Tour de Nash, presented by LDA Engineering, is back Saturday, May 16! Join us for the 22nd running of Nashville’s largest urban bike ride and support Walk Bike Nashville’s mission to build a strong culture of walking and biking in Nashville.

 

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It’s a ride, not a race!

Tour de Nash is a casual and fun way to explore Nashville on two wheels at a “party pace” — a leisurely pace that promotes conversation with fellow riders and encourages stops at destinations and rest stops along the way. Tour de Nash 2025 drew over 1,100 registered riders and drew road bikes, cruiser bikes, e-cargo bikes, tandem bikes, recumbent bikes, and everything in between. It’s a great way to try city or group riding for the first time, and experienced riders can take on the 45-Mile Grand Tour!

Support Walk Bike Nashville’s biggest fundraiser of the year

Walk Bike Nashville has worked for 27 years to build great streets and a strong culture of walking and biking in Nashville. Tour de Nash is our signature event and our largest fundraiser of the year! When you register, you help us advocate for people-first streets in Nashville, host events like Walk to School Day and Open Streets Nashville, and so much more.

Walk Bike Nashville members also get a discount on Tour de Nash registration. Join us today!

Interested in volunteering (and riding for free)? Check out our volunteering page!

Routes

All Tour de Nash rides begin at the intersection of First Avenue and Broadway in Downtown Nashville. Click here to view the Tour de Nash routes on Google Maps. Details of the routes are subject to change.

3-Mile City Tour
Ride with GPS / Strava
A totally car-free, family-friendly route! Perfect for first-time riders, families, and anyone who wants to explore everything Downtown Nashville has to offer on two wheels.

25-Mile Local Tour
Ride with GPS / Strava
Our most popular route! Ride through East, South, and North Nashville, with sections of car-free riding in Downtown Nashville. This is an approachable introduction to group and distance riding. Highlights include Fort Negley, Belmont and Fisk Universities, the Shelby Bottoms Greenway, and more.

25-Mile Local Tour riders can use rest stops at Watkins Park, Fort Negley, and Shelby Bottoms Shelby Bottoms Nature Center. Rest stop locations are viewable on Google Maps and Ride with GPS.

45-Mile Grand Tour
Ride with GPS / Strava
For experienced riders and those looking for a new challenge! The Grand Tour expands on the Local Tour route and showcases even more bike-friendly streets, including the Metro Center Levee Greenway, McCabe Park, and a new Tactical Urbanism installation in East Nashville's Riverside Village.

45-Mile Grand Tour riders can use rest stops at Watkins Park, Fort Negley, Shelby Bottoms Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, and McFerrin Park. Rest stop locations are viewable on Google Maps and Ride with GPS.

1-Mile Fun Run
Join us for the inaugural Tour de Nash Fun Run, a brand‑new, family‑friendly addition to this year’s ride day! The short and sweet course is perfect for runners, walkers, kids, and first‑timers, and it's all about getting moving and celebrating community. Whether you’re warming up for race day or just coming out to enjoy the festivities, the Fun Run offers an easy, inclusive way to be part of Tour de Nash.

Jerseys

Tour de Nash 2026 jerseys are on sale now! Your purchase helps support our mission to build great streets and a strong culture of walking and biking in Nashville.

Visit hincapiecustom.com/tourdenash2026 to place your order and to sign up for the ride. Jerseys purchased after April 2 will be shipped after Tour de Nash.

We’ve paired our signature Streets for People Pink with other high-viz colors to create a design that’s totally visible, totally distinctive, and totally ’90s. We’ve got sizes from Small to 4XL, and you can choose from both road and MTB fits from Hincapie Sports.

NOTE: Certain elements are subject to change as we work with our printer and sponsors to finalize the design.

Tour Trainers

The Music City Dope Pedalers are helping riders get ready for the 25-Mile City Tour this year! Join the group at Frankie Pierce Park (130 Josephine Holloway Ave.) Saturdays at 8 a.m. for a series of rides that will help you build up to ride day on May 16. Sign up now!

Frequently Asked Questions

Registration Questions

When and where do I register?

Click here to register! Note that ticket prices increase and promo codes are not valid after May 9.

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. 

I am a Walk Bike Nashville member. How will I receive my discount code?

