Location: Goodwill Industries, 909 E Broadway, Louisville, KY 40204
Class 1 begins on Monday April 22nd at 6:00PM EST for the following dates:
Week 1 - Bike basics - bike/helmet fit; traffic laws; ABC Quick Check.
Week 2 - Gearing/shifting; lane positioning; parking lot drills.
Week 3 - Five layers of safety; riding in groups; parking lot drills.
Week 4 - Tools & basic repairs; tire changing.
Week 5 - Nutrition/hydration/clothing; parking lot drills. Evaluations & Presentation of Tech T-shirt.
Classes begin at 6:00PM EST.
These classes are offered to the public at no charge (FREE!) thanks to our sponsors Baptist Health, Bike Louisville, Clarksville Schwinn, Middle of Town Cycling, The League of American Bicyclist, and Road ID. There are 3 clinics to choose from in various communities around Kentuckiana, each with 5 classes.
Riders who complete all 5 classes of a New Rider Clinic will receive a free Louisville Bicycle Club tech t-shirt and a one-year membership in the Louisville Bicycle Club. You may attend as many times as spots are available, however the free tech t-shirt and membership are only given once.
One hour of instruction by seasoned riders followed by practice on your bike.
Step 1: Click the link here to the Louisville Bicycling Club and the League of American Bicycling Smart Cycling/Traffic Skills 101 Course Release Form. Print it out, complete the form including your signature, and bring it with you to the first class of the session. Additionally make sure you bring your bike and bike helmet to each class.
Step 2: You MUST complete this online registration for one of our clinic locations. All clinics are limited to 35 registrants.
Thank you to our sponsors: Baptist Health, Clarksville Schwinn, League of American Bicyclists, Bike Louisville and Middle of Town Cycling
300K April 25 06:00
Start location is the Red Roof Inn in Shelbyville
101 Howard Drive
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4005
For the most up to date ride information please refer to the Ride and Event Schedule at https://louisvillebicycleclub.org/ride-event-schedule
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - The Harrison
Ride Distance: 98 miles
Ride Terrain & Pace: 4C - Check HERE for Course Terrain and Ride Pace definitions
Elevation Gain: 4037 ft.
Surface Type: Road
Starting Location: 1046 N Luther Rd, Georgetown, IN 47122
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3736/1745668800000?startms=1743480000000
LBC Ride Credit: Yes
Ride Captain: Bob Grable
This is a free event as part of the Louisville Bicycle Club Mad Dog Ride series. To join and support the Louisville Bicycle Club, click HERE and take advantage of the added benefits, including discounts to your favorite local retailers and cycling events.
The ride is self-supported, so please come prepared with cash and items to fix basic repairs, as there are no SAG's. Rides will have noted store stops and lunch stops.
A ride captain will be sweeping the route at the pace indicated. If no pace is shown, the ride captain will sweep all riders.
Registration is not required; however, it is encouraged.
Want to be added to LBC Tour de Mad Dog communications? Join our Google Group at https://groups.google.com/g/tour-de-mad-dog
Volunteer to assist with the Kentucky Derby Festival pin sales on Sunday, April 27th.
Location: Waterfront Park Fest-a-Ville Entrance
There are two shifts.
This is always a great time and it is one of our best fundraisers for the club.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Bekki Livingston QUESTIONS
Ride Distance: 101 miles
Ride Terrain & Pace: 4C: Check HERE for Course Terrain and Ride Pace definitions
Elevation Gain: 4954 ft.
Starting Location: 6110 Magnolia Lane, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3702/1746878400000?startms=1746072000000
Ride: Bike to Work Day - Five Kentuckiana Locations
Starting Location:
Route Distance: Distances will vary
Route Description:
Bike Louisville and the Louisville Bicycle Club are partnering once again to support National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 16. Several starting locations across the city will help cyclists make the journey downtown and celebrate this annual national tradition.
There will be five start points throughout the Kentuckiana region: Iroquois Park, Seneca Park, Big Four Station in Jeffersonville, George Rogers Clark Park, and Shawnee Park.
We had a great time supporting this event last year, and we’re excited to be part of it again. Each ride will meet at 7:00 AM and roll out at 7:30 AM, making its way downtown. Bike Louisville will welcome riders with Heine Brothers Coffee, donuts, and prize giveaways at the finish.
We’re looking for volunteers to help captain each ride location.
