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Happy October!
Fall is here! Check out all the great things happening across the state. We have some upcoming rides and events, please make sure to follow us on social media and visit our online calendar.
The Annual Hilly Hundred is approaching, are you signed up for this weekend of fun? "Ah, the magic of cycling! We at Hilly Hundred want to keep that magic alive all year long. So, we're casting a spotlight on fellow event organizers who craft unforgettable pedaling adventures." Visit https://www.hillyhundred.org for more information!
The 2024 Trails Gathering will unite trail enthusiasts from across the state, providing a platform to network and talk about the significance of trails within our communities. We discussed the newest trail connections in the area, receive insights from the Trails Caucus, explore the economic impacts of trails, and listen to a variety of speakers and trail advocates across the state.
We'd like to introduce our FOUR new Bicycle Indiana Board Members! Please welcome Stu Milligan, John Weber, Jordan Ballinger, and David Heinold. Meet the entire board here!
The intersection crossing of the Monon Trail at 86th Street is one of the most dangerous pedestrian and bicyclist crossings in the city of Indianapolis, as noted by numerous crashes and injuries. This intersection is not just any crossroad; it's a bustling hub where more than one million trail users annually and an average of 35,000 vehicles daily converge.
Why is this important? The 86th Street and Monon Trail intersection continues to be a crash-prone crossing for pedestrians and bicyclists. This specific intersection has led to many near-misses, crashes, injuries and even deaths.
NEW WORKSHOPS!📍: CARMEL, INDIANA Learn2Ride, the innovative program that teaches children how to ride a bike in just two hours, is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand-new website: www.learn2ride.bike. This exciting milestone comes as the program continues to expand, offering children across the country the opportunity to learn the life-changing skill of riding on two wheels.
We've got 15 episodes! Bicycle Indiana's Life Behind Bars Podcast is a collection of interviews with local cyclists, events, and rides. We hope to promote all the great cycling activities happening across the state. Bicycle Indiana makes bike riding safe* and equitable for all Hoosiers by educating bicyclists, motorists, and policymakers, and advocating for laws, policies, and infrastructure. https://www.bicycleindiana.org
Funding rides help keep Bicycle Indiana rolling by donating $1 per registration.
Help support our mission and advocacy for bike safety. If you are interested in being a funding ride, please let us know today!
The Great Pumpkin Metric, October 6 http://www.evansvillebicycleclub.org/gpm/ The Great Pumpkin Metric is a scenic, rural bicycle tour through southwestern Indiana. Cyclists will ride through portions of Vanderburgh and Posey counties and enjoy some of the best riding this region has to offer. Riders can choose from a 100km, 50km, or 25km route (65 miles/31 miles/15.5 miles).
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Hilly Hundred, October 4-6 https://www.hillyhundred.org/ Come spend a weekend with family and friends riding among the hills during the peak of fall colors. The Hilly Hundred is 100 miles of scenic roads over two days through the hills of Southern Indiana. Three rest stops each day with music give you a chance to sit back and relax with your friends before conquering Mount Tabor!
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Bicycle Boogie, October 12 https://www.myiu.org/events If you love the outdoors and pedaling through spectacular scenery, experience Bartholomew and Brown counties as only the locals get to enjoy them. Boogie west through great autumn-colored sites and tour the city of Columbus. Catch a glimpse or stop and experience the fascinating art and design of Exhibit Columbus installations. Each ride offers unique sites to see and experience. Early Bird Registration: $25 (by April 1, 2024). Advance Registration: $30 (April 1 - Oct. 3, 2024). Day of Registration: $35
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26th Annual Crane Cruise, October 12 www.cranecruise.com The ride will begin and conclude at the Medaryville Fire station, touring the paved back roads of rural Pulaski, Jasper, and Starke counties, past fields of feeding Sandhill Cranes. Ride lengths will vary from 14 miles, 25 miles and 50 miles. Lunch will be served at the Medaryville Fire station for all riders. Our ride features well-stocked SAG stops with various fruits and homemade snacks. Following the ride at dusk (5:00 PM), the star attraction appears: thousands of noisy Sandhill Cranes returning from their feeding activities to their nightly grounds at the Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Refuge. Be sure to bring your binoculars for this truly awe-inspiring spectacle. Day of Registration: $35
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