Location: Goodwill Industries, 909 E Broadway, Louisville, KY 40204
Session 1 begins on Monday April 22nd at 6:00PM EST for the following dates:
April 22nd - Bike basics - bike/helmet fit; traffic laws; ABC Quick Check.
April 29th - Gearing/shifting; lane positioning; parking lot drills.
May 6th - Five layers of safety; riding in groups; parking lot drills.
May 13th - Tools & basic repairs; tire changing.
May 20th - 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, Mayor's Healthy Hometown, 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, Mayor's Healthy Hometown and Middle of Town Cycling
300K April 27 06:00
Start location is the Red Roof Inn in Shelbyville
101 Howard Drive
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4005
Story Century was canceled due to road construction. Instead this stage will be Orleans: The Back Door. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46123432 This version is modified from the original to keep us off SR 56 after the third store stop. That takes away the two mile descent, but you will get to descend the sister hill, Leota Hill. Use caution as there are turns and the remnants of cinders from winter. The first store stop is in Pekin, Indiana at Casey's. Lunch is at Orleans and is late in the game. About mile 58. There are four options for lunch: Speak Easy Pizza (normally fast and very filling), Dogwood Petal (Hamburgers, etc), a Mexican restaurant, and Lily's (hamburger/salad bar). The route takes you to the Dogwood Petal, but I will have maps at the start for the other three and I personally will probably do the pizza option. All lunch options are within a mile or less of each other and on the same road. The third store stop is Casey's in Salem, Indiana. The GPS file shows gravel but there is no gravel on the route. I will be driving or riding it between now and the day of the road to see if I have missed road construction,etc. Indiana routes have been riddled with road construction the past few years so be sure to check. If I have to select another option, it may start elsewhere. Ride start at Finley Firehouse. From Louisville take I-65 North to the Scottsburg exit (29). Go left (west) off the exit. In 3 miles, turn right on Finley Firehouse Road and park behind the fire department being sure NOT to block the doors. Spill over parking has never been needed but is available caddy corner to the Firehouse at the white abandoned building. The ride will be swept down to 12 mph. RC: Melissa "Puddle" Hall, lissah45@yahoo.com (eight12) seven52-3973. Feel free to email with questions. Cancellations would be announced on the LBC website.
This is a free event as part of the Mad Dog ride series. Registration is not required, however it is encouraged.
Ride: Bike to Beat Cancer Kickoff Ride
Ride Distance: 15 miles
Ride Terrain & Pace: 3C
Elevation Gain: To Come
Surface Type: Road
Starting Location: Norton Cancer Institue Brownsboro - 4955 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY 40241
Route Description: To Come
Ride with GPS Route: To Come
LBC Ride Credit: Yes
Ride Captain: Erik Helton - 502.759.7234
Interested in joining the Louisville Bicycle Club's Bike to Beat Cancer team? Click HERE to join.
Ride: Bike to Work Day - Four Locations in Louisville
Starting Location:
Route Distance: Distances will vary
Route Description:
Join us Friday, May 17, 2024 at 7:00 AM for National Bike to Work Day! Bike Louisville will host group rides from 4 Meet & Ride locations. Each group will be led by experienced volunteer ride captains and depart at 7:30 AM finishing at Fourth Street LIVE! for coffee, donuts, and prizes. Groups will meet back at 5:30 PM for return rides. Help celebrate healthy and sustainable active transportation by taking part in the city-wide ride!
Follow the link HERE to register for this year's ride and select your Meet & Ride location.
If you are interested in volunteering as a ride captain contact Bike Louisville through the link HERE.
Ride with GPS Route:
Ride Captain:
Ride: Tour de Mad Dog Stage 10: Painless in Paoli
Starting Location: Greenville Park, 6613-6687 Buttontown Rd, Greenville, IN 47124, USA
Route Distance: 101 miles
Elevation Gain: 2,652
Route Description: This course is scenic but not easy - 'Painless' (sic). Starts in Greenville Park off Hwy 150. First stop in Milltown at Maxine's. Lunch in Paoli at Subway or Lost River Market. 3rd stop at Casey's on NW side of Salem
Ride Terrain & Pace: 4C
Ride with GPS Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4569423
Ride Captain: Bob Grable (502) 741-1560
This is a free event put on by the Louisville Bicycle Club as part of the Mad Dog ride series. All rides are self supported and not SAG support is provided. A ride captain will sweep the ride.
