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Bike for the Lake 2025 in North Hero
June 14 @ 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
$70
Each summer, the Friends of Northern Lake Champlain hosts Bike for the Lake, a cycling and e-bike fundraiser supporting clean water initiatives. This year marks the 15th ride, and this beloved local event continues to be a highlight of kicking off summer in Vermont!
💻 Online Registration: $70 (April 16 – Wednesday, June 11)
📝 Day-of Registration: $100 per person
Increased rain and storm events throughout the region underscore the urgent need to protect Lake Champlain from both extreme weather and runoff from the land. Friends of Northern Lake Champlain is on the ground, actively working to improve water quality for generations to come, and your support at this event truly makes a difference.
Event Details
📍 Start & Finish: Knight Point State Park, North Hero
🌦 Rain or Shine
🚴♂️ Ride Distances: to be announced
📅 Registration: 7 a.m. – 10 a.m.
🍽 Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
🏁 Not a timed event – ride at your own pace!
Routes span the beautiful shores of the northern lake, winding through Vermont’s scenic islands and along the New York coast. When you return from your ride, you can kick back and enjoy music, a beer and a delicious lunch.
Registration Includes:
✅ Cool cycling socks
✅ A catered lunch
✅ Complimentary beer
Bonus: Ride for Free When You Fundraise for FNLC
The event will refund your registration fee if you raise $250 or more. While fundraising isn’t required, it’s a great way to amplify your impact. Last year, the event raised $10K through pledges alone in 2024. It’s a great way to support both bikers and the organization’s cause.
💡 It’s easy—share your fundraising page from Pledge It via social media, email, or text and rally your friends, family, and colleagues to support the cause.
Volunteers
Folks are needed to help out on the day of the event with registration, selling FNLC swag, caring for riders at the rest stations, being on the mechanical team and more. Please reach out at the email below to offer your help! All volunteers will receive a pair of socks, lunch and a beer ticket.
Questions? Drop an email at [email protected].
Join an unforgettable ride and help protect the future of Lake Champlain!
