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CENTRAL VERMONTERS SCALE KILIMANJARO
An adventurous group of 7 Central Vermonters challenge themselves and stand on the "Top of Africa"
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Dot's Run Around the World
Dot Update June 15
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Dot's Run Around the World
Dot Update June 14
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Dot's Run Around the World
Dot Update June 20
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Dot's Run Around the World
Dot Update June, 21
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Muscles Not Motors Blog
Don't miss all the up to date Muscles Not Motors info! http://musclesnotmotors.blogspot.com/
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Capitol City Cash!
Simplify your gift-giving and support downtown Montpelier with the Downtown Gift Certificate "Capital City Cash".
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Dot's Run Around the World
Dot Update June 22
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Dot's Run Around the World
Dot Update June 23
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Dot's Run Around the World
Dot Update June 24
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Dot's Run Around the World
Dot Update June 26-27
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Dot's Run Around the World
Dot Update June 25-26
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2007 Montpelier Mile!
Results for 2nd Annual Montpelier Mile!
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Dot's Run Around the World
Dot Update July 3
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Dot's Run ARound the World
Dot Update July 5
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Dot's Run Around the World
Dot Update July 4
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Dot's Run aRound the World
Dot Update July 6
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Morse Farm Ski Touring Center Season Passes NOW ON SALE!
Get ready for winter fun and get a discount!
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ORS Employee Gift Guide 2007
With so many great gifts to choose from, let us help you decide!
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ORS Owner Andrew Brewer interviews US Ski Teammember Liz Stephen
Hear Liz talk about her life as an international ski racer, growing up skiing in VT, and the future of Nordic skiing in the US
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Tuesday Night Mountain Bike Race Series
6/17/2007
Tuesday Night Mountain Bike Race Series at Morse Farm

Tuesday, June 17 thru August 19, 2008

6 pm Kid's Race; 6:30 Adults' Race

Join Onion River Sports and MAMBA Tuesdays at Morse Farm for our weekly mountain bike race series for all ages. This year there will be a kids' loop and an intermediate loop for more accomplished kids, in addition to a challenging adult course. Bring the whole family for an evening of friendly competition (race for Morse Farm’s famous maple creemees and bragging rights!). Kid’s Goat Loop race (for the little ones) begins at 6pm sharp.


For more info contact Carrie at 229-9409 or thefolks@onionriver.com

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Eco Tour 2008
6/22/2008
The 6th Annual Vermont Eco Tour
Sunday, June 22 at the Morse Farm in Montpelier. 100km, 50km and 25km courses are available, and the entry fee includes music, lunch and rest stops, as well as a chance to win a new bike!
Day of Ride Registration opens at 9 am. Scenic 100 km ride starts @ 10 a.m.; 30/50 km start @ 11 a.m.
The charity ride covers scenic dirt roads and is best experienced on a mountain bike. A variety of courses will accommodate many riding abilities on scenic dirt roads, as well as trails at the Morse Farm Ski Touring Center for walkers & runners.
The Eco Tour benefits Washington County Youth Services Bureau’s programs for at-risk youth and The Magic House There will be food and games at the venue in the afternoon. Registration fees: $10 for under 18, $50 adult individual, $75 family. For more information, contact Nora at WCYSB 229-9151 or Jen at The Magic House 479-4142.

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ORS Group Rides
4/1/2008
Group Rides have begun
Have fun, meet new people, and explore the roads and trails of central VT with Onion River Sports riders. All rides require that you wear a helmet and are prepared to fix a flat or do minor repairs on the fly, and follow all rules of the road. Rides meet in the Onion River Sports parking lot, unless otherwise noted.

ORS Women's Weekly Road Rides
Ride leaves at 6:15pm
Evening rides on the roads of Central VT around Montpelier with the ladies; they're a great way to exercise, have fun and meet new people. There is an A group and B group to accommodate varied ability levels. We will cover between 20-30 miles.

ORS Thursday Night Road Rides
Ride leaves at 6:15 pm

This ride leans toward group riders with experience at a brisk pace, or those who want to get there. Covers 30-35 miles through Central Vermont around Montpelier. Each ride will begin with a reasonable warm-up, and usually regroups around the mid-way point, sometimes the top of a climb. Riders should be comfortable riding at a brisk pace and familiar with riding in a group or paceline.