Ride: St. Marys of the Knobs 3 Steeples Bike Ride (Registration Required) 25 & 50 miles
Register Here: https://www.active.com/floyds-knobs-in/cycling/races/st-marys-of-the-knobs-3-steeples-bike-ride-5-18-2024
Date: May 18, 2024
Starting Location: St Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church, 5719 St Marys Rd, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119, USA
Terrain/Pace: 3C 12 - 14 MPH
Ride and Event Info: 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 wonderful SAGs with homemade desserts and fresh strawberries from local farmers with a lunch at 11:30.
All proceeds will benefit St. Mary's of the Knobs Ministries and School.
All rides will start and end at St. Mary of the Knobs and ride through lightly traveled country roads with SAG stops at St. Mary Navilleton and St. John's Starlight churches for the 26 and 50-mile routes. This year we are adding a Fun Zone SAG to the 5.5-mile family ride which will have activities for the kids.
All participants who register before April 30th 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. This year's ride is a special ride since the 3 Steeples ride is celebrating its 10th year anniversary (2013-2023) and the shirts have a special notation of this.
Please come join us for a fun and friendly ride. All participants are required to wear a helmet while riding.
Event details and schedule
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's 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.
Ride with GPS Route(s):
26-mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38290291
50-mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38251486
400K May 25 04:00
Location: St. Matthews Baptist Church - 3515 Grandview Ave, Louisville, KY 40207
Session 2 begins on Wednesday May 29th at 6:00PM EST for the following dates:
May 29th - Bike basics - bike/helmet fit; traffic laws; ABC Quick Check.
June 5th - Gearing/shifting; lane positioning; parking lot drills.
June 12th - Five layers of safety; riding in groups; parking lot drills.
June 19th - Tools & basic repairs; tire changing.
June 26th - Nutrition/hydration/clothing; parking lot drills. Evaluations & Presentation of Tech T-shirt.
Ride: Tour de Mad Dog Stage 11: Two Bridges Century
Starting Location: Gustavo's Mexican Grill, 6051 Timber Ridge Dr, Prospect, KY 40059, USA
Route Distance: 104 miles
Elevation Gain: 4,686
Route Description: This version is intended to reduce exposure to traffic on second half of route. However, use extra caution on the many steep, curvy downhills, especially at miles beginningat 38.3 and nearly all of School Hollow Road starting at 55.3. START: Prospect Kroger Lot near Gustavo's Mexican Grill, through the back roads of Oldham and Trimble Counties, crossing the bridge at Madison and through the back roads of Jefferson and Clark counties, then back over the Lewis and Clark Bridge to Prospect Kroger. This ride is rated, 4B--challenging hills with average speed of 14 to 16 mph. You must be ready for a tough century ride. I will sweep the ride down to a minimum of 13 mph . Since the course will take us far from home, we don't want to leave anybody behind. However, you must be prepared with all equipment to change a flat - tubes, pump, cartridge, etc. Study the downloadable map and cue sheet below before deciding if you are ready:
Ride Terrain & Pace: 4B
Ride with GPS Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40633487
Ride Captain: Dr. Larry "Gizmo" Preble, (502) Seven24-8477
Ride: Bike to Beat Cancer Training Ride
Starting Location: Big Four Station - 231 Pearl St, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Ride: 3rd Annual Ridenfaden, Tour De Dan-O's
Register Here: https://www.facebook.com/events/349733564421802
Date: June 8th, 2024
Starting Location: Upland Jeffersonville - 707 W Riverside Dr, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Ride and Event Info: The 3rd Annual Ridenfaden, Tour De Dan-O's!
