Join us September 5–7, 2026 for a weekend of bikepacking, camping, and community. Whether you’re new to bikepacking or a seasoned rider, we’ll have route options for all experience levels, shared campfires, and an incredible weekend exploring Vermont’s dirt roads and trails.
Poultney, VT
September 5–7, 2026
For event details and registration, head to https://bikepackingroots.org/2026/07/vermont-community-campout-returns-to-the-trailhouse-in-poultney-vt/
Moving forward, prospective riders who submit letters of intent to ride in the Super 8 Grand Depart this year will be put on a waitlist. As confirmed riders withdraw, we'll fill in riders from the wait list.
If you're already submitted your registration, you'll be getting a confirmation email soon. If you're considering riding in the Grand Depart this year, please submit your letter of intent sooner rather than later to increase your likelihood of getting confirmed to ride!
Find submission details here: Super 8 Grand Depart
Vermont Bikepackers and Bikepacking Roots has partnered up for several years to bring awareness of bikepacking and the lands we ride on. We've hosted 2 beginner bikepacker weekends over the last 2 years in tandem with these folks and their support and resources have been huge!
Let's help them to continue the good work they do!
Here is a link to the Vermont Bikepackers Fundraiser team page: https://go.rallyup.com/b6f952/t/3d7e1c/Team/Details
About the Fundraiser:
The landscapes we love need us. Let's ride for them.
At Bikepacking Roots, we've spent nearly a decade envisioning, mapping, and stewarding over 35,000 miles of bikepacking routes across the country. As we approach our 10-year anniversary in 2027, the stakes for public lands and the routes we love have never been higher, and neither has our determination to protect them.
This is a big year for Bikepacking Roots. With new team members on board and momentum building, 2026 is our year to strengthen the foundation so we can dream bigger and create more impact in 2027 and beyond. That takes community. That takes you.
🎟️ Enter to Win an Otso Fenrir Ti 🎟️
Every donation to support Bikepacking Roots enters you into our Grand Prize sweepstakes for a chance to win a dream custom built Otso Fenrir Ti, one of the most capable bikepacking rigs out there.