Come join Bacchus (he's back) and the rest of his merry revelers for a great way to celebrate the start of fall, by joining this 25-mile ride through the Colorado’s Wine Country (on paved roads with a few hills). The event is located in the Grand Valley on the Western Slope and gives cyclists an opportunity to pass by the areas wineries, as well as acres of vineyards and fruit orchards. The Tour de Vineyards is held just prior to the Colorado Mountain Winefest "Festival in the Park" with over 50 of the states winery’s available for your tasting. And, congratulations to our Women riders who make up over 60% of our participants!!!
The Tour de Vineyards is considered an easier ride with one big hill and the rest of the course being rolling to flat. The ride is similar to events like the Elephant Rock, MS 150, or Copper Triangle-it is not a Napa ride with 20 riders and a van to drive you to winery’s and the ride does not stop at each winery as they are busy preparing for that days “Festival in the Park”. An aid station is available at Carlson Vineyards (approximately half way through the course) which features famous "Palisade Peaches" from Talbott Farms. The ride is a great way to get some exercise before wine tasting at the Colorado Mountain Winefest “Festival in the Park”.
The Start & Finish is located in Palisade, CO at Peach Bowl Park (take exit 42 off I-70 and go south less than a mile to 5th and Elberta). The ride begins between the hours of 7-8 am (start at your leisure during this time frame but before 8 am to avoid winefest traffic which begins later in the morning). FREE SHOWERS ARE AVAILABLE at the pool in the park (you bring towels, soap, etc). The Festival in the Park (at Riverbend Park) is only 5 blocks (less than 1 mile) from the start/finish. Shuttle buses will be also be available from Peach Bowl Park for your convenience.
To receive a ticket to the acclaimed wine tasting event, the Colorado Mountain Winefest “Festival in the Park”, please go to www.coloradowinefest.com . You must purchase a ticket for entrance to this great event. Your TOUR entry fee DOES NOT include entry into the festival.
4:30-7:30 pm Packet Pickup/Registration
Palisade High School
(exit #42, south .8 mile to Hwy 6, west .4 mile to Palisade High School)
Saturday, September 15
7-8 am Late Registration/Packet Pickup
Peach Bowl Park
(I-70, exit #42, south on Elberta to 5th)
7-8 am Begin your 25-mile bike tour by the areas wineries, vineyards and fruit orchards. All participants must begin the ride NO LATER than 8 am to avoid winefest traffic which becomes heavy later in the morning. Aid Station is halfway at Carlson Vineyards. See where the west slope wineries are located and return later to purchase their great wine before heading home!
9:30-11:30 am Refreshments and Prize drawings at Peach Bowl Park. The Colorado Mountain Winefest “Festival in the Park” opens its doors at 10:30 am with wine tasting, food booths, and great jazz entertainment until 5:30 pm at Riverbend Park.
11:30 am Course closes-support ends
12:30 pm Food Service ends and pool closes
21st ANNUAL COLORADO MOUNTAIN WINEFEST SEPTEMBER 13-16
Winefest is the original, the oldest, and the largest Colorado wine celebration in the state, with seminars, winery tours, winemaker dinners... all in the heart of scenic Colorado wine country. Following the Tour de Vineyards, attend the highlight of the weekend, the Festival in the Park (less than 1 mile from the start/finish of the tour). Tickets for the Festival in the Park are sold directly through the Colorado Mountain Winefest.
For complete information on the Colorado Mountain Winefest, visit
$43 includes colorful T-shirt, course map/instructions, welcome packet, and post-ride pasta salad brunch.
PLEASE NOTE-Festival in the Park tickets must be purchased separately through the Colorado Mountain Winefest. You also need to provide your own bike/helmet.
$10 “procrastination fee” day of event (September 15)
Registration fees are nonrefundable. Packets/t-shirts not picked up will not be mailed after the event.
NO CONFIRMATIONS are mailed in advance-your active confirmation, cancelled check or credit card receipt is your confirmation. Beginning August 1, please go to our web site for a link to view your registration as this will also act as your confirmation.
Extras
$12 Packet Mailing/person
This will include t-shirt, bib number, course map, and jersey (if purchased). Packets will be mailed beginning August 9 through September 4, so please register early if you want this service. No packet mailings will be accepted after the September 4 deadline.
