, Hexagon, Lawsons, Vermont Adaptive, Porcupine Bikes, Analog Cycles, Thule, Misspent Summers/SRAM and more... Returning for this year, we will be borrowing KMBC's timing system from the Bike Bum Race series! SVT and VMBA will be setting up a timed section of Lower Birdie! We will have a special prize for the top 3 in their categories. New for this year we're offering shuttle services to the top of Lower Birdie thanks to Thule and Land Air. See below for more details! When you’re done with your rides for the day, pick up your event tickets from the VMBA tent, which include free tacos on Saturday evening, one free cold beverage from Lawsons Finest Liquids, or Stowe Cider and a raffle ticket. After a meal and a brew, consider picking up a few more raffle tickets and bid for the items you’re most excited to win - full list below. To wrap up the day, we’ll hear about a few season highlights from VMBA ED Nick Bennette and then pull raffle winners! Plus we'll have live music by Breanna Elaine Trio on Saturday night at the Fairgrounds. Don’t miss your chance to join us in a full weekend of fun, food, and community, and celebrate another amazing riding season in Vermont! All proceeds benefit the 2026 VMBA Trail Fund. Group rides (both days) 9/19: Rides will be happen between 9:30 am and 4 pm. 9/20: Rides will leave at 9:30 am and return no later than 12 am. Majority of rides will be lead by VMBA & SVT volunteers. There will be additional rides from our partners: Julbo/Thule - Brice, Analog Cycles /Richard Tom Foundation, Vermont Adaptive, Unlikely Riders, Pride Ride VT, and more Schedule and tickets to be announced soon. Thule Shuttles (9/19): Thule will be running shuttles from Fairgrounds to Endless brook. Drop off will be at the bottom of the race venue at the Lower Birdie, Porcupine, Fairgrounds connector intersection. Timing 10 am to 4 pm. Free Clinics (9/19): Jimena Dolzadelli will be hosting 2 clinic sessions during the day. More details and tickets coming soon. Season S'Ender Endless Brooke Race Details (9/19): Race Course: Lower Birdie starting at Porcupine intersection Timing will be open from 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM. You can take multiple laps. Go to the VMBA tent in the base area to register, sign a waiver, and collect your chip. Return your chip once you're done racing or by 3:30 pm or will be charged $50 Please use caution when riding since there could be other riders on course. There is always an option for another run. Awards Provided by Runamuk & Thule!