BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.2//EN TZID:America/Halifax X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Halifax BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1050@devourfest.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260725T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260725T170000 DTSTAMP:20260724T011401Z URL:https://devourfest.com/program/heartland-tour-the-retro-ride-presented -by-devour/ SUMMARY:Heartland Tour - The Retro Ride presented by Devour! DESCRIPTION:CALLING ALL RIDERS\, RACERS\, ROVERS &\; ROLLERS!\n\nTwenty years ago\, the Heartland Tour rolled into the Annapolis Valley and helped spark a generation of cycling culture in Nova Scotia. This summer\, Heart land returns to Wolfville for a special anniversary celebration — Heartl and Tour: The Retro Ride — bringing together riders\, racers\, rovers\, and rollers for an afternoon of nostalgia\, community\, and cycling fun. P articipants are encouraged to dust off vintage Heartland jerseys\, retro t eam kits\, classic bikes\, and old event t-shirts as we celebrate two deca des of memories\, friendships\, and life on two wheels in the place where it all began.\n\nPresented in partnership with Devour! as part of the Town of Wolfville's Mud Creek Days\, the celebration continues with the Great Devour! Spaghetti Community Supper\, live music\, fireworks\, and a retro dance after-party at Devour! Studios. Building on Devour!’s community-fo cused spirit\, including the beloved Le Tour de l’Acadie Bike Ride durin g Devour! in October\, the day blends cycling\, food\, music\, and hospita lity into one unforgettable summer gathering for riders\, families\, visit ors\, and the broader community alike. Everybody is welcome! It’s all fu n\, free to ride\, and family-friendly!\n\nPre-register for FREE rides: 30 km\, 58 km\, a 25km trail ride and a trail walk for families. Riders will also enjoy $5 off the supper cost of $20. Order your tickets for  The Gr eat Devour! Spaghetti Community Dinner here. Routes will be assigned\, the 58 km ride will have a rest stop at about the halfway point\, and we will have ride marshals\, sweeps\, and a support vehicle to help you\, if requ ired. Approved helmets are required (we can only take "retro" so far! ). R iders are asked to observe all rules of the road or trail.\n\nThis event i s proudly supported by Engel &\; Völkers.\n\nLOCATION: Devour! Studios (360 Main Street) &\; Wolfville Waterfront Park (start &\; end). Al l rides return to this location.\n\nSCHEDULE:\n\n1:00 pm Check-in and regi stration at Waterfront Park behind Devour! Studios\n\n1:30 pm Opening Rema rks &\; Group Photo\nCalling all Riders\, Racers\, Rovers &\; Roller s! Riders are encouraged to wear vintage Heartland Tour jerseys\, retro cy cling kits\, and old event t-shirts as we celebrate 20 years of Heartland memories in the Valley.\n\n2:00 pm Heartland Tour – The Retro Ride prese nted by Devour!\nAll rides depart from Wolfville's Waterfront Park\, just behind Devour! Studios.\n\n 58 km Valley Road Ride–A scenic group ride through Wolfville and surrounding Valley communities featuring rolling cou ntryside\, coastal views\, and classic Heartland Tour routes.\n 30 km Com munity Ride–A relaxed-paced social ride through Wolfville and nearby com munities designed for recreational cyclists\, families\, and casual riders .\n 25 km Family &\; Cruiser Ride–A fun community ride along the Wol fville waterfront and trail system for riders of all ages and abilities.\n In cooperation with NS Walks\, there will also be a family trail walk.\n \n3:30 pm Community Gathering at Devour! Studios\nLive local music\, refre shments\, sponsor activations\, and rider stories from the past 20 years.\ n\n4:30 pm Retro Ride Award \nDig out some old kit\, dust off those vintag e wheels\, get geared up as the Heartland Tour's most enthusiastic support er - best overall wins a custom jersey and bibs. It's all about the ride\, good friends\, and a good time.\n\nFURTHER SCHEDULE:\n\n5:00 pm – 8:00 pm The Great Devour! Spaghetti Community Supper\nA large community supper open to riders\, families\, volunteers\, and the public featuring generous plates of spaghetti (all-you-can-eat\, in fact!)\, garlic bread\, local h ospitality\, and long-table community dining.\n\n8:00 pm-10:00 pm Live Mus ic &\; Mud Creek Days Festivities\nCelebrate alongside the Town of Wolf ville with live entertainment\, outdoor gathering spaces\, and evening fes tivities throughout the waterfront and inside the Studios.\n\n10:00 pm Fir eworks over Wolfville Waterfront\n\n10:30 pm Retro Dance After-Party &\ ; Bar at Devour! Studios with DJ Kiwi\nClassic tunes\, dancing\, drinks\, and a late-night community celebration to close out the 20th Anniversary f estivities.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://devourfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/0 6/Screenshot-2026-06-29-at-11.40.49-AM.jpg CATEGORIES:EVENT,Studios Event LOCATION:Devour! Studios\, 360 Main Street\, Wolfville\, Nova Scotia\, B4P1 C4\, Canada GEO:45.091942;-64.359045 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=360 Main Street\, Wolfville \, Nova Scotia\, B4P1C4\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Devour! Studio s:geo:45.091942,-64.359045 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR