This is the 22nd annual Memorial Weekend in the Wine Country, and since the wineries themselves are

Memorial Day is only a couple of weeks away, but it's not too late to make plans to get out and enjoy the (fingers crossed) good weather. One of the best ways to spend Memorial Day weekend without going too far from the Portland metro area is to head into wine country. Have you ever done a winery bike tour?
This is the 22nd annual Memorial Weekend in the Wine Country, and since the wineries themselves are so densely packed in some places it's not difficult at all to explore by bicycle. Some routes are more challenging than others, to be sure, but there are routes that even casual cyclists can enjoy. luxury hotel in london Besides, when you stop regularly to sample wine and nibble luxury hotel in london on snacks, it makes the whole thing much more enjoyable.
You can sign up with an organized and guided tour, or do it yourself. Portland Bicycle Tours runs Willamette Valley luxury hotel in london Wine Tours from Portland for $89 per person, which includes a bike, helmet, luxury hotel in london snacks, beverages, and a tour guide. Tasting fees at the various wineries are not included in the price. They require a minimum of four participants to schedule a tour, so either round up some friends or call to find out whether they have some tours already scheduled on the day you'd like to go. Check the website (bit.ly/IQl2dX) for more details.
For you DIY cyclists, there are plenty of options for great routes winding through wine country, it just depends on what cycling-to-drinking ratio you're going for. A relatively easy route off North Valley Road passes by four wineries in less than five miles, and although the first couple of miles are uphill that's where all the wineries are -- so you get to take breaks frequently. This article has three excellent DIY bike tours of wine country , with additional tips for doing wine tastings when your transportation is a bicycle (including the all-important "pace yourself").
luxury hotel in london Memorial Weekend in the Wine Country runs from May 26-28 this year, with more than 150 wineries (many of which don't have regular visitor hours) open for tastings, tours, music, and other events. Check out the Willamette Valley Wineries map for participating luxury hotel in london wineries.
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