PNC Tour de Lou

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2025 PNC Tour de Lou Rider Guide

Ride Details

Participants will enjoy spectacular views and expert support throughout the ride. All cycling distances will be an open course, rules of the road rides, with no streets closed. Trained Support and Gear (SAG) crews, law enforcement and medical professionals will be on hand.

 

Ride with GPS Link to all Routes: https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Event/360303/S9KTHEJzs5A9pSGtqAK4Qom01yWvKBur

Access to course routes requires a free account registration with RideWithGPS.com. The app is also available for download on the App Store or Google Play. 

 

 

What is Tour de Lou?
The PNC Kentucky Derby Festival Tour de Lou is a bicycle tour throughout our city! It’s a non-competitive, un-timed, 20-, 35- or 62.1- (Metric Century) mile ride for riders of all experience levels. We’ll be offering both In-Person and Virtual Ride registrations.

  • The 2025 route for participants in the 20-mile, 35-mile & Metric Century will start and finish at the Belvedere (141 N 6th Street, Louisville). The Belvedere entrance is located on Main Street in Downtown Louisville between 4th and 6th Streets. 
  • This will be a looped course, touring Louisville’s historic parks and neighborhoods.  
  • The Metric Century will also ride through Louisville.
  • All registered participants of the 2025 PNC Tour will receive:
    • The 2025 PNC Tour de Lou Medal
    • An Official PNC Tour de Lou Ride T-Shirt 
    • Invitation to the Post Ride Party to celebrate

What time does the Tour de Lou start?
This year’s in-person routes will have staggered start times: 

  • 62.1 Mile (Metric Century): 8 AM 
  • 35 Mile: 8:10 AM 
  • 20 Mile: 8:20 AM

 Where is the Start and Finish Line?
The 2025 PNC Tour de Lou will start and finish at the Belvedere (141 N 6th Street, Louisville). The Belvedere entrance is located on Main Street in Downtown Louisville between 4th and 6th Streets.  This will again be a looped course. Riders will bike through the parks and neighborhoods of Louisville, on an open course with safety support.   

20-mile route: (20.6 miles with 282 feet of elevation gain)

35-mile route: (35.9 miles with 855 feet of elevation gain)

62.1 mile route: (62.1 miles with 1,277 feet of elevation gain)

Get the GPS Route for all Distances (20-, 35- and 61.1-Miles HERE

Access to course routes requires a free account registration with RideWithGPS.com. The app is also available for download on the App Store or Google Play. 

 What time does the Finish Line close?

The Finish Line will close at 3:30 PM. Riders must maintain an 8-13 mph or faster pace to complete the ride.  

Where can I park?

Parking is available in multiple surface lots close to the Start and Finish Line.

  • 121 South 6th Street – Surface Lot
  • 529 West Market – Surface Lot
  • PNC Tower 101 S 5th – Garage
  • 713 West Market – Surface Lot
  • Kentucky Performing Arts 121 N 6th – Garage
  • Kentucky Science Center 801 Washington St – Surface Lot

 Where can I pick up my ride packet and swag?  

Packet Pickup will be offered the week leading up to the ride. Packet Pick Up will be on Thursday, April 17th (4 PM – 7 PM) & Friday, April 18th (9 AM – 7 PM).

Where: West Sixth NuLu, 817 E. Market Street

Day of packet pick-up will be available at the Belvedere. We suggest that you arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to your ride to get ready to go!

What do I get as part of my Registration in the Tour de Lou?  

Riders will receive:  

  • The Official PNC Tour de Lou Medal
  • The Official PNC Tour de Lou shirt  
  • Course support including Rest Stops with water, snacks and bathrooms.
  • Access to GPS Route files for each distance, so riders can follow along on a Garmin, smart phone, or other GPS Device.  

Will there be places to get water, nutrition and take bathroom breaks along the In-Person course? 
Yes! We will have Rest Stops throughout each of the route distances. Riders will be able to refuel with water, snacks and restrooms. These stops will include Porta-Johns for bathroom breaks. Details about where they are located will be included in the final map of the Ride Routes.

Am I required to wear a helmet to participate in the Tour de Lou?
To keep everyone safe, we require that every participant wear a helmet that conforms to CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) standards. Failure to adhere to this requirement may result in removal from the course.  

How do I purchase a Tour de Lou ride jersey?
Jerseys can be purchased during online registration and can be picked up during training rides, as well as picked up during Rider Packet Pick-Up.  

CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER JERSEY

Looking for someone to ride with, or want to train before you complete your full ride?  CLICK HERE to check out our partners at Louisville Bike Club, or take a look at their ride calendar. 

Tour de Lou Details