Volunteer opportunities are listed at: https://louisvillebicycleclub.org/volunteer
For questions, reach out to VP of Advocacy Dee Schreur at Advocacy@LouisvilleBicycleClub.org
Ride with GPS Route:
Ride Captain:
Register Here: https://www.active.com/floyds-knobs-in/cycling/races/st-mary-of-the-knobs-3-steeples-bike-ride-5-17-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawI8VhlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHctBcXsK0MSGRcH5ZZ1nZBsyrqD_9W5OSTwSI7CSu1X9dIvSPiUUQsmnHA_aem_z5BCfZOHx7Zk5TR6JF3y_Q
The 3 Steeples Ride is a scenic ride through rolling hills in beautiful Floyd Knobs, Indiana. There are rides for all ages and ability levels, from a 5.5-mile family fun ride to 26-mile and 50-mile rides for the more experienced riders. We will have the same routes as last year and the same wonderful SAGs with homemade snacks and fresh strawberries from a local farmer with a lunch at 11:00 at St. Mary of the Knobs Church.
All proceeds will benefit St. Mary of the Knobs Ministries and School.
All rides will start and end at St. Mary of the Knobs and ride through lightly travelled country roads. SAG stops will be at St. Mary Navilleton and St. John's Starlight churches for the 26- and 50- mile routes. A fun zone SAG will be at Koetter Construction for the 5.5-mile family ride and will have activities for the kids.
The GPS mapped routes for the rides are as follows: (created using RideWithGPS)
5.5-mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45326490
26-mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38290291
50-mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38251486
Price: $50 for Adults; $35 for youth under 12 yrs. old.
All participants who register before April 29th will be guaranteed a dri-fit technical T-shirt (men's, women's, and youth fit available). Registrations after that will receive a T-shirt only if extras are available.
New this year, thanks to our sponsor, Pacers and Racers Running/Walking Store, all participants registered by noon on February 28th will be included in a drawing for a $50 gift card for Pacers and Racers. Then, there will be another drawing for a $50 gift card to Pacers and Racers for all participants registered by noon on April 29th. So, be sure to sign up early!
Please come join us for a fun and friendly ride. All participants are required to wear a helmet while riding.
The 26-mile and 50-mile rides start at 8:30am and the 5.5-mile family ride will start at 9:30 at St. Mary of the Knobs.
Packet pickup will begin at 7:30am
Parking is available at the St. Mary of the Knobs Geis Activity Center lot.
If Registering the day of the event, cash is the only payment acceptable.
LBC Ride Captain: Erik Helton
Location: St. Matthews Baptist Church - 3515 Grandview Ave, Louisville, KY 40207
Class 2 begins on Wednesday May 21st at 6:00PM EST for the following dates:
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Story Century
Ride Distance: 102 miles
Ride Terrain & Pace: 3C: Check HERE for Course Terrain and Ride Pace definitions
Elevation Gain: 3902 ft.
Starting Location: Finley Township Volunteer Fire Department, 4012 IN-56, Scottsburg, IN 47170
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3695/1748088000000?startms=1746072000000
Ride Captain: RC: Melissa "Puddle" Hall, lissah45@yahoo.com (eight12)Sevenfive2-39seven3.
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Muscatatuck Century
Ride Distance: 103 miles
Ride Terrain & Pace: See the calendar link below. Check HERE for Course Terrain and Ride Pace definitions
Elevation Gain: 3731 ft.
Starting Location: 213 N Ferguson St, Henryville, IN 47126
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or
Ride Captain: RC: Michael Diesel Dog Kamenish
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Pottershop Century
Ride Distance: 96 miles
Elevation Gain: 4628 ft.
Starting Location: Pope Lick Park, 4002 S Pope Lick Rd, Louisville, KY 40299
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3685/1749295800000?startms=1748750400000
Ride Captain: John Pellegrino 215.888.9753
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Overnight Day 1 - Scottsburg to French Lick Indiana Century
Elevation Gain: 5661 ft.
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3712/1750507200000?startms=1746072000000
Ride Captain: Thomas Nance and Melissa "Puddle" Hall, lissah45@yahoo.com (8one2)seven5two-397three
Register early! There is a rider limit of 800: https://www.bikereg.com/licking-valley-century
Come join us on the ride everyone is talking about!
The Cincinnati Cycle Club is excited to present the 5th annual Licking Valley Century on June 21, 2025. This ride offers stunning panoramas across a diverse landscape of hills and valleys, all while pedaling along quiet roads with very little traffic. See for yourself why many cyclists call this area “God’s country”.
