Our Community
Nonprofits and Trail Advocacy Groups
Singletrack Mindfulness recognizes that without the effort of local nonprofits and advocacy groups, our business would not be possible. These organizations work with landowners to maintain and create new trails all over the state. They also bring activities like mountain biking and yoga to individuals who might not have the opportunities to try these activities without their efforts. We are so thankful for the work they have already done and will continue to do.
Vermont Mountain Biking Association - V.M.B.A.
The Vermont Mountain Biking Association has been working tirelessly to advocate for new trails throughout the state. This past year has seen work towards the creation of an IMBA (International Mountain Biking Association) Ride Center in Stowe, VT. The goal of a “Ride Center” is to link a number of existing and new trail networks in the area in order to draw in more riders. VMBA has also been working closely with Vermont State Parks in hopes of opening up more multi-use trails to mountain bikers. In a landmark new partnership with the United States Forest Service, VMBA and the VYCC (Vermont Youth Conservation Corps) built an awesome new trail system in Green Mountain National Forest this year. Singletrack Mindfulness realizes the importance of VMBA’s advocacy and trail work and wants to support this continued effort with proceeds from retreats and by volunteering at VMBA events.
Kingdom Trails Association
There are over 100 miles of singletrack in the Kingdom Trails Network including the Darling Hill trails and the Burke Mountain trails. None of these trails would be possible without the KTA. The trails themselves range from cross-country to downhill with beginner, intermediate, and advanced options. The Darling Hill network offers fast, flowy and scenic trail riding while Burke Mountain is steep, challenging and lift served. The KTA keeps the community in mind by striving to preserve land and stimulate the local economy.
Girls Move Mountains
Girls Move Mountains' (GMM) mission is to nurture girls' innate capacity for confidence, courage, and leadership through adventure-based experiential education. GMM uses mountain biking, rock climbing, and other types of outdoor adventure as tools for empowering young girls and women. GMM's programs support young women to develop skills for healthy lifestyles, leadership, and resilience—building stronger girls, and in turn, stronger communities. GMM also offers women’s clinics that provide a supportive and approachable environment for learning new skills on the bike as well as simple bike maintenance. We have partnered with GMM to provide retreats where profits go directly to them in support of their mission and expansion. Additionally, Jennie and Jenn have both been instructors for GMM since 2009.
Fellowship of the Wheel
Fellowship of the Wheel is a trail advocacy group that works in and around the Burlington area to maintain and create new trails. They keep an updated website which shows trail closings and trail workdays as well as current events.
Bike Shops
If you are an avid mountain biker, you know the importance of having a “go to” bike shop. When you ride hard, it is inevitable that you will break things. You need to know that you can take your rig into your mechanic, and they will fix it up in time to get you back on the trail as soon as possible. Below we’ve listed some of our favorites.
Royal Cycles
Royal Cycles in Essex Junction, Vermont is owned and operated by Jason Carpenter. Jason has been our “go to” guy for bike repairs for years. He has customized our bikes for us with suggested upgrades, and he has fixed our bikes on a minute’s notice. He specializes in BMX and custom frame designs. He is also our “bike shipping, packing and tuning guy.”
East Burke Sports
East Burke Sports is the go-to shop when riding the Kingdom Trails. They are located right across the road from the Kingdom Trails Association and within riding distance of the Darling Hill trail network. They provide our rental bikes as well as emergency repair services.
Earl's Cyclery & Fitness
Earl's Cyclery & Fitness, founded in 1953, is located in South Burlington, Vermont. They specialize in fitness for the cyclist all year round and provide some of the best customer service in the area. They offer a wide array of products and bikes for commuters, mountain bikers, road bikers, and just about anyone who wants to get pedaling.
Yoga Studios
Laughing River Yoga Studio
Laughing River Yoga studio owned by teachers Emily Garrett and Sofi Dillof offers a multitude of styles including Vajra, Jivamukti, Kripalu, and Flow.Under the tenet, “deepen your understanding of who you are” each teacher creates a unique and comfortable environment that encourages students to develop self awareness and delve deeper into their own practice. Laughing River goes above and beyond the normal drop-in studio by offering exciting multi-sport day retreats, six-week long educational series, and seasonal yoga retreats such as a Spring Detox class and YogaSurf.
Website Contributors
STM wants to thank all of the people who helped make this website. Without your help it wouldn’t have been possible. We feel lucky to have found such talented artists, designers, and photographers and we encourage you to check out their other work.
Kim O'Connell
Kim designed our logo and helped with the website layout. She is a freelance graphic artist, which she runs out of KODesigns. We figured it was meant to be when we met her at the Waterbury trailhead, and she was into our idea. Thanks for the support Kim! Kim can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Toni Drowne
Toni was the mastermind behind our website design. She owns her own web and graphic design firm. You can view her other projects and contact her at www.tonidrowne.com.
Jenny Jacobson
Jenny is a local artist with numerous talents including painting (both smaller prints and murals), photography, andart education. Jenny provided us with several pictures that we used throughout the site. You can find out more about her and her work at www.jennyjacobson.com.
