Unless you happen to live close by, we highly recommend finding suitable lodging near both the start and end of the ride. Staying near the start makes it easier to get there early before dawn and shortens the day for your support driver. Staying near the end means not driving while tired, makes things easier on support drivers and keeps your legs from locking up like concrete! It also gives you more incentive to finish the ride.

North: A Google search lists a number of B&Bs and hotels in or near North Troy. Be sure to check north of the border, as there are hotels in Sutton and B&Bs as close as 9 km from the start. Jay Peak ski area is nearby, so there should be off-season lodging available. Check http://www.jaypeakskiing.com. As of 2019, the North Troy Inn is not currently operating as a B&B, however, there are a few AirBnB places listed. There are also motels in Newport, about 30 minutes away. The nearest campgrounds are about 30 minutes, http://www.campvermont.com. The nearest state parks with camping are Lake Eden and Crystal Lake,about 40 min., http://www.vtstateparks.com.

If you arrive from Canada the morning of the event, allow time to get through US Customs. Traffic at this crossing is extremely light in the morning, but you will need appropriate documentation, even if you are a US citizen. THE RIDE DOES NOT START IN CANADA.

South: There are numerous motels and inns in Brattleboro. Thre are also a few state parks in the general vicinity. Be sure to make arrangements with your hosts if you expect to be arriving late.

The Readsboro Inn is a great place to stay at the end--only $65 in 2023! A clean, quaint hotel, less than 3 miles from the finish. Call (802) 423-7776 to make reservations. It's a great place to get food at the end of the ride, if you arrive before the kitchen closes.

The Old Red Mill Inn in Wilmington typically has rooms available at good rates. It is suggested that you check in on your way by (just before the intersection with VT-9, 15 miles from the finish), to be sure you'll have your key when you get back.

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