Bourbon Burn

Friday, September 27 – Saturday, September 28, 2024 Past event
7:00 AM EDT
Lexington, Kentucky
Free–$529.00 · 4 races

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Bourbon Burn, taking place from September 27th to 29th, 2024, at the picturesque Kentucky Horse Park Campground in Lexington, Fayette. This exciting event combines the thrill of a fully-supported bicycle tour with the rich culture of bourbon, offering participants a unique opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes of central Kentucky.

Riders can choose daily distances that suit their pace, ranging from a leisurely 20 miles to an exhilarating 100+ miles, all while visiting renowned bourbon distilleries and charming horse farms along the way. Each day, cyclists will return to the Bourbon Base Camp, where they can unwind with local bourbon from the distilleries they visited, enjoy live entertainment, and connect with fellow cycling enthusiasts. With flexible registration options for both 2-day and 3-day experiences, the Bourbon Burn promises a perfect blend of cycling, camaraderie, and Kentucky's famous bourbon culture. Don’t miss out on this incredible journey!

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  • All 3 Days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

    Includes Bourbon Burn 2024 T-Shirt

    Priority Registration for ALL previous Burn participants opens on Thursday, January 18th, 2024 at 9AM EST. General Registration opens on Friday, January 19th, 2024 at 9AM EST. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th, 2024 Don't miss a mile of the fun! Bike to various distilleries and cover up to 250 miles in three days. Or, scale it back a bit and take shorter, more leisurely daily distance options. Savor your time by visiting the distilleries and small towns or by relaxing back in Bourbon Base Camp. Daily distance options range from approximately 20 - 100+ miles.

    Friday, Sep 27, 2024 (7:00 AM EDT)

    $529.00

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  • 2 Days (Fri & Sat Only)

    Includes Bourbon Burn 2024 T-Shirt

    Priority Registration for ALL previous Burn participants opens on Thursday, January 18th, 2024 at 9AM EST. General Registration opens on Friday, January 19th, 2024 at 9AM EST. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th, 2024 Can't make it to all three days? No problem! With this two-day option, you can still ride on Friday and Saturday. Plus, you'll have access to Bourbon Base Camp on Friday & Saturday nights!

    Friday, Sep 27, 2024 (7:00 AM EDT)

    $479.00

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  • Bourbon Burn Vendor Registration

    Thursday, Sep 26, 2024 (2:00 PM EDT)

    $150.00

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  • Earn The Burn (1-day rider)

    Includes T-Shirt

    This is the 1-day option for those participating in the Earn The Burn program.

    Thursday, Sep 26, 2024 (2:00 PM EDT)

    Free

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Organiser's description

EVENT DATE: SEPTEMBER 27TH - 29TH, 2024
LOCATION: KENTUCKY HORSE PARK CAMPGROUND, LEXINGTON, KY



The Bourbon Burn part bike tour, part bourbon festival is a THREE-DAY, FULLY-SUPPORTED BICYCLE TOUR OF THE BOURBON DISTILLERIES and Thoroughbred horse farms of central Kentucky. Explore quiet country roads and quaint communities en route to distilleries nestled amongst the rolling bluegrass hills. DAILY DISTANCE OPTIONS RANGE FROM 20 - 100+ MILES and stop at numerous distilleries big and small throughout the event.

Back at Bourbon Base Camp - located at the Kentucky Horse Park Campground in Lexington, KY - sip local bourbon from the same distilleries you biked to that day (plus others!) and enjoy live entertainment as you mix and mingle with friends, old and new. Registration is open to riders 21+ (by event date).

The Burn offers loops departing from the Bourbon Base Camp each morning. Decide each day just how much Burn you want to earn, with short, medium, or long options ranging from 20 - 100+ miles. THE BEST PART OF A LOOP RIDE? YOU WON'T HAVE TO PACK UP YOUR TENT OR CHECK OUT OF YOUR HOTEL ROOM ALL WEEKEND!

In addition to a 3-day registration, we also offer a 2-day registration option for those who are not able to attend the full experience.

Location

Kentucky Horse Park Campground, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, 40511, KY, United States

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