2026 Cycle Zydeco
Itinerary Snap Shot
Arriving at Cycle Zydeco: Check in for CZ is at St. Bernard School (251 E. Bridge St., Breaux Bridge, LA). At Base Camp there will be racks to store your bikes. Be sure to lock them. If you are tent camping with your own gear you can drop off the gear at the North end of the school and then park your car at one of the available lots..
Car Parking: There is plenty of street side parking downtown Breaux Bridge around St. Bernard School. We also have 4 designated parking areas nearby.
Bike Parking: We have bike racks at St. Bernard School. If you want to store your bike at your hotel, BnB or RV then you will need to coordinate your own transportation. Bikes are not permitted on the morning and evening shuttles.
Shuttles: Complimentary for all participants. Shuttles run between Lafayette hotels, Studio 6 (Breaux Bridge) and Bayou Wilderness RV Campground. Every morning and afternoon (Thr-Sun).
“Leap Frog” Shuttles: Take you and your bike to a point about half way on long routes or to Wednesday ride opportunities. $15 per trip (complimentary for VIP) RSVP required. Shuttles will run to:
Wednesday (prior to check-in) to Jefferson Island & Rip Van Winkle Gard
Thursday to Bayou Teche Brewery in Arnaudville, LA
None on Friday
Saturday to Shadows on Teche in New Iberia, LA
None on Sunday. We are consdering one to Sunset, LA
Options around Cycle Zydeco: You can’t beat the party at Cycle Zydeco. However, there are a few other festivals taking place around the Acadiana area during Cycle Zydeco. Some of the daily rides will take you there.
Books Along The Teche Literary Book Festival (Apr 10 - 12) New Iberia, LA on Saturday’s long route.
Boudin Festival (Apr 10 -12) Scott, LA Sunday’s routes can get you there.
Cracklin Festival (Apr 10 & 11) Parks, LA Saturdays routes get you close to the festival.
Vermilionville’s Bal du Dimanche (Apr 12)
Zydeco Buck ($ZB): Zydeco Bucks can be used as cash at participating businesses any time April 8-13. After the ride is over we redeem the $ZB and pay the businesses. Participating businesses include:
Wednesday April 8: Day 0
Check In | Brass Band | Easy Riding Island Tour or Downtown Lafayette
9:00 AM | Early Check In for those riding Jefferson Island to Avery Island. This is not mandatory or necessary you can ride on your own
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Expo & Check In St. Bernard School & Parc des Ponts Breaux, 251 E. Bridge St. Breaux Bridge, LA
Check-in, rental and shipped bike pick up, bar, food vendors, tent camping, bike racks. Tent campers, we will have a drop zone for you to leave your gear then go park your car and return to setup camp. Shower trailers are available from Wednesday through Sunday.
10:00 AM | Leap Frog Shuttle to Jefferson Island$15 for round trip ticket, complimentary for VIP
11:30 AM | Group Ride from Jefferson Island led by Kerry Drive or shuttle to Rip Van Winkle Gardens & Jefferson Home, then ride to Avery Island & Tabasco. This route is marked and you can ride on your own at any time. There are places to eat at both locations.
1:00 PM | Group Ride from Adopted Dog Brewery to downtown Lafayette & University of Louisiana led by Mike Hefner
3:30 PM | Leap Frog Shuttle departs Jefferson Island back to Breaux Bridge
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Scavenger Hunt Check In & Prizes
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Music by Soul Express
Jefferson Island (Rip Van Winkle Garden) to Avery Island (Tabasco & Jungle Garden)
Adopted Dog Brewery to Downtown Lafayette
Bayou Wilderness RV Campground to St. Bernard School in Breaux Bridge, LA
Shuttle
3, 5, 9, 11 PM Bayou Wilderness RV Campground to Expo
5:30 - 11 PM Lafayette hotels and Studio 6 (Breaux Bridge)
Pro Tip: Check your tire pressure. See the merch shop if you need to buy a mini e-pump, bike tubes, chamois cream and much more.
Thursday: Day 1
Group Start | Arnaudville | Leonville | Washington
There are numerous route options on Thursday - 46, 65 and 97 mile options. Go long, it offers the best roads and scenery. We also have a “Leap Frog” shuttle option that cuts 23 miles off the routes.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Check In & Load UpSt. Bernard School & Parc des Ponts Breaux, 251 E. Bridge St. Breaux Bridge, LA
Check-in, rental and shipped bike pick up, bar, food trucks, tent camping, bike racks.
