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July 24–26, 2026 • Ascutney Trails, Vermont

Three Days of Bikes, Beer & Music

Flow State is a full weekend of singletrack, skills clinics, bike demos, live music, local food, Vermont beer, camping, and mountain bike community at Ascutney Trails.

The Full Weekend Experience

Ride by day. Hang by night. Camp all weekend.

Flow State brings together everything that makes mountain biking culture special: great trails, welcoming rides, skills progression, demo bikes, local vendors, live music, food, beer, camping, and good people. Come for the riding, stay for the party, and settle into a weekend built around peace, love & dirt.

Ride

Explore 50+ miles of Vermont singletrack at Ascutney Trails, with riding options for a range of abilities.

Learn

Build skills and confidence through clinics, guided rides, and opportunities to ride with experienced leaders.

Demo

Check out bikes and gear from participating brands, then take them onto real Vermont trails.

Hang

Stick around for live music, local food, Vermont beer, camping, vendors, and the full Flow State basecamp scene.

Riding

50+ miles of Vermont singletrack

Flow State is based at Ascutney Trails, one of Vermont’s standout mountain bike destinations. Spend the weekend exploring a deep trail network with routes, rides, and terrain for a range of abilities.

Whether you want mellow laps, big climbs, technical descents, or a full weekend of discovering new trails, Flow State gives you plenty of ways to ride.

  • 50+ miles of singletrack
  • Trails for a range of riding styles and abilities
  • Guided ride opportunities
  • Access to the Ascutney Trails network
  • A full weekend built around riding

Clinics + Guided Rides

Build confidence. Ride with good people.

Flow State is for riders who want to progress, connect, and feel welcome on the bike. Skills clinics and guided rides create opportunities to learn, meet other riders, and get more out of the trail network.

From newer riders looking for support to experienced mountain bikers who want to sharpen their skills, the weekend is designed to make more people feel at home on dirt.

  • Skills clinics for rider progression
  • Guided rides for different ability levels
  • Supportive, welcoming ride environment
  • Opportunities to meet other riders
  • More details coming as the schedule is finalized

Demos

Try bikes where they’re meant to be ridden

Demo bikes are a major part of the Flow State experience. Visit participating brands, talk with reps, check out the latest bikes and gear, and take demo rides onto real trails.

It’s a chance to compare bikes, ask questions, and get a feel for what works on Vermont singletrack.

  • Bike demos from participating brands
  • Real trail testing
  • Vendor and brand conversations
  • Demo opportunities throughout the weekend
  • Final demo details announced closer to the event

Music + Basecamp

The party does not stop when the riding ends

After the rides, Flow State shifts into festival mode. Grab food, enjoy Vermont beer, catch live music, browse vendors, and hang with the mountain bike community as the sun goes down.

This is what makes Flow State more than a ride weekend — it’s a full MTB party in the mountains.

  • Live music Friday and Saturday
  • Local food trucks
  • Vermont beer
  • Vendors and brands
  • A relaxed basecamp scene after the rides

Camping + Community

Make it a full weekend

Camping is one of the best ways to experience Flow State. Settle in, ride all day, hang out at night, and wake up already surrounded by bikes, trails, coffee, and friends.

Whether you’re coming with a crew or showing up solo, the weekend is built to make it easy to connect.

  • On-site camping
  • Car camping options
  • Community-focused festival atmosphere
  • Easy access to the weekend experience
  • The best way to get the full Flow State vibe

Who Should Come

For riders, friends, families, and the MTB-curious

Flow State is built around mountain biking, but the weekend is about more than time on the bike. It’s for riders chasing big trail days, newer mountain bikers building confidence, friends coming for music and camping, families making a weekend of it, and anyone who wants to be part of the Vermont MTB scene.

The Trail Rider

Come for big days on Vermont singletrack, demo bikes, and a weekend packed with riding.

The Progressing Rider

Join clinics, guided rides, and a welcoming community designed to help you feel more confident.

The Festival Friend

Enjoy music, food, beer, camping, vendors, and the basecamp scene — even if you’re not riding every hour.

The Weekend Crew

Bring your people, camp out, ride, eat, drink, dance, and make Flow State your summer MTB weekend.

Most Popular

3-Day Pass

The full Flow State weekend experience: riding, clinics, demos, live music, local food, Vermont beer, camping, vendors, and community.

  • Full weekend festival access
  • Bike demos, guided rides, and skills clinics
  • Live music Friday and Saturday
  • Local food trucks and Vermont beer
  • On-site camping and car camping
  • The full Flow State basecamp experience

Experience FAQ

A few things to know before you go

Do I need to be an expert rider?

No. Flow State includes riding opportunities for a range of abilities, with clinics and guided rides designed to help more riders feel welcome and confident.

Is Flow State only about riding?

No. Riding is at the center of the weekend, but Flow State also includes live music, food, beer, camping, vendors, demos, and community.

Are bike demos included?

Demo opportunities are part of the festival experience, with participating brands and details announced closer to the event.

Is camping included?

Camping and event passes are available through the same ticket page. Check ticket details and the FAQ for the latest camping information.

Can I come for just one day?

Full-weekend passes are the best way to experience Flow State, but day pass options may also be available.

Ready for the full Flow State weekend?

Three days of singletrack, music, food, beer, camping, and mountain bike community at Ascutney Trails.

July 24–26, 2026 • Ascutney Trails, Vermont