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!

 

Stay tuned for many more exciting details to come. Until then, get your tickets and Tour de Nash jerseys today!

 

BUY TICKETS NOW!

 

Member discount codes do not apply to Early Bird rates and will be sent out by April 15.

Routes

Note: Details of the routes are subject to change.

Ride With GPS:

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:

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!

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. Registered riders enjoy a marked route, signage, and cue sheet to help you navigate the route on the event day. 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. You will also receive a rider packet that includes your ride number, T-shirt, and materials from our sponsors and partners. 

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

 

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!

 

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 at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park on 7th Ave. N. by the Nashville Farmers’ Market.

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 traffic to use one lane of the road, leaving one to two full car lanes open only for bikes.

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?

7:30 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 Post Ride Block Party!

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!

 

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!