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Tour d'Apple signup goes up by $5 Monday

By Bill Moss, Published: June 16, 2026

The 14th annual Tour d'Apple returns to Hendersonville on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, offering cyclists an unforgettable journey through the apple orchards and scenic countryside of Western North Carolina.

Registration is officially open here.

Registration remains $65 through July 6. After that, the registration fee increases to $70. This year, every registered rider receives a commemorative 2026 Tour d'Apple t-shirt and a Tour d'Apple water bottle.

Tour d'Apple cycling event provides four challenging routes through Western North Carolina’s apple orchards, waterfalls and mountains to benefit the charitable projects of the Hendersonville Four Seasons Rotary Club. Riders can choose from four distances:

• Honeycrisp Century (100 Miles)
• Gala Metric Challenge (62 Miles)
• Jonagold Jaunt (45 Miles)
• Green Apple Enthusiast (25 Miles)

All rides will begin with a mass start at 8:00 a.m. Earlier or later starts are not permitted.