Bike for the Lake
16th Annual Fundraiser for Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
$3,635Raised of $40,000
Ride for Clean Water
Every rainstorm carries our landscape toward the lake—soil, nutrients, and runoff moving across the land and into the water we all share.
Bike for the Lake is how we change that story.
Join hundreds of riders from across Vermont and beyond for this beloved event—now in its 16th year—and be part of a community working to protect Lake Champlain.
When you ride, fundraise, or cheer someone on, you’re supporting real, on-the-ground solutions—from shoreline restoration to stormwater improvements that reduce pollution at its source.
Choose Your Ride
💻 Online Registration (April 1 – June 10)
$40 + $200 fundraising commitment
$70 registration (fundraising optional)
📝 Day-of Registration
$100 per person (available at the event)
👉 Not sure which to choose?
The $40 option is a great way to make a bigger impact by inviting others to support your ride.
Event Details
📍 Start & Finish: Knight Point State Park, North Hero, VT
🌦 Rain or Shine
🚴♂️ Ride Distances: 30, 60, 80, or 100 miles
📅 Registration: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🍽 Lunch: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
🏁 Not a timed event—ride at your own pace
Routes span the beautiful shores of the northern lake, winding through Vermont’s scenic islands and along the New York coast. When you return, enjoy music, a cold drink, and a well-earned meal with fellow riders.
What’s Included
✅ Cool cycling socks
✅ Catered lunch
✅ Complimentary beer
✅ Free state park entry
✅ Live music
✅ Ferry ticket for 60, 80, & 100-mile routes
Fundraising Made Simple
💡 Fundraising is easier than you think.
Once you register, you’ll get your own personal page to share by email, text, or social media. A few quick messages to friends, family, or colleagues can go a long way—and we’ll provide tools to help you get started.
👉 Visit the Fundraising Support tab above for tips and resources.
Join Us
Join us for an unforgettable ride—and be part of something bigger than a single day on the road.
Our Lake, Our Legacy.
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Rain or shine, our cyclists are happy to ride with us and finish out the day with nourishing food and many tasty treats from The Clean Spoon catering company as well as a complimentary brew from Mill River Brewing.