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18th Annual Tour de Vineyards

Peach Bowl Park (I-70 & Exit 42, south 1 mile to 5th)

Saturday, September 17, 2011 @ 7:00 AM

 

Date

Start: Saturday, September 17, 2011 @ 7:00 AM

Address

Peach Bowl Park (I-70 & Exit 42, south 1 mile to 5th)
5th & Elberta, south 1 mile from exit 42 off I-70) Palisade, CO

Registration Closing Date

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 @ 11:00 AM PST

Brief Description

A great way to celebrate the start of fall, by joining in this bicycle tour of Colorado’s Wine Country. This 25-mile ride through the vineyards of the Western Slope (on paved roads with a few hills) gives cyclists an opportunity to pass by the area’s wineries, as well as acres of fruit orchards, located in the Grand Valley, near Palisade, CO prior to the Colorado Winefest “Festival in the Park”.

Online Registration Is Closed

Walk-in registration is available at Palisade H.S., Fri, 9/16, 4:30-7:30 pm. Please bring CASH/CHECK ONLY. You may pick up your complete ride packet at this time. Late reg is Sat. between 6:45-8 am at Peach Bowl Park. $10 late fee will be assessed on Sat. only.

COURSE INFORMATION

The Tour de Vineyards is considered an easier course with one big hill with the rest 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 day’s “Festival in the Park”. An aid station is available at Carlson Vineyards (approximately half way through the course) which features Talbott Farms peaches.

MORE INFORMATION

Please note that you need to provide your own bike and helmet as you would with the above mentioned events. It’s a great way to get some exercise before wine tasting at the Festival in the Park after the ride.

Friday, September 16

4:30-7:30 pm
Packet Pickup/Registration Palisade High School. For those registering at the HS, please bring CASH/CHECK only. Festival in the Park tickets WILL NOT be sold during Friday or Saturday registration (exit #42, south .8 mile to Hwy 6, west .4 mile to Palisade High School)

Saturday, September 17

7-8 am Late Reg/Packet Pickup Peach Bowl Park. (I-70, exit #42 south to 5th & Elberta)
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. Aid Station is halfway at Carlson Vineyards. Course closes at 11:30 am. See where the west slope wineries are located and return after your ride to purchase their great wine before heading home!

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9:30-11:30 am Refreshments and Prize drawings at Peach Bowl Park, just a few blocks from the Colorado Mountain Winefest “Festival in the Park” FESTIVAL IN THE PARK TICKET IS SOLD SEPARATELY FROM THE RIDE at www.coloradowinefest.com
IMPORTANT- All participants are required to wear APPROVED helmets. Participants will also be required to have a photo ID when riding and to sample wine at the festival. PLEASE DON'T DRINK AND RIDE!!!!!

Parking

There are several convenient parking areas that are available during the ride and festival. They are located at the Palisade High School, 3679 G Road, Taylor Elementary School, 689 Brentwood Drive and the Old Palisade High School, 711 Iowa Avenue. Parking may be limited around the Park, but these areas provide numerous spaces within easy pedaling distance of the park. Anyone parking on private property or designated no parking zones will be ticketed and towed so please use these nearby lots.

Registration Fees

NO "CAP" ON NUMBER OF RIDERS

$40 includes colorful T-shirt featuring the artwork of “Buffalo Kaplinski”, course map, welcome packet, "peaches" at aid station and post-ride pasta salad brunch. $10 late fee day of event (September 17)
THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE ENTRANCE INTO THE FESTIVAL IN THE PARK-tickets sold separately.

PACKET MAILING NOW CLOSED

Packet mailing is now closed-those received by noon, Tuesday, Sept 6 have been mailed. Thanks!

20th Anniversary Colorado Mountain Winefest

Sept. 15-18
4 fantastic days to enjoy the Wine Country of Western Colorado. 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. For complete information on the Colorado Mountain Winefest, visit www.coloradowinefest.com

FESTIVAL IN THE PARK TICKETS

Digital tickets for the Festival in the Park are sold directly through the Colorado Winefest (www.coloradowinefest.com). Please see their web site for pricing.

Bus Stop for the Festival in the Park

THERE WILL BE A SHUTTLE STOP at Peach Bowl Park to take you to the "Festival in the Park". For complete festival parking information and bus schedules, please go to www.coloradowinefest.com

JERSEY SALES UPDATE

As of 9/11, only 1 Small and 1 Medium Women's Sleeveless jerseys remain.

WOMENS ONLY JERSEYS AND UNISEX JERSEYS

We produce a “limited number” of women’s sleeveless and unisex jerseys so please order early to guarantee yours.

CUSTOM SOCKS

Custom socks are available in the following sizes: S(W 5-9), M (7-9), L/XL(9.5-12). Quantities are limited, so place your order early!

Lodging Information

The Colorado Mountain Winefest, along with the Tour de Vineyards, are the largest events in the Grand Valley. Book your rooms early so go to www.emgcolorado.com to book online (click on tour of the vineyards and look for lodging information). We look forward to seeing you at the events!!!

PACKET MAILING ENDS NOON, SEPT 6

ONLINE Packet Mailing ENDS NOON, SEPT 6-For an additional $10/person (postage/handling), we will mail your packet - this will include your t-shirt, bib number, course map, and jersey (if purchased). Welcome packets will be available at Friday night check-in or Saturday morning. Packets will be mailed beginning August 9 through September 6, NOON, so please register early if you want this service. No packet mailings will be accepted after the September 6 deadline.

FREE SHOWERS AVAILABLE

FREE Showers will be available for riders at the pool in Peach Bowl Park. Please bring towels, soap, shampoo, etc.

SAFETY

To comply with recommendations from the Colorado State Patrol, please read and adhere to the following: I will wear a helmet at all times; I will wear my bib number and display in a clear manner; I will carry ID; I will obey all traffic regulations, signs and lights; I will ride as far to the right side of the road as possible; I will ride single file except to pass when possible

NO Trailers are allowed

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.

Please Note

Registration fees are nonrefundable. Packets/t-shirts not picked up will not be mailed after the event.
NO CONFIRMATIONS are sent unless you order packet mailing and the receipt of your packet will be your confirmation. Beginning August 1, you may go to the tour info page at www.tourdevineyards.com to confirm if your registration has been received.

Additional Information


For complete information on the Tour de Vineyards, go to www.tourdevineyards.com

Additional Information

The ride begins between the hours of 7-8 am (start at your leisure during this time frame). Tour participants receive a colorful T-shirt featuring the artwork of Buffalo Kaplinski, course map, welcome packet, "peaches" at Carlson Vineyards and post-ride pasta salad brunch, all for only $40. A big thank you to our hosts, the Town of Palisade! For an additional fee, receive a ticket to the acclaimed wine tasting event, the Colorado Mountain Winefest “Festival in the Park”. You must purchase a ticket for entrance to this great event as these are sold directly through the Colorado Mountain Winefest site (www.coloradowinefest.com). The 20th Anniversary Colorado Mountain Winefest “Festival in the Park” begins shortly after the ride concludes (10:30 am) and features free wine sampling from over 50 of the state’s wineries, great jazz acts, and is an additional highlight to the day’s activities at beautiful Palisade Riverbend Park (less than .5 mile from Peach Bowl Park).

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