PNC Kentucky Derby Festival Tour de Lou 2027
- Date
- Sunday, April 11, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Kentucky)
- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Entry fee
- From $50 · goes up to $80 on Jan 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62.1 Mile Metric Century Ride | Metric Century | Apr 11, 20278:00 AM | $70$80 after Jan 1, 2027 | 425 |
| 35 Mile Ride | Bike RideBike 35 mi | Apr 11, 20278:15 AM | $60$70 after Jan 1, 2027 | 450 |
| 25 Mile Ride | Bike RideBike 25 mi | Apr 11, 20278:30 AM | $50$60 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| 12 Mile Ride | Bike RideBike 12 mi | Apr 11, 20279:00 AM | $50$55 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| VIRTUAL RiderVirtual | – | Apr 11, 20278:30 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 62.1 Mile Metric Century Ride: $70 until Dec 31, then $80 until Mar 31, then $90 until Apr 11.
- 35 Mile Ride: $60 until Dec 31, then $70 until Mar 31, then $80 until Apr 11.
- 25 Mile Ride: $50 until Dec 31, then $60 until Mar 31, then $70 until Apr 11.
- 12 Mile Ride: $50 until Dec 31, then $55 until Mar 31, then $60 until Apr 11.
Online registration closes Apr 11, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:14 AM, and the 62.1 Mile Metric Century Ride starts at 8:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1101 River Road, 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.
Race details
- Where
- 1101 River Road, Louisville, KY 40206Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- Event Shirt; T-Shirt
- Distances
- Metric Century, Bike Ride
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 11, 2027), 2026 (Apr 12, 2026), 2025 (Apr 19, 2025), 2024 (Apr 14, 2024), 2023 (Apr 16, 2023), 2022 (Apr 16, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is PNC Kentucky Derby Festival Tour de Lou?
- Sunday, April 11, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees, and rises to $80 on Jan 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 11, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances are offered?
- Metric Century, Bike Ride.
- Where does it start?
- 1101 River Road, Louisville, KY 40206.
From the organizers
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 11.
Participants will have the opportunity to bike in-person, as well as the option to participate virtually. The 14th 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.
2027 Ride Highlights:
The Start and Finish is staying at the Big Four Lawn
Ride open to anyone, from beginners to seasoned cyclist
12-, 25-, 35-, and 62.1-mile distance options