2026 PNC Kentucky Derby Festival Tour de Lou Training Program Provided by Louisville Bicycle Club
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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 22 through March 29, 2026, with rides increasing by five miles every few weeks. Rides will begin at the Waterfront Park Yellow Parking Lot on River Road. In a...
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How hard is the 2026 PNC Kentucky Derby Festival Tour de Lou Training Program Provided by Louisville Bicycle Club Other?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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