Since 1997, our Bike Oregon Wine Country tours have guided cyclists along scenic country roads in Oregon’s wine country.

As longtime lovers of cycling through Oregon wine country, Eola Hills Wine Cellars started Bike Oregon Wine Country (BOWC) in 1997. These fully supported and guided tours take cyclists along scenic backcountry roads, stopping for wine tasting along the way and concluding with a celebratory salmon barbecue feast, live music and wine tasting at our heritage estate winery in Rickreall. Rides are led by Eola Hills’ adventure-loving staff. Cyclists of all abilities are welcome. Short and long loops vary in difficulty, from easy to challenging, and range between 30-70 miles. Support vehicles offer a lift when needed and also serve as a carrier for any bottle purchases along the way!

 

 

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2023 Dates

August 13, 2023

August 27, 2023

2023 Featured Stops

Eola Hills Wine Cellars | Start & Finish at our heritage winery established in 1986.

Eola Hills Legacy Estate Vineyard | A scenic stop at our vineyard tasting room with epic valley views.

Bethel Heights Vineyard | A historic Eola-Amity Hills AVA pioneer and favorite in our wine country neighborhood. They are a new partner for BOWC this year!

Pinot Vista Vineyards | The vineyard location of our longtime BOWC partner, Rich Washburn, in the western foothills near West Salem.

2023 Tickets

BIKE OREGON WINE COUNTRY: $95 per person / $85 (Wine Club Members & Shareholders)

**For Club Members and Shareholders, be sure to make your General Admission or VIP Pergola reservations using the email address associated with your membership in order for your discount to apply.**

Tickets Include:

  • 30 mile guided ride.
  • Carbo-load breakfast with fruit, granola bars, hydration drinks.
  • Snack/Water stops.
  • Visits at 3-4 wineries each ride.
  • Sag support & bike techs on site.
  • Vintner’s Lunch (1pm-4pm at Eola Hills Wine Cellars in Rickreall, OR). Individual lunch tickets available. See below.
  • Live music performance in the gardens at Eola Hills Wine Cellars.
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VINTER’S LUNCH ONLY: $45 per person

This celebratory catered feast is at the finish line of our famed Bike Oregon Wine Country rides through wine country. Friends and family can choose to attend just the Vintner’s Lunch and celebrate the cyclists upon their return.

Vintner’s Lunch Tickets Include:

  • Entrance to our Vintner’s Lunch on the selected date(s).
  • Catered buffet provided by Salem’s beloved Wild Pear Restaurant.
  • One glass of wine.
  • Live music performance in the gardens at Eola Hills Wine Cellars.
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2023 Details

All Bike Oregon Wine Country rides start and end at Eola Hills Wine Cellars (501 S. Pacific Hwy 99W, Rickreall, OR 97371). This year, we are starting earlier to beat the heat.

Check-In: Begins at 7am with staggered starts. Waiver signature required upon check-in.

Rides are led by Eola Hills’ staff. Cyclists of all abilities are welcome. Our 2023 loop is roughly 30 miles and is inspired by our typical Northern Route. We will be making visits to familiar wine establishments and a few new ones. While the loop offered will be the same, we will go the reverse route every other event. Support vehicles offer a lift when needed and also serve as a carrier for any bottle purchases along the way!

THE ROUTES:

GPS map found here: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/118956503

August 13, 2023 – (Start) Eola Hills Wine Cellars; Legacy Estate Vineyard; Pinot Vista Vineyard; Bethel Heights Vineyard; (Finish) Eola Hills Wine Cellars

The Vintner’s Lunch Menu:

  • Lasagna Bolognese – layers of fresh pasta, mozzarella and ricotta cheeses with seasoned ground beef and pork sausage in a marinara sauce.
  • Mixed Greens with cucumbers and tomatoes served with Wild Pear’s house made Balsamic Vinaigrette (on the side) with additional options of Cucumber Dill or Bleu Cheese dressings.
  • Roasted Red Potatoes with parmesan and parsley tossed in EVOO and seasoned.
  • Roasted Seasonal Vegetables tossed with olive oil and roasted until lightly caramelized.
  • Classic dinner rolls and herbed garlic butter.
  • Dessert Bar featuring a baker’s selection of miniature desserts including house-made bite-sized tartlets, cookies, bars, petit fours, and other seasonal selections.

August 27, 2023 – (Start) Eola Hills Wine Cellars; Bethel Heights Vineyard, Pinot Vista Vineyard; Legacy Estate Vineyard; (Finish) Eola Hills Wine Cellars

The Vintner’s Lunch Menu:

  • Marinated Grilled Chicken
  • Wild Pear Salad – organic mixed greens with crumbled bleu cheese, candied pears, fresh pear slices and Wild Pear’s house made roasted pear vinaigrette.
  • Mixed Greens with cucumbers and tomatoes served with Wild Pear’s house made Balsamic Vinaigrette (on the side) with additional options of Cucumber Dill or Bleu Cheese dressings.
  • Creamy Red Potato-Dill Salad with hard-boiled eggs, celery, and capers in a creamy dill dressing.
  • Classic dinner rolls and herbed garlic butter.
  • Dessert Bar featuring a baker’s selection of miniature desserts including house-made bite-sized tartlets, cookies, bars, petit fours, and other seasonal selections.