The Ranger:
May 14th, 2026 | by Rachel Cohen
The Ranger is one of the most special events. Hosted by our dear friend and ambassador Rachel Cohen, this event takes place in Tunbridge, Vermont, always on an early June weekend when the leaves and grass are the brightest color green you’ve ever seen, and the morning air is chilled but, by the afternoon, it’s gloriously warm.
On June 6th this year, the event is a community ride, with a few distance options, through the covered bridges and hills of Tunbridge.
I’ve gotten the chance to ride The Ranger for the past few years and it’s always one of the highlights of my whole summer. Greeting friends at the start, supporting others and being supported up the long climbs, and crossing the finish line to join the community for a meal on the grass are the best moments. I always finish muddy, exhausted, but smiling and with a few new friends.. If you haven’t ridden The Ranger, I couldn’t recommend it enough. Ellie, our events strategist, will be there representing Bivo this year :) Hear more about how Rachel works to create a welcoming space with The Ranger!
The Ranger is one of the most special events. Hosted by our dear friend and ambassador Rachel Cohen, this event takes place in Tunbridge, Vermont, always on an early June weekend when the leaves and grass are the brightest color green you’ve ever seen, and the morning air is chilled but, by the afternoon, it’s gloriously warm.
On June 6th this year, the event is a community ride, with a few distance options, through the covered bridges and hills of Tunbridge.
I’ve gotten the chance to ride The Ranger for the past few years and it’s always one of the highlights of my whole summer. Greeting friends at the start, supporting others and being supported up the long climbs, and crossing the finish line to join the community for a meal on the grass are the best moments. I always finish muddy, exhausted, but smiling and with a few new friends.. If you haven’t ridden The Ranger, I couldn’t recommend it enough. Ellie, our events strategist, will be there representing Bivo this year :) Hear more about how Rachel works to create a welcoming space with The Ranger!
The countdown is on for my favorite event of the year: The Ranger. I always look forward to some key components of the weekend, like watching nearly 600 cyclists roll through my Uncle Rob’s hay fields and kids ripping around the venue on their miniature bikes. But most of all, I think about the people I’ll reconnect with. I start to feel the realization of steady, intentional work of building a bike ride that is both welcoming to all and deeply rooted in its place.
The countdown is on for my favorite event of the year: The Ranger. I always look forward to some key components of the weekend, like watching nearly 600 cyclists roll through my Uncle Rob’s hay fields and kids ripping around the venue on their miniature bikes. But most of all, I think about the people I’ll reconnect with. I start to feel the realization of steady, intentional work of building a bike ride that is both welcoming to all and deeply rooted in its place.
That spirit didn’t start with me. Long before I became one of the organizers, The Ranger Community No Drop rides were already a defining part of The Ranger. Kim Coleman, Meg Owens and Alex Buskey (the founding organizer) set an important tone years ago: no matter your pace or experience, there is a place for you in this event.
Kim and Meg’s work to grow women’s participation in The Ranger helped shape what this event is today. These women built a culture of encouragement, support, and connection that is palpable at The Ranger. Over time, what started as a No Drop ride has evolved into something even broader: a true Community Ride. Every rider is welcomed, and no one is left behind.
Maybe The Ranger is your first gravel event. Maybe you’re returning after time away from the bike. Maybe you’re just looking for an experience that’s less about competition and more about shared miles. The 18-mile Community Ride is there for you.
That spirit didn’t start with me. Long before I became one of the organizers, The Ranger Community No Drop rides were already a defining part of The Ranger. Kim Coleman, Meg Owens and Alex Buskey (the founding organizer) set an important tone years ago: no matter your pace or experience, there is a place for you in this event.
Kim and Meg’s work to grow women’s participation in The Ranger helped shape what this event is today. These women built a culture of encouragement, support, and connection that is palpable at The Ranger. Over time, what started as a No Drop ride has evolved into something even broader: a true Community Ride. Every rider is welcomed, and no one is left behind.
Maybe The Ranger is your first gravel event. Maybe you’re returning after time away from the bike. Maybe you’re just looking for an experience that’s less about competition and more about shared miles. The 18-mile Community Ride is there for you.
And for those who come to test themselves on the long steady climbs and longer distances, that’s part of The Ranger too. But what I hope everyone feels, regardless of how they ride, is that they are part of something welcoming and purposeful.
At the Ranger we say that we “Ride with Purpose.” That’s the kind of cycling culture I care about. And I’m grateful to be part of carrying it forward.
Registration will sell out, and closes Monday June 1 at 5pm.
Bivo will be there so come say hi!
And for those who come to test themselves on the long steady climbs and longer distances, that’s part of The Ranger too. But what I hope everyone feels, regardless of how they ride, is that they are part of something welcoming and purposeful.
At the Ranger we say that we “Ride with Purpose.” That’s the kind of cycling culture I care about. And I’m grateful to be part of carrying it forward.
Registration will sell out, and closes Monday June 1 at 5pm.
Bivo will be there so come say hi!
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