Community Partners:
Families, children, and recreational bicyclists will love this leisurely bike ride through downtown Indianapolis exploring art, history, and more along the route. People of all ages, skills, and levels of ability are welcome to join us on this fun 5-mile community ride on Indianapolis trails.
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Event Info
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Ages: All ages welcome! (Minimum age to ride a bike is 6. Children 5 and under are welcome to participate in a child trailer, child seat, cargo-bike seat, or on a trail-a-bike).
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Cost: Low cost, with special discounts for Central Indiana Cycling and Divas members. Registration is required. (Free for youth aged 5 and under).
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Ride Partner: Managed by our friends at Central Indiana Cycling
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Experience: A non-competitive, untimed family-friendly ride focused on community and exploration.
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Time: 10:00 AM Start (Check-in begins at 9:00 AM).
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Location: Bottleworks District. Note: Detailed ride and check-in information will be emailed to all registrants.
Your Ride Experience
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Explore Downtown: Experience the best of the Indianapolis trails with fellow cycling enthusiasts.
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Family-Friendly Fun: Enjoy the Bottleworks District after the ride, including the Kids Races at 1:00 PM. Stick around to watch the amateur and professional races throughout the day! View the full Schedule of Events here >
Registration & Pricing
We are proud to partner with Central Indiana Cycling for this event. Members receive a special discount on registration!
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Adult = $15 ($5 with code)
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Youth = $5 (free with code)
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Youth 5 & under = free (but needs to be in a trailer or child seat) - minimum rider age is 6-years-old
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Ride Rules & Etiquette
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Helmets: MANDATORY. No helmet, no ride. Safety is our top priority.
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Supervision: Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.
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Traffic Laws: This ride occurs primarily on trails and greenways but will cross streets open to vehicular traffic. Participants must ride predictably, obey all traffic laws, and follow instructions from ride marshals.
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Approved Equipment: Participants must be on bicycles or adult trikes.
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Allowed: Class 1, 2, & 3 e-bikes (adults only, pedal-assist only—no throttle use).
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Not Allowed: For safety reasons, no youth tricycles, e-mopeds, e-motos, runners, pets, or scooters.
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Maintenance: Before the ride, perform an ABC Quick Check on your family's bikes or visit a local bike shop for a safety check.
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Courtesy & Passing: Please be courteous to other trail users and motorists.
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Bicycles yield to pedestrians on the multi-use trail.
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When passing, always call out "on your left" or ring your bell. Wait until it is safe to pass.
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We may split the group when passing and will stop to regroup periodically
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Need a Bike Rental?
Check out the Indiana Pacers Bikeshare rental options at sites around the city.
Make a Day of It: The Bottleworks Experience
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The Garage Food Hall: With 20+ vendors, grab lunch or a treat after your ride.
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Pins Mechanical: Take a break with duckpin bowling or classic arcade games.
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Stay for the Action: Stick around after the ride to watch the professional racers fly through the district!