Dog Days Wine Tour 2026 Ride Schedule

Saturday, July 18, 2026
Oberlin College | Oberlin, Ohio

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Event Day Overview

The Dog Days Wine Tour is designed to be flexible, relaxed, and well supported. Riders may start anytime within the designated windows based on their chosen route and pace.

Check In and Packet Pickup

6:30 AM to 10:00 AM

• Check in at the Online or Onsite Registration tables

• Pick up your route map and wristband

• Preordered merchandise can be picked up at the Merchandise table

Note: Doors to the registration hall open at 6:00 AM to allow volunteers time to prepare.

Ride Start Window

7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

• Riders may start anytime within this window

• Longer distance riders are encouraged to start earlier

• Shorter routes should plan to start no later than mid morning

Start time guidance is posted in the pavilion and on route materials.

Rest Stop Hours

Rest stops are well stocked with cycling friendly snacks, hydration, shade, and friendly volunteers.
Wine sampling is available at winery stops during posted hours.

• Matus Winery
  7:30 AM to 1:00 PM (all routes)

• Wakeman Elevator Pit Stop
  8:00 AM to 1:00 PM (38, 50, and 62 mile routes)

• Redhead Ciderhouse
  8:30 AM to 1:00 PM (50 and 62 mile routes)

• Paper Moon Winery
  9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (62 mile route)

• Vermilion Valley Vineyards
  9:00 AM to 2:30 PM (all routes)

Important: Riders who start very early may arrive at rest stops before they open.

Post Ride Meal and Showers

Lunch Served: 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Enjoy a hot sit down post ride meal at the finish area. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.

Post Ride Showers Available

• Located near the finish

• Riders must bring their own towel and toiletries

• Showers close at 5:00 PM

Route Sweeps and Cutoff Times

3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

• Support vans begin final route sweeps

• Riders not finished by 4:00 PM may be transported back by van

• Last rest stop closes at 2:30 PM

• Lunch service ends at 3:30 PM

These measures ensure all riders return safely.

Important Rider Notes

• Wristbands are required for rest stop snacks and the post ride meal

• Riders who leave before scheduled start times may arrive at closed rest stops

• Please ride responsibly, stay hydrated, and follow posted route markings

We look forward to welcoming you for a full day of scenic riding, great stops, and a memorable finish.