LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Cyclists will have some new views during an annual Kentucky Derby ride.
The Kentucky Derby Festival will have a new start and finish line for the PNC Tour de Lou. After starting in NuLu, cyclists will ride through Churchill Downs and later finish back in NuLu.
The Tour de Lou will be held on April 14. The three rides go for 20 miles, 35 miles and 62.1 miles.
2024 PNC Tour de Lou Medal
"We’ve always said the PNC Tour de Lou is the best tour of our city on two wheels, and this year participants will get to see even more of what we love about our community with the addition of the NuLu neighborhood," Matt Gibson, Kentucky Derby Festival President & CEO, said in a news release. "Cyclists come from around the state and country to ride with us every spring, and this special medal is a way for them to commemorate their time in Louisville."
Riders will also pass through some of Louisville's parks, historic spots and other attractions, including downtown Louisville and Old Louisville.
All participants who finish the race will receive a commemorative medal. It's the first time all cyclists who finish will receive a medal. The inaugural design features a bicycle gear adorned with a rose.Â
For more information on registration, click here.
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