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The city of Burlington was incorporated in 1789, and grew rapidly thereafter as a major transportation and industrial hub. Willard Street was laid out in the early 19th century, roughly midway up the sloping terrain between Lake Champlain and the hilltop on which the University of Vermont (UVM) campus is located. Located uphill from downtown ...
In 2007, the North Star Grand Prix became the top level stage race on the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar. Organizers also launched a Women’s Collegiate All-Stars team, the first of its kind in the nation. Most recently, both the men’s and women’s races became invitation only events, topping out at 140 female and 140 male riders.
The history of the Rutland Railroad is covered in Robert C. Jones' "Railroads of Vermont, Volume 2" (ISBN 9781881535027) and in Jim Shaughnessy's "The Rutland Railroad", Howell-North Books, 1964. Passenger service on the Rutland's Island Line (and on the entire Rutland RR system) ended after a strike by employees in late June, 1953.
The owners and managers of Burlington bike shops have been complaining that Bird bikeshare is poaching their e-bike rental business. Bird denies it.
The North Star Grand Prix is one of only four races on the USA Cycling Pro Road Tour. The 2010 Grand Prix had six stages: three criteriums , two road races and a time trial . The event was known as the Nature Valley Grand Prix until 2013, but was renamed following sponsorship changes.
The Citizen - Charlotte and Hinesburg, Vermont; The Commons - Brattleboro, Vermont; Deerfield Valley News - Wilmington, Vermont; Franklin County Courier- Enosburg Falls, Vermont; Hardwick Gazette - Hardwick, Vermont; Lake Champlain Islander - North Hero, Vermont [1] [2] Manchester Journal - Manchester, Vermont [3] News & Citizen - Morrisville ...
Grand Point North is an annual two-day music festival founded by Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, produced by Grace Potter and Higher Ground Presents, and held at Waterfront Park in Burlington, Vermont. [2] The last festival took place in 2019. The festival was first held in 2011 and typically takes place over a weekend in mid-September. [3]
U.S. Route 7 is the main north–south route through Burlington. Northbound U.S. 7 joins westbound U.S. 2 in downtown Burlington, and the two routes run concurrently north to Colchester before diverging. Vermont Route 127 connects downtown and the Old North End with the New North End and the town of Colchester. Throughout the New North End, VT ...