Ride begins at 9am, riders finishing between 11:30-1:30pm
Two Routes to and from Upland Jeffersonville
Start and finish: Upland Jeffersonville, 707 W Riverside Dr, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Post ride gathering will take place some time around lunchtime after a morning bike tour with food, drinks, seating and parking on location.
Upland will be serving up their good brews, and Bicycle Station our on site bike shop connected to the tap room will be open.
it will be a party!
37-mile route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3078815497073834024
56-mile route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3078819466391503258
Ride Captain: Open for a Ride Captain
LBC Ride Credit: Yes if captained by an LBC ride captain
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-juneteenth-solidarity-ride-registration-690231459877?fbclid=IwAR0dvrejkk8lZrhHU0wYIk7N-bEwEbsVmecZL_RDPP-rLbFBKTTfJS4jNIo
Date: Saturday, June 15th, 2024
Starting Location: Shawnee Park, 4501 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211, USA
Event Details: Join us for the 5th Annual Juneteenth Solidarity Ride. This FREE bike ride commemorates Juneteenth, now observed as a federal holiday. This is an inclusive, family-friendly, casual, no-drop ride. Helmets required. Traffic laws will be followed. Snacks and water are provided.
Ride Overview: There are three route options. Choose 13, 24 or 50. All routes begin and end in Shawnee Park.
13 miler -This route begins and ends in the beautiful Shawnee Park with a loop in quaint Willow Park.
24 miler - This route goes through the rolling hills of Cherokee Park with a loop around the luscious green space of Seneca Park and back.
50 miler -This route goes through Seneca and back to Broadway with a turn that takes to scenic views of quiet Southwestern Parkway and the spacious Ohio Levee Trail.
Ride with GPS Route(s):Route maps for 13-, 24- and 50- mile options:
13 MILE ROUTE: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39363174...
24 MILE ROUTE: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39367910...
50 MILE ROUTE: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42234191
Ride Captain: Erik Helton 502.759.7234
For more information on the event visit: https://juneteenthride502.com/
This is a fundraising event. Join Team Wil Power - Powered by the Louisville Bicycle Club
Register Here: https://events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=50364
Team: Wil Power - Powered by the Louisville Bicycle Club
Date: June 22nd - 23rd, 2024
Starting Location: Heaven Hill Distillery Bourbon Experience - 1311 Gilkey Run Road, Bardstown, KY 40004
Once again, for this years Bike MS Bluegrass Bourbon Ride, The LBC will be represented by “TEAM WIL POWER-Powered by LBC”. The two day event, June 22nd and 23rd, will start and end at Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, KY. There is a minimum fundraising goal of $300. However, LBC members that have not participated in this ride in the past 3 years may be eligible for a $100 matching gift for this years ride. Making your fundraising minimum $200.
About the Ride: Cycle through the heart of bourbon county – take in the beautiful rolling hills and countryside of the Bluegrass State as you join a community of riders dedicated to changing the world for people affected by MS. Start and finish this two-day loop ride at the newly renovated Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience where you can enjoy live music, cocktails by Heaven Hill's Five Brothers mixologists and an exclusive Rickhouse tasting tour for our top fundraisers and Passport cyclists.
Feel the extraordinary support and excitement throughout your journey as we come together to reach our goal—a world free of MS.
Saturday Routes:
30-mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45155176
62-mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45155174
Sunday Routes:
30-mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45155180
62-mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45155177
Ride Captain: Richard Heckler 502.931.2067
For more information on the event visit the Bike MS Bluegrass Bourbon Ride 2024 website here.
Register Here: https://www.bikereg.com/licking-valley-century
Date: June 22nd, 2024, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Starting Location: 11186 South Licking Pike, Alexandria, KY 41001
Event Details: The Cincinnati Cycle Club is excited to present the 4th annual Licking Valley Century on June 22, 2024. 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”.
Ride Overview: We offer a route for everyone, including a 44 mile Scenic Loop, a 65 mile Metric-Century, and the challenging 102 mile Century. Additionally, we will include a KOM/QOM Challenge on the LVC Century route, with age-group recognition and prizes.
