Riding the Point to Point

The 7th Annual Harpoon Point to Point is a day of bicycle rides (110 miles, 50 miles and 25 miles) across the state of Vermont to benefit the Vermont Foodbank. This year’s event is on Saturday, August 16th.

A collaborative effort by the Vermont Foodbank, the Harpoon Brewery, and The Point Radio Network, this ride was established to raise awareness and funds for the Vermont Foodbank and its efforts to end hunger in Vermont.

There are 3 rides for a participant to choose from. No matter what your riding level, we have a ride for you!
110 Miles (Williston to Windsor) 50 Miles (Bethel to Windsor) 25 Miles (Out and back loop from the Harpoon Brewery in Windsor)
You will have until September 16th to raise the minimum fundraising amount.

110-Mile Ride from Williston to Windsor			View route on MapMyRide
All riders make a fundraising commitment of $150 for the 110-mile ride.
FUNDRAISING AND FEES
Ride fee:	General: $85		Friend of Harpoon - only $80
Transportation to Start	$30
The ride fee includes ride t-shirt breakfast at start in Williston (110-mile ride only) lunch at the mid-point rest stop ride support post-ride celebration at the Harpoon Brewery, including dinner and two tickets for Harpoon beer or soda NEW! 2008 Harpoon Point to Point Bike Jersey available for an additional $50!
Fundraising Commitment:		$150
You have until Sept. 16 to raise the minimum fundraising amount. Fundraising tips, Pledge Sheet and information to create your own online fundraising page

ABOUT THE 110 MILE RIDE (View route on MapMyRide)
Start:	7:00 AM at the Catamount Family Center in Williston, VT. Breakfast will be available at 7:00 AM.
Rest Stops:	mile 32, 66, 86, 103
Finish:	Harpoon Brewery, Windsor, VT
* due to a bridge closure on Route 2 in Middlesex. There is a small detour that adds 3 miles. Route is 114 miles in total

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50-Mile Ride from Bethel to Windsor (new start for 2008)		View route on MapMyRide
All riders make a fundraising commitment of $100 for the 50-mile ride.
FUNDRAISING AND FEES
Ridefee:	General: $65	Friend of Harpoon - only $60
The ride fee includes: ride t-shirt lunch at the start in Bethel* ride support post-ride celebration at the Harpoon Brewery, including dinner and two tickets for Harpoon beer or soda NEW! 2008 Harpoon Point to Point Bike Jersey available for an additional $50!
Fundraising Commitment:	$100
You have until Sept. 16 to raise the minimum fundraising amount. Fundraising tips, Pledge Sheet and information to create your own online fundraising page

ABOUT THE 50 MILE RIDE(View route on MapMyRide)
Start:	11 AM at the Whitcomb Jr. Sr. High School in Bethel. Refreshments will be provided starting at 10 AM.
Rest Stops:	at mile 19 and 36
Finish:	Harpoon Brewery, Winsdor, VT

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25-Mile Ride: Loop around the Harpoon Brewery		View route on MapMyRide
All riders make a fundraising commitment of $25 for the 25-mile ride.
FUNDRAISING AND FEES
Ridefee:	General: $25	Friend of Harpoon - only $20
The ride fee includes: ride t-shirt ride support post-ride celebration at the Harpoon Brewery, including dinner and two tickets for Harpoon beer or soda NEW! 2008 Harpoon Point to Point Bike Jersey available for an additional $50!
Fundraising Commitment:	$25
You have until Sept. 16 to raise the minimum fundraising amount. Fundraising tips, Pledge Sheet and information to create your own online fundraising page

ABOUT THE 25 MILE RIDE (View route on MapMyRide)
Start:	1 PM from the Harpoon Brewery, Windsor, VT.
Rest Stop:	mile 9.3
Finish:	Harpoon Brewery, Winsdor, VT

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AT THE FINISH

All riders finish at the Harpoon Brewery in Windsor with a post-ride party to celebrate the riders. This is a family event -- kids are welcome! Dinner and two tickets for Harpoon beer or soda are provided for all riders and meal and beer or soda tickets will be available for purchase. 100% of beer and soda profits will go to the Vermont Foodbank.