The riding weather is going to be perfect this weekend with temperatures in the mid to upper seventies on both Saturday and Sunday. It's going to be a great weekend to enjoy events happening around the State.

The Crossroads Motorcycle Rally is sponsoring a series of Bike Nights at Mulligan’s Irish Pub in Barre to promote this year’s rally. The Bike Nights will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the third Wednesday of the month, in May, June and July. The first night is May 16^th.

In July, Vermont will become the only state in the nation where it is illegal for motorcyclists to ride side by side, when a Virginia law goes into effect making it legal in that state. The Virginia law was passed at the end of February and takes effect July 1.

Route 108 through Smugglers Notch, between Stowe and Jeffersonville was open this week, making it possible ride from Stowe to Jeffersonville directly. The Vermont Department of Transportation shuts down the notch road annually due to snow and ice.

This June, Americade celebrates its 30^th year. Organizers are expanding upon their proven formula for success by offering attendees new tours and a bigger expo, to go along with the usual menu of special events, demo rides, food and vendors.

The 89th Anniversary Laconia Motorcycle Week is June 9th through June 17th. The rally is the largest in the northeast and draws hundreds of thousands of riders each year. If you have never been to bike week, you owe it to yourself to go and be a part it.

There is a Motorcycle Blessing at the First United Methodist Church in Brattleboro on Sunday, June 10th at 9:30 a.m. line up. The service is at 10 a.m., followed by a free cookout, juding and ride at 11 a.m.

Central Vermont Harley Owners Group is hosting a Practical Precision Riding course on slow speed motorcycle maneuvering. Students will learn the slow weave, off-set weave, u-turn, brake and escape, 360, and doube-360, the Snowman and the Iron Cross in this one-day course

Ride Your Motorcycle To Work Day is on June 18th. It is our chance to show motorcycles can make a difference and be a viable transportation alternative. So get out and ride! It will save you money and may be make your work day a whole lot better.

The Bristol, App Gap, Middlebury Gap ride contains four mountain passes in a 67 mile, two hour loop. The highlight of the ride is the 7 mile, 53 turn Appalachian-Gap, which is the best sport-bike road in the state.

 This short link is great fun when you can get it without commuting traffic. The route starts at Suise Willson Rd in Essex Jct and ends at the intersection of VT-117 and VT-2. The ride features a some great high speed sweepers, a nice high speed tight section and some straightways.

This ride is mostly country roads, with rolling hills and sweepers that features some great views of the western slopes of Mount Mansfield. If you are riding early in the morning, Pleasant Valley Road can present some sporty sections.

This quick loop takes you through the little traveled towns of Fairfield and Bakersfield VT. The ride features mostly sweeping turns linked together with short straights.