Ride For Mo Wilson

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Join us in east burke as we Ride for mo wilson

On Saturday, May 13th the Moriah Wilson Foundation welcomes gravel and mountain bikers to ride in honor of Moriah Wilson. There are a variety of routes that range in skill level from beginner to advanced with the option to ride with or without a guide. All proceeds from registration benefit Kingdom Kids, a local nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of children in the Northeast Kingdom. Additionally, 10% of The Wildflower's room revenue for that weekend will be donated to Mo Wilson fund. Registration for riding is currently open and can be accessed here.


After a day on the trails, join fellow riders at the donated venue, The Wildflower, for food, drinks, and live music by the Bald Mountain Boys!


All registrations include:

  • Meal & beverage ticket
  • Live music
  • Swag from The Feed and Ridge Supply
  • Well-marked gravel course with aid stations

OR

  • A day pass on Kingdom Trails with an optional guide thanks to Kingdom Cycling & Experiences


NOTE: In the unlikely event that the trails are closed due to weather conditions, all Mountain Bikers will be directed to choose a gravel ride.

join us Saturday, may 15th for the ride for Mo event! hit the trails to celebrate the life of Moriah "Mo" Wilson, a beloved east burke community member and fellow cyclist.

Flyer advertising the Ride for Mo event, highlighting activities and local sponsors.

From the @ridefomo instagram: "Follow the link in our bio to choose a 26 or 54 mile gravel ride, or to mountain bike on @kingdomtrails with an optional guide from our friends over @kce_adventures


After the riding, we’ll gather at the beautiful Wildflower Inn for delicious food, refreshing drinks, and live music from the local “Bald Mountain Boys”!


This is a time to come together to remember Moriah on the roads and trails she grew up on and loved. All the proceeds from registration will be going to Kingdom Kids to help more kids get outside and be active in the Northeast Kingdom.


We’d like to thank all of those who have helped make this event possible. Together we will honor Moriah, give back to the local community, and support each other as we mark one year since the loss of our daughter, sister, friend, and teammate."


For information on how to register, click the button below.


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