FARMINGTON — The registration deadline for the Tour de Farmington, a one-day bike tour of farms, has been extended to Oct. 8.

The tour planned for Sunday, Oct. 10, is a celebration of local agriculture and promotion of alternative modes of transportation. It offers cyclists a choice of two routes through the Franklin County area.

A 19-mile route, centered in the Wilton area with many scenic views, features farms with hoop greenhouses, fresh produce, an apple orchard, alpacas and other livestock.

A second route, 70 miles, takes cyclists north of Farmington to the Western Mountain foothills with hillier terrain and views of the Sandy River and Longfellow Mountain range. Participants will visit places featuring a cheese-making operation, diversified vegetable farm, a bakery, farm kitchens and livestock.

Cyclists will have the opportunity to buy local food and products that can be picked up in Farmington at the end of the event. A local foods lunch, water and snacks will be provided, and the day ends with a live bluegrass performance and burrito barbecue.

Prices for the 19-mile tour, including lunch, is $30 for adults, $15 for youths under 15 years. For the 70-mile tour, including lunch and barbecue, is for adults only and costs $65. There is a $10 burrito barbecue dinner ticket only.

For more information and to see a map of the Tour De Farmington visit http://www.westernmountainsalliance.org or contact the Western Mountains Alliance at 778-3885.