Pumpkinvine Classic

This cycling event (formerly known as the Pumpkinvine Bike Ride), is back for it’s 24th year with new routes, a September event date, a new start/finish location, and more! Starting and ending at Das Dutchman Essenhaus, in Middlebury, IN, all routes can enjoy the crisp fall air while touring the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail and the scenic countryside and finish up with hot lunch and amenities back at Essenhaus. Other events, such as fireworks on the Essenhaus campus on Friday evening, Middlebury’s Fall Festival, Arts on the Mill Race in Goshen, and Bristol’s Corn Dog Festival will also be happening locally, so we hope you come for the Pumpkinvine Classic and stay for the weekend!

The Pumpkinvine Classic is a fundraising event to support the development and maintenance of the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail through the work of the Pumpkinvine Trails Coalition, a 501(C)(3) based in Elkhart County.

Event Notes:

• All rides will start and end at Das Dutchman Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center (240 E U.S. 20) in Middlebury, Indiana.
• Participant check-in will be Friday Sept. 5, from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 6, from 7-8:30 a.m. at Essenhaus.
• All riders should plan on starting their ride between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, and plan to finish between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Adhering to this schedule helps us plan our rest stops and finish-mealtime open hours accordingly.
• Each route will be supported by rest stops, details and locations will be provided the participant information emails.
• All rest stops will have water and Gatorade available, as well as a selection of snacks with vegetarian and gluten-free options.
• The lunch at the finish in Middlebury will be catered and will be a traditional Amish meal with pie for dessert.
• This is a rain or shine event, so dress accordingly. An exception may be made for extreme weather events; we will keep registered riders updated via email.