Location: St. Matthews Baptist Church - 3515 Grandview Ave, Louisville, KY 40207
Class 2 begins on Wednesday May 21st at 6:00PM EST for the following dates:
Week 1 - Bike basics - bike/helmet fit; traffic laws; ABC Quick Check.
Week 2 - Gearing/shifting; lane positioning; parking lot drills.
Week 3 - Five layers of safety; riding in groups; parking lot drills.
Week 4 - Tools & basic repairs; tire changing.
Week 5 - Nutrition/hydration/clothing; parking lot drills. Evaluations & Presentation of Tech T-shirt.
Classes begin at 6:00PM EST.
These classes are offered to the public at no charge (FREE!) thanks to our sponsors Baptist Health, Bike Louisville, Clarksville Schwinn, Middle of Town Cycling, The League of American Bicyclist, and Road ID. There are 3 clinics to choose from in various communities around Kentuckiana, each with 5 classes.
Riders who complete all 5 classes of a New Rider Clinic will receive a free Louisville Bicycle Club 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.
One hour of instruction by seasoned riders followed by practice on your bike.
Step 1: Click the link here to the Louisville Bicycling Club and the League of American Bicycling Smart Cycling/Traffic Skills 101 Course Release Form. Print it out, complete the form including your signature, and bring it with you to the first class of the session. Additionally make sure you bring your bike and bike helmet to each class.
Step 2: You MUST complete this online registration for one of our clinic locations. All clinics are limited to 35 registrants.
Thank you to our sponsors: Baptist Health, Clarksville Schwinn, League of American Bicyclists, Bike Louisville and Middle of Town Cycling
For the most up to date ride information please refer to the Ride and Event Schedule at https://louisvillebicycleclub.org/ride-event-schedule
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Story Century
Ride Distance: 102 miles
Ride Terrain & Pace: 3C: Check HERE for Course Terrain and Ride Pace definitions
Elevation Gain: 3902 ft.
Surface Type: Road
Starting Location: Finley Township Volunteer Fire Department, 4012 IN-56, Scottsburg, IN 47170
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3695/1748088000000?startms=1746072000000
LBC Ride Credit: Yes
Ride Captain: RC: Melissa "Puddle" Hall, lissah45@yahoo.com (eight12)Sevenfive2-39seven3.
This is a free event as part of the Louisville Bicycle Club Mad Dog Ride series. To join and support the Louisville Bicycle Club, click HERE and take advantage of the added benefits, including discounts to your favorite local retailers and cycling events.
The ride is self-supported, so please come prepared with cash and items to fix basic repairs, as there are no SAG's. Rides will have noted store stops and lunch stops.
A ride captain will be sweeping the route at the pace indicated. If no pace is shown, the ride captain will sweep all riders.
Registration is not required; however, it is encouraged.
Want to be added to LBC Tour de Mad Dog communications? Join our Google Group at https://groups.google.com/g/tour-de-mad-dog
400K May 24 04:00
Start location is the Red Roof Inn in Shelbyville
101 Howard Drive
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-4005
WEAR YOUR LOUISVILLE BICYCLE CLUB JERSEY!
For the most up-to-date information, follow the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1117516933468218
Get ready to roll! The Mayor’s Hike, Bike & Paddle returns on Memorial Day — Monday, May 26, 2025, and the Louisville Bicycle Club is proud to once again support this signature city event.
📅 Date: Monday, May 26, 2025 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM Bike Ride Rollout 📍 Location: Louisville’s Waterfront Park
Grab your helmet and join hundreds of cyclists as we take to the streets for a fun, free, and family-friendly ride through the heart of Louisville. LBC volunteers will be on-site helping with ride support, ensuring a safe and welcoming experience for riders of all skill levels.
Whether you ride with us often or this is your first time, the Mayor’s Bike Ride is a great way to celebrate community, healthy living, and the joy of cycling.
Let’s ride together — and show Louisville the power of pedal!
Ride with GPS Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48237039
Route Map: Mayor's Hike Bike and Paddle Bike Map
If you have any questions, feel free to contact VP of Touring Steven Sarson at Touring@LouisvilleBicycleClub.org or President Erik Helton at President@LouisvilleBicycleClub.org.
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Muscatatuck Century
Ride Distance: 103 miles
Ride Terrain & Pace: See the calendar link below. Check HERE for Course Terrain and Ride Pace definitions
Elevation Gain: 3731 ft.
Starting Location: 213 N Ferguson St, Henryville, IN 47126
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or
Ride Captain: RC: Michael Diesel Dog Kamenish
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Pottershop Century
Ride Distance: 96 miles
Elevation Gain: 4628 ft.
Starting Location: Pope Lick Park, 4002 S Pope Lick Rd, Louisville, KY 40299
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3685/1749295800000?startms=1748750400000
Ride Captain: John Pellegrino 215.888.9753
Date this year is:
600K June 14 04:00
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Overnight Day 1 - Scottsburg to French Lick Indiana Century
Ride Distance: 98 miles
Elevation Gain: 5661 ft.
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3712/1750507200000?startms=1746072000000
Ride Captain: Thomas Nance and Melissa "Puddle" Hall, lissah45@yahoo.com (8one2)seven5two-397three
Register early! There is a rider limit of 800: https://www.bikereg.com/licking-valley-century
Come join us on the ride everyone is talking about!
The Cincinnati Cycle Club is excited to present the 5th annual Licking Valley Century on June 21, 2025. This ride offers stunning panoramas across a diverse landscape of hills and valleys, all while pedaling along quiet roads with very little traffic. See for yourself why many cyclists call this area “God’s country”.
We offer a route for everyone, including a 42 mile Scenic Loop, a 63 mile Metric-Century, and the 100 mile Full-Century. The Licking Valley Century is also the third ride of the five-part Kentucky Cycling Challenge Series presented by Bike-Walk Kentucky. Additionally, we offer a competitive KOM/QOM Challenge and a fun STYLE Challenge.
All six rest stops will be fully stocked with Clif Bars, Infinit Hydration, and a large variety of snacks. The Butler stop will be serving fresh baked goodies from the MillStone Cafe. Laurel Bend Farm at Falmouth features Kona Ice Treats. The Lenoxburg General Store will furnish sandwiches & soda. And, the 12 Mile Creek Winery will offer wine for purchase with free delivery to the finish line.
Live music, hot food, & cold drinks await you at the finish with inside (air conditioned) and outside seating available.
We check all the boxes!► Beautiful Low Traffic Roads► Route for Everyone!► Fresh Baked Goodies from Millstone Cafe► Cold Kona Ice Treats► Great scenery for pictures► Post-ride HOT meals & COLD drinks► Live Music at Start and Finish► Stuffed Rider Packets► KOM/QOM & Style challenges► Winery Rest Stop at 12 Mile Creek► Infinit Hydration, Clif Bars, & Snacks at all rest stops► Reser Bike shop mechanics ready to help
Check out our website for more information: www.lickingvalleycentury.com
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Overnight Day 2 - French Lick Indiana to Scottsburg Century
Starting Location: TO COME
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or TO COME
Location: Middle of Town Cycling - 2140 Gardiner Ln, Louisville, KY 40205
Class 3 begins on Sunday June 22nd at 2:00PM EST for the following dates:
Classes begin at 2:00PM EST.
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Fort Harrod Mad Dog Foray
Ride Distance: 105 miles
Ride Terrain & Pace: Check out the Route Description link below: Check HERE for Course Terrain and Ride Pace definitions
Elevation Gain: 6341 ft.
Starting Location: Taylorsville Lake, Corps of Engineers Office - 2825 Overlook Road; Taylorsville, KY 40071
Ride Captain: Christian Juckett
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Old Gilgal
Ride Distance: 100 miles
Ride Terrain & Pace: 4C: Check HERE for Course Terrain and Ride Pace definitions
Elevation Gain: 6400 ft.
Starting Location: 402 S 1st St, La Grange, KY 40031
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3716/1752320700000?startms=1751342400000
Ride Captain: Fritz Kopatz 502.930.5378 / Fritzko@yahoo.com
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Salem, Amelia's Way
Ride Distance: 99.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 4,899 ft.
Starting Location: Kroger, 5929 Timber Ridge Dr, Prospect, KY 40059
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3709/1753529400000?startms=1751342400000
Ride Captain: Amelia Dauer 5o2-4l7-4999
Experience the charm of a Kentucky summer with the Louisville Bicycle Club’s 45th Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour (OKHT)—a tradition rooted in community, scenic beauty, and a love of cycling.
This year’s tour features three distance options to suit every rider:
Each route winds through the rolling hills and picturesque horse farms of Oldham County, offering a ride as challenging as it is beautiful.
Start & Finish:
The ride begins and ends at the main entrance of 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens 6300 Old Lagrange Rd Crestwood, KY 40014, which also hosts our after-party and lunch celebration—a perfect place to unwind with fellow cyclists.
Rest Stops to Remember:
Kick-Off Ride – Friday, August 8:
We’ll kick off the weekend with an open group ride starting from The Barn at Maples Park, followed by packet pickup and a chance to meet fellow riders and club members.
About the OKHT:
Founded in 1974 by Stewart Prather and members of the Louisville Bicycle Club, the OKHT originally toured to Bardstown, Kentucky. Today, the event continues to embody Stewart’s vision—celebrating Kentucky’s rural beauty and cycling community while exploring the backroads of our Old Kentucky Home.
Louisville Bicycle Club members receive a special discount—register today and be part of the legacy!
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Two Bridges Century
Ride Distance: 104 miles
Elevation Gain: 4,686 ft.
Starting Location: 6051 Timber Ridge Dr, Prospect, KY 40059
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3664/1755343800000?startms=1754020800000
Ride Captain: Dr. Larry "Gizmo" Preble, (502) Seven24-8477
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - A Good Second Century
Ride Distance: 101 miles
Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft.
Starting Location: Mile Wide Beer Co., 636 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204, USA
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3684/1756552500000?startms=1754020800000
Ride Captain: Erik Helton - President@LouisvilleBicycleClub.org
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Boston to Munfordville to Boston
Ride Distance: 100.7 miles
Elevation Gain: 3,584 ft.
Starting Location: Boston School, 130 Wilson Creek Rd, Boston, KY 40107
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3704/1757160000000?startms=1756699200000
Ride Captain: Tom Askew cell 502-338-8979
This is a charity ride that has a minimum fundraiser of $400.
Make sure you join our Louisville Bicycle Club Bike to Beat Cancer team HERE so we can show support for this great cause.
Route Distance: 15, 35, or 65 miles
Starting Location: Norton Cancer Institute - Brownsboro - 4955 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY 40241
Route Description:
Choose from 15, 35, 65 or 100 miles! We have an option to fit your activity level. To help you choose, think about it this way: A leisurely bike ride is about 10-15 miles per hour. Could you ride for one hour? Two hours? Three hours? More?
Keep in mind that relief is only 15 miles away. Our pit stops are spaced about 15 miles apart, where you can park, stretch your legs, use the restroom and get something to eat or drink.
Finally, remember you should enjoy yourself — but challenge yourself. You are doing this for those who cannot. You are taking on the challenge in solidarity with those who are fighting the biggest fight of their lives.
Choose your distance
Never cycled before? We recommend the 5-mile or 15-mile option.
Cycled some, but it’s been a while? Try the 15- or 35-mile option. These are great distances for active beginners to novice riders.
Frequent cycler? The 65-mile ride is for you. This longer distance can be rewarding for people who cycle regularly or enjoy fitness.
Registration Fee: 5-mile rider registration is $10. 5-, 15-, 35-, & 65-mile rider registration is $50. Cancer survivors ride for free. Click here for more details on the minimum fundraising requirements.
Ride Terrain & Pace: 2,3,4C
Ride with GPS Route:
35-mile: TO COME
65-mile: TO COME
Ride Captain: Erik Helton - 502.759.7234 or President@LouisvilleBicycleClub.org
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Twice Boston
Ride Distance: 101.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 3,968 ft.
Starting Location: Paroquet Springs Conference Center, 395 Paroquet Springs Dr, Shepherdsville, KY 40165
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3781/1758369600000?startms=1756699200000
Ride Captain: Dee Schreur
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Medora Goes Pink
Ride Distance: 102.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 3,120 ft.
Starting Location: Clark State Forestry, 2 Service Rd, Henryville, IN 47126
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3696/1760185800000?startms=1759291200000
Ride Captain: Melissa "Puddles" Hall
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - DaFongman "Paroquet Springs" Hundo 100
Elevation Gain: 4,616 ft.
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3698/1760785200000?startms=1759291200000
Ride Captain: Fritz Kopatz
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Seven Springs Century
Ride Distance: 99 miles
Elevation Gain: 6,245 ft.
Starting Location: 200 Missouri Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or https://tockify.com/lbcrideschedule/detail/3707/1761996600000?startms=1759291200000
Ride Captain: Thomas Nance - five zero two -five nine two - four two zero three
Ride: LBC Tour de Mad Dog Series: Stage - Buckner Riverdance
Elevation Gain: 4,483 ft.
Starting Location: To Come
For Up-to-date information, Route Description and Ride with GPS Link Check out: Ride and Event Calendar or To Come
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