The weather is an absolutely perfect. 64 degrees and overcast. Excellent weather for an exhilarating bike ride. The turnout has been phenomenal. In an age were obesity is an ever-growing nemesis, many Kentuckiana residents are supporting the “Healthy Hometown” initiative to hike, bike, and paddle.
Directions to G. Garvin Brown III Rowing Center
- Stay on Brook Street until it T’s with Witherspoon.
- Turn right onto Witherspoon.
- At the first light on Witherspoon, turn left onto River Road at the corner of Louisville Slugger Field.
- The boathouse will be on your left immediately after the Tumbleweed Restaurant.
From North of Louisville
- Take 65 South to the Jefferson Street Exit (second exit after the Kennedy Bridge).
- The exit branches into Jefferson Street or Brook Street.
- Stay left to follow Brook Street. Stay on Brook Street until it T’s with Witherspoon.
- Turn right onto Witherspoon.
- At the first light on Witherspoon, turn left onto River Road at the corner of Louisville Slugger Field.
- The boathouse will be on your left immediately after the Tumbleweed Restaurant.
From West of Louisville
- Take 64 West to the Melwood Avenue exit.
- Turn left at the first light off the exit onto Frankfort Avenue.
- Stay in the right lane to go straight through the next stoplight at Story Avenue.
- Frankfort Avenue T’s with River Road (right after you cross the railroad tracks).
- Turn left onto River Road.
- The boathouse is the first building on your right.
From East of Louisville
- Take 64 East to the exit for 65 South toward Nashville.
- Stay right to take the Jefferson Street Exit, which will be the first exit after you are on 65 South.
- The exit branches into Jefferson Street or Brook Street.
- Stay left to follow Brook Street.
- Stay on Brook Street until it T’s with Witherspoon.
- Turn right onto Witherspoon.
- At the first light on Witherspoon, turn left onto River Road at the corner of Louisville Slugger Field.
- The boathouse will be on your left immediately after the Tumbleweed Restaurant.
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