2026 RIDE GUIDE
Thank you for registering for the 32nd annual Tour de Vineyards on September 19, 2026.
It's going to be a grand day!
Cyclists are coming from across the country to enjoy our unique routes and the Colorado Mountain Winefest in picturesque Palisade. To help ensure a great experience, please check out the details below regarding packet pick-up, parking, start / finish location and a complete event schedule.
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
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!
Registration / Packet Pick-Up
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP
Friday, September 18
4 - 8 p.m.
Downtown Palisade
W. 3rd St. and Main St.
Palisade, CO 81526
All VIPs are in a different location
DAY OF RIDE PACKET PICK-UP
Saturday, September 19
6 - 8 a.m.
Downtown Palisade
W. 3rd St. and Main St.
Palisade, CO 81526
When we ride together, we ride better. At EF Adventures, community is at the heart of every adventure—whether that’s ascending Mallorca’s most famous climbs, pushing each other over the line on a real Tour de France stage, or rolling from grape to plate in Tuscany’s culinary heartland. Join like-minded adventurers on over 50+ active tour destinations. Share in the best regional cuisine at hand-selected restaurants, make stops for cultural detours and world-class wine, kickback at 4- & 5-star boutique 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.
2026 Event Raffle
We are coming in hot with this year’s event raffle! We have thousands of dollars of items up for grabs. There are 16 different incredible prizes (with more coming). All the items are hosted on our event raffle platform here!
The event raffle is NOW LIVE and that means you can look through all the prize giveaways now and decide which ones you want to participate in. None of the winners will be announced until Saturday afternoon after the ride, so don’t worry, you have until then to buy your digital tickets. All the tickets and purchasing will be done online, so instead of writing your name and number on every ticket, you can buy as many tickets as you want in a matter of a couple clicks and pay via credit card, Apple Pay, etc.
There will still be a dedicated TRC raffle tent that will have all the items on display for you to peruse. You will still be able to participate and buy tickets on-site. We won’t be announcing the raffle winners until Saturday afternoon and it will remain open until then. You must be on-site to claim your prize if you win!
A huge thank you to our sponsors for providing all these amazing prizes!
How to Participate:
Click on our event raffle page below (this will show you all the available raffle prizes)
Click on the item or items that you are interested in submitting tickets for.
Choose how many tickets you would like to purchase.
Finalize your payment and then you’re all set! The tickets will be placed for that item, it’s that easy.
We will announce the winners on site throughout Saturday afternoon. We will make announcements over the speaker system and also contact you via text. You must be on-site to claim your prize if you win!
Recovery Lounge
Need a break from the saddle? We will be hosting a recovery lounge Saturday in Downtown Palisade. We will have a wood-fired sauna, cold plunge, normatec leg massages, and stretch sessions from InMotion Wellness Studio. Bring a towel and change of clothes!
$10 - 1 hour
$20 - unlimited weekend use
Cash, card, or check accepted! You can pay on site!
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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
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.
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.
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. Brunch ticket - this is your wristband that is affixed to the bib. Don’t lost this as we will check everyone for wristbands. If you purchased an additional lunch ticket for someone, that will be in your extra merch package. You will pick this up during packet pickup.
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.
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Andrew has been practicing law for 17 years and has a passion for cycling. His legal practice is focused on representing cyclists who have been injured by others while riding their bikes.
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We're proud to help keep riders comfortable from the first pedal stroke to the finish. Chamois Butt'r helps prevent chafing, soothes irritated skin, and reduces friction where it matters most. Trusted by cyclists for over 30 years, it's the best way to help protect your skin and enjoy every mile in the saddle.
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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.
Recovery Lounge
Need a break from the saddle? We will be hosting a recovery lounge Saturday in Downtown Palisade. We will have a wood-fired sauna, cold plunge, normatec leg massages, and stretch sessions from InMotion Wellness Studio. Bring a towel and change of clothes!
$10 - 1 hour
$20 - unlimited weekend use
Cash, card, or check accepted! You can pay on site!
Friday, September 18
Packet Pick-Up
4 – 8 p.m. in Downtown Palisade (3rd & Main Street) in the courtyard next to the start / finish area
VIP Reception
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – (must have registered and paid for the VIP Experience). You will receive a separate email if you are in the VIP event.
Saturday, September 19
6 – 8 a.m. – Pre-Ride Activities @ Downtown Palisade (3rd & Main Street)
Onsite Registration & Day of Packet Pick-Up
Locally made Coffee & Pastries
Bike Technician
Hydration Station
Music & Announcements
7 – 8 a.m. – Rolling Start for Short & Long Course
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Post-Ride Brunch @ Downtown Palisade
Expo
Merchandise
Recovery Lounge
Changing Rooms and Showers at Peach Bowl Park from 12:30 to 3 p.m. (must bring own towel and toiletries)
Live Music by Stray Grass
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Libations
Fidel Cantina's Margarita + Wine Bar
Odell Brewing Company Beer Tent
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Free Winefest Shuttles (more info available on their website)
Wine Country Inn
Palisade High School
Taylor Elementary
Mt. Garfield
10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Colorado Mountain Winefest
12 – 3 p.m. – Raffle Drawings on the Hour
3:30 p.m. – Course Close
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.
Please note - we will not ship out or process returns / exchanges after the event, so please take care of any returns, exchanges, or purchases at the event.
Same with your pre-ordered additional merchandise. We will have all this ready for you at packet-pick up. Make sure to get your merchandise then as we won’t be able to ship this to you after the fact.
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!
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