Pedal Through Colorado’s Scenic Fruit and Wine Byway

Quick Summary

• Location and Experience: Palisade, Colorado, located in the Grand Valley of the Rockies, offers a unique wine country tourism experience with cycling routes across lavender fields, peach orchards, and wineries. Known for its growing reputation in bold Cabernet francs and Viogniers.
• Cycling Loops on Fruit and Wine Byway:

– West Cruiser Loop: A popular flat seven-mile route passing numerous tasting rooms.
– East Cruiser loop: Shorter five-mile ride along the Colorado River featuring fewer wineries but includes Colterris Winery known for bold reds.
– East Orchard Mesa Loop: A challenging 25-mile ride offering panoramic valley views alongside stops like Restoration Vineyards (Sauvignon Blanc) and Carlson Vineyards (rosé).

• Alternative options, including pedicabs or shuttles for non-cyclists and kayaking/paddleboarding on the Colorado River between tastings. Rentals available locally from palisade Cycle.
• Wineries to Visit:

– Highlights on West Loop include Grande River Vineyards (award-winning Viognier), Maison La Belle Vie Winery (French-inspired wines), St.kathryn’s Cellars (peach/lavender wines).
– East Orchard Mesa houses Carlson vineyards amongst others with diverse fruit rosés offerings etc.
Locally Originated vibrant culinary farm-table options !
Rest stops & brief cycling-varient accessories motorcycle prime rentals