Bourbon & Bicycles

4 Days
150 mi of Cycling
7 Distillery Tours
1 Unforgettable
Experience

Fall 2026

Scenic view of layered mountains under a cloudy sky during sunset or sunrise.

“I learned more in 4 days than I did in nearly 20 years of schooling”
~ Meredith

Itinerary

A cyclist riding a bike in front of the Washington Monument reflected in a pool of water at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
A cyclist riding past the U.S. Capitol building.

November 5 - The ride begins at the convention center in Sepherdsville. Riders roll out of Louisville enjoying the fall colors. The route becomes increasingly rural over the 40 mile ride before arriving at the Jeptha Creed Farm. Now the education begins with the Jeptha Creed Distillery tour (included). After the tour it is time to saddle up and ride through horse country. 30 miles later riders land on the doorsteps of Buffalo Trace. All riders will enjoy a tour and tasting (included) of the famed Buffalo Trace. After the tour and tasting riders will be bussed to Downtown Frankfort for dinner.

Two cyclists riding on a mountain road with lush green trees and a clear blue sky in the background.
View of rolling green hills and mountains under a partly cloudy sky, with trees and shrubbery in the foreground.

November 6 - The day begins with an 8:30am rollout for a 10 mile group spin bound for Woodford Reserve Distillery. Here riders will again be treated to a guided tour (included) exploring all 5 sources of flavor from grain to glass. Leaving Woodford Reserve riders will have the option of the direct 20 mile ride or a 45 mile countryside ride enroute to Four Roses Distillery. Learn how the Spanish influenced Four Roses which led to a truly unique bourbon taste (tour & tasting included). Then it is a short (30 min) transfer to a steakhouse (dinner included).

A cyclist wearing a helmet and colorful sports jersey riding a bike along a mountain road with lush green trees and distant mountain ranges under a clear blue sky.
A rocky mountain stream flowing through a green forest with trees and bushes surrounding it.

November 7 - Surrounded in the endless beauty of Kentucky Bluegrass riders roll (15 miles) to Makers Mark Distillery. At Makers Mark enjoy a tour of the Star Hill farm (included) learning how each is cultivated to influence the flavors of bourbon. Saddle up and roll headed to Bardstown (15 miles) for a production tour (included) at the Willett distillery. Finish the day off exploring 3rd Street in Bardstown.

A scenic view of a lush green hillside under a partly cloudy sky, with a paved road on the left side.
A cyclist riding on a winding road through a lush, green, wooded area.

November 8 - The final day starts with the realization of a time change. Those who don’t need the extra hour of sleep can get a Sunday morning 25 mile ride. At 8:30 am the day formally starts with a 20 mile ride to the Jim Beam distillery. Here riders will get a tour of the Fred B Noe Distillery (included). Experience the cutting edge artistry preserving yesterdays passions and tomorrows taste. The Bourbon & Bicycles tour wraps up with Lunch at the The Kitchen Table Restaurant at the Jim Beam Distillery.

Map showing a north-south route through Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, along a red line with mile markers from Roanoke, Virginia to Baltimore, Maryland.

    • Tours at each of the 7 distilleries

    • 3 Nights hotel

    • 3 Hotel Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, & 1 Dinner

    • Gear Transport

    • Ride Leaders (6:1 riders to leaders max)

    • Hi-Res Ride Photography

    • On Call Sag Support

    • Sweep to ensure all riders make all tours

  • Day 1 - 70 (40, 30) miles, Rolling
    - Jeptha Creed
    - Buffalo Trace
    Day 2 - 30 (10, 20) miles, Rolling
    (optional extra 25 miles)
    - Woodford Reserve
    - Four Roses
    Day 3 - 30 (15, 15) miles, Rolling
    - Makers Mark
    - Willett
    Day 4 - 20 miles, Rolling
    (optional extra 25 miles)
    - Jim Beam

    All rides will have a sweeping sag wagon to ensure all riders arrive in time for the tours.

    • Wake up to a relaxing breakfast at or near the hotel.

    • During breakfast our staff will ensure that your device has the days course uploaded.

    • After breakfast repack your luggage and pack a day bag. Our staff will load your luggage in a van bound for the next hotel. Day bags will be loaded in a van bound for the distillery.

    • Upon arrival at the distilleries, riders can change into some pants and closed toed shoes.

    • After mid day tour, there will be sandwich trays available prior to midday ride.

    • 2nd distillery tour, change into pants and closed toed shoes.

    • Upon arrival to the hotel riders will be met with our staff who will hand out room keys and share dinner options.

  • Ride will start & finish at a hotel/conference center in Shepherdsville, KY

  • Average high 70
    Average low 50

    October tends to be dry and sunny.

  • a) Rent an eBike from us.

    b) Jump in the van and make the day achievable. We will leap frog you ahead and set you up to have the most scenic and enjoyable experience possible.

  • We recommend a road bike. E-bikes are also welcome.

    Helmets are required.

  • Ride Like a Pro
    - Never ride alone. Have your personal domestique to break the wind, capture pics, and sherpa bottle your ride.

    Single Occupancy
    - Relax in your own hotel room.

    Post Ride Food & Snack Service
    - This is our version of bottle service. When you finish your ride have your favorite canned/bottled beverage and snack at your fingertips.

    Bike Build & Rebox
    - Shipping or fly with your bike, let our team take care of unpacking and repacking while your kick back and socialize.

    Bike Rental
    - Upgrade your weekend riding one of our lightweight carbon disc brake bikes. Also available is an e-bike option.

Registration to Open Jan 1

Registration to Open Jan 1