Discount codes were sent via email on April 6, 2026. If you have not received a code, or if you became a member after this date contact Communications and Marketing Manager Cole Villena, at [email protected]. Save on registration — or get an entirely free ticket — by becoming a Walk Bike Nashville member today!

Where will I pick up my ride packet?

Your Tour de Nash rider packet includes your rider number, ride information, and giveaways from our sponsors. Be sure to pick up your packet at the Walk Bike Nashville office (1 S. Seventh St. in East Nashville) before ride day.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Walk Bike Nashville office

THURSDAY, MAY 14
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Walk Bike Nashville office

FRIDAY, MAY 15
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 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.

If you are not able to collect your rider materials during these times, please do so after your ride on May 16. There will be no packet pick-up available the morning of the ride. As Tour de Nash is an untimed event, you will not be penalized for riding without a number. Thank you for helping us provide a smooth pre-ride experience!

Packet pickup is also your chance to collect any T-shirts you ordered if you aren’t riding. If you ordered a Tour de Nash jersey, it will be shipped to you directly from Hincapie Sportswear.

What if I'm coming from out of town and can't make your packet pick-up times? 

If you have a friend also riding in Tour de Nash or know someone that lives in town, please have them pick up your packet for you. 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 16. How do I get my shirt?

Join us at packet pickup (see above) or come to our info tent following Tour de Nash.

I'm a beginner rider. Which route is right for me?

The 3-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.

Event Day Questions

When and where does the ride start?

All Tour de Nash 2026 routes begin at First Avenue and Broadway in Downtown Nashville. If you're driving, we recommend parking at Nissan Stadium Lot R and crossing the Cumberland River via the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge.

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your ride's start time.

This schedule is subject to change.

7:00 a.m. 45-Mile Grand Tour riders start arriving. Walk Bike Nashville information tent and late packet pickup opens

7:30 a.m. 45-Mile Grand Tour starts

8:00 a.m. 25-Mile Local Tour starts

8:30 a.m. 3-Mile City Tour starts

9:30 a.m. 1-Mile Fun Run starts

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Streets Downtown

1 p.m. Ride Support Ends

Where can I park?

The closest free lot for Tour de Nash riders is Nissan Stadium Lot R (408 S. First St.). There are also paid parking lots near the starting line on First Avenue.

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?

BCycle will provide reserved bikes to Tour de Nash riders at their station at First Avenue and Broadway next to the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge.

Is there a post-ride party this year?

Yes! Stick around for Open Streets Downtown, a car-free block party which uses many of the same streets from our Tour de Nash routes!

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.

Route Questions

How do I navigate the route? 

Markings for the route will mostly be spray painted on the street, with some signage. There will be three markings indicating an upcoming turn, then a confirmation marking after you turn to indicate you’ve made the correct turn. If you come to an intersection and there is no marking, you are to ride straight ahead through the intersection. We also recommend using a cue sheet or downloading the GPS file from our website.

Road markings will look like this:

Note that the City Tour uses yellow markings for added visibility on the route. City Tour riders will still pick up medals with green ribbons at the finish line!

On the greenways, look for directional signs rather than road markings. Signs will look similar to this:

Will there be rest stops along the route?

Yes! Riders on the 25-Mile Local Tour and 45-Mile Grand Tour can visit a rest stop every 10-15 miles along the two longer routes. Rest stops can provide water, snacks, restrooms, volunteers to help answer questions, and basic bicycle maintenance equipment.

Rest stops are viewable on Google Maps and Ride with GPS.

Will there be water? 

Yes. Water refills will be provided at all rest stops, but we recommend coming with at least two bottles for yourself.

Following reports from Tour de Nash 2025 riders that some rest stops ran out of water, we've ordered more bottled water and secured faster refills for riders in 2026.

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 certain 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 3-Mile City Tour, security officers will be posted at every intersection to control traffic flow on the cross streets.

What does “car-free” mean?

The 3-Mile City Tour offers a car-free route for riders. While the entire street will be closed to cars, signalized intersections will see cross-traffic from cars. To make it as easy as possible for riders to navigate, security guards will be stationed at every intersection to provide traffic control for cyclists. Riders should obey traffic signals unless a security guard instructs you to do otherwise.

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.

I have another question about Tour de Nash.

Email our Communications and Marketing Manager, Cole Villena, at [email protected].

 

Sponsorships

We are so grateful for the 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.