Ride with GPS Route(s): https://lickingvalleycentury.com/?page_id=1212
LBC Ride Credit: Yes, if a ride captain wants to participate
Ride Captain: No ride captain assigned at this time
For more information on the event visit: https://lickingvalleycentury.com/
Location: Baptist Health Eastpoint - 2400 Eastpoint Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40223
Session 3 begins on Sunday July 7th at 2:00PM EST for the following dates:
July 7th - Bike basics - bike/helmet fit; traffic laws; ABC Quick Check.
July 14th - Gearing/shifting; lane positioning; parking lot drills.
July 21st - Five layers of safety; riding in groups; parking lot drills.
July 28th - Tools & basic repairs; tire changing.
August 4th - Nutrition/hydration/clothing; parking lot drills. Evaluations & Presentation of Tech T-shirt.
Classes begin at 2:00PM EST.
Register Here: https://www.rainride.org/
Date: Saturday July 20th, 2024
Starting Location: SMWC at US-150 and St. Marys Rd., Terre Haute, Indiana
Event Details: RAIN is a one-day bicycle ride across Indiana. The 160-mile course runs mostly on the Historic National Road (US 40), an older, divided four-lane road with light traffic and gentle rolling hills. The ride begins on the campus of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) in West Terre Haute, Indiana, and crosses the state to Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana. You should condition yourself for this ride, limit your time off the bike during the ride, and be able to maintain a rolling average at least 14 mph for 12 hours.
Ride Overview: Signage and roadway markings clearly mark the route. In addition to the signs, a painted raindrop on the pavement containing an “R” indicates a turn with the narrow “point” of the drop.
The 2023 RAIN route maps and cue sheets are found here. GPS route files are found here, where the route may be downloaded in a variety of bike computer GPS formats. There are several areas of road construction along the RAIN route this year, so please use caution when you ride through them.
Two construction areas require detours. Just before rest stop 3 at Franklin Township school, a portion of Edgewood Drive is closed to all traffic—see the map here for details on the detour. At Centerville a bridge is being repaired, and a detour from the normal route is required—see the map found here for details on the detour.
If you have a personal support vehicle (PSV) assisting you, it is your responsibility to ensure your support crew reads and follows the PSV Guide and drives only on the PSV route.
Ride with GPS Route(s): https://www.rainride.org/need-to-know/#Route
For more information on the event visit: https://www.rainride.org/
This is a PAID EVENT benefitting the Friends of the Ohio River Greenway.
REGISTER HERE
Route Distance: 26 or 50 miles
Terrain/Pace: 26-mile: 3C 12 - 14 MPH. 50-mile 4C 12 - 14 MPH
Starting Location: Turtle Run Winery, 940 St Peters Church Rd NE, Corydon, IN 47112, USA
Le Tour de Pork is a bike tour through scenic southern Indiana started by the "Fat Boy Bikers" in 2007. Proceeds from the event go to benefit the development, maintenance, and use of the Ohio River Greenway. After many successful years, the Fat Boys have turned over the event to the Friends of the Ohio River Greenway to continue to support the cause.
The event takes place in beautiful Harrison County starting and finishing at Turtle Run Winery where there will be food trucks, live music, and wine available for tastings and purchase.
The Ohio River Greenway is a multi-use trail along the Ohio River in southern Indiana that connects New Albany, Clarksville, and Jeffersonville. The Ohio River Greenway makes the Ohio River accessible to bikers, walkers, and commuters of Southern Indiana and Louisville. Connecting our communities with developing amenities along the trail, the Greenway is one of our most valuable resources and a source of pride for all of our communities that border the Ohio River.