ORS Saturday Road Rides
Ride leaves at 9:00 am sharp from the ORS parking lot
This ride is a great way to wake up and start your weekend. This 25-35 mile ride is for all abilities, but with emphasis on riding in a group - get pointers about drafting, pacelines, etiquette, etc.There will be an A group and B group to accommodate differing abilities.

ORS Wednesday Mountain Bike Rides will begin when the trails are dry!
Every Wednesday night at 6:15 pm
Discover the trails of Central Vermont, challenge yourself, and have fun in our group mountain bike ride. Riders meet weekly at 6:15 pm at trailhead, ride locations will vary, so check www.onionriver.com weekly for current trailhead meeting place.

For more info contact Carrie at 229-9409 or thefolks@onionriver.com

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5th Annual Onion River Century Ride
7/26/2008
The Onion River Century Ride to benefit the Kellogg-Hubbard Library is a beautiful ride through the heart of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. The ride takes you through one of the most scenic areas of Vermont, provides beautiful views and a fun and challenging ride. Riders can choose from a 100k (62 mile) course or a 110 mile course.

A celebratory end of ride BBQ awaits riders at the Rec Field at the end of the ride. This year's BBQ will feature beer's from our sponsor, Rock Art Brewery of Morrisville, VT. Registered riders get 2 tickets for food and beverages. Additional BBQ food and beverage tickets for friends and family can be purchased at the BBQ.

All proceeds of the Onion River Century Ride, raffle, and pledge drive benefit the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. For over a century the Kellogg-Hubbard Library has been at the heart of the Central Vermont community. Our mission is to preserve yesterday, inform today, and inspire tomorrow.

Registration begins at 7:00 am, ride begins at 8:30 am at the Montpelier Rec Field. Choose from our 110 mile or 100 km (62 mile) rides. Registration opens at 7:30 in the Rec. Field parking lot, beside the Montpelier Pool. Police escorts riders through downtown Montpelier to start the Century Ride. Entry fee is $50 until 7/13/08 (includes a free Onion River Century Ride T-shirt!), $65 after 7/13/08. Registration fee includes: 2 meal/beverage tickets for the end of ride BBQ, coffee at registration provided by Capitol Grounds, Five food stops approximately every 20 miles, Mechanical and emotional support along the ride.

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Friday Night Fix
5/30/2007
Join ORS for our monthly Flat Fix clinics, Fridays 6pm - 7:45pm. Learn how to fix a flat, and if there's time, learn a little bit more about your bike! Everyone welcome, no experience necessary.
Friday Night Fix 2008 Dates:
May 30
June 27
July 18
August 22
We will also hold 2 Ladies Only Fix Nights:
Thursday, May 15 , 6 - 7:45 pm
Thursday, June 26, 6 – 7:45pm

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The Bike Swap
May 3, 2008

5/3/2008
Swap your Bike!
Bring your old ride to Onion River between April 28 and May 2, we'll help you set a price and put your bike out for sale on Saturday, May 3.
If your bike sells, you get to choose from:
80% in check
100% in store credit
110% in store credit toward a new bike purchased before 5/11/08

If you're buying, get here early, the line starts at 9am! There will be everything from kid's bikes to sweet road bikes, come see them all!

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Learn to Skate Ski with Liz Stephen
3/10/2008
Monday, March 10, 3 pm at Morse Farm in Montpelier.
Learn to skate at with Liz Stephen.
This clinic with international bronze medalist Liz Stephen will focus on teaching basic skating skills using new techniques and theories she’s been practicing in her time on the National Cross Country Ski Team.
This clinic is for anyone and everyone, with a special invitation extended to high school skiers and those interested in racing. If you have been wanting to learn to skate all season, this is the clinic for you! Please, bring your own skis.
For further information contact Carrie at Onion River Sports at 229-9409 or thefolks@onionriver.com.

