Palisade Classic Bike Festival
Formerly the Palisade Bike Festival:Palisade Classic Mountain Bike Race & Fruit Loop Cycling Tour
Tour of the Fruit & Wine Trail &
Grand Mesa Grind Mountain Bike Race
May 14th, 15th, & 16th, 2010
Take part in what promises to be a great weekend of fun! Festivities begin on Friday with early registration and a reception at the Twisted Brick Studios – Palisade’s newest art studio consisting of works of eight Grand Valley artists. After you register, enjoy fine art and a glass of beer or wine.
For those arriving Saturday, registration for the Full Grind starts at 6:30 AM; the Grand Mesa Grind Mountain Bike Race at 8:00 AM: and the Tour of the Fruit & Wine Trail at 10:00 AM. After your race or tour, enjoy a barbecue at the Palisade Brewing Company from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM. Saturday finishes up with a “Party on the Plaza” in downtown Palisade from 5:00 until 9:00 PM.
Sunday, discover one of Palisade’s gems on a guided ride on one of Palisade’s mountain bike trails. This is one weekend you won’t want to miss!
Tour of the Fruit & Wine Trail is hosted by the Palisade Chamber of Commerce where it starts and ends in downtown Palisade. Ride through a beautiful, pastoral setting of orchards and vineyards with Mt. Garfield, Grand Mesa and the Book Cliffs as your backdrop. Choose from 3 tour routes based on abilities and desire: Easiest/16 miles, Challenging/20 miles, and Advanced/30 miles. We provide maps and each route is signed. The 2010 tour includes a Scavenger Hunt. Stops en route include area shops and wineries.
The Grand Mesa Grind Mountain Bike Race Race is hosted by the Town of Palisade and Rapid Creek Cycles & Sports. It departs from Palisade south around the flanks of Grand Mesa and around Horse Mountain. Course length varies from 20 miles for beginner and 24 miles for sport.
Full Grind - Grand Mesa Mountain Bike Race: Extremely painful mountain bike race through Palisade’s watershed up to the slopes of Grand Mesa. Ride through beautiful meadows and wild creek crossings. Then, descend a steep, rocky mining road back to Horse Mountain and downtown Palisade. 34 Miles of adrenalin-filled adventure.
Party on the Plaza: Nothing’s better than capping off a festival with a party! You’re invited to celebrate the weekend’s festivities on Saturday evening and experience the atmosphere of historic downtown at Palisade’s Town Center Plaza. Kick-up your heels to the music of Miss Emily and Jason Runnells, playing contemporary blues & rock; then enjoy modern classical guitar music of Kellen Michael and Danny Arellano. Enjoy the music and ambience with some of Palisade’s finest wines, distilled spirits and micorbrews. Dancing is encouraged! The celebration starts Saturday, May 15th at 5:00 p.m. in Palisade’s Town Center Plaza on the corner of 3rd and Main Streets. Party on the Plaza is open to the public. Admission is free.
Registration:
Friday, May 14, 2010
Early Registration : Peach Street Distillers
5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Registration: Palisade Town Center Plaza
6:30 AM - 7:15 AM Full Grind - Grand Mesa Mountain Bike Race (Expert Class)
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Grand Mesa Grind Mountain Race (Sport & Beginner Class)
10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON Tour of the Fruit & Wine Trail
Click here for printable registration form.
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Friday, May 14, 2010 |
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Dinner Specials: Inari’s, Red Rose Café, Palisade Café & Grill, Palisade Brewing Co. & Century House |
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Evening Entertainment: Palisade Brewery and Peach Street Distillers |
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Saturday, May 15, 2010 |
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BREAKFAST |
Mumzel’s Crumpets, Cups & Cones; Slice O’ Life Bakery; Palisade Café & Grill; Packing Shed |
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7:30 AM |
Full Grind - Grand Mesa Mountain Bike Race (Expert Class) |
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10:00 AM |
Grand Mesa Grind Mountain Bike Race (Sport & Beginner Class) |
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10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON |
Tour of the Fruit & Wine Trail |
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12:00 NOON -4:00 PM |
Barbecue, Awards & Music/Palisade Brewing Co.: Lunch, Awards & Door Prizes, Vendors, & Live Music |
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5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Party on the Plaza: Palisade Town Center Plaza with Open House at The Twisted Brick Studios |
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Dining/Specials: Inari’s, Red Rose Café, Palisade Café & Grill, Palisade Brewing Co. & Century House |
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Sunday, May 16, 2010 |
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Tour of the Watering Holes: Guided bike tour of Palisade area wineries, brewery, & distillery |
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Click here to view printable schedule of events.
