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Press Releases &
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April 17, 2008 For Immediate
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See Oregon Wine Country from your Bike, Sundays in
August Come ride Bike Oregon & Support Oregon
Schools!
(Rickreall, Oregon) Right in the heart of
wine country, Eola Hills Wine Cellars has long been a popular stop for cyclist
who enjoy the miles and miles of desolate back country roads, covered bridges,
ferry crossings, and the dozens of beautiful vineyards that dot the landscapes.
(Of note, this is somewhat of a unique and emerging trend as noted in a
(NY Times article mentioning Eola Hills).
Being avid
cyclist themselves, the folks at Eola Hills Winery decided to organize a bike
tour in the mid 90's. That ride has now evolved into "Bike Oregon Wine Country"
with portion of wine sales proceeds going to the "Oregon
Education Assistance Fund".

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Bike
Oregon Wine Country is a fully supported ride that takes cyclist through the
scenic Eola Hills and Mid-Willamette Valley Wine Country. Surrounded by lush
vineyards and picturesque countryside, the various routes offer both short and
long loops, which range between 30 to 70 miles. Day rides leave every Sunday in
August at 8am with orientation at 7:30 am.
All Rides start at 8am. Start and finish
is at Eola Hills Wine Cellars in Rickreall, Oregon, but the route varies each
weekend. Lunch is provided at one of many participating wineries, and all wine
purchased in-route is transported back to Eola Hills by one of our "SAG"
vehicles. Enjoy their Sunday Brunch for early return riders or stay and enjoy a
BBQ with wine tasting for all the finishers and their guests.

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Inquire or sign up now at www.eolahillswinery.com or call Rich
at 503-623-2405 | 800.291.6730
Eola Hills Wine
Cellars is on highway 99 in Rickreall, Oregon, just west of Salem and north of
Monmouth and 40 minutes southwest of Portland, the 24th largest market in the
nation. Established in 1986, Eola Hills produces approximately 100,000 gallons
of wine a year, and is the sixth largest producer in the state among
approximately 250 wineries. Oregon ranks 2nd in the U.S. for number of wineries
and ranks 4th for production output.
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