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Yadkin Valley Tour de Vino
Discover the charm of North Carolina on a cycling adventure through the vineyards of the foothills on May 18th, 2024.
About Yadkin Valley Tour de Vino
Welcome to the Tour de Vino!
Join us on a cycling adventure through North Carolina's Yadkin Valley wine country. With five fantastic rides catering to all levels, ranging from 30 to 100 miles, there's a route for everyone. Pedal through the picturesque landscapes of Surry, Wilkes, Yadkin, and Alleghany counties, encountering the beauty of local vineyards along the way.
Named after its delightful detours through the Yadkin Valley wine region, the ride starts and ends in Elkin, where post-ride showers and meals await. Additionally, Elkin will host one of the finest events in the region, the Yadkin Valley Wine Festival, at the park near the return area. Your ride entry includes a free tasting ticket to the festival.
All the fun serves a good cause – supporting the Elkin Valley Trails Association. So, grab your bike, a comfy lawn chair or blanket, invite some friends, and join us for an unforgettable day of cycling, sipping, and celebrating in the heart of North Carolina!
The Rides
The Swan Creek Tour
The Swan Creek Tour
The Swan Creek Tour
Route Info: 31 Miles with one rest stop (mile 16). Rolling terrain and a few strenuous hills.
This route will take cyclists out of Elkin and through the west side of Jonesville before passing by Windsor Run Cellars. A few miles later you'll arrive at Laurel Gray Vineyards and the rest stop. After leaving the rest stop, cyclists will travel north then west returning back through Jonesville and up historic West Main Street in Elkin.
The Upper Thirty
The Swan Creek Tour
The Swan Creek Tour
Route Info: 30 Miles with one rest stop (mile 17). Rolling terrain with many strenuous hills.
This route is slightly shorter than the "Swan Creek Tour" but has almost 200 more feet of climbing. This provides riders an option of a short, but more challenging ride. After departing Elkin, this ride meanders by the Cedarbrook Country club, and into the beautiful countryside as it approaches Mountain Park and a rest stop at Golden Road Vineyards. After leaving the rest stop, the route continues through the State Road and Pleasant Ridge areas before returning to Elkin High School.
The Climbing Vine
The Swan Creek Tour
The "Original" Tour de Vino
Route Info: 50 Miles with two rest stops (mile 17 and 39). Rolling terrain with many strenuous hills and one mountain.
This unique ride starts in Elkin, passes through Cedarbrook Country Club and the beautiful countryside as it approaches Mountain Park and the first rest stop at Golden Road Vineyards. Continuing on, the route goes through Thurmond, passing McRitchie Vineyards, before heading towards Stone Mountain State Park. At 27.5 miles into the ride, begin the Cat. 2 climb up Oklahoma Road summiting at Roaring Gap. From there it's a U-turn back down the mountain. Because the climb is an "up and back" you can do as much as you can or skip it altogether. Then it's a short ride out to Austin Traphill Road and back to Elkin.
The "Original" Tour de Vino
The "Original" Tour de Vino
The "Original" Tour de Vino
Route Info: 71 Miles with four rest stops (mile 10, 28, 47 and 57). Rolling terrain with many strenuous hills.
Enjoy the ride that started it all, this route will take cyclists out of Elkin and through the west side of Jonesville. Riders continue on a scenic route through Yadkin County arriving at the first rest stop and Laurel Gray Vineyards. Next, the riders continue east to RagApple Lassie Vineyards before turning north into Surry County's scenic Rockford community. Continuing through Dobson to Shelton Vineyards, one of the premier vineyards in the southeast. Finally, cyclists go through Mountain Park and the last rest stop at Golden Road Vineyards before return to Elkin.
The Entire Row
The "Original" Tour de Vino
The Entire Row
Route Info: 100 Miles with four rest stops (mile 22, 41, 60 and 87). Rolling terrain with many strenuous hills totaling nearly 7000 feet of climbing.
Departing Elkin, this route passes through the west side of Jonesville before continuing on through Yadkin County. After splitting from the initial group, pass by stunning Raffaldini Vineyards, followed quickly by Piccione Vineyards. Continuing through the Clingman community the first rest stop awaits at Laurel Gray Vineyards. From there, riders join the "original" route for 40 miles before separating. Next the route finds its way to Haystack Road, continuing towards the Devotion community. Winding along the beautiful Mitchell River and crossing at Kapps Mill. This route rejoins the "original" and the final rest stop at Golden Road Vineyards making its way back to Elkin.
Register by 05/18/24
Your $40 registration to the Tour de Vino includes:
- Ride of your choice
- Event T-shirt (if registered before 05/13/24)
- Post-ride lunch
- Access to showers
- Ticket to the Yadkin Valley Wine Festival
About Our Beneficiary
The mission of the non-profit Elkin Valley Trails Association (EVTA) is to enrich the quality of life in the region by building and promoting a network of multiuse trails.
Our vision- while observing and promoting leave no trace principles, these hiking, biking, running, paddling, and equestrian trails will promote a healthy lifestyle, provide educational and economic opportunities, preserve our history, and allow for organized events.
