Summer Tour de Smokies
Featuring Todd Mathis of DNS Wines and Robbie Ventura
$1,200
Rider fee
600
Non-ride fee
Event Activity Fee Sold Separately from Room.
Tour de Smokies is an annual cycling event that connects riders on adventures into the Great Smoky Mountains and around the table, supported by our Cycling team, cycling personalities and guest importer Todd Mathis of DNS Wines.
View Tentative AgendaEvent Description
This year, we’re switching up our annual Fall Tour de Smokies cycling event to experience beautiful rides through a Great Smoky Mountains Summer. Cycling enthusiasts are invited to clip in and connect on breathtaking rides through winding mountain roads and at the table sharing memorable and nourishing meals. Todd Mathis will accompany menus with thoughtful wine pairings, and cycling coach Robbie Ventura will join the Blackberry Farm Cycling team to support epic rides and equally stimulating conversations.
Highlights and Features
- Daily Routes Featuring Approximately 40-45 Miles and 3,000 Feet of Climbing
- Full SAG Support from Blackberry Farm
- Fully Supported Bike Storage and Mechanics
- Nutrition Stations Including All Products Needed for Pre, During and Post Ride
- Group Menus with Wine Pairings
Tentative Agenda
Riders
Personal Sessions
With Coach Robbie Ventura
Available via appointment
Opening Reception
7:00pm at the Dogwood
Opening Dinner
7:30pm at the Dogwood
Featuring Chef Trevor Iaconis and Wines from DNS Wines
Riders
Continental Breakfast
7:00-9:00am in Bramble Hall
-or-
Breakfast at Leisure
7:30-10:30am at the Main House
Pre-Ride Discussion
8:45AM at Bramble Hall
Morning Ride
9:00am from Bramble Hall
Group Lunch
12:30pm at the Yallarhammer
A Blackberry Conversation
Following lunch at the Yallarhammer
Dinner at Leisure
5:30-9:00pm at the Dogwood
-or-
6:00-9:00pm at The Barn
Riders
Continental Breakfast
7:00-9:00am in Bramble Hall
-or-
Breakfast at Leisure
7:30-10:30am at the Main House
Pre-Ride Discussion
8:45AM at Bramble Hall
Morning Ride
9:00am from Bramble Hall
Group Lunch
12:30pm at the Main House
Finale Reception
6:30pm at The Barn
Finale Dinner
7:00pm at The Barn
Featuring Chef Cassidee Dabney and Wines from DNS Wines
Riders
Continental Breakfast
6:30-8:00am in Bramble Hall
-or-
Breakfast at Leisure
7:30-10:30am at the Main House
Morning Ride
8:00am from Bramble Hall
Departures and Fond Farewells
Non-Riders
Opening Reception
6:30pm at the Dogwood
Opening Dinner
7:00pm at the Dogwood
Featuring Chef Trevor Iaconis and wines from DNS Wines
Non-Riders
Yoga
10:00am at the Wellhouse
Contact Concierge to book.
Group Lunch
12:30pm at the Yallarhammer
Non-Riders
Group Lunch
12:30pm at the Main House
Finale Reception
6:30pm at The Barn
Finale Dinner
7:00pm at The Barn
Featuring Chef Cassidee Dabney and Wines from DNS Wines
Non-Riders
Breakfast at Leisure
7:30-10:30am at The Main House
Fond Farewell
At the Oak Cottage
