New Englanders looking for a tough-bones road cycling event with a spirit of camaraderie and a great party at the finish can look no further than the famed B2VT (Boston to Vermont) road cycling event in June each year. In the early 2000s, Harpoon Brewery opened a second brewery in Windsor, Vermont. A group of elite cyclists from Team Psycho seized this opportunity to embark on the inaugural B2B ride, setting the wheels in motion for what would become the B2VT (Boston to Vermont) 2025 ride. With nothing but a SAG wagon stocked with essentials like water, tires, tubes, and tools, they took on the challenging route. Upon reaching Windsor, a keg (or maybe more) was rolled out from the brewery for a joyous post-ride celebration.
Fast forward, the B2VT (Boston to Vermont) Ride has grown, both in terms of participants and the intensity of the challenge. The course has been lengthened, and the elevation gain has increased significantly. In 2014, the B2B became the B2VT, and a tougher course was unveiled, pushing riders to their limits. However, what has remained constant is the spirit of the event—a tough, bare-bones ride with the ultimate rewards of camaraderie and a memorable party at the finish.
