Vermont Challenge

10/10/2024

Join us at Hotel Dory for a amazing week of riding: May 10-17 or 17-24. Reach out to us at [email protected]

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10/09/2024

The Moment of Truth: By Tom Nichols

Last November, during a symposium at Mount Vernon on democracy, John Kelly, the retired Marine Corps general who served as Donald Trump’s second chief of staff, spoke about George Washington’s historic accomplishments—his leadership and victory in the Revolutionary War, his vision of what an American president should be. And then Kelly offered a simple, three-word summary of Washington’s most important contribution to the nation he liberated.

“He went home,” Kelly said.

The message was unambiguous. After leaving the White House, Kelly had described Trump as a “person that has no idea what America stands for and has no idea what America is all about.” At Mount Vernon, he was making a clear point: People who are mad for power are a mortal threat to democracy. They may hold different titles—even President—but at heart they are tyrants, and all tyrants share the same trait: They never voluntarily cede power.

09/07/2024

Dick Cheney will be voting for Kamala Harris. Here is his statement:

“In our nation’s 248 year history, there has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump, he can never be trusted with power again.”

“We have a duty to put country above partisanship to defend our Constitution. That is why I will be casting my vote for Vice President Kamala Harris.”

08/26/2024

08/26/2024

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08/25/2024

Donna and I have turned our energies running the "tours of the Vermont Challenge in Europe, beginning as Ambassadors for Hotel Dory, Riccione Italy.

This year 50 riders from bike clubs in Tucson, and a few Vermont Challenge riders joined us at Hotel Dory as we all had a terrific time! Hotel Dory in Riccione is centrally located on the Adraitic "Italian Riviera" coast so you can easily add additional weeks of travel within Italy or the EU.

Donna and I will be at Hotel Dory: 5/10-17, 5/17-24 & 6/14-21. We'll be there to help you as we know the ins and outs and can help ensure you have a great time. Of course, there are other weeks available for you to choose from if our weeks don't align with your schedule.

If you have any questions or would like to reserve a week, please reach out to us and we'll then initiate the reservation process.
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Best regards,
John Sohikian
Founder & President
The Vermont Challenge, LLC
[email protected]

08/25/2024

Thank you to the thousands of people who’ve ridden the Vermont Challenge over its 13 year run. It’s been our pleasure to have you ride with us in our “brave little state”

08/18/2024

What a great way to complete our 13th and final edition of the Vermont Challenge. It’s been a great run that allowed us to meet so many amazing cyclists. Now it on to other cycling adventures!

08/17/2024

Great first day of the 13th and final edition of the Vermont Challenge. Great group of riders with all of them having an awesome time together! That’s really the main reason we’ve brought thousands of riders to join us riding the hills valleys and towns of Vermont

07/30/2024

LAST FEW DAYS TO REGISTER! The Vermont Challenge Shires Tour: 8/15-18: Use code VTC24 & save $70 on Registration - registration closes on 7/31. Act now: vtchallenge.com. PLEASE NOTE: We are sold out of the Jersey and the T-Shirt, so the $70 off our registration price in lieu of receiving these items. Learn more and to register: vtchallenge.com

07/14/2024

The Vermont Challenge Shires Tour: 8/15-18: Use code VTC24 & save $70 on Registration - registration closes on 7/31. Act now: vtchallenge.com. PLEASE NOTE: We are sold out of the Jersey and the T-Shirt, so the $70 off our registration price in lieu of receiving these items.

08/24/2023

Another great ride as part of the Vermont Challenge Northeast Kingdom tour: Today from Ayer’s Cliff to Magog QE along Lac Missiwippi

08/23/2023

Vermont Challenge NE Kingdom group 2 day 1: Canaan to Pittsburg.

08/22/2023

More images of our host home “Snare Camp” & our fabulous guests/riders & Volunteers

08/22/2023

Day two and day, three of the Vermont Challenge NE Kingdons rides in the books!! What an amazing group of riders!!! we spent the better part of the last two days riding in Quebec - absolutely beautiful. Feels like being in Europe.