Crozet Virginia Winery and Bike Tour Experience

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6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Cycle the gorgeous rural roads of Virginia's wine country. Visit two forward-thinking wineries and eat incredible locally sourced food. Learn about what ecological agriculture means, and walk the vineyards alongside sheep and cattle, with your sommelier-guide.

What's Included

Filling, healthy, locally-sourced lunch (not just another charcuterie plate!)
Easy to follow bicycle routes, plus verbal command routes on your phone
2nd winery tasting fees are covered
Either a powerful step-through E-bike, or a sleek upright fitness bike. Phone mount, handlebar bag, helmet.
Snacks, grown & produced exclusively from Charlottesville area artisans
Photos of you and your travel partners!
Guide, with first-hand experience in wine production, sales, and as a sommelier
Comfortable transportation, if you decide not to cycle a section
Support vehicle with medical & bike supplies, water & electrolytes, plus your extra personal items & winery purchases
Transportation to the starting location (transport back to your hotel is included)
Optional 1st winery / mid-ride tasting fee that is usually $10 - $15pp - or split w/ a friend!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Head to the back of the reservoir parking lot and look for the big van with lots of bikes on it!

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We will each introduce ourselves, then get fitted to our bikes, and conduct a quick safety talk. Then we're off!

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Shenandoah National Park (Pass by)

    Enjoy your first section of cycling: a tranquil ride past vast horse farms with gorgeous regal barns and extended views up to the Blue Ridge Mountains & Shenandoah National Park. 5 miles.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Stinson Vineyards

    Sit down to a private table overlooking the vineyards and learn from your guide how wine was made before "modern" techniques took over. Enjoy a robust snack time, sourced 100% from local Central Virginia producers.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    Cycle your second section: classic Virginia countryside roads, with historical estates and painting-worthy pastoral landscapes flanking you on both sides! 13 miles.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Fill your belly & your soul with a big lunch spread of healthy, local food (not just another charcuterie board!). Wash it down with bottles of ecologically-grown white, rose, and red! At lunch your guide will serenade you with stories about the past, present, and future of growing grapes (and food in general!). After lunch we will take a guided stroll alongside sheep & cattle as we talk about what ecological agriculture means in a winery setting.

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    The end of a wonderful day! We will get you back at your car by 3:30, leaving you time to visit another winery (if you care to!). For those who took an Uber/Lyft/etc to the starting point, can get a complimentary shuttle back to their lodging in the downtown Charlottesville area.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Family-Friendly -- ages 9+ welcome
Supplied by Shifting Gears Travel

Tags

Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Mountain Bike Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Sustainable Tours
Eco Tours
Wine Tours
Bike Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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