Harpoon Point to Point FAQs

What is the Harpoon Point to Point?

The annual Harpoon Point to Point is a day of bicycle rides (115 miles, 50 miles and 25 miles) across the state of Vermont to benefit the Vermont Foodbank. Cue sheets for each ride are available at MapMyRide (115-Mile, 50-Mile, 25-Mile)

I am looking for information about the day of the ride. Where should I look?

All riders should download and read carefully the Rider Information Packet.

What are the transportation options for riders?

You may choose to take transportation for you, your bike and your gear to your starting location in Williston or Bethel. You may do so before your ride or after you finish. All buses depart from the Harpoon Brewery in Windsor, VT.

Will there be same-day registration?
Yes. please print up the paper registration form and bring it with you an hour before the start of the ride you wish to do.

Day-of registration opens:

115-mile ride: 5:30 am at the Family Catamount Center, Williston, VT
50-mile ride: 9:30 am at the Whitcomb Jr. Sr. High School in Bethel, VT
25-mile ride: 11:30 am at the Harpoon Brewery, Windsor, VT

Can I pick up my packet before ride day?
Not at this time. Please arrive 1 hour before your ride starts

Can I fundraise online?
You bet, visit http://www.firstgiving.com/pointtopoint to create your own fundraising page or to make a donation on behalf of a rider.

What can I expect at the rest stops?
At the rest stops we will provide a variety of the following: water, POWERADE, sandwiches, energy bars, peanuts, pickles, chips, and fruit.

I'm not riding, but can I help out on ride day or make a donation to the foodbank?

Yes! We are looking for volunteers that day to help at various locations along the course. Please email Emily at eshipman@vtfoodbank.org for more details. Or if you'd like to made a pledge on behalf of a rider or just a donation please visit: http://www.firstgiving.com/pointtopoint.