Vermont Mountain Bike Advocate Inc

This summer, Vermont’s Richmond Mountain Trails completed the first purpose-built, fully adaptive mountain bike trail network in the United States. It’s a cool place to ride for locals and a blueprint for nationwide change.

The Driving Range network demonstrates that “adaptive” doesn’t mean “lame.” Universal trails at the Driving Range trails range from green to double black. The network features a jumpline, prolines, flow trails, and more. And every trail in the network is passable and fun whether you’re on a three-wheeled bike or a two-wheeled one.

By putting accessibility front and center, anyone can come along for the ride. The Driving Range trails give adaptive riders independence—and they dish out challenge and the opportunity to progress. The network demonstrates that when trails are universally built, every rider can experience the exhilaration of exploration and the camaraderie of a day on the trails with friends, regardless of their physical challenges.

When it comes down to it, what makes us both proud and excited about The Driving Range trails is that it’s replicable. Any trail club can build adaptive when designing, constructing, or rehabbing a trail.

The Adaptive Mountain Bike Alliance has collaborated on Driven, a movie that shows how universally-built trails impact lives, from giving adaptive athletes a place they can call their own, to breaking down barriers and dismantling judgment between adaptive and non-adaptive riders.

Your contribution will help fund an impact campaign to get Driven on as many big screens as possible in the quest to build a future where every rider feels at home on the trails. It will give mountain bike organizations the inspiration and information to build adaptive trails. And, it will help disabled riders have the equipment they need to get out there. You can make a difference by donating today to Richmond Mountain Trails.

While The Driving Range is open for riding, it's not quite done. This new network, constructed beginning in 2022 in Bolton, is one of the first of its kind - a grassroots-built fully adaptive network. With 3.5 miles already constructed, the final two professionally built trails will complete the network. We are fundraising to build the final two trails this spring which will add over one mile of terrain!

The first trail will add and a true blue, beginner and intermediate friendly descent, making sure the network is fun for all users. The second trail will be a challenge for even the most seasoned riders. Expect big rock rolls, steep chutes, and plenty of tech to keep you on your toes.

When these trails are complete, riders will have two descending options off the top and three from the midpoint, giving lots of ways to mix and match your way down.

The last two years have generated incredible community support, advanced progress on the trails faster than expected, and allowed us to open the network to riders in August 2023. We are now in the home stretch to complete this network and showcase The Driving Range as a blueprint for a new way to build trails and create change. The capstone of this project is the final two downhill trails at The Driving Range, currently referred to as “Boulder Downhill” and “West Side Downhill.” These trails will be constructed this spring, and with over a mile of added terrain will bring the Driving Range to nearly 5 miles of universal trails.

While The Driving Range is open for riding, it's not quite done. This new network, constructed beginning in 2022 in Bolton, is one of the first of its kind - a grassroots-built fully adaptive network. With 3.5 miles already constructed, the final two professionally built trails will complete the network. We are fundraising to build the final two trails this spring which will add over one mile of terrain!

The first trail will add and a true blue, beginner and intermediate friendly descent, making sure the network is fun for all users. The second trail will be a challenge for even the most seasoned riders. Expect big rock rolls, steep chutes, and plenty of tech to keep you on your toes.

When these trails are complete, riders will have two descending options off the top and three from the midpoint, giving lots of ways to mix and match your way down.

The last two years have generated incredible community support, advanced progress on the trails faster than expected, and allowed us to open the network to riders in August 2023. We are now in the home stretch to complete this network and showcase The Driving Range as a blueprint for a new way to build trails and create change. The capstone of this project is the final two downhill trails at The Driving Range, currently referred to as “Boulder Downhill” and “West Side Downhill.” These trails will be constructed this spring, and with over a mile of added terrain will bring the Driving Range to nearly 5 miles of universal trails.

These trails are maintained by Richmond Mountain Trails. If you are a frequent user, please consider donating to support their care and upkeep. Thank you for being a part of our community!