2025 VIP RIDE GUIDE
Thank you for registering for the Tour de Vineyards VIP Experience on September 19 and the 31st Annual Tour de Vineyards Bike Tour on September 20. We’re looking forward to an unforgettable couple of days!This Ride Guide has what you need to know, including:
directions and parking information
route map
course etiquette
packet pick-up information
on-course nutrition and tech support details
packing suggestions
complete weekend schedule
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Parking Once There
The start / finish is in Downtown Palisade on W. 3rd St. between Main St. and Kluge St. General parking is located one block north, between Main and Kluge, just north of W 2nd St.
Overflow parking is southwest by a few blocks, at Peach Bowl Park & Palisade Pool, on W 5th St. between Elberta Ave. and Logan Ave. Palisade High School is another option with plenty of parking if you are running late.
Please do not park on streets with No Parking signs - you will be towed!
VIP Reception & Packet Pick-Up
Friday, September 19
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
TerraVin Cellars
349 W 8th Street
Palisade, CO 81526
Day of Ride Packet Pick-Up
Saturday, September 20
6 - 8 a.m.
Downtown Palisade
W. 3rd St. and Main St.
Palisade, CO 81526
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Primal is proud to be the official cycling apparel partner of the Ride Collective and the Copper Triangle. They are committed to supporting organizations and events that make our state and the world a better place, two wheels at a time. Visit them at their tent or online.
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Come to the Zinn Cycles retail store near downtown Louisville for a full bike fitting and consultation, where we can design and build you your dream bike or even help improve the fit on an exisitng bike. We also offer stock bikes for those who don’t need custom. We have bikes and components to fit the widest size range of people, from 4’8” to 7’5” and everyone in between.
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Whether you can pedal up mountains or you’re just starting your wellness journey, get tuned up by joining the Ready. Set. CO challenge. Get the UCHealth app now and set a personalized goal in the wellness program or sign up to compete for rewards to keep you motivated.
COURSES
Course support includes route signage, law enforcement / medical, course marshals, SAGs, and fully stocked aid stations, to include bike mechanics.
PLEASE REMEMBER THIS IS A RIDE NOT A RACE!
Use caution when crossing U.S. 50 and descending Reeder Mesa on the 58-mile course, and ride single file on bike paths with two-way traffic.
PLEASE DON’T DRINK AND RIDE.
We go to great lengths to make the event as safe as possible, but you are ultimately responsible for yourself. Make good choices.
Download the course map
23-MILE
Aid Station = Carlson Vineyards / 9.6 Miles
58-MILE
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.
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
Open roads - ride safe!
Tour de Vineyards is held on open roads with vehicular traffic and marked and unmarked hazards. Though we go to great lengths to make the event as safe as possible, you are only as safe as you ride. Please ride carefully when descending. On the longer course, there are some descents, tight curves and the road conditions vary from good to poor. Use caution and control your speed.
Click here to watch our safety video and read up on other safety tips.
Please also be mindful of the environment and wildlife. If you encounter any wildlife on course, please keep your distance. For more info on wildlife encounters click here.
RIDE START
Please plan to start your ride between 7:00 – 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. Course Marshals, Colorado State Patrol and Event Medical Specialists will be on hand to help make your ride safe and enjoyable.
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SAGs 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. Volunteer road marshals, Colorado State Patrol and Medical Personnel will be on hand to help make your ride safe and enjoyable.
PRIVATE SAGS
For the safety of all riders, private sag vehicles are NOT permitted on the course.
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Aid Stations will be stocked with hydration drinks, water, fresh fruit, and snacks of both the salty and sweet variety. They will also include portalets, bike tech support and basic first aid supplies.
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Bring a number of layers for all weather including rain, then decide in the morning what to wear and carry. Cool mornings usually become warm afternoons with a chance of showers.
Tailwind Nutrition: Fueling Your Ride, Every Mile
We’re proud to partner with Tailwind Nutrition as our Official Hydration Sponsor, bringing you the same trusted fuel that endurance athletes rely on. Made by athletes for athletes, Tailwind’s all-in-one nutrition and hydration will be on course to keep you energized, hydrated, and cramp-free—so you can focus on the ride, not your fueling.
Credentials
Your rider credentials include a wristband, bike plate, and raffle ticket. Affix your bike plate to your handlebars with the zip ties. Use your wrist band to gain access to the aid stations and the post-ride brunch. Please note, the wristband is your meal ticket so don’t lose it.
Important Reminders
1. Raffle ticket - Find our red bucket at registration or on the stage and place your raffle ticket to win. Must be present to win.
2. On your bike plate is a ticket for a free beer (if of age), courtesy of Odell Brewing Company. Keep the ticket in a safe spot and redeem after your ride at the outside bar.
Fun Stuff All Weekend
Stick around after your ride for the post-ride celebration, complete with an expo, brunch and 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 give you access to the brunch line.
Extra tickets to the post-ride brunch will also be available for friends and family. You may purchase them at the event if you did not already do so online.
Friday, September 19
Packet Pick-Up
4 – 8 p.m. The Ordinary Fellow - 202 Peach Avenue, Palisade, CO.
VIP Reception
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – (must have registered and paid for the VIP Experience)
Saturday, September 20
6 – 8 a.m. – Pre-Ride Activities @ Downtown Palisade (3rd & Main Street)
Onsite Registration & Day of Packet Pick-Up
Coffee & Pastries
Bike Technician
Hydration Station
Music & Announcements
7 – 8 a.m. – Rolling Start for Short & Long Course
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Post-Ride Brunch @ Downtown Palisade
Expo
Merchandise
Massages
Changing Rooms and Showers at Peach Bowl Park until 3 p.m. (must bring own towel and toiletries)
Live Music by Flannel Feedback
Libations
Fidel Cantina's Margarita Bar
Odell Brewing Company Beer Tent
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Free Winefest Shuttles (corner of W 1st St. & Kluge Ave.)
10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Colorado Mountain Winefest presented by Fisher’s Liquor Barn
12 – 3 p.m. – Raffle Drawings on the Hour
3:30 p.m. – Course Close
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Join like-minded adventurers on over 30+ active tour destinations. Share in the best regional cuisine at hand-selected restaurants, make stops for cultural detours and world-class wine, kickback at always local, never ordinary 4- & 5-star hotels, and uncover new perspectives through our expert Tour Directors and local guides. To learn more, visit our booth to speak with a Tour Consultant or visit efadventures.com.
Too Big? Too Snug?
Every rider receives a T-shirt with their registration. If it doesn't fit, swap it out at registration or at our merchandise booth (size changes subject to availability). Before the ride, you may also purchase socks, hats, hoodies, jackets and more.
Smile! You're On Camera
Get your personal event photos with Flashframe! Flashframe is the official participant photographer at Tour de Vineyards. Your personal photos will be available online after the event. Make sure your bike plate is facing front at all times and don't forget to smile!
