Walk Bike Nashville's 21st Annual Tour de Nash, presented by LDA Engineering, is Saturday, May 17th!
JOIN US FOR NASHVILLE'S LARGEST URBAN BIKE RIDE
It’s a ride, not a race! Tour de Nash is a casual and fun opportunity to explore the city’s bikeways, neighborhoods, and greenways with a whole community of friendly bicycle riders. The non-competitive “party pace” encourages conversation with fellow riders and stops at destinations along the way.
Tour de Nash offers bike routes for all ages and abilities including the FREE family-friendly 5 mile City Tour which combines fully closed streets with greenway segments for a car-free route! And all riders plus their family and friends are invited to the Finish Line Block Party from 10am to 1pm!
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Routes / Volunteer / Rest Stops / Route Partners
Frequently Asked Questions: Registration / Route / Event Day
ADA Accommodations / Sponsorships
Routes
Note: Details of the routes are subject to change.
FREE 5-Mile City Tour
Totally car-free and family-friendly (9:30 a.m. start)
25-Mile Local Tour
Pedal from downtown into East, South, and West Nashville (8:30 a.m. start)
45-Mile City Tour
Ride far and wide with seasoned riders (7:30 a.m. start)
Google Maps:
Expand this interactive map to explore notable sites along the routes! You'll also see which businesses are offering special promotions to all Tour de Nash riders!
Volunteer
Tour de Nash is only possible thanks to our team of volunteers, who do everything from route marking to packet assembly to handing out medals at the end of the ride. If you want to help this year’s event be our biggest and best yet visit walkbikenashville.org/tdn_volunteers for volunteering opportunities.
As always, volunteers ride completely free!
Rest Stops
Our rest stops will have a restroom, water refill stations, snacks, and bike mechanics to help keep you moving! Look out for a tent with friendly volunteers next to some familiar Nashville spots:
Nashville Farmers' Market
The Nashville Farmers' Market, founded in the early 1800s, is located in the urban core of downtown Nashville adjacent to the Tennessee State Museum and Bicentennial Mall State Park. The year-round Market provides retail space to farmers, artisans and small businesses. Our facility includes two covered open-air sheds, a 24,000 square-foot garden center, a culinary incubation center and international food hall that includes some 20 restaurants and shops.
Adventure Science Center
For over 75 years, Adventure Science Center has been bringing science to life for students, teachers, and families in Middle Tennessee and across the U.S.
On Tour de Nash day, they’re hosting a family-friendly Touch a Truck event featuring construction equipment, emergency vehicles, and all the other things that make Nashville go. We’re excited to show them the joy of cycling as we ride past!
Woodmont Park
Our 25-Mile Local Tour and 45-Mile Grand Tour routes pass directly through this cozy neighborhood park in Woodlawn! Regardless of whether you choose to stop, we hope you enjoy breezing through one of Nashville’s plentiful green spaces.
Daddy's Dogs
In the booming Nations neighborhood, Daddy’s Dogs is a lunch mainstay with an unbeatable patio vibe for the after-work crowd. Their flagship store is the frontline for their experimental hot dog creations as well as the place to pair their gourmet meat with a cold, local beer on tap or their signature 40 on ice.
Discounts from Route Partners
To encourage riders to slow down and enjoy the ride, local restaurants and retailers are opening up their doors to cyclists and offering special discounts on ride day. Tour de Nash participants can get discounts on everything from snacks to sauna sessions and juices to jewelry, all for showing up with their TDN bib number and mentioning Tour de Nash.
The full list of discounts is available here.
Frequently Asked Questions
REGISTRATION QUESTIONS
Where and when do I register?
Click here to register! Registration is open until noon on Friday, May 16, 2025. Note that ticket prices increase and promo codes are not valid after May 10. To guarantee your T-shirt size, register by Friday, April 18.
What is included with my registration?
This is Walk Bike Nashville's biggest fundraiser of the year, and your registration helps support our work to make Nashville more walkable, bikeable, and livable for all. You will receive a rider packet that includes your ride number, T-shirt (not included with free registration), and materials from our sponsors and partners. On event day riders enjoy a marked route, signage, and cue sheet to help you navigate the route. Rest stops along the way will provide water, snacks, and bike mechanics, plus rider support vehicles will be on call in the event that you need to be picked up. And don't miss out on the post ride block party along Seventh Ave. S. at the finish line! After you grab your medal, enjoy music, snacks, and good company along the tree-lined street outside, and cool off inside the Farmers Market with special rider discounts and live music!
