Louisville Bicycle ClubThe Louisville Bicycle Club, formerly known as Louisville Wheelmen, is a bicycle club that serves the greater Louisville metropolitan area in Kentucky, including Southern Indiana. Our organization is composed entirely of volunteers and is dedicated to promoting the education of bicycle safety, a healthy lifestyle through the various aspects of cycling, including sport, recreation, and utility. Additionally, we advocate for the rights of all cyclists. We offer a range of daily rides. Check out our Ride and Event Schedule for our up to date calendar Since our founding in the late 1890s, the Louisville Bicycle Club has been one of the country's most active and progressive clubs. | Thank You to Our SupportersUpcoming Events
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| Annual LBC Banquet, Awards Ceremony, Election and Membership MeetingAll LBC members are invited to join us for an evening of celebration, camaraderie, and club business at our Annual Awards Banquet! Let’s look back on an incredible year of riding, recognize our dedicated volunteers, celebrate achievements, and elect club officers for the year ahead.Date is Saturday, January 17, 2026 |
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| Polar Bear Ride, Member Swap Meet, and Chili/Soup Cook-Off!Join us on New Year's Day for our annual tradition, the Polar Bear ride! The year has flown by, and it's time to keep the tradition alive! Join us for the free annual Polar Bear Ride and some post-ride fun with a swap meet and delicious chili cook-off. |
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| Join the 2026 LBC Bike to Beat Cancer TeamWe are back for 2026 with our LBC Bike to Beat Cancer Team. Over the last three years we have raised $53,000. In 2024 we were named the Norton Healthcare Foundation Volunteer of the Year. Let's see if we can raise over $25,000 for the great event in 2026! Learn More & Join |
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🎥 Ride Along with Us — Explore the Louisville Bicycle Club YouTube ChannelThe Louisville Bicycle Club features a variety of member-submitted videos showcasing our rides. Contributors such as Dr. Larry Preble, Jackie & Scott Rountree, and Dominic Wasserzug share their unique cycling experiences with the club. |
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| Join the Tour de Mad Dog Series!
The 2025 Tour de Mad Dog Series schedule is set! The Tour de Mad Dog series are 100 mile rides that the Louisville Bicycle Club puts on. Anyone can join. Complete 10 or more and you get a free or reduced jersey thanks to our Tour de Mad Dog sponsors. We are looking for a few sponsors for the series. The sponsors help reduce the cost of the finisher's jerseys. Learn More |
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Not a member yet?Join the Louisville Bicycle Club and the hundreds of members for one of our daily rides. The Louisville Bicycle Club has rides for all levels and distances. Not a member yet? |
New Rider Clinic
2025 dates are available now! These classes are offered to the public at no charge (FREE!) thanks to Baptist Health and Mayor's Healthy Hometown. Riders who complete all 5 sessions of a New Rider Clinic will receive a free LBC tech t-shirt and a one-year membership in the Louisville Bicycle Club. You may attend as many times as spots are available, however the free tech t-shirt and membership are only given once. |
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Become a Ride CaptainHave you been interested in becoming a ride captain for the Louisville Bicycle Club? Not sure what is involved? Learn how easy it is to become the backbone of the Louisville Bicycle Club and by becoming a ride captain today!
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