2027 PNC Tour de Lou Training Program Provided by Louisville Bicycle Club
- Date
- Sunday, February 21, 2027
- Start time
- 12:00 PM start (Kentucky)
- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Entry fee
- Free entry
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 PNC Tour de Lou Training Program | Bike Ride | Feb 21, 202712:00 PM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Free until Apr 4.
Online registration closes Apr 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:27 AM, and the 2027 PNC Tour de Lou Training Program starts at 12:00 PM. The start sits about 470 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Waterfront Park, Yellow Lot, Louisville, KY 40206
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around February 21 the day usually runs from 31°F at dawn to 55°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 19°F and hot years reach 67°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Waterfront Park, Yellow Lot, Louisville, KY 40206Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 470 feet
- Distances
- Bike Ride
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 21, 2027), 2026 (Feb 22, 2026), 2025 (Mar 2, 2025), 2024 (Feb 25, 2024), 2023 (Feb 26, 2023), 2022 (Feb 27, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is 2027 PNC Tour de Lou Training Program Provided by Louisville Bicycle Club?
- Sunday, February 21, 2027, starting at 12:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry is free.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- What distances are offered?
- Bike Ride.
- Where does it start?
- Waterfront Park, Yellow Lot, Louisville, KY 40206.
From the organizers
The Kentucky Derby Festival and PNC are once again offering a FREE training program for cyclists of all experience levels.
The Training Program features six rides that offer participants training tips, including hand signals, rules of the road and nutrition information. All training rides will take place at noon on Sundays from February 21 through April 4, 2027, with rides increasing by five miles every few weeks. Rides will begin at the Waterfront Park Yellow Parking Lot on River Road. In addition to a bicycle, all riders must bring a helmet.
NEW: Get ready to ride! Each week, the Festival will surprise participants with a new cycling gift designed to help them gear up and get ride-day ready.