Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
RESOURCE GUIDEAPRIL 2012 – MARCH 2013 BICYCLE INDIANA.ORG
Executive DirectorNancy Tibbett
Regional Directors
NORTHERN INDIANAAnne EllisFort Wayne, IN
Danny Graber, Past ChairElkhart, IN
CENTRAL INDIANARandy ClarkCarmel, IN
Jordan “Jay” Church, Vice ChairIndianapolis, IN
SOUTHERN INDIANAVince CaristoBloomington, IN
Darlene Wefel, ChairNewburgh, IN
At-Large Directors
Karen Bohn, SecretaryCarmel, IN
Brian S. BrackemyreFishers, IN
Tom SharpCarmel, IN
Allan Henderson, TreasurerAnderson, IN
Carole TerryLizton, IN
Pete Fritz Indianapolis, IN
Over the last few years, the job of putting together a resource guide for Indiana cyclists has
become much bigger, but also more fun.
The number of events, options and resources has exploded. Where once there were only a few
recreational rides and the occasional race, we now have countless mountain bike, cyclocross,
criterium, track and road races as well as some of the nation’s most popular recreational rides. We
have miles and miles of dedicated urban trails, rails-to-trails recreational paths and nationally
acclaimed mountain bike courses. We have bicycle-friendly communities, and local, regional and
statewide cycling organizations. We have some of the best cycling shops and most innovative
bike and equipment manufacturers in America. We have the top collegiate cycling program in the
nation, incredible homegrown cycling talent, and clusters of die-hard cycling fans from Evansville
to Fort Wayne and from Richmond to Terre Haute.
In other words, Indiana has become a great place to be a cyclist – and a state filled with great
cycling advocates. At Bicycle Indiana, we appreciate the passion we see among cyclists and
cycling supporters, and we dedicate ourselves to making sure cyclists of all types find Indiana to
be a safe and fun place to enjoy the activity they love.
That’s why we create this annual Indiana cycling resource guide: to make sure you have all
the information you need to ride in Indiana. In these pages, you’ll find listings of don’t-miss
events, places to ride and retailers. You can learn about Indiana’s cycling laws, safety tips and
organizations. In addition, we’ll introduce you to a couple who launched a bike-based business, a
community that has made cycling a key part of its appeal, and a new programs to teach drivers
how to share the road. It’s our goal to make this the most comprehensive guide to Indiana cycling
possible – but we need your help. If you know of an event, organization or anything else that
should be included but isn’t, please let us know.
Of course, as much as we love producing this guide, it’s only a small part of what we do at
Bicycle Indiana. Through the support of generous sponsors and our members, we advocate for
cycling, provide educational programs to communities across the state and promote the interests
of cyclists throughout Indiana. In 2011, we enjoyed some great successes – most noticeably,
perhaps, we saw more than 1,500 Indiana motorists display their pedaling passion on their
vehicles by purchasing “Share the Road” license plate (with $25 from each sale going to support
Bicycle Indiana programs). You can learn more about our efforts and results on page 16, and you
can rest assured that we’ll work even harder in the coming year to make Indiana an event better
place to be a cyclist.
Of course, that just means next year’s guide will be even bigger and more complex – and even
more fun to create. So, enjoy this guide, let us know what you think, and have a great, safe ride.
Nancy Tibbett Executive Director, Bicycle Indiana
This publication contains information available at the time of printing and is subject to change or cancellation. Please contact the event organizer for confirmation before the event.
For additions and corrections to the 2010-2011 Bicycle Indiana Resource Guide, visit Bicycle Indiana’s website: www.bicycleindiana.org.
The Bicycle Indiana Resource Guide is compiled and published by the Indiana Bicycle Coalition, Inc. DBA Bicycle Indiana with partial funding provided by advertisers. Federal Funds Disclosure: The Bicycle Indiana Resource Guide is part of a project funded by a grant from the Indiana Department of Transportation and administered by the Indiana State Department of Health through Transportation Enhancement funds distributed by the Federal Highway Department.
Main cover image provided by Two Pedals Photography.
