The Burn is a three-day, fully-supported bicycle tour of the bourbon distilleries and Thoroughbred horse farms of Kentucky. Explore quiet country roads and quaint communities en route to world-famous bourbon distilleries nestled amongst the rolling bluegrass hills. Join our friends from all 50 states (plus Canada & Europe!) as we “cheers” to another round of riding bikes and drinking bourbon in our great home state of Kentucky.
The Burn — part bike tour, part bourbon festival — is a three-day, fully-supported bicycle tour of the bourbon distilleries and Thoroughbred horse farms of Kentucky. Explore quiet country roads and quaint communities en route to distilleries nestled amongst the rolling bluegrass hills. Daily distance options range from 20 – 100 miles and stop at numerous distilleries throughout the event. Back at Bourbon Base Camp, located at the Kentucky Horse Park Campground, sip local bourbon from the same distilleries you biked to that day — plus more — and enjoy live entertainment with friends, old and new. Registration is open to riders 21+.
The Bourbon Burn is a three-day bicycle tour, with loops departing from the Bourbon Base Camp each morning. Riders can choose between short, medium, or long options each day, plus a century ride option! The best part of a loop ride? You won’t have to pack up your tent or check out of your hotel room all weekend!
In addition to a 3-day registration, we also offer a 2-day registration option for Friday & Saturday, for those who are not able to attend the full experience.
Thursday evening Welcome Festivities
Friday’s Cycling Routes & Evening Festivities
Saturday’s Cycling Routes & Evening Festivities
Sunday’s Cycling Routes, Finish Line Festivities
See FULL LIST of Benefits Below
Thursday evening Welcome Festivities
Friday’s Cycling Routes & Evening Festivities
Saturday’s Cycling Routes & Evening Festivities
Sunday’s Cycling Routes, Finish Line Festivities
See FULL LIST of Benefits Below
An intimate and top-shelf event experience, limited to only 1,000-ish participants.
You get a commitment to quality from a passionate team of bike and bourbon professionals who have created the only bike and bourbon event in the world – the Bourbon Burn.
You get the bragging rights of having participated in this Bike-It Bucket List ride.
Plus all of the below:
Well organized ride through Bourbon Country®
Safest, most scenic routes to bourbon distilleries
Thursday evening “Welcome Ride & Celebration”
Strategic traffic control
Best marked routes anywhere
Turn-by-turn RIDEWITHGPS navigation
Well-stocked support stops every 15-20 miles
Full-color professionally designed maps
Support vehicles offering SAG services
On course marshals
Incredible staff & volunteers who have your back
Charming local communities & businesses
En-route distillery stops
Bourbon Bottle Sherpa Service back to Base Camp
Bourbon samples each evening
Optional VIP Experience Add-on(s)
A catered dinner included on Friday & Saturday evening back at Base Camp
Organized/coordinated bourbon festival
Evening festival atmosphere
Nightly musical offerings
Daily lunch food trucks with food available for purchase
Access to partner offerings including: massage, bike maintenance, bike rentals & more!
Access to the Kentucky Horse Park
Various evening entertainment activities
Complimentary Fireside Chat Presentations
Option to purchase VIP Tasting Experience tickets
Tent Camping included with registration
Other camping options available available
CPAP hookups available for use at minimal cost
Elevated camping experience available via Padre’s Cycle Inn
Discounted rate available through three area partner hotels
Fully-updated shower/bathroom facilities on site
24-hour security officer present at Base Camp
Hydration Stations in Base Camp
Port-o-Potties available for convenient use at night
Breakfast included for hotel guests
Breakfast options available at Base Camp for purchase
Sweet ride t-shirt
Distillery swag
2024 Burn jersey available for purchase
Digital rider’s guide provided for all participants
A great biking time!