The 2023 Burnsville Metric is a fully supported fundraising ride benefitting Dig in Yancey and local EMS and Fire services. It will be held Saturday, April 29th, 2023 at 9:00 AM. This year we will be offering several routes ranging from 65 km up to 200 km. The Jacks Creek route, appx 65km. The Metric Route 100 km. The Double Metric Route 200 km.  All routes fully supported, with rest stops and SAG. All routes will start together in the Burnsville Town Square and will travel through the scenic Cane River and Toe River Valleys before returning to Burnsville for the finish, and after party at Homeplace Beer Company.  All entries will receive complimentary food and beverages at Homp

With five great and sometimes challenging rides, there is something for everyone. The rides are a 30, 31, 50, 71 or 100 mile scenic ride into parts of Surry, Wilkes, Yadkin and even a touch of Alleghany counties of North Carolina. The ride gets its name for passing several vineyards and wineries in the Yadkin Valley wine region. Then returning to Elkin where showers and a post ride meal are waiting for you, and one of the finest wine festivals is going on at the park next to the return area. The Yadkin Valley Wine Festival. (www.yvwf.com). Entree to the ride gets you a free tasting ticket t