The Thriller Ride

The Thriller Ride Presented by Capitol Bicycles is a Halloween themed bicycle ride in the peak of Kentucky's fall-color season. There are 5 gorgeous routes to choose from. Route distances are 62 miles (Thriller Route), 44 miles (Zombie Route), 38 miles (Monster Mash Route), 25 miles (Screamer Route) and 13 miles (Trick or Treat Route). Cyclists will see fantastic scenery in the crisp clear October weather. All registered cyclists will enjoy great rest stops, sag support, map and cue sheet. All who register by October 6 will receive a complimentary t-shirt. We will also have a cycling Halloween costume contest with great prizes to the winners.

All routes except the Trick or Treat Route will begin at 8:30 AM. Those participating in the Trick or Treat Route will meet at the Farmers Market at 8:30 AM and drive to the Trick or Treat Route start location. The Trick or Treat Route will begin at 9:15 AM.

Event details and schedule

Race registration and packet pickup is on Friday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Dreaming Creek Brewery 121 N Main Street, London KY. Free Pizza and live music. Come and share a beer or soft drink and spend some time with friends.

Walk up registrations on Friday at Dreaming Creek or Saturday at the Farmers Market from 7:00 AM

Registration for the cycling Halloween costume contest. 8:00 AM

Judging for the cycling Halloween costume contest. 8:15 AM

Ride begins. 8:30 AM

Course Info:

63-mile Thriller Route. Rolling hills for the first 40 miles. Most of the last 22 miles are flat.

63-Mile Thriller Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28767244

44-mile Zombie Route. Rolling hills for the first 30 miles. Most of the last 14 miles are flat.

44-Mile Zombie Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26085916

38 mile Monster Mash Route combines the Screamer Route and the Trick or Treat Route

38-Mile Monster Mash Route: (combination of 13 and 25 mile routes. Flat)  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28765455

25 mile Screamer Route. Mostly flat with a few small hills.

25-Mile Screamer Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28765431

13-mile Trick or Treat Route. Pancake level flat.

13-Mile Trick or Treat Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28765465

The ride will begin at the Farmers Market on Main Street in mid-town London. All routes except the Trick or Treat Route will begin at 8:30 AM. Those participating in the Trick or Treat Route will meet at the Farmers Market at 8:30 AM and drive to the Trick or Treat Route start location. The Trick or Treat Route will begin at 9:15 AM.

There is plenty of parking within a 1-block radius.