Updated
Updated · NPR · Jul 9
Vermont Trail Builders Make 485-Mile Velomont Accessible to Disabled Cyclists
Updated
Updated · NPR · Jul 9

Vermont Trail Builders Make 485-Mile Velomont Accessible to Disabled Cyclists

3 articles · Updated · NPR · Jul 9

Summary

  • Mountain bike enthusiasts in Vermont are designing the 485-mile Velomont trail to accommodate people with disabilities, with particular attention to cyclists who need accessible routes.
  • The effort is being built into the project as the multi-use trail takes shape, aiming to ensure access is part of the network rather than an afterthought.
  • Velomont is an ambitious plan to create a trail spanning the length of Vermont, broadening outdoor access as it develops.

Insights

Is Vermont's 485-mile accessible trail the new national blueprint for the future of outdoor recreation in America?
Can Vermont's accessible super trail cater to all riders without taming the wild experience that many mountain bikers cherish?
Will the Velomont trail's network of huts and hostels create a sustainable economic boom for 27 rural Vermont towns?