$15 Extra T-shirt
$11 Socks
$25 Caps
“New” this year - mid crown, structured, adjustable baseball cap with the tour de vineyards logo
$72 four color sublimated women’s sleeveless jersey and unisex jersey
Sponsored by Plum Creek Winery. A “very” limited number of jerseys are produced, so please order early.
MAIL-IN and ONLINE REGISTRATION
Mail-in Registration will be accepted through Friday, September 7. Online Registration will be accepted through Wednesday, September 12, noon, at www.active.com. (active.com charges a convenience fee for online registration). Your registration materials will be available for pickup at Palisade High School, 4:30-7:30 pm Friday, September 14, or the morning of the event, September 15 beginning at 7:00 am at Peach Bowl Park.
IN PERSON REGISTRATION
For those wishing the convenience of walk-in registration, please complete the downloadable entry form and bring your fee (cash/check only-no credit cards) to Palisade High School, Friday, September 14, from 4:30-7:30 pm. You will be able to pick up your complete ride packet at this time. Late registration is available Saturday between 7-8 am at Peach Bowl Park. A “procrastination fee” of $10 will be assessed on Saturday morning. PLEASE NOTE-t-shirt size and availability may be limited for late registration.
PACKET PICKUP
Packet pickup for ALL online and mail-in registration will be available Friday, September 14, 4:30-7:30 pm at Palisade High School (3679 G Road) and Saturday morning, September 15, 7-8 am at Peach Bow Park (start/finish of ride; 5th & Elberta).
CYCLIST SAFETY INFORMATION
To assist in everyone's safety and enjoyment of the tour, please note the following: ALL participants are required to wear APPROVED helmets. NO Trailers or handlebar seats are allowed due to the amount of riders on the country roads that the event uses. Please keep in mind that this is part of the wine festival and while children may attend, they need to be able to ride on their own. We encourage everyone to have a photo ID on your person (this will be required to sample wine at the festival in the park). PLEASE DON'T DRINK AND RIDE!!!!!
Please click on the link below and read our safety instructions. We want all you to have a safe and FUN RIDE!!!!
Bicycle Colorado is the nonprofit organization dedicated to building a bicycle-friendly Colorado. They lead the effort to safeguard your favorite rides and address the serious threats bicyclists face. Bicycle Colorado is the leading statewide organization improving cycling conditions and keeping Colorado’s 86,000 miles of roads and trails open for bicyclists. For more information on how to join please click here.
RIDE PHOTO’S
www.SkiPix.comwill be taking pictures of riders along the route. Please have your number pinned to the front of your shirt in order to be identified. Please visit their site after the event to view your pictures.
FOR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION, click here (beginning August 1st).
LODGING INFORMATION
The Colorado Mountain Winefest, along with the Tour de Vineyards, are the largest events in the Grand Valley. Book your rooms early!! To make a reservation online at any of the area hotels please CLICK HERE. Or contact the Grand Junction Visitors and Convention Bureau for room availability at 800 962-2547. We look forward to seeing you at the events!!!
PARKING The Colorado Mountain Winefest, in conjunction with the Town of Palisade, provide several convenient parking areas that are available during the festival. They are located at the Palisade High School at 3679 G Road, Taylor Elementary School at 689 Brentwood Drive and at the Old Palisade High School at 716 Iowa Avenue. While parking may be limited in and around the Peach Bowl Park, these designated areas provide numerous spaces within easy pedaling distance of the park. Since participants of the Tour de Vineyards get an early start, plenty of prime spots will be open for your use. Anyone parking on private property or in designated no parking zones will be ticketed and towed so please use these nearby lots to make all of your memories of Winefest pleasant ones. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Come join Bacchus (he's back) and the rest of his merry revelers for a great way to celebrate the start of fall, by joining this 25-mile ride through the Colorado’s Wine Country (on paved roads with a few hills). The event is located in the Grand Valley on the Western Slope and gives cyclists an opportunity to pass by the areas wineries, as well as acres of vineyards and fruit orchards. The Tour de Vineyards is held just prior to the Colorado Mountain Winefest "Festival in the Park" with over 50 of the states winery’s available for your tasting. And, congratulations to our Women riders who make up over 60% of our participants!!!
packet, and post-ride pasta salad brunch.