Where will I pick up my ride packet?
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Walk Bike Nashville office (1 S. Seventh St.)
4-6 p.m. at Jackalope Brewing Co. (429B Houston St.)
THURSDAY, MAY 15
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Walk Bike Nashville office (1 S. Seventh St.)
FRIDAY, MAY 16
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Walk Bike Nashville office (1 S. Seventh St.)
SATURDAY, MAY 17 at Tour de Nash
7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Walk Bike Nashville tent near the starting line
Picking up at the Walk Bike Nashville office:
Our office is above East Park Donuts. The packet pickup location is in the alley between us and Turnip Truck. Walk, bike, bus, or drive up to pick up your packet. We'll have staff and volunteers ready for you. If you're driving, there's no need to park — just pull up to the tent and we'll serve you drive-thru style.
How do I order a 2025 Tour de Nash jersey?
You can place an order at the TDN ticketing website! Once you select a route, choose your jersey size and click “ADD.”
Jersey orders placed before April 7, 2025 will be available at packet pick-up. Jersey orders placed on April 7 or later will be shipped directly to the customer a few weeks after Tour de Nash.
We have other Walk Bike Nashville shirts available online — check out our online store!
What if I'm coming from out-of-town and can't make your packet pick-up times?
We ask that if you have a friend also riding in the TDN or know someone that lives in town, then please have them pick up your packet for you. However, if there is no way for you to get your packet or have a friend pick it up, please contact Cole Villena at [email protected], and we will help you work something out.
I bought a T-shirt, but I’m not riding on May 17. How do I get my shirt?
Join us at Packet Pickup (see above) or come to our info tent at Tour de Nash!
ROUTE QUESTIONS
Please revisit this page closer to the event for the most up-to-date information.
Where does the ride start and end?
All routes will start and finish by the Nashville Farmers’ Market on Seventh Ave. N. in Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.
How do I navigate the route?
Markings for the route will mostly be on the ground, with some signs. We also recommend using a cue sheet or downloading the GPS file from our website.
We will use these on-street markings to help you navigate the route:
On the greenways, look for directional signs rather than road markings. Signs will look similar to this:
I'm a beginner rider. Which route is right for me?
The 5-Mile City Tour is designed to be a fun, scenic introduction to riding a bike in the city! We’ll block off our route to cars and have security officers posted at intersections. You'll enjoy cruising down car-free streets and greenways with plenty of local businesses and sites to visit along the way.
Will there be rest stops along the route?
Yes! We’re working with local businesses and bike shops to provide rest stops every 10-15 miles along the two longer routes. Rest stops can provide refreshments, snacks, restrooms, volunteers to help answer questions, and basic bicycle maintenance equipment.
Will there be water?
Water refills will be provided at all rest stops, but we recommend coming with at least two bottles for yourself.
Will there be route security? Are the roads closed to cars?
Yes, there will be route security. On the two longer routes, security officers will be positioned at some intersections, but most roads will still be open to cars. You must still follow all rules of the road and behave as a vehicle in accordance with the law. You can watch this video to refresh yourself on some Bicycling Basics.
On the 5-Mile City Tour, security officers will be posted at every intersection to control traffic flow on the cross streets. Most of the non-greenway portions of this route will have zero cars on the road. There are some sections in the Gulch where security officers will allow local car traffic to use one lane of the road, leaving one to two full lanes open only for bikes.
What does “car-free” mean?
The 5-Mile City Tour offers a car-free route for riders. In most cases, the entire street will be closed to cars. On certain sections, one lane will be kept open to cars with extra security guards present to ensure safety.
These sections are:
- Division Street (between Sixth Avenue South and Ninth Avenue South)
- Pine Street (between Gleaves Street and Eleventh Avenue North)
- Eleventh Avenue North (between Pine Street and the Broadway Underpass)
Certain intersections will see cross-traffic from cars. To make it as easy as possible for riders to navigate, security guards will provide traffic control.
These intersections are:
- Cumberland River Greenway (cars may cross down Third Avenue North)
- Middleton Street (cars may cross down Hermitage Avenue)
- Ash Street (cars may cross down Second Avenue South; Fourth Avenue South; and Lafayette Street)
- Division Street (cars may cross down Sixth Avenue South and Eighth Avenue South)
- Eleventh Avenue South (cars may cross down McGavock Street)
- Gulch Greenway (cars may cross down Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard)
- Harrison Street (cars may cross down Rosa L. Parks Boulevard)
- Tenth Avenue North (cars may cross down Josephine Holloway Avenue)
What do I do if I get lost, I need assistance, or I'm unable to complete the ride?
