Celebrate British Columbia's newest wine region by bike! Hundreds of cyclists enjoy a carefree weekend in the beautiful Cowichan Valley. Come experience its wine, cuisine, art, and breathtaking scenery and pedal towards a cure for MS.

The RONA MS Bike Tour ~ Cowichan Valley Grape Escape makes beautiful Brentwood College in Mill Bay the centre of the event.  The tour begins Saturday morning at 10:00a.m. with riders heading north to explore the Glenora Region of the Cowichan Valley.  You choose how much of the 70km route you ride and which points of interest to check out.  On Sunday cyclists head westbound to explore the Shawnigan Lake Region farms, cidery, and wine estates.  There are three different routes of varying lengths to suit every skill level.  Choose the best route for you.

Day 1 Route Map              Day 2 Route Map

Tour Includes

Saturday

• Snacks and refreshments before heading out on the route
• Sandwiches, snacks and refreshments at rest stops along the route
• Wine & Cheese tasting after the ride
• Gourmet Dinner featuring Cowichan Valley Chefs - 2009 Dinner Menu
• Silent & Live Auction - 2008 Auction Items
• Beer Garden
• Live Band and Dancing with band "Invasion 62"

• Accomodation in the Brentwood College dormitories (first come first serve).  Camping is available for those who would like to camp

Sunday

• Pancake Breakfast served by the South Cowichan Rotary
• Snacks & Refreshments at Rest Stops out on the route
• BBQ Lunch served by the South Cowichan Rotary
• Wine Tasting with Averill Creek Vineyards
• Closing Ceremonies and Awards