Tour of the Valley
Date and Time
Saturday Aug 13, 2016
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM MDT
Friday, August 12th, 2016 Please join us for a pre-ride party from 4pm to 8 pm at Candlewood Suites, 654 Market Street, Grand Junction, CO 81506!!
Saturday, August 13th, 2016 6 - 8:30 a.m. - Rider Check-In at the NEW Community Hospital, 2351 G Road, Grand Junction, CO. Detailed course maps for the Tour will be provided during check-in. The entire course - except the Colorado National Monument and River Front Trail - is marked. 6 - 9 a.m. - Breakfast served in the Community Hospital parking lot. Breakfast includes yogurt, fresh fruit, breakfast breads, and Starbucks Coffee before the race. 6:30 a.m. - Daylight - Cyclists may start at any time between daylight (6:30 a.m.) and 8:30 a.m. We strongly suggest that all participants riding the longer routes get an early start. 7 a.m. - We will be having a group roll out for those interested. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Massage. Sign-up for a free mini-sports massage after your ride provided by Intellitec College. Offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Post ride meal served at the Community Hospital parking lot. Tents, table and chairs will be set up, guest are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to enjoy the post-ride party; music, beverages and snacks. Live music provided (We will be announcing this soon!), beverages provided by Kannah Creek Brewery. Drawings for prizes will be held between 1 - 3 p.m.
Location
6 - 8:30 a.m. - Rider Check-In at the NEW Community Hospital, 2351 G Road, Grand Junction, CO. Detailed course maps for the Tour will be provided during check-in. The entire course - except the Colorado National Monument and River Front Trail - is marked.
Fees/Admission
Pricing
Early Bird Prices - Now until July 1st:
100 and 75 mile $75
50 mile $65
30 mile $50
The 30 mile family ride $125
Prices for July 2nd - August 12th:
100 and 75 mile $85
50 mile $75
30 mile $60
The 30 mile family ride $125
Prices for day of registration on August 13th:
100 and 75 mile $95
50 mile $85
30 mile $70
The 30 mile family ride $135
Contact Information
https://secure.yourcommunityhospital.com/Community_Hospital_Foundation_Tour_of_the_Valley.cfm
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Description
This impressive and classic ride offers views of the entire Grand Valley and all it has to offer including the picturesque open fields of Fruita, the legendary Colorado National Monument, Mt. Garfield, the Grand Mesa, Palisade’s celebrated peach orchards and wine country, with the Colorado River running through the heart of it all. The Tour is not a race; we encourage you to set your own pace and enjoy beautiful western Colorado. The Tour will include 30, 55, 75 route options and the full century. Both the 55- and 100-mile route will include the famous ride over the Colorado National Monument, a unit of the national park system. All rides are supported by the best aid/rest stations featuring snacks, fresh fruit, Hammer hydration and Honey Stinger energy products.
All proceeds stay right at home and have previously supported Colorado Mesa University Cycling, the Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association (COPMOBA) and health education and wellness activities offered free to the public by Community Hospital.
Planning on riding the Colorado National Monument?
The Colorado National Monument, a unit of the national park system, has established traffic enforcement measures on Rim Rock Drive. This means motorists and bicyclists are closely monitored as they travel through Colorado National Monument to ensure they follow posted speed limits and the following requirements for cyclists:- Bicyclists are required to have visible white lights in the front and red lights from the rear when riding through tunnels
- Ride single-file along right side of traffic lane and allow motorists to pass
- Bicyclists are encouraged to wear brightly colored & reflective clothing
- Bicyclists are required to wear helmets
- Stop completely at all stop signs
- Obey posted speed limits (please note this can be tricky when making your descent off the mountain.)
Printed courtesy of palisadecoc.com/ – Contact the Palisade Chamber of Commerce for more information.
305 Main Street, Suite 102, Palisade, CO 81526 – (970) 464-7458 – info@palisadecoc.com