Middle of Town Cycling’s 5-Year Celebration Ride & Party! 🚴‍♀️💛

Middle of Town Cycling is celebrating five amazing years of rides, races, and community!

From day one, our mission has been to be your go-to shop for all things cycling and to grow a community where every rider feels they belong — we couldn’t have done it without you!

Join us on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at our Gardiner Lane shop (2140 Gardiner Ln, Louisville, KY 40205) for a full day of fun and celebration:

🕥 10:30–11:30 AM – Pre-ride coffee from Brotherwood Coffee
🎤 11:30 AM – Special presentation from the City of Louisville
🚴 12:00 PM – Group Ride: 25 fun, all-inclusive miles
🌮 Post-ride – Food from Los Gringos Mexican Food Truck

A guest DJ will be playing music. Be sure to get on the mic and thank Nira and her team for all they have done for the community.

Let’s ride, celebrate, and make more memories together! 🚲✨

Wear your Louisville Bicycle Club jersey and let's show them how much the LBC appreciates all they do! 

Ride Details:
• Distance: 25 miles
• Terrain & Pace: 3C
• Elevation Gain: 839 ft
• Surface: Road
• Starting Location: Middle of Town Cycling, 2140 Gardiner Ln, Louisville, KY 40205
• LBC Ride Credit: Yes
• Ride with GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52935625
• Ride Captain: Erik Helton

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Crawdaddy's LBC Christmas Giving Ride
Saturday, December 6, 2025 · Ride rolls out at 12:00 PM
Starting from: Middle of Town Cycling (2140 Gardiner Ln, Louisville, KY 40205)

Join us for the fourth annual Crawdaddy's LBC Christmas Giving Ride on Saturday, December 6th at noon! This festive holiday tradition, which began in 2022, is hosted by the Louisville Bicycle Club in honor of its founder, Michael “Crawdaddy” Crawford. Together, we’ll spread joy, raise funds, and embrace the holiday magic!

Our club has a long history of making Louisville a healthier, happier, and more bicycle-friendly community. This year, we’re proud to once again partner with the Cabbage Patch Settlement House, a local nonprofit founded in 1910 that helps at-risk children and families achieve greater self-sufficiency through a variety of life-changing programs. Every December, their “Christmas Partner Program” provides food, clothing, and gifts to families in need—and we’re here to help.

We’re asking club members and supporters to join us in making the season brighter for local families. Donations can be made directly to the Louisville Bicycle Club or by check, and all proceeds will support the Cabbage Patch’s Christmas Partner Program.

To kick things off, the club is donating $500 to the cause. Thank you for helping us make a difference this December!

🕒 Schedule of Events

• 11:00 AM – Pre-Ride Coffee
  Warm up with complimentary coffee from Brotherwood Coffee, the official brew of the Louisville Bicycle Club.

• 11:55 AM – Check Presentation
  Gather with us before rollout as we present our donation to the Cabbage Patch Settlement House.

• 12:00 PM – Ride Rollout
  The holiday tour begins! Let’s ride together for a great cause.

🚴 Ride Highlights

• 🎄 Paristown’s Fête De Noël
  Enjoy the sights and sounds of this magical winter festival with lights, markets, and ice skating.

• 🏠 Historic St. James Court & Old Louisville
  Pedal through one of the city’s most beautiful neighborhoods during the Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour.

• 💝 The Cabbage Patch Settlement House
  Ride by and show your support for this inspiring community organization.

• ✨ Bardstown Road Aglow
  Experience the festive glow of one of Louisville’s most iconic streets, decked out for the holidays.

• 🌟 Cherokee Triangle & Middle of Town Cycling
  Wrap up the journey through the scenic Cherokee Triangle and return to Middle of Town Cycling for one last coffee and cheer.

🎁 Join us for a ride full of holiday cheer, community giving, and festive spirit. Reserve your spot today and help us make the season brighter for those in need!

🗓️ Full ride details available on the LBC event calendar.

Ride with GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49166774

LBC Ride Credit: Yes

The deadline for donating is December 6th.

Erik Helton, President, Louisville Bicycle Club

Steven Sarson, Vice President/Touring

Michael "Crawdaddy" Crawford, In Memory Honorary Ride Captain

Erik Helton will be the sweeper of the ride.

Ride: Barb Martin's Polly's Freeze Ride - Bike to Beat Cancer Training Ride

Ride Distance: 28-miles

Ride Terrain & Pace: 12 - 14 MPH Average

Elevation Gain: 1,235

Surface Type: Road

Starting Location: Yellow Lot at Waterfront Park, 1401 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40206, USA

Route Description:

Polly’s Freeze Ride – Two Traditions in One!

This year we’re combining two great cycling traditions into one ride. Each summer, Barb Martin leads her beloved Polly’s Freeze Ride, while Bike to Beat Cancer hosts a training ride that makes the same climb. In 2025, the Louisville Bicycle Club is proud to add an additional Bike to Beat Cancer training ride and take it up to Polly’s Freeze together.

Route Details:

We’ll roll out from the Yellow Lot at Waterfront Park, then head across the Big Four Bridge into Indiana. From there, we’ll follow the scenic Ohio River Greenway all the way to Corydon Pike, where the real challenge begins with the climb up to Polly’s Freeze.

After enjoying a well-earned stop for cold treats, it’s time to descend. We'll head back down Corydon Pike, dropping into New Albany, reconnecting with the Ohio River Greenway, and crossing back over the Big Four Bridge into Louisville, returning the same way we came.

This ride blends tradition, community, and a sweet reward at the top. Come ready for a climb, a cone, and great company! 🚴‍♀️🍦

Ride with GPS Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47223702

LBC Ride Credit: Yes

Ride Captain: Barbara Martin

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, or 65 miles

Starting Location:  Norton Cancer Institute - Brownsboro - 4955 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY 40241

Route Description: 

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.

Registration Fee: 5-mile rider registration is $10. 5-, 15-, 35-, & 65-mile rider registration is $50. Cancer survivors ride for free. Click here for more details on the minimum fundraising requirements.

Join the Louisville Bicycle Club Bike to Beat Cancer team: https://louisvillebicycleclub.org/bike-to-beat-cancer

Ride Distance: 15-, 35-, or 65-mile supported ride

Elevation Gain: 
15-mile: 746
35-mile: 2,046
65-mile: 4,251

Surface Type: Road

Starting Location: Norton Cancer Institute Brownsboro - 4955 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY 40241

Ride with GPS Routes: (added to LBC Ride with GPS account so you can use your account for turn-by-turn)
15-mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52624443
35-mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52624449
65-mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52624451
    
LBC Ride Credit: Yes

Ride Captain: Erik Helton - 502.759.7234 or President@LouisvilleBicycleClub.org

Sign-in Sheet Location: I will be in the parking lot off Angies Way indicated by the large yellow box. Click Here for Location Image ---> https://louisvillebicycleclub.org/resources/Pictures/event-images/bike-to-beat-cancer/BTBC-LBC-Parking-Sign-in-sheet.png