9:00 AM | Group StartLaunch from Parc de Pont Breaux
10:00 AM | “Leap Frog” Shuttle to Bayou Teche Brewery
11:00 AM | Bayou Teche Brewing ($ZB)Craft beer and wood-fired pizza. The taproom and bar open at 11 AM. Food starts at noon.
11:00 AM | The Little Big Cup ($ZB)Bar & restaurant offering Classic Cajun & French Cuisine
3:00 - 10:00 PM | Base Camp BoogieSt. Bernard Elementary School - 251 E Bridge St, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
4:00 - 6:00 PM | Scavenger Hunt Check In & Prizes
3:30 - 4:30 PM Dance Lesson by Moriah Istre
6:00 - 9:00 PM Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band
Shuttles to & from Breaux Bridge
7 - 9:30 AM Lafayette hotels, Bayou Wilderness RV Campground & Studio 6
3 - 10 PM St. Bernard School, Studio 6, Bayou Wilderness RV, Lafayette Hotels
5 - 9 PM Randol's Cajun Seafood Restaurant (Lafayette shuttle only)
Friday: Day 2Swamp Tours | Henderson-Butte LaRose-Catahoula | Live Music
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM | McGee’s Landing Swamp Tours Live music and Tony Chachere’s food truck 11 AM - 2 PM
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Midday Stop Hang out at Red’s Levee Bar for lunch options and music
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Weekend Warrior Check In & Bike Pick Up St. Bernard Elementary School - 251 E Bridge St, Breaux Bridge, LA
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Base Camp Boogie St. Bernard Elementary School - 251 E Bridge St, Breaux Bridge, LA
3 - 7 PM Weekend Warrior Check In
4 - 6 PM Scavenger Hunt Check In & Prizes
6 - 9 PM Rockin' Dopsie Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters
10 PM Base Camp bar closes
Shuttle
7 - 9:30 AM Studio 6, RV, Lafayette Hotels, Long Term Parking to St.Bernard School
3 - 10 PM St. Bernard School to Studio 6, RV, Lafayette Hotels
5 - 9 PM Randol's Cajun Seafood Restaurant (Lafayette shuttle only)
Saturday: Day 3
Teche, Books and Cracklin | New Iberia | St. Martinville | Parks | Loreauville
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Weekend Warrior Check In & Bike Pick Up St. Bernard Elementary School - 251 E Bridge St, Breaux Bridge, LA
9:00 AM | “Leap Frog” Shuttle to New Iberia, Shadow on the Teche
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Crawfish Boil @ Base Camp
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Pine Leaf Boys
Attractions:
Shadows on the Teche House & Garden Tours (10:30, 11:30 & 2:00 book early)
Poppa Festival in Magnolia Park in St. Martinville, LA
Cracklin Cookoff in Parks, LA
Zydeco Breakfast @ Buck & Johnny’s (8:30a and $10 cover)
Cajun Jam @ Tante Marie’s (10:30a no charge)
Literary Book Festival’s Beignets & Beats breakfast (8:00a $50)
Shuttles:
7 - 9:30 AM Studio 6, Bayou Wilderness RV, Lafayette Hotels, St.Bernard School
3 - 10 PM St. Bernard School to Studio 6, Bayou Wilderness RV, Lafayette Hotels
5 - 9 PM Randol's Cajun Seafood Restaurant (Lafayette shuttle only)
Sunday: Day 4
Boudin Fest & Bloody Marys
If you are looking for a short ride then consider riding out to Lake Martin. There is a gravel road and dirt loop trail (5 miles) that is ridable if dry. It is a great time of the year to do some bird watching. Check Day 0 for routes to Lake Martin.
Attractions:
Cankton Country Bar bloody Marys (mile 19 on routes)
Boudin Festival (easy 7 miles from the course)
Academy of Sacred Heart
2:00 PM | Course Closed
Post Ride Live Music Options
Boudin Festival (12 - 7 PM)
Vermilionville‘s Bal du Dimanche Jefferey Broussard & Creole Cowboys (1 - 4 PM)
Books Along the Teche Literary Festival
Shuttles:
7 - 9:30 AM Studio 6, Bayou Wilderness RV, Lafayette Hotels to St.Bernard School
12 - 3 PM Finish Party to Studio 6, Bayou Wilderness RV, Lafayette Hotels