Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour (OKHT)
- Date Sat 9th August 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Crestwood, Kentucky
- Price $54.00 - $75.20
- Races 4 races
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready to pedal through the picturesque landscapes of Oldham County at the 45th Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour (OKHT) on Saturday, August 9, 2025! This vibrant event, hosted by the Louisville Bicycle Club, invites cyclists of all levels to embrace the spirit of Kentucky summer while enjoying three exciting ride options: a challenging 62.1-mile (100K), a moderately paced 40-mile, or a family-friendly 20-mile route. Each ride showcases the stunning rolling hills, charming horse farms, and the warm hospitality of the local community.
Starting and finishing at the scenic 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens, cyclists will not only enjoy breathtaking views but also savor delicious homemade cookies at the "World Famous" Homemade Cookie stop at Cabin Creek Farm. The 40 and 62.1-mile routes will feature additional rest stops at Windy Meadows Farm and the Chestnut Hall Racehorse Sanctuary, ensuring riders stay refreshed during their journey. Plus, every participant will receive a special finishers medal to commemorate their accomplishment! Join us for an unforgettable day of cycling, camaraderie, and celebration in the heart of Oldham County—rain or shine!
Starting and finishing at the scenic 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens, cyclists will not only enjoy breathtaking views but also savor delicious homemade cookies at the "World Famous" Homemade Cookie stop at Cabin Creek Farm. The 40 and 62.1-mile routes will feature additional rest stops at Windy Meadows Farm and the Chestnut Hall Racehorse Sanctuary, ensuring riders stay refreshed during their journey. Plus, every participant will receive a special finishers medal to commemorate their accomplishment! Join us for an unforgettable day of cycling, camaraderie, and celebration in the heart of Oldham County—rain or shine!
Organiser's Description
Join the Louisville Bicycle Club for the 45th Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour on Saturday, August 9, 2025 - Powered by Middle of Town Cycling.
Experience a Kentucky Summer and choose the best route for you and your group. This ride will feature three distance options: a 62.1 mile (100 K), 40 mile, or 20-mile ride through scenic rolling hills of Oldham County. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of Oldham County as you ride through some challenging hills and horse farms along the way.
The start and finish line will be located at the main entrance of 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens. The ride's after party and lunch will also take place at 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens. [https://oldhamgardens.3rdturnbrewing.com/]
The Tour will have a total of 3 rest stops. All three distances will have a stop at the "World Famous" Homemade Cookie stop featuring dozens of baked goods from our dedicated Louisville Bicycle Club community at Cabin Creek Farm. Both the 40 and 62.1 mile rides stop at the beautiful Windy Meadows Farm. The 62.1 mile ride stops at Chestnut Hall Racehorse Sanctuary at the top of Mayo Lane.
_NEW IN 2025: ALL RIDERS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHERS MEDAL TO CELEBRATE THEIR RIDE! _
Louisville Bicycle Club will kick off the weekend with an open ride and packet pick up on Friday Afternoon.
The Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour was created in 1974 by Stewart Prather and other members of the Louisville Bicycle Club. Originally, the route went to Bardstown, Kentucky, and now the route tours beautiful Oldham County. In honor of Stewart, we have kept the name OKHT. Regardless of where the event starts and finishes, the OKHT still honors the original goal of touring the backroads of our Old Kentucky Home.
This event will take place rain or shine.
Experience a Kentucky Summer and choose the best route for you and your group. This ride will feature three distance options: a 62.1 mile (100 K), 40 mile, or 20-mile ride through scenic rolling hills of Oldham County. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of Oldham County as you ride through some challenging hills and horse farms along the way.
The start and finish line will be located at the main entrance of 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens. The ride's after party and lunch will also take place at 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens. [https://oldhamgardens.3rdturnbrewing.com/]
The Tour will have a total of 3 rest stops. All three distances will have a stop at the "World Famous" Homemade Cookie stop featuring dozens of baked goods from our dedicated Louisville Bicycle Club community at Cabin Creek Farm. Both the 40 and 62.1 mile rides stop at the beautiful Windy Meadows Farm. The 62.1 mile ride stops at Chestnut Hall Racehorse Sanctuary at the top of Mayo Lane.
_NEW IN 2025: ALL RIDERS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHERS MEDAL TO CELEBRATE THEIR RIDE! _
Louisville Bicycle Club will kick off the weekend with an open ride and packet pick up on Friday Afternoon.
The Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour was created in 1974 by Stewart Prather and other members of the Louisville Bicycle Club. Originally, the route went to Bardstown, Kentucky, and now the route tours beautiful Oldham County. In honor of Stewart, we have kept the name OKHT. Regardless of where the event starts and finishes, the OKHT still honors the original goal of touring the backroads of our Old Kentucky Home.
This event will take place rain or shine.
Races
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Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour: 20-Mile Ride
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Sat 9th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$54.00
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Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour: 40-Mile Ride
Incl. $4.60 Fee
Sat 9th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$64.60
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Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour: 62.1-Mile (100k) Ride
Incl. $5.20 Fee
Sat 9th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$75.20
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Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour: Virtual Ride
Incl. $4.00 Fee
$54.00
Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour (OKHT)