LBC Ride Credit: YES
26-miles: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3546006150-miles: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35460290
Ride Captain: Erik Helton - 502.759.7234 or President@LouisvilleBicycleClub.org - Silver Jeep Wrangler
Ride: Tour de Mad Dog Stage 15: A Good Second Century
Starting Location: Mile Wide Beer Co., 636 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
Route Distance: 101.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 2,516
Route Description: The route is a figure eight that will start at Mile Wide Brewing Company in Louisville, KY. The course will go out the Louisville Loop to Southwest Jefferson County, through parts of Jefferson Memorial Forest, Iroquois Park and back to Mile Wide Brewing for the first part of the route. You will then head from Mile Wide to New Albany via the Ohio River Greenway, then back to Jeffersonville, to Utica and back to Mile Wide Brewing to conclude the ride.
Ride with GPS Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40189337
Ride Captain: Steve Puckett, 5zero2-four 19-96 forty four
This is a charity ride that has a minimum fundraiser of $400.
Make sure you join our Louisville Bicycle Club Bike to Beat Cancer team HERE so we can show support for this great cause.
Route Distance: 15, 35, 65 or 100 miles
Starting Location: Norton Cancer Institute - Brownsboro - 4955 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY 40241
Choose from 15, 35, 65 or 100 miles! We have an option to fit your activity level. To help you choose, think about it this way: A leisurely bike ride is about 10-15 miles per hour. Could you ride for one hour? Two hours? Three hours? More?
Keep in mind that relief is only 15 miles away. Our pit stops are spaced about 15 miles apart, where you can park, stretch your legs, use the restroom and get something to eat or drink.
Finally, remember you should enjoy yourself — but challenge yourself. You are doing this for those who cannot. You are taking on the challenge in solidarity with those who are fighting the biggest fight of their lives.
Choose your distance
Never cycled before? We recommend the 5-mile or 15-mile option.
Cycled some, but it’s been a while? Try the 15- or 35-mile option. These are great distances for active beginners to novice riders.
Frequent cycler? The 65-mile ride is for you. This longer distance can be rewarding for people who cycle regularly or enjoy fitness.
Avid cyclist? Go for 100 miles and become a century rider! You won’t regret the feeling of accomplishment, knowing you are making a difference for children and adults fighting cancer in our community!
Registration Fee: 5-mile rider registration is $10. 15-, 35-, 65-, and 100-mile rider registration is $50. Cancer survivors ride for free. Click here for more details on the minimum fundraising requirements.
Ride Terrain & Pace: 2,3,4C
Ride with GPS Route: Will post once released
Ride Captain: Erik Helton - 502.759.7234 or President@LouisvilleBicycleClub.org
Distance: 28, 40, and 66-miles
Start Location: Lanesville Heritage Park - 2800 Memory Ln NE, Lanesville, IN 47136, USA
Registration Link: TO COME To join the Louisville Bicycle Club Harvest Homecoming Bicycle Tour Team.
Route: One of the most picturesque rides offered to cyclists in Southern Indiana/Metro Louisville (KY). The tour winds along the back roads of Southern Indiana, with views of fall colors accenting the Ohio River Valley. This is a leisurely tour for beginner, intermediate, and advanced cyclists. Three routes of 28, 40, or 66 miles vary from gently rolling to hilly. Breakfast, well-stocked SAGs, and lunch included. Once you've ridden this ride, you'll want to return every year!
Ride with GPS Route(s): 28-miles - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2860113540-miles - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2860120866-miles - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28601280
Ride Captain: Clinton Phillips
The 2024 OKHT will take place again this year at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens at 6220 Old Lagrange Rd, Crestwood, KY 40014
We offer a 20, 40, and 62.1-mile (100k) ride this year.
A new jersey and t-shirt is available this year for purchase.
Registration includes a free great rest stops including our World Famous Cookie stop and a view of beautiful Oldham County.
Take advantage of 20% off all RoadID items through the link in your registration email.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult on the course.
Refunds are not available.
Thank you to the following sponsors:
Middle of Town Cycling
Oldham County Tourism
Alex White - SueDistractedDriver.com
Norton Sports Health
Clarksville Schwinn
Southern Indiana Wheelmen
Bike to Beat Cancer
Kentucky Derby Festival
Sternberg Truck & Van Rental
Red Cross of Oldham County
Chamois Butt'r
Road ID
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