Course
Green Route
Click To Download Green Route GPX. Click To Download Green Route Cue Sheet.
RedBud Ride
- Date
- Last held Apr 18, 2026, next date to be announced
- Location
- London, Kentucky
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Official race websiteStart location and course
529 S. Main Street, London, KY 40741
- Directions to the start
- Course map on Ride with GPS
- Course map on Ride with GPS
- Course map on Ride with GPS
- Course map on Ride with GPS
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Course profile: how hilly is RedBud Ride?
The 99-mile bike course climbs 4,434 feet, about 45 feet a mile: rolling.
| Course | Distance | Climbing | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redbud Ride Red Route - 100 MilesBike, loop, steepest 12% | 99 mi | 4,434 ft | rolling |
| Final 2020 Redbud Ride Green Route - 72 MilesBike, loop, steepest 10% | 71 mi | 2,920 ft | rolling |
| Final 2020 Redbud Ride Orange Route - 34 MilesBike, loop, steepest 7% | 34 mi | 1,366 ft | rolling |
| Final Redbud Ride 2020 Yellow Route-24 milesBike, out and back | 25 mi | 897 ft | rolling |
From the course maps the organizers publish on Ride with GPS and MapMyRun; climbing is the total gain the map reports. Courses can change between editions, so check the date on the map.
Where RedBud Ride ranks
- No. 25 of 50 on Hilliest bike rides
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
From the race's page
What the organizers of RedBud Ride cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Orange Route
Click To Download Orange Route GPX. Click To Download Orange Route Cue Sheet.
Course
Red Route
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Course
Routes
Click on Each Route Below To Download GPX File. Yellow Route - 24 Miles. Orange Route - 34 Miles. Green Route - 72 Miles. Red Route - 100 Miles.
Course
Yellow Route
Click To Download Yellow Route GPX. Click To Download Yellow Route Cue Sheet.
Rules and FAQ
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Race details
- Where
- 529 S. Main Street, London, KY 40741Map
- Course
- Road
- Distances
- Century, Bike Ride
- Editions
- 2026 (Apr 18, 2026), 2025 (Apr 26, 2025), 2024 (Apr 20, 2024), 2023 (Apr 22, 2023), 2022 (Apr 9, 2022)
- Status
- The next edition has not been announced yet. Past events: Green Route - 72 Miles, Orange Route - 34 Miles, Red Route - 100 Miles, Yellow Route - 24 Miles, Green Route - 72 Miles.
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Quick answers
- When is RedBud Ride?
- The next date has not been announced.
- How much does it cost?
- See the registration page for current pricing.
- What distances are offered?
- Century, Bike Ride.
- Where does it start?
- 529 S. Main Street, London, KY 40741.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Ride with GPS; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
The Redbud Ride is an annual bicycle ride that starts in beautiful downtown London, KY and stretches throughout the surrounding areas. This ride is a must do for cycling enthusiasts, professionals, century riders and amateurs alike. The Redbud Ride has been chosen as the "Best Century Ride in America" by Active.com.
The routes for the Redbud Ride passes some of the most beautiful scenery in Kentucky, filled with blooming redbud trees! There are 4 beautiful routes to choose from.
* The Yellow Route (24 miles) is our shortest and flattest route, which makes it the perfect route for the beginning rider or for a family.