The Fellowship of the Wheel presents the 1st Annual
Saxonathon
Saturday May 31, 2025
Saxon Hill, Essex Vermont
The first annual Saxonathon (pronounced sax-ON-a-thon) is an all-inclusive mountain biking pledge drive lap-a-thon, at one of our community’s favorite trail networks, Saxon Hill in Essex Vermont.
How It Works
- Register to start a fundraiser, and raise funds ahead of time leading up to the event. $150 minimum raised to join!
- Arrive at Saxon Hill on May 31st and RIDE BIKES ALL DAY.
- Win prizes and enjoy the good vibes!

Help us reach our goal of $25,000!
The Fellowship of the Wheel will use all funds towards the building of new singletrack in our network, and repairs and maintenance of over 100 miles of your favorite trails.
Don’t miss this inaugural event to celebrate biking season, and help build and support our trails.
Saxon Hill in Essex Vermont
Where fun people will gather May 31st.
Stay tuned for custom routes on Trailforks and Strava.
Details
- Sign up: to become a riding participant in our pledge drive by clicking Register and starting your own fundraiser, or join/create a team.
- Leading up to the Event: Start raising funds! Share your pledge link with friends and family in the weeks before the event, to raise as much as you can to support your all day mountain biking effort.
- Day of the Saxonathon: Arrive full of stoke! Wear your favorite costume if you want (there will be prizes!)
Your mission: ride bikes all day and have fun. Bell to bell, ride all day to accumulate miles. Choose from our selection of routes, designed for all types of riders. Details regarding parking and other important notes will be coming soon on this site. Stay tuned! - Win prizes! Prizes will be awarded for most miles ridden, most donations raised, best costume, most retro bike, and more.
- Enjoy the atmosphere. It’s biking season again! Hang out with good people who love bikes, and make it a celebration!