We will have medics throughout the routes and an ambulance on standby, but for all emergencies, please call 911 first. Notify a volunteer at a rest stop or a security officer if there is one nearby. If not, call 615-928-8801 to get support from event staff. Note that ride support and rest stops end at 1:00 p.m. — please plan accordingly.
I want to ride a longer route, but I don't know how to prepare.
The Music City Dope Pedalers are hosting Tour Trainer rides! These beginner-friendly training rides, led by Music city Dope Pedalers, are aimed at getting you mentally and physically ready to ride the Local Tour (25 mile) at the Tour de Nash. Learn more and register here.
EVENT DAY LOGISTICS:
What time does the ride start?
7:00 a.m. 45-Mile Grand Tour riders start arriving. Walk Bike Nashville information tent opens
7:30 a.m. 45-Mile Grand Tour starts
8:30 a.m. 25-Mile Local Tour starts
9:30 a.m. 5-Mile City Tour starts
10 a.m. to 1 p.m Finish Line Block Party!
1 p.m. Ride Support Ends
Where can I park?
Free parking for riders will be available at Capitol View Garage, less than a 5 minute ride from the starting line.
Capitol View Garage: 500 11th Ave.
Park on the 2nd Floor only. This a Metropolis lot so you will receive a text message if you are already set up as a Metropolis customer (if not, there are instructions there on how to set it up). The rate will be $0.00 for the day, so riders will not be charged. Users cannot leave their vehicle overnight. Remember to remove bikes from roof racks before entering the garage!
From the backside of the garage you can access the North Gulch Greenway. Ride through Frankie Pierce Park, cross Josephine Holloway Ave. to get on 10th Ave. N., take a right on Harrison St., cross Rosa L. Parks Blvd. and you'll see the starting line on 7th Ave. N. Guards will be at all of the intersections between Frankie Pierce Park and the starting line to help riders cross.
Numerous paid lots are also available close to the starting line.
What should I bring?
Riders should bring a helmet, an ID, a method to navigate the route (such as a cue sheet or an app like Ride with GPS), and plenty of water. This blog post has other helpful items to consider.
What kind of bike can I ride?
We love all bikes! We've had people ride on tandem bikes, e-bikes, recumbent bikes... All are welcome.
I reserved a BCycle rental at registration. Where do I pick it up?
Pick up your BCycle at the Farmers' Market station near the starting line from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. You can return it at any BCycle station. Please do so by 1 p.m. If the return station is full, use the built-in lock to secure it near the station.
Is there a post-ride party this year?
Yes! Don't rush out after you finish the ride... celebrate with us along Seventh Ave. S. at the finish line! After you grab your medal, enjoy music, snacks, and good company along the tree-lined street outside, and cool off inside the Farmers Market with special rider discounts and live music!
What if it rains?
Unless there is a threat of severe weather, Tour de Nash is a rain-or-shine event. We’ll be having fun in the sun or riding through some puddles! Any changes to start times will be communicated via rider emails and on our social pages.
Is there anything to do at Tour de Nash other than ride a bike?
Yes! The Five-Mile City Tour route is an Open Street that anyone can explore, regardless of if they have a bike.
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., join us for a Finish Line Block Party at the Nashville Farmers’ Market! Several Market vendors are offering discounts to Tour de Nash participants — check this page for a full list. You can also enjoy a Kids Zone and live music throughout the morning.
At 12 noon, we’ll hold a Bike Decorating Contest! Nashville Metro Council Members Brenda Gadd and Rollin Horton will award prizes for the best decorated and most originally decorated bikes.
I have another question about Tour de Nash.
Email our Communications and Marketing Manager, Cole Villena, at [email protected].
ADA Accommodations
ADA parking is available on Seventh Avenue North near the Farmers' Market. Enter from Jefferson Street and head south on Seventh Avenue toward Locklayer Street. When you show your ADA pass to a staff member, they will open the parking area to your vehicle.
For special ADA accommodations requests and concerns, please contact Cole Villena at [email protected] or call the office at (615) 928-8801.
Sponsorships
We are so grateful for our sponsors who make our events possible. Sponsors get special benefits and recognition at the Tour de Nash! If you are interested in becoming a Walk Bike Nashville sponsor, please check out our Sponsorship page for additional details!
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