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.

Wilkins Harley Davidson's Spring Demo Days are Saturday and Sunday, May 26th and 27th.

The 20^th anniversary of Vermont Thunder is Sunday, May 27^th, Memorial Day weekend. The ride, which honor’s Vermont veterans, POW’s and MIA from all wars, raises money for veterans and their families.

The Bennington Bash, an independent, grassroots rally for Triumph riders, is June 1^st through 3rd in Bennington VT. “The Bash”, as it’s known to members of the TriumphRAT.net forum, began as a farewell gathering for a friend and has grown into a party that draws riders from across the US and Canada.

The Second Annual Freedom Ride to benefit the Randolph Area Special Olympics is June 2nd. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Valley Bowl on Prince Street in Randolph. The 100 mile ride begins at 10 a.m. Lunch will follow the ride.

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 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.