Tour De Vino Cycling thru Yadkin Valley Vineyard Country (Fundraiser for EVTA)

🚴‍♂️ Yadkin Valley Tour de Vino 2026 – Fun Fundraising Bike Ride + Wine Festival Ticket!
Join us for the Tour de Vino 2026, a scenic cycling adventure through the beautiful Yadkin Valley Wine Region on Saturday, May 16, 2026. This is a fantastic fundraiser for the Elkin Valley Trails Association (EVTA) – a 100% volunteer-run non-profit dedicated to building and promoting a network of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, running, paddling, and equestrian use in our region.
All proceeds support EVTA’s mission to enrich quality of life, promote healthy lifestyles, preserve history, and create educational and economic opportunities through trails – all while following “Leave No Trace” principles.

### Choose Your Route

Pick from several fun and challenging distances through rolling terrain, hills, and stunning vineyards across Surry, Wilkes, Yadkin, and Alleghany counties:

• Swan Creek Tour – 31 miles
• Upper Thirty – 30 miles
• Climbing Vine – 50 miles
• Original Tour de Vino – 71 miles
• Entire Row – 100 miles (the ultimate challenge!)

(routes subject to change due to maintenance/road closures, and other unforeseen circumstances)

All rides start and finish at Elkin High School (334 Elk Spur Street, Elkin, NC). Full SAG support is provided, with rest stops along the way.

EVENT SCHEDULE

• Day Of Registration: 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM (on-site registration ends at 7:45 AM)
• Ride Start: 8:00 AM sharp
• Return Deadline: All riders must be back by 3:00 PM
• Showers available after the ride

What's included with your registration:

• Refreshments throughout the day
• Post-ride lunch
• **Event T-shirt (**guaranteed only if registered by May 10, 2026)
• Registration packet
• Complimentary entry + wine tasting ticket to the Yadkin Valley Wine Festival (same day event – $32 value!)

Registration Fees:

• $40 if registered by May 10, 2026
• $50 from May 11 through day of event

Register online here: https://www.active.com/elkin-nc/cycling/races/yadkin-valley-tour-de-vino-2026
For more details and route maps, visit the main event site: http://yvtdv.com

Note: Helmets are required. If you have specific dietary needs, please bring your own food/hydration as a backup.

We’re a proud 100% volunteer organization, so every dollar raised goes directly toward building and maintaining trails in the Elkin Valley area.

Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just looking for a fun day on the bike followed by wine tasting, this is the perfect event! Come ride, enjoy the scenery, and support local trails.

INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP Opportunities or have questions? Contact Richard Moore via the sponsorship sheet on elkinvalleytrails.org or email listed there.

See you on the road! 🍷🚲
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