Nashville’s largest urban bike ride cycles into another year

Plus, the Saturday, May 18 ride offers a free route with no vehicle traffic.

Multiple cyclists line up on a crosswalk under an archway serving as a start line on their bikes on a cloudy day.

Let’s ride. | Photo provided by Walk Bike Nashville

Tour de Nash, the city’s largest urban bike ride, rolls into its 21st year on Saturday, May 17.

While riders can see more of the city on the 25- and 45-mile routes, the free 5-Mile City Tour is recommended for families, beginners, and anyone looking for a fun, relaxed ride during National Bike Month.

Route details

The 5-Mile City Tour starts at 9:30 a.m. and loops around downtown, following the Cumberland River and passing Lower Broadway, the Gulch, and the Tennessee State Capitol. It’s a fully car-free route and winds through a mix of greenways and closed streets. All routes begin and end along the car-free open street near Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.

Ready to roll? Make note of the rest stops and FAQs + register by 12 p.m. on Friday, May 16. After the ride, everyone’s invited to the Finish Line Block Party from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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