USGP Derby City Cup presented by Papa John's - Louisville, KY
- November 12th and 13th, 2011
The 2011 Derby City Cup presented by Papa John's is the third stop on the 2011 Exergy US Gran Prix of Cyclocross. The local 'cross scene is booming - and with the 2012 UCI Masters World Championships and the 2013 Elite and Master's World's looming the racing here will be hotter than ever. Louisville is gearing up for the return of 'cross on November 12th and 13th and the return of racing to Eva Bandman Park.
Fans can get a headstart on the Weekend's fun by joining us for a Number Presentation Ceremony. Pick up your weekend race numbers, enjoy a beer and stay for dinner. Then, come on down to Eva Bandman on Saturday where spectators can watch the race action, grab some tasty Papa John's pizza, shop the Expo for the latest in cycling gear and enjoy the fun! Racing begins at 8:00 am and the Pros take to the course at 2:15pm! See you there!
NOTE: There will be a $3 parking fee in effect each day
Weekend Schedule
Come on in, grab your number, mingle with the pros, grab a beer and stick around afterward to go bowling! Free parking after 6:00pm in the Fourth Street Live! garage which is located on 5th Street between Muhammad Ali and Liberty.
Venue
Directions
From the Galt House:
Head south on N 4th St toward W Main St. Take the 1st right onto W Main St.
Turn right at N 6th St. Take the 1st right onto W River Rd, Continue onto Bingham Way, Turn left at E Witherspoon St, Turn left at N Preston St, Continue onto River Rd - Eva Bandman Park is on the left.
From Cincinnati:
Take I-71 South to Louisville. Take the Zorn Ave exit. Turn right on Zorn Ave. at the bottom of the ramp. Follow Zorn Avenue to the lights at River Road. Turn left on River Road and head towards downtown Louisville. The venue will be on your right.
From St Louis:
Take I-64 East to Louisville. Merge onto I-71 North. Take I-71 to the Zorn Ave exit. Follow Zorn Avenue to the lights at River Road. Turn left on River Road and head towards downtown Louisville. The venue will be on your right.
From Nashville:
Take I-65 North to Louisville. Take exit 137 for I-64W/I-71N toward Cincinnati/Lexington. Merge onto I-71 North. Take I-71 to the Zorn Ave exit. Turn left on Zorn Ave. Follow Zorn Avenue to the lights at River Road. Turn left on River Road and head towards downtown Louisville. The venue will be on your right.
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From Chicago/Indianapolis:
Take I-65 South to Louisville. After crossing the bridge into Kentucky, Take the I-71/I-64 exit toward Cincinnati/Lexington. Merge onto I-71 North. Take I-71 to the Zorn Ave exit. Turn left on Zorn Ave. Follow Zorn Avenue to the lights at River Road. Turn left on River Road and head towards downtown Louisville. The venue will be on your right.
From Louisville International Airport:
Take the I-264 E/I-65 ramp to Downtown. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Downtown/I-65 N/Louisville/Indianapolis and merge onto I-65 N. Take I-65 North to downtown Louisville. Take exit 137 for I-64W/I-71N toward Cincinnati/Lexington. Merge onto I-71 North. Take I-71 to the Zorn Ave exit. Turn left on Zorn Ave at the bottom of the ramp. Follow Zorn Avenue to the lights at River Road. Turn left on River Road and head towards downtown Louisville. The venue will be on your right.
Hotels
The Derby City Cup Race Headquarters Hotel:
The Galt House
140 N. 4th Street,
Louisville,
KY 40402
Ref: USGP Derby City Cup
Phone: (502) 589-5200
ROOM RATE:
RIVUE TOWER – Deluxe Rooms SUITE TOWER – Executive Suites
$109.00 – Single $119.00 – Single
$109.00 – Double $119.00 – Double
$109.00 – Triple $119.00 – Triple
$109.00 – Quad $119.00 – Quad
Room rates do not include state and local taxes. There is a maximum of four persons per room. All rates are net, non-commissionable.
Additional Hotel Options
Fairfield Inn & Suites Louisville Downtown
Hotel: 502 569-3553
Fax: 502 569-6992
$165.00 including a Hot Complimentary Breakfast - BOOK NOW
Ramada Downtown North
1041 Zorn Avenue
Louisville,
KY 40207
Phone: 502 897-5101
Rate - $79 per night with breakfast included
Ref - US Gran Prix of Cyclocross
Courtyard by Marriott
Downtown Louisville
100 South 2nd Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 502-560-0200
Ref: USGP Derby City Cup
Rate: $99.00 per night - breakfast $9.95
Local Info
Churchill Downs
700 Central Avenue
Louisville,
KY 40208
Main phone: 502.636.4400
Churchill Downs Museum
704 Central Avenue
Louisville,
KY
Phone: 502.637.1111
Dining Out/Shopping/Tatoos/Bike Culture:
The Highlands / Bardstown Road Area.
4th Street Live Night Club District
Fourth Street Live!
420 W. Liberty St.,
Ste. 265
Louisville,
KY 40202
Phone: (502) 584-7170
