Thank you for visiting my Hungry Lion Bike Tour fundraising page.
The Hungry Lion Bike Tour is a fall foliage cycling and walking event through the beautiful landscapes of southern Vermont and the northern Berkshires. This year marks the tour's 15th anniversary, and I'm proud to say I've participated in every one. Together, riders, walkers, volunteers, and supporters have made a real difference in the lives of people facing food insecurity in our region.
The primary mission of this event is to help fight hunger in southern Vermont. Each December, the Deerfield Valley Lions Club partners with Rotary and other community organizations to provide grocery assistance to hundreds of local individuals and families. In recent years, the Hungry Lion Bike Tour has also raised enough funding to make substantial donations to local food banks.
Your contribution truly makes a difference. Donations are now fully tax-deductible, and thanks to the Deerfield Valley Lions' newly established 501(c)(3) foundation, every dollar goes even further. This year, a matching grant of up to $20,000 will help turn every mile pedaled and every step walked into even greater support for neighbors who need a helping hand.
Thank you for your generosity and support. I sincerely appreciate it, and so do the many Vermont families and individuals whose lives are touched by these efforts.
To learn more about the Hungry Lion Bike Tour, please visit HungryLionBikeTour.com and follow us on Facebook.
Thank you for helping us fight hunger, one mile at a time.
Hungry Lion Bike Tour
A benefit ride for the Hunger Relief Program that is spearheaded by the Deerfield Valley Lions. There will be 35, 55 and 75 mile road biking tours and a 25 mile gravel grinder as well as walks of 2.2 or 5.5 miles. Participants are encouraged to solicit sponsorships and event gifts will be provided to all participants. Those who raise $300 or more are awarded a custom pro cycling garment. Raise $500 and earn a customized gift.
Visit www.hungrylionbiketour.com for details.
Check out the HLBT Video: https://vimeo.com/279066346.
Each year, our local LIONS CLUB works hard to raise funds for our neighbors in need by sponsoring The Hungry Lion Bike Tour , one of Southern Vermont’s premier cycling events, typically attracting hundreds of riders, friends and family members to our region. We are able to run this professional-caliber event thanks to dedicated volunteers AND the enthusiastic contributions from participants and their sponsors! Our 2026 Event will be held in person with a Virtual Option for those not able to attend in person. We also have an option for folks who would like to walk/hike!
How do Lions help our community?
- We feed hundreds of local families thru our Holiday Grocery Program
- We provide FREE vision testing to ALL local school children
- We help local families struggling with the impact of medical costs
- We provide education grants and scholarships to local students
- We provide eyeglass & vision care grants for lower-income neighbors
- We help sponsor an annual Diabetes Awareness fair and educational programs
- We participate in Green-Up, recycling and environmental awareness programs
- We build, paint, repair and clean up for nonprofit community organizations
- We partner with Rotary and other service clubs to help with important community projects