We offer a route for everyone, including a 42 mile Scenic Loop, a 63 mile Metric-Century, and the 100 mile Full-Century. The Licking Valley Century is also the third ride of the five-part Kentucky Cycling Challenge Series presented by Bike-Walk Kentucky. Additionally, we offer a competitive KOM/QOM Challenge and a fun STYLE Challenge.
All six rest stops will be fully stocked with Clif Bars, Infinit Hydration, and a large variety of snacks. The Butler stop will be serving fresh baked goodies from the MillStone Cafe. Laurel Bend Farm at Falmouth features Kona Ice Treats. The Lenoxburg General Store will furnish sandwiches & soda. And, the 12 Mile Creek Winery will offer wine for purchase with free delivery to the finish line.
Live music, hot food, & cold drinks await you at the finish with inside (air conditioned) and outside seating available.
We check all the boxes!► Beautiful Low Traffic Roads► Route for Everyone!► Fresh Baked Goodies from Millstone Cafe► Cold Kona Ice Treats► Great scenery for pictures► Post-ride HOT meals & COLD drinks► Live Music at Start and Finish► Stuffed Rider Packets► KOM/QOM & Style challenges► Winery Rest Stop at 12 Mile Creek► Infinit Hydration, Clif Bars, & Snacks at all rest stops► Reser Bike shop mechanics ready to help
Check out our website for more information: www.lickingvalleycentury.com
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Overnight Day 2 - French Lick Indiana to Scottsburg Century
Starting Location: TO COME
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or TO COME
Location: Middle of Town Cycling - 2140 Gardiner Ln, Louisville, KY 40205
Class 3 begins on Sunday June 22nd at 2:00PM EST for the following dates:
Classes begin at 2:00PM EST.
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Fort Harrod Mad Dog Foray
Ride Distance: 105 miles
Ride Terrain & Pace: Check out the Route Description link below: Check HERE for Course Terrain and Ride Pace definitions
Elevation Gain: 6341 ft.
Starting Location: Taylorsville Lake, Corps of Engineers Office - 2825 Overlook Road; Taylorsville, KY 40071
Ride Captain: Christian Juckett
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Old Gilgal
Ride Distance: 100 miles
Elevation Gain: 6400 ft.
Starting Location: 402 S 1st St, La Grange, KY 40031
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3716/1752320700000?startms=1751342400000
Ride Captain: Fritz Kopatz 502.930.5378 / Fritzko@yahoo.com
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Salem, Amelia's Way
Ride Distance: 99.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 4,899 ft.
Starting Location: Kroger, 5929 Timber Ridge Dr, Prospect, KY 40059
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3709/1753529400000?startms=1751342400000
Ride Captain: Amelia Dauer 5o2-4l7-4999
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Two Bridges Century
Ride Distance: 104 miles
Elevation Gain: 4,686 ft.
Starting Location: 6051 Timber Ridge Dr, Prospect, KY 40059
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3664/1755343800000?startms=1754020800000
Ride Captain: Dr. Larry "Gizmo" Preble, (502) Seven24-8477
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - A Good Second Century
Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft.
Starting Location: Mile Wide Beer Co., 636 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204, USA
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3684/1756552500000?startms=1754020800000
Ride Captain: Erik Helton - President@LouisvilleBicycleClub.org
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Boston to Munfordville to Boston
Ride Distance: 100.7 miles
Elevation Gain: 3,584 ft.
Starting Location: Boston School, 130 Wilson Creek Rd, Boston, KY 40107
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3704/1757160000000?startms=1756699200000
Ride Captain: Tom Askew cell 502-338-8979
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Twice Boston
Ride Distance: 101.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 3,968 ft.
Starting Location: Paroquet Springs Conference Center, 395 Paroquet Springs Dr, Shepherdsville, KY 40165
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3781/1758369600000?startms=1756699200000
Ride Captain: Dee Schreur
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Medora Goes Pink
Ride Distance: 102.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 3,120 ft.
Starting Location: Clark State Forestry, 2 Service Rd, Henryville, IN 47126
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3696/1760185800000?startms=1759291200000
Ride Captain: Melissa "Puddles" Hall
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - DaFongman "Paroquet Springs" Hundo 100
Elevation Gain: 4,616 ft.
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3698/1760785200000?startms=1759291200000
Ride Captain: Fritz Kopatz
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Seven Springs Century
Ride Distance: 99 miles
Elevation Gain: 6,245 ft.
Starting Location: 200 Missouri Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3707/1761996600000?startms=1759291200000
Ride Captain: Thomas Nance - five zero two -five nine two - four two zero three
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Buckner Riverdance
Elevation Gain: 4,483 ft.
Starting Location: To Come
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or To Come
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