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Get Ready to Roll! The Kentucky Derby Festival is once again partnering with the Louisville Bicycle Club to produce the PNC Tour de Lou on Sunday, April 12.
Participants will have the opportunity to bike in-person, as well as the option to participate virtually. The 13th 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 with cyclists from all across the country. (Full course and route details will be released soon).
New for the 2026 Ride:
- The Start and Finish Line is moving to the Big Four Lawn, adjacent to the Big Four Bridge.
- A new 12-mile route option has been added, offering the ideal introduction to the Derby Festival’s annual cycling experience for beginners and first-time riders.
- The former 20-mile route has been expanded to 25 miles to allow riders of varying distances to stay together longer and enhance the overall ride experience
Distance Options
As always, the Festival’s annual cycling event is for riders of all levels of experience, with four separate cycling distances:
- 62.1 Miles (Metric Century) – Ideal for advanced riders or those looking for a challenge: 8 AM
- 35 Miles – Ideal for moderate/experienced riders: 8:15 AM
- 25 Miles – Ideal for beginners to intermediate: 8:30 AM
- NEW: 12 Miles – Ideal for beginners or those new to cycling: 9:00 AM
- Virtual Ride – 12, 25, 35, and Metric Century Options (Find more info here!)
Ride Details
Participants will enjoy spectacular city views and expert support throughout the ride. All cycling distances will be an open course, following rules of the road, with no streets closed. Trained Support and Gear (SAG) crews, law enforcement and medical professionals will be on hand. (
Post Ride Party
All participants can celebrate after the ride at the Post Ride Party!
Cyclists can enjoy live entertainment and a sweet treat while they cheer on cyclists to the Finish Line. Plus, riders (ages 21 and older) will enjoy a post-ride beverage.
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