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ORN Bill Koch Ski Race
2/17/2008
Bill Koch Race at The Morse Farm

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Maple Onion 10k XC Ski Race
2/10/2008
Freestyle 10k Cross Country Race at Morse Farm

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CVR 13th Annual First Night 5k
12/21/2007
Race Results from the First of the 2008 Race Season!

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CVR - Onion River Sports Race Series 2007
10/31/2007
CVR/ORS 2007 Series Final

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Autumn Onion 5k at Morse Farm
10/13/2007
Foliage Season's Best 5k

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2007 Maple Onion Mtb. Bike Race!
9/8/2007
The 4th Annual Maple Onion Mtb. Bike Race!

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ORS/CVR Race Series Berlin Pond
8/11/2007
Current standings as of Berlin Pond Race on Saturday, Aug. 11

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CVR - Onion River Sports Race Series 2007
7/9/2007
Updated Standings thru Bear Swamp Run

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2007 Montpelier Mile!
7/3/2007
Results for 2nd Annual Montpelier Mile!

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Montelier Mile - Historical Results.
7/3/2007
Historical Top Ten best times by age category.

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Maple Onion 15k Freestyle Race
2/11/2007
A Muscles Not Motors Event at Morse Farm

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CVR - Onion River Sports Race Series 2006 - Final Standings
12/1/2006
Final Race Results for Fall Race Series

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CVR Onion River Sports Race Series 2006
11/22/2006
Semi-Final Results as of 11/18/2006; Final results available December 1, 2006.

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ORS Fall Trail Running Series Season Finale Results
10/28/2006
A Muscles Not Motors event at The Morse Farm

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ORS Fall Trail Running Series Week 3
10/12/2006
A Muscles Not Motors Event at the Morse Farm

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ORS Fall Trail Running Series Week 2
10/5/2006
A Muscles Not Motors Event at the Morse Farm

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ORS Fall Trail Running Series!
9/28/2006
A Muscles not Motors event at The Morse Farm.

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2006 Maple Onion Mtn Bike Race!
9/10/2006
The 4th Annual Maple Onion at The Morse Farm - A Muscles not Motors event.

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2006 ORS Trail running Series week 8
8/17/2006
Thursday evenings at the Morse Farm.

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2006 ORS Trail running Series week 7
8/10/2006
Thursday Evenings at the Morse Farm.

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Morse Farm Mtn Bike Series
8/1/2006
Morse Farm Mtn Bike Series Race #6

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2006 ORS Trail running Series week 6
7/28/2006
Thursday evenings at the Morse Farm.

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Morse Farm Mtn Bike Series
7/25/2006
Morse Farm Mtn Bike Series Race #5

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2006 ORS Trail running Series week 5
7/22/2006
Thursday Evenings at the Morse Farm.

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Morse Farm Mtn Bike Series
7/18/2006
Morse Farm Mtn Bike Series Race #4

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2006 ORS Trail running Series week4
7/15/2006
Thursday evenings at The Morse Farm.

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Morse Farm Mtn Bike Series
7/11/2006
Morse Farm Mtn Bike Series Race #3

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2006 Montpelier Mile
7/3/2006
Inagural Montpelier Mile Running Race

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2006 ORS Trail running Series week3
6/29/2006
Thursday evenings at The Morse Farm.

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2006 ORS Trail running Series week2
6/22/2006
Thursday evenings at The Morse Farm.

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Morse Farm Mtn Bike Series.
6/20/2006
Morse Farm Mtn Bike Series Race #2

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2006 Mount Washington Road Race.
6/17/2006
2006 Mount Washington Road Race.

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2006 ORS Trail running Series week1
6/15/2006
Thursday evenings at The Morse Farm.

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Morse Farm Mtn Bike Race Series
6/14/2006
Morse Farm Mtn Bike Series Race #1

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23rd Annual Vermont Corporate Cup Challenge and State Agency Race
5/18/2006
Onion River wins mixed corporate division!

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2006 Stowe Bike Club Time Trial Series.
5/1/2006
Every Wednesday, May - August. Click below for details

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ORS / Central Vermont Runners 2006 Race Series
1/1/2006
Mid-summer sereis placings. As of July 6, 2006

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