1
3
34 28
15
22
31
index
BI Funding Ride List ......................................................... 2
Recreational Rides ............................................................ 3
Mountain Bike Events ......................................................13
2011 Progress Report ......................................................14
Features .............................................................................16
It’s all in the bag .........................................................................................16
More bicycle-friendly communities in Indiana ..........................................18
Share the Road page ..................................................................................20
Medicinal Biking .........................................................................................21
Competitive Rides ..........................................................22
Bike to Work Month .......................................................26
Training/Ed ....................................................................... 27
Indiana Bicycle Resources ............................................28
Mountain Bike Trails ...................................................................................28
Safety Tips for Mountain Biking .................................................................29
Indiana Paved Trails & Greenways .............................................................30
Safety Tips for Trails/Greenways .................................................................31
Bicycle Friendly America .............................................................................33
Bike Smart and Stay Safe ...........................................................................34
Indiana Bicycle Laws ............................................................................ 34-35
Bicycle Organizations .................................................................................36
Indiana Bicycle Retailers ............................................................................38
Indiana Bicycle Businesses ........................................................................40
Indiana Bicycle Government Contacts .......................................................40
2
BI funding rides
April 28Habitat Half Century Bike RideRochester, IN
May 12BBC Spring Metric - Who wants pie?Kokomo, IN
May 18-20Fat & Skinny Tire Fest 9Winona Lake, IN
May 19Tour de MaxCulver, IN
May 20Bike the BendSouth Bend, IN
Orchard Country Bicycle TourLaPorte, IN
May MadnessFort Wayne, IN
June 2Wheels of Compassion Bike Ride - 8th AnnualGoshen, IN
Circus City Metric CenturyPeru, IN
June 8-10 7th Annual Midwest Women’s Mountain Bike ClinicNashville, IN
June 10-13 TRIRI June RallySpencer, IN
June 16Pumpkinvine Bike RideElkhart, IN
June 23Flat 50 PlusDecatur, IN
June 29-July 1Indiana Tandem RallyFort Wayne, IN
July 7 Brownstown Round Barn Bike RideBrownstown, IN
July 8Colavita-Zipp Speed Weaponry Time Trial SeriesPortland, IN
July 14 Hauteans-in-MotionTerre Haute, IN
Liberty Bike Ride - Tour de LakesSyracuse, IN
July 1541st Annual Three Rivers Festival TourFort Wayne, IN
July 16-21 RAINSTORMRichmond, IN
July 21RAIN 2012Terre Haute, IN
July 28Great Greenway TourMuncie, IN
August 3Amishland and LakesHowe, IN
August 12 Schweizer Fest Bicycle TourTell City, IN
August 18 Bloom & ZoomElkhart, IN
Sizzling CenturyKokomo, IN
August 24-26Tour de UplandNashville, IN
August 25Wabash River RideWest Lafayette, IN
Tree City Rolling TourGreensburg, IN
September 82 Bourbon & Back Ride and RaceWarsaw, IN
September 152 Rivers On 2 WheelsLogansport, IN
September 16Bike Michiana for HospiceSouth Bend, IN
Hospice Hustle 2012Crown Point, IN
September 16-21September Escapade TRIRIScottaburg, IN
September 22 FCHS Bikefest ‘12Attica, IN
September 30 The Great Pumpkin MetricEvansville, IN
October 19-21 45th Annual Hilly Hundred WeekendEllettsville, IN
October 27 Crane CruiseMedaryville, IN
March 17, 2013St. Patrick’s Day RideTerre Haute, IN
We salute these organizations for their commitment to helping make Indiana a better place for bicycling and we encourage you to participate in these events.
bicycle event terms and definitions:SAG: Rest stop along routes with food and drinkRoving SAG: Vehicles which travel along the routes to assist riders with problemsMTB: Mountain BikeCrit.: Criterium (type of bicycle race)TT: Time Trial (type of bicycle race)Recreational Events: Ride at your pace, not timed events. Usually held on low-traffic county roads. Generally provide maps, route markings on the roads and rest stops with food and drinks along the routes.Mountain Bike Events: Held in mountain bike venues-off-road trail riding. Many are timed events.Multi-Sport Events: Combination of bicycling with one ot two other sports. Most are timed events.Competitive Events: Timed events. Most require USCF racing license unless there are citizen catiegories.
3* = Late Registration Fee= BI Funding Ride
recreational rides
The events highlighted and marked with the BI Logo are events donating a minimum of $1 per registered rider to Bicycle Indiana. We salute these organizations for their commitment to helping make Indiana a better place for bicycling and we encourage you to participate in these events.
recreatio
na
l rides
April 28. SaturdayHabitat Half Century Bike RideRochester, IN
Registration Fee: Adults: Varies w/ route Children: Max $20/family
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Ride Lengths: 10, 20 & 50
Ride Perks: Shirt, food and drinks
Description of Event: The 50 mile ride includes Lake Manitou, country roads and a small section of the Nickle Plate Trail. 20 mile ride includes Lake Manitou and the Nickle Plate Trail.
Contact: Don ChristensonFulton County Habitat for Humanity3586 N Old US Hwy 31Rochester, IN 46975547.223.2760donaldchristenson@comcast.netfultoncountyhabitat.org
May 12. SaturdayBBC Spring Metric - Who wants pie?Kokomo, IN
Registration Fee: $15/ $20 after deadline
Registration Deadline: 4/30/12
Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
Routes: 23, 36, 50, 62
Ride Perks: Fully supported and stocked SAG stops
Description of Event: Enjoy rolling hills and beautiful spring scenery in route to historic Adams Mill. This ride boasts the most energetic SAGs of any ride and features more pies and desserts than any rider should eat. All registration fees collected will be donated to the Bible Baptist Church youth group.
Contact: Paul WeaverBible Baptist Church2635 S. Dixon Road Kokomo, IN [email protected]
May 18-20. Fri-SunFat & Skinny Tire Fest 9Winona Lake, IN
Registration Fee: $25/ $30 after deadline
Registration Deadline: 5/11/12
Start Times: 8:00-11:00 a.m.
Routes: 19/42/70 miles
Ride Perks: The Kosciusko Countryside Tour takes riders throughout the flat and rolling terrain and farmland of Kosciusko and Whitley counties. A friendly and stylish SAG stop awaits in the town of Pierceton, as the routes clover leaf around it before heading back to Fat & Skinny Tire Fest headquarters in the Village at Winona. Great food, drinks and plenty of freebies and coupons from Village at Winona shops and event sponsors await riders. T-shirts are guaranteed for pre-registrants only. Limited extra shirts will be available. Online and send-in preregistration available.
Description of Event: Join us for this fun-filled weekend of all-things cycling in the beautiful Village at Winona. Our all-size tires shindig has something exciting for the whole family, including: multi-length road tours, shorter historic/demo rides, two days of mountain bike and road racing, plus BMX stunt shows, live music and food.
Contact: Greg DemopoulosKCV Cycling Club“116 W Market St.Warsaw, IN. 46580”[email protected]
May 5. SaturdayRace for the KidsHutsonville, ILAmy [email protected]://www.oblongchristianhome.org/id40.html
May 4. FridayI Love Goshen CriteriumGoshen, INEvan [email protected]
May 19. SaturdayUpland Gran Fondo of LouisvilleLouisville, KYCharles Stanley812.336.2337 [email protected]
May 12. SaturdayCass County Historical Society Bike TourLogansport, INMike [email protected]
May 19. SaturdayTour de MaxCulver, IN
Registration Fee: $20/ $25 after deadline
Registration Deadline: 5/1/12
Start Time: 7 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Routes: 10, 39, and 63 miles
Ride Perks: Ride includes a t-shirt, SAG stops stocked with water and refreshments approximately every 20 miles, and lunch upon returning to the Beach Lodge.
Description of Event: Take a leisurely ride around Lake Maxinkuckee on the 10 mile route. The 30 and 63 mile routes will also ride along the Tippecanoe River. Enjoy the relaxing country roads and scenery.
Contact: Karen HeimTri KappaPO Box 143Culver, IN [email protected]
May 20. SundayBike the BendSouth Bend, IN
Registration Fee: $27/ $32 after deadline
Registration Deadline: 4/28/12
Start Time: 6-11 a.m.
Routes: up to 35 miles
Ride Perks: High Quality, wicking T-shirt (register by 4/28/12), embossed wristband, pancake breakfast, SAG stops at museums, Indiana University-South Bend and parks, after ride festival and more. See website for details.
Description of Event: Discover the community by riding bicycles side by side on vehicle restricted streets and trails in South Bend, Mishawaka and St. Joseph County. All ages and skill levels. Ride as much or as little of the route as you choose. Pick your own start and stop times. Great for families!
Contact: Jeanne BladBike the Bend4201 Linden AveSouth Bend, IN [email protected]
4
recr
eati
on
al r
ides
May 20. SundayMorse Lake MetricArcadia, INJoan Andrews317.752.8930jmmsandrews@comcast.netwww.morselakemetric.com
June 9. SaturdaySafari Bicycle RideNew Pekin, INAnita [email protected]
June 16. SaturdayGirlfriend Ride Columbus, INCarol Ashbrook812.603.6929thegrilfriendride@gmail.comgirlfriendride.org
June 2. SaturdayB&O Bicycle TourBrownsburg, INJeff [email protected]
June 2. Saturday8th Annual Wheels of Compassion Bike RideGoshen, IN
Registration Fee: $20
Registration Deadline: Day of Ride
Start Time: 7-8 a.m.
Routes: 12, 29, 43 & 64 (100k) mile
Ride Perks: Fee helps uninsured families get health care, roving SAG support, snacks & drinks at rest stops, meal & ice cream at end
Description of Event: All rides take you on the peaceful & scenic Pumpkinvine Nature Trail. Longer rides also wind through the rolling hills of Amish Country. A fantastic warm-up for the Pumpkinvine Ride later in June. Safe and scenic routes laid out by veteran biker Danny Graber.
Contact: Mim KiogimaCenter for Healing & HopeBox 195, Goshen IN [email protected]/ wheels of compassion
June 8-10. Fri - Sun7th Annual Midwest Women’s Mountain Bike ClinicNashville, IN
Registration Fee: $50
Registration Deadline: 6/6/12
Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Ride Length: Mountain Bike Skills Clinic
Ride Perks: An entire weekend of camping, mountain biking, fun and friends.
Description of Event: The Midwest Women’s Mountain Bike Clinic is recognized by the International Mountainbike Instructor Certification (IMIC) program. Our instructors have the knowledge and experience to teach anyone from the first time mountain biker to advanced riders. Learn new techniques and gain confidence no matter what your personal riding goals may be.
Contact: Tania JuilleratSub-9 Productions10929 E. CR 750 N.Brownsburg, IN 46112317.413.0624info@midwestwomensclinic.comwww.midwestwomensclinic.com
June 2. SaturdayCircus City Metric CenturyPeru, IN
Registration Fee: $20/ $25 after deadline
Registration Deadline: 5/12/12
Start Time: 8 - 9 a.m.
Routes: 15, 30, 50, 66
Ride Perks: Free T-Shirt and Water Bottle With advanced registration
Description of Event: One of North Central Indiana’s most popular and scenic family ride returns. The Circus City Metric Century will travel down the southern part of the Nickel Plate Trail and over rolling country roads. Sights along the way include the Wabash River, Mississinewa Lake and Seven Pillars.
Contact: Steven WagnerCircus City Cyclists333 West 3rd StreetPeru, IN [email protected]
June 10-13. Sun-WedTRIRI June RallySpencer, IN
Registration Deadline: 5/10/12
Start Time: 7-9 a.m.
Routes: Multiple loop rides each day
Ride Perks: Meals, marked routes and maps, SAG support, massage therapy availability, polo shirt
Description of Event: Explore the significance of Salem Limestone to southern Indiana through a series of loop rides from McCormick’s Creek State Park.
Contact: Kathy SmithTRIRIPO Box 439Clear Creek, IN [email protected]
May 20. SundayOrchard Country Bike TourLaPorte, IN
Registration Fee: $12/ $15 after deadline
Registration Deadline: 5/14/2012
Start Time: 7:00 AM
Routes: 16, 30, 55 miles
Ride Perks: Maps, Sags, Marked routes, Sag vehicles, T-shirts for sale
Description of Event: Flat to moderate rolling terrain in scenic rural LaPorte Co. It is considered a Family and Friends Get-It-In-Gear Warm-up ride. We offer family discounts.
Contact: Dave WolfeMaple City Bicycling Club1209 Weller AveLaPorte, IN 46350219.362.4200dwol2bike_4health@yahoo.commaplecitybicyclingclub.org www.maplecitybicyclingclub.org
May 20. SundayMay MadnessFort Wayne, IN
Registration Fee: Adult : $10/ $15 after deadline; Children: Free/ $5 after deadline
Registration Deadline: 5/20/2012
Start Time: 8-10 a.m.
Routes: 14, 32, 56 miles
Ride Perks: Marked routes, maps, roving SAG and a rest stop with snacks and drinks, homemade cookies at the end
Description of Event: Roanoke Elementary School, 423 W. Vine St. Roanoke, IN. Ride starts and ends in historic town of Roanoke, Indiana then winds through picturesque Huntington County. Route has gently rolling hills, old trestle bridges, views of running rivers and historical markers telling of the times long ago. HELMETS REQUIRED
Contact: Jan Dickson3 Rivers Velo SportP. O. Box 11391Fort Wayne, IN [email protected]
5* = Late Registration Fee= BI Funding Ride
recreatio
na
l rides
July 4. WednesdaySunstroke 74Kokomo, INLarry [email protected]://www.kokomoschwinn.com/ss74.htm
June 1. SundayParkview Cycling FestivalFort Wayne, INJohn Martin260.403.9089info@MenofSteelRacing.comwww.FWCyclingFestival.com
June 16. SaturdayPumpkinvine Bike RideElkhart, IN
Registration Fee: $23/ Family Rate $46; children age 11 and under ride free; children age 12-17 part of family rate.
Start Time: 7-10 a.m.
Routes: 10/13/21/30/50/60/100
Ride Perks: Idyllic Amish-farm countryside. Amish-made pie. Vic’s homemade ice cream. Lunchtime food at SAGs. Best organized ride around. Food and more food. You won’t leave hungry.
Description of Event: We have two starting locations -- Goshen and Shipshewana -- you choice. See our brochure or go to our website for more information and how to choose your starting point. Both locations use same routes and SAG stops. Share the roads with horses and buggies; see farm life in action.
Contact: Bob CarricoFriends of the Pumpkinvine Nature TrailPO Box 392Goshen, IN [email protected]://pumpkinvine.org/PBR_html/annual_PBR.html
June 23. SaturdayFlat 50 PlusDecatur, IN
Registration Fee: Adults: $16/ $20 after deadline Children: $10 after deadline
Registration Deadline: 6/17/12
Start Time: 7:00 a.m.
Routes: 18,20,30,50,62,100 miles
Ride Perks: Food and drinks at SAGs. Lunch for those who ride 50 or more miles. Support Vehicles (SAG Wagons). Minor repairs. Live Bluegrass at the Lunch SAG. Showers available. T-Shirts available
Description of Event: Beginning in Decatur Indiana, our ride passes through four unique and friendly cities: Willshire (OH), Monroe, Berne, Geneva, each with a charm all its’ own. You’ll be treated to nearly level riding while you soak up the sights of a wonderful Amish community that draws riders back every year.
Contact: Rick LichtenbergerBlazing Saddle Bicycle Club209 W. Jefferson StreetDecatur, IN [email protected]://www.decaturblazingsaddles.com
June 29-July 1. Fri-SunIndiana Tandem RallyFort Wayne, IN
Registration Fee: $75/ $85 after deadline
Registration Deadline: 6/23/12
Routes: Fri. 25, Sat. 35, 55, 70, Sun. 35, 40, 55
Ride Perks: Services (food and restrooms) identified for each route, lunch Saturday, banquet Saturday evening
Description of Event: 3 day ride over flat to gently rolling country roads in northern Indiana; ice cream route Friday. Limited to 60 teams (120 riders). Host Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn in Fort Wayne. HELMETS REQUIRED
Contact: Anne Ellis3 Rivers Velo Sport, Hoosiers Out On Tandems1923 Azurite PlaceFort Wayne, IN [email protected]
July 7. SaturdayBrownstown Round Barn Bike RideBrownstown, IN
Registration Fee: Adults: $25/ $30 after deadline Children: $15 after deadline
Registration Deadline: 6/30/12
Start Time: 7-9 a.m.
Routes: 25, 32, 68 & 80+
Ride Perks: 4 SAGS stops, shower available
Description of Event: Tours of 25/32 miles thru scenic southern Indiana’s countryside. SAGs at Tiemeyer’s Farm Market & Petting Zoo and two round barns. Bike across the USA’s longest covered bridge (restored in 2011). Not enough? Test your endurance on the hilly 68 or 80+ mile challenge rides (Great RAIN training)!
Contact: Joe BradleyBrownstown Exchange Club645 E. North Shore Dr.Brownstown, IN 47220812.216.0394info@roundbarnbikeride.orgwww.roundbarnbikeride.org
July 8. SundayColavita-Zipp Speed Weaponry Time Trial SeriesPortland, IN
Registration Fee: $20
Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
Routes: 20k
Ride Perks: Electronic timing, goodie bag, $1000 prize money, custom event awards and ceremony, season lon individual and team points competition
Description of Event: the Midwest’s largest Time Trial series returns to Portland for the midseason championship. Come test yourself against the clock.
Contact: Roger BowersockRocketship Sports1098 Buckeye Drive Greenville,Ohio 45331937.417.5772info@colavitaohiocycling.comwww.colavitazipptt.com
July 7. SaturdayKnox County Cure TourVincennes, INAmber Gerkin [email protected]
July 14. SaturdaySouth Bend Lions Ride for SightSouth Bend, INBob [email protected]://www.southbendlionsclub.org/
6
recr
eati
on
al r
ides
July 14. SaturdayHauteans-in-MotionTerre Haute, IN
Registration Fee: $15/ $20 after deadline
Registration Deadline: 7/6/12
Start Time: 7-8 a.m.
Routes: 10, 25, 50 & 67 miles
Ride Perks: Food & drink for during ride, Dever Distributor specialty drinks, prizes, SAG support, picture with Bud Girls, sandwich, drink and chips after ride, free admission to St. Benedict Festival.
Description of Event: Ride is Satge 2 of Michelob Ultra Recreational Series. Routes follow county roads traveling south to Fowler Park then north east to Rosedale. Terrain is flat with rolling hills. Good road surfaces, low traffic, and beautiful surroundings. Good tune up for RAIN.
Contact: Greg UlmSt. Benedict Church111 South 9th StreetTerre Haute, IN [email protected]://www.hauteans-in-motion.org
July 14. SaturdayLiberty Bike Ride - Tour de LakesSyracuse, IN
Registration Fee: $20
Start Time: 8-10 a.m.
Routes: 5mi Fun Ride, 17mi & 35mi
Ride Perks: Map of the routes, SAG stops and t-shirt.
Description of Event: This annual ride will wind around several of the beautiful lakes throughout Kosciusko County, Indiana. The ride will begin at the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N Long Dr., Syracuse. The community center, with its Lighthouse facade, sits across from Lakeside Park, which is on the west shore of Syracuse Lake.
Contact: Tammy CottonSyracuse-Wawasee Chamber of CommercePO Box 398Syracuse, IN [email protected]
July 15. Sunday41st Annual Three Rivers Festival TourFort Wayne, IN
Registration Fee: Adults: $15/ 20.00 after deadline Children (14 and under): $12 after deadline
Registration Deadline: 6/29/12
Start Time: 7-9 a.m.
Routes: 14, 25, 52, 63, 100
Ride Perks: Ice cream at end, marked routes, maps, roving SAG support with snacks and drinks at rest stops
Description of Event: Hickory Elementary School,3606 Baird Rd Fort Wayne, IN 46818. Our 41st Three Rivers Festival Tour goes through northeast Indiana’s gently rolling hills of Allen, Whitley, Noble Counties, passing summer crops, farmland, views of lakes. All routes loop to Churubusco SAG. End with some well-deserved ice cream! HELMETS REQUIRED
Contact: Luis DeVeyra3 Rivers Velo SportP. O. Box 11391Fort Wayne, [email protected]
July 16-21. Mon-SatRAINSTORMRichmond, IN
Registration Fee: See website
Registration Deadline: 5/3/12
Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Routes: 100 miles a day over 5 days; 160 on final day
Ride Perks: Rooms and most meals, state park entry fees, jersey, t-shirt, maps and marked routes, SAG support, massage therapy availability.
Description of Event: RAINSTORM™ offers an intensive week of cycling. Route are 100+ miles/day with no layover days. Terrain ranges from rolling to hilly; expect to be challenged. Lodging in Indiana State Park inns or good hotels is included, as are most meals. Accommodations offer comfortable beds, air conditioning, and free WiFi.
