Our Code of Conduct.

Vermont Overland’s mission is to promote adventure travel in the state of Vermont, and to appreciate and support the communities that support us.

Vermont Overland Rider Code of Conduct

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I, the Vermont Overland participant, hereby understand and agree to follow, enact, and abide by the following Rider Code of Conduct.

Community first.

Events don’t happen without community. I agree to give back, be friendly, and put the communities I ride through first.

Don’t be lame.

The number one rule of gravel. I recognize that over everything else, this is meant to be FUN. I won’t yell at other riders, I won’t take myself too seriously, and in the vaguest of senses, I won’t be lame.

Respect the roads, land, trails, and their owners.

Every single one of us is blessed to be able to ride our bikes on Vermont gravel roads, trails, and in some cases, private land. I agree to treat these roads, trails, land and their owners with the highest level of respect. I’ll wave, smile, and say THANK YOU at every opportunity.

Ride within control.

Vermont gravel is gnarly. Really gnarly, steep, twisty, and unpredictable. I agree to always ride 100% within my control, even when faced with group ride peer pressure and the elusive downhill KOM. The Overland is won on the climbs, not the descents.

Never litter. Ever.

Never ever, ever. Take the extra 5 seconds and put your empty Untapped Maple packet back in your pocket to dispose at the finish line. We all enjoy the beauty of these pristine roads, so let’s keep them that way.

Give horses the right of way.

Cyclists are not the only people who enjoy the Vermont gravel roads. The Overland course winds through a large community of horse owners, riders, and enthusiasts. When I approach a horse, I agree to stop, speak out loud so the horse and rider knows I’m there, and give them the right of way. Always.

COVID Safe.

I agree to know and follow all state and local guidelines regarding COVID-19 which are present at the time of any given event I participate in.

Leave the place you ride better than you found it.

It’s our duty as cyclists, outdoor enthusiasts, and humans to treat each other and our place in the world with respect. Let’s leave this place better than we found it.