Ride Details
all rides begin and end in the
Heart of Ashtabula County Wine Country
Registration: 7:00 - 10:00 am
103 Mile Ride
Suggested start is 7:30 am
Our biggest challenge is back for its second year! Visit several covered bridges including the longest in the USA, stop at Brant's Apple Orchard (opens at 10am), ride the Western Reserve Greenway and cruise along Lake Erie. Complete the first 68 miles and return to the winery for food and drink. For your safety and as a courtesy to volunteers you must begin the final 35 miles before 2:00pm. Support and meals close at 4:30pm.
64 Mile Ride
Suggested start is 8:30 am
You will visit several covered bridges including the longest in the USA, ride on the Western Reserve Greenway Trail and stop at Brant's Apple Orchard.
39 Mile Ride
Suggested start is 9:15 am
You will visit four covered bridges and ride on a section of the Western Reserve Greenway Trail.
25 Mile Ride
Suggested start is 9:45 am
You will visit two covered bridges including the beautiful Harpersfield Covered Bridge and ride on a section of the Western Reserve Greenway Trail.
13 Mile Ride
Suggested start is 10:00 am
You will visit two covered bridges including the beautiful Harpersfield Covered Bridge.
MEALS SERVED: 11:00 am til 4:30 pm
Enjoy a hearty homemade meal prepared by our friends at Country Neighbor.
Please be prepared for your ride:
Experienced cyclists describe our terrain as flat to rolling but please note that our covered bridges are in valleys and that ALL RIDES finish with a climb of just over a mile. Please put in some miles before attending our event. ALL RIDES require a significant amount of road riding and for this reason we urge parents not to bring children who are too young to ride on their own. Children under eighteen must be accompanied on the road by a parent or adult.
No mechanics will be on hand. Please be prepared to deal with simple mechanical problems and flat tires. Bring a patch kit or spare tube and a pump on your ride.
On call vehicle support will be available all day for mechanical problems, injuries and rider fatigue.
Bridges & Vines Bicycle Tour
The 2017 event is on Saturday, August 12 at South River Vineyard
The 2016 event was held on Saturday, August 13. 520 cyclists participated. Thanks to everyone who joined us to ride or volunteer. See you next August.
Join hundreds of other cyclists on flat to rolling country roads as you ride past picturesque vineyards and over historic covered bridges. After your ride, relax, eat and take in the great views at a terrific winery. We have rides for every level of cyclist. Fees are: Adults $35, Youth $20, Children under twelve are Free. Included in the price are well marked routes, maps, water & snack stops, support vehicles and a great meal.
Enjoy our covered bridges. The longer your ride the more you see.
End your day at a first rate winery.
Our country riding can't be beat.
And neither can our scenery.
