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Do you like riding bikes and then drinking wine with friends? Then you will love Tour de Vineyards.
Celebrate the fall with a scenic tour of Colorado’s Wine Country on September 21st. Choose between a leisurely 23-mile route that follows the Wine and Fruit Byway and the more challenging 58-mile route that adds on a loop up and over the Reeder Mesa Climb with a timed segment to challenge your legs and lungs.
Both routes showcase the splendor of the Grand Valley and the beauty of the Western Slope. Chock-full of wineries, vineyards, orchards and mesas, our 26th annual sportive has a little something for everyone. After a good ride, enjoy a hearty meal right at the finish line in downtown Palisade and then head over to the Colorado Mountain Winefest (you will need a seperate ticket), held just a few blocks away at Riverbend Park.
Stick around after your ride for the post ride celebration, complete with an expo, lunch, live entertainment. Check out the latest cycling gear, accessories and nutrition products. You’ll find great bargains on apparel, equipment and more. Inform your friends and family that the expo is also open during the ride itself, so while you are on the course, they can enjoy the exhibits.
Brunch is provided to all participants. Your wristband will act as your meal voucher.
Tickets to the brunch will also be available for friends and family. You may purchase them at the event or when you register online.
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In addition to a great experience cycling through Colorado’s wine country, each participant will receive:
All participants, 21 and over, may also purchase a ticket to the Colorado Mountain Winefest presented by Alpine Bank when registering for Tour de Vineyards. You’ll be prompted for this purchase during the registration process until the festival sells out. Tickets to the Winefest are an additional $50 for their tasting pass and $25 for a non-drinkers pass. If you do purchase when registering for TdV, your ticket(s) to the winefest will be included in your rider packet.
If registering for the VIP Experience, cyclists will receive all of the aforementioned items in addition to the following:
TdV Custom Jersey
Commemorative Items
VIP Party on Friday 9/20 complete with music, temptation stations, Vineyard tours and a private packet pick-up.
All ages are welcome on the 23-mile course but riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
If riding by tandem, each rider must register separately.
Burleys and tag-a-longs are welcome on the 23-mile course but will not be permitted on the 58-mile course due to the nature of the terrain.
All riders will receive a bib number, bike tag, and wristband. You must wear your wristband at all times. Your wristband will give you access to the course and aid stations as well as act as your ticket for the brunch and prize drawings at the post-ride party.
Registration will close on September 15 at 12 midnight. for the regular tour, if we don’t sell out. Register early!
Price Increases:
March 26 – $80
June 18 – $90
September 20 & 21 – $100
Packets will ONLY be available on Friday 9/20 @ Red Fox Cellars or the morning of the ride in Downtown Palisade, CO
All packets will ONLY be available at the VIP Party on Friday 9/20
Deadline for any changes to your registration is August 24. Example of changes include meal tickets, jersey size, etc. It’s important we have all the current information in order to best serve you! Please check your confirmation email for details.
In true cycling tradition, the Tour de Vineyards will take place regardless of weather; therefore refunds will not be provided.
Winefest shuttles inside the town of Palisade are free to the public and run approximately every 20 – 30 minutes. The closest drop-off/pick-up location to the start/finish of Tour de Vineyards is on Kluge Ave. between W 3rd St. and W 4th St.
START TIME
Please plan to start your ride between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Aid Station = Carlson Vineyards / 9.6 Miles
Fresh fruit, water, energy drinks and other snacks will be available at the aid station in addition to portalets and a bike mechanic.
Sag wagons will rove the course with additional water and supplies, while providing roadside assistance to those experiencing mechanical problems or those who become too fatigued to finish. Please be prepared however to handle your own flats and minor repairs. Road Marshals, Colorado State Patrol and Rapid Response will be on hand to help make your ride safe and enjoyable.
Please plan to start your ride between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. All participants must be on the route no later than 8:00 a.m. but an early start is highly encouraged for the longer course.
Aid Station 1 = Carlson Vineyards / 9.6 Miles
Aid Station 2 = Lazy S Arrow Motel / 21 Miles
Aid Station 3 = Lazy S Arrow Motel / 41 Miles
Fresh fruit, water, energy drinks and other snacks will be available at the aid station in addition to portalets and a bike mechanic.
Sag wagons will rove the course with additional water and supplies, while providing roadside assistance to those experiencing mechanical problems or those who become too fatigued to finish. Please be prepared however to handle your own flats and minor repairs. Road Marshals, Colorado State Patrol and Rapid Response will be on hand to help make your ride safe and enjoyable.
Please use caution throughout the course, paying particular attention when traveling the bicycle trails, U.S. 50, descending Reeder Mesa and crossing a number of cattle guards
General Parking
From I-70; Exit 44 / east side of town:
From I-70; Exit 42:
From west side of town / Grand Junction:
Overflow Parking
(Option 1 – Peach Bowl Park & Palisade Pool)
From General Parking Lot
Direct from I-70; Exit 42 (Recommended if arriving late)
Tour de Vineyards is not responsible for any theft or property damage at these locations.
Overflow Parking
(Option 2 – Palisade High School)
Direct from I-70; Exit 42 (Recommended if arriving late)
Picture a sun-splashed valley surrounded by some of the best recreational opportunities in Colorado, like fishing, hiking, biking, golfing or skiing, depending on what time of year you visit. That’s Palisade for you. You can sample some of Palisade’s estate bottled and small batch wine that have left sommeliers on both coasts smacking their lips appreciatively. You can also get to know the local creative community; including oil, pastel and watercolor artists, sculptors, and glass and clay artists or visit music festivals, farmers markets and more. Start planning your trip today!
From the Denver Metro / Front Range area allow yourself four hours for a scenic drive west along I-70.
If traveling by air, consider a direct flight or hopper to Grand Junction Regional Airport. Learn more.
The Colorado Mountain Winefest presented by Alpine Bank, along with the Tour de Vineyards, are the largest events in the Grand Valley. Please contact properties directly and book your accommodations early!
