Tour de Vineyards in Palisade, Colorado

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX 4000 FA100032580

Here is you chance to tour Palisade's wineries and ride a bike at the same time!  Tour de Vineyards 2021 event is now accepting reservations.  Brought to you by Roll Massif, this event is one of the biggest of the year. The date is September 18, 2021 and is the day before the iconic Colorado Mountain Winefest.

The tour is open to recreational and competitive cyclists.  This is a great opportunity to celebrate fall, outside in the lush vineyards,  under the Colorado sun, getting exercise in the beautiful mountains of the Grand Mesa and Bookcliffs.

Palisade is Colorado's only legitimate wine region, with more than two dozen vineyards and tasting rooms tucked into the eastern corner of Colorado's Grand Valley. 

You can choose between a leisurely 23 mile route that follows the Palisade Fruit & Wine Byway and the more challenging 58 mile route that adds on a loop up and over the Reeder Mesa Climb.

After a good ride, enjoy a hearty meal right at the finish line in downtown Palisade and then go over to the Colorado Mountain Winefest (you will need a separate ticket), held just a few blocks away at Riverbend Park.

By participating in Tour de Vineyards you will also be supporting the Town of Palisade, Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE) and a handful of local nonprofit groups and organizations.

You can upgrade your ticket to the VIP Experience and attend the 4th annual VIP Party at Carlson Vineyards.  Enjoy the company of wine aficionados and your cycling friends, while taking in stunning views of the Grand Mesa, and Mt. Garfield.  The evening will feature locally sourced and prepared hors-d'oeuvres, two glasses of wine, vineyard tours, and a private packet pickup.  

The Grand Valley is accessible by land or air.  From the Denver/Front Range area allow for a four hour scenic drive along I-70.  Air travel will be to Grand Junction Regional Airport.

There are many places to stay at country inn's, motels, and campgrounds, but you better make your reservation soon!

More information at grandjuctionhomesguide.com

Comments (3)

Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Sandra, a couple years ago, I snuck away for 3 days and stayed in Glenwood, but also drove to Grand Junction and went to a few vineyards, fun!!!

Apr 11, 2021 01:47 PM
Sandra Mathewson

Joan, I'm glad you had a chance to enjoy your trip!  Palisade is the up-and-coming place with new wineries, Farm-to-Table dining events in the vineyards and all the festivals.  


Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Apr 11, 2021 04:38 PM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
Superior Service!

Good afternoon Sandra! Looks like a wonderful experience to be a part of

Apr 11, 2021 02:05 PM
Sandra Mathewson

Rocky, it is a great event and draws a big crowd, especially the day before the Colorado Mountain Winefest!


Thank you for coming by!

Apr 11, 2021 04:39 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Sandra 

What an amazing event so much to do while you Tour de Vineyards. Personally please don't laugh never learned to ride a bike. It certainly would be a fun place to visit during this event.

Thank you for your wonderful entry to our Spring Challenge 

Apr 11, 2021 05:16 PM
Sandra Mathewson

Hannah,


Palisade has places where you can rent a bike and being a very small town, you could practice on a side street where no one could see. 😀 Once you learn, there are two things you never forget how to do....typing and ride a bike.  You already have one mastered!

Apr 12, 2021 06:29 PM