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The Kentucky Derby Festival is once again partnering with the Louisville Bicycle Club to produce the PNC Tour de Lou on Saturday, April 19th.
Participants will have the opportunity to bike in-person on this open course, as well as the option to participate virtually. The PNC Tour de Lou is a unique way to explore Louisville on two wheels while passing through some of the city’s scenic parks, neighborhoods and historic sites, including Churchill Downs (home of the Kentucky Derby), with cyclists from all across the country.
Location: This year’s Start and Finish Line is moving due to flooding along the Waterfront. The Start and Finish will now be at the Belvedere (141 N 6th Street, Louisville). The Belvedere entrance is located on Main Street in Downtown Louisville between 4th and 6th Streets.
As always, the Festival’s annual bike event is for riders of all levels of experience, with separate distances and ride options:
62.1 Mile (8:00 AM): Metric Century / Advanced Ride (Open course)
35-Mile (8:15 AM): Experienced Ride / Intermediate Ride (Open course)
20-Mile (8:30 AM): Ride / New to cycling (Open course)
Virtual Ride 20, 35, and Metric Century Options (Find more info here!)
All participants in the 2025 PNC Tour de Lou will receive a ride shirt, swag bag, and an invitation to the post-ride party to celebrate.
For more information go to KDF.org/TourdeLou
Register Now! - Click here for the Louisville Bicycle Club discount code.
The Kentucky Derby Festival is once again partnering with the Louisville Bicycle Club to produce the PNC Tour de Lou on Sunday, April 14.
Participants will have the opportunity to bike in-person on this open course, as well as the option to participate virtually. The 11th annual PNC Tour de Lou is a unique way to explore Louisville on two wheels while passing through some of the city’s scenic parks, neighborhoods and historic sites, including Churchill Downs (home of the Kentucky Derby), with cyclists from all across the country.
Location: 226 N Floyd St, Louisville, KY 40202 at the corner of N. Floyd and E Witherspoon
As always, the Festival’s annual bike event is for riders of all levels of experience, with separate distances and ride options:
62.1 Mile: Metric Century / Advanced Ride (Open course)
35-Mile: Experienced Ride / Intermediate Ride (Open course)
20-Mile: Ride / New to cycling (Open course)
Virtual Ride 20, 35, and Metric Century Options (Find more info here!)
Starting times are staggered based on distance: Metric Century – 8 a.m., 35-mile ride – 8:15 a.m., 20-mile ride – 8:30 a.m., Family Adventure Ride – 9:30 a.m.
A virtual alternative is also available for those who prefer to log their miles on their own. Riders who participate in the virtual option can still choose to complete the 20-, 35- or 62.1-mile distance. Participants can ride at their own pace – and even their own route – over multiple days.
All participants in the 2024 PNC Tour de Lou will receive a ride shirt, swag bag, and an invitation to the post-ride party to celebrate.
Click on this link to see the 2024 Kentucky Derby Festival PNC Tour de Lou routes.
Routes will be released in February 2024. a
For more information go to KDF.org/TourdeLou