Contact: Kathy SmithTRIRIPO Box 439Clear Creek, IN [email protected]
7* = Late Registration Fee= BI Funding Ride
recreatio
na
l rides
August 11. SaturdayTour de DenverDenver, INShannon765.473.3848contact@breakawaybike.comwww.breakawaybike.com
August 11. SaturdayThe Goat RideNashville, INEnergy2Action, [email protected]
July 21. SaturdayRAIN 2012Terre Haute, IN
Registration Fee: $47/ $57 after deadline
Registration Deadline: 6/21/12
Start Time: 7:00 a.m.
Routes: 160 miles
Ride Perks: t-shirt, rest stops, lunch, finish line souvenir
Description of Event: One day, one way ride across the state of Indiana (mostly) on historic US 40.
Contact: Mark VillanovaBloomington Bicycle ClubPO Box 463Bloomington, IN [email protected]
8.18.1220, 40, 62, 100 miScenic Quilt Garden routeCatered SAG stops
Check us outon Facebook!
July 28. SaturdayGreat Greenway TourMuncie, IN
Registration Fee: $30/ $40 after deadline
Registration Deadline: 7/20/12
Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Routes: 10 - 100 miles
Ride Perks: Register early to receive free t-shirt. Includes SAG support, route maps and lunch.
Description of Event: Ride any distance 10, 20, 40, 80 or more than 100 with minimal distraction from road traffic. Most routes are out and back loops so you can customize your route to fit your style. Families find this tour a great first experience for young riders but veterans are equally challenged with the long route option.
Contact: Denise KelleyCardinal Greenways700 E Wysor StreetMuncie, IN 47305765.287.0399denise@cardinalgreenways.orgwww.cardinalgreenways.org
August 3-5. Fri-SunAmishland and LakesHowe, IN
Registration Fee: $30/ $40 after deadline
Registration Deadline: 7/1/12
Start Time: 7:00 a.m.
Routes: Fri: 14-32, Sat: 23-100, Sun: 20-63
Ride Perks: Ice Cream Social with live entertainment.
Description of Event: Amishland & Lakes is family friendly bicycle tour through the Amish countryside of NE Indiana & lakes country of SE Michigan. It originates on the campus of The Howe School in Howe, IN. Meals, camping & low cost dorm rooms are available.
Contact: RayMichiana Bicycle AssociationAmishland and LakesPO Box 1574Granger, IN 46530574.387.6449info@amishlandlakeshttp://www.amishlandlakes.com
8
recr
eati
on
al r
ides
August 18. SaturdayBloom & ZoomElkhart, IN
Registration Fee: $25.00
Registration Deadline: 8/1/12
Start Time: 7-8 a.m.
Routes: 20, 40, 62, 100 miles
Ride Perks: Catered SAG’s, huge flower gardens in quilt patterns, Amish Country.
Description of Event: Amish Country ride past large flower gardens in quilt patterns and historic sites. SAG’s are catered by local restaurants. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity and Bike Elkhart.
Contact: Tom McArthurHabitat for Humanity2526 Peddler’s Village Rd.Goshen, IN [email protected]
August 18. SaturdaySizzling CenturyKokomo, IN
Registration Fee: $20/ $25 after deadline
Registration Deadline: 8/3/12
Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Routes: 40, 62, 100 miles
Ride Perks: Water bottle free with pre-registration. Water bottle free with day of registration while supplies last. All routes have full service SAG stops featuring great food including homemade cookies, fun, & entertainment.
Description of Event: Expertly marked routes of approximately 40, 62 & 100 miles. Route travels along rolling hills on lightly traveled roads through the scenic countryside and the many tiny towns of Howard County. Experience the best road conditions in north central Indiana. Group rates are available. Over 25 years and still rolling!
Contact: Tom McMahanBreak-Away Bicycle ClubP.O. Box 6906Kokomo, IN 46904765.271.0012century@breakawaybicycleclub.orgcentury.breakawaybicycleclub.org
August 24-26. Fri-SunTour de UplandNashville, IN
Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Routes: 12, 25, 35, 75, and 100 miles (Road); 6-30 miles (Mtn. bike)
Ride Perks: Full meals, BEER, camping, and live music
Description of Event: A whole weekend of cycling, camping, live music, and local beer in Brown County put on by Upland Brewing Co. Everything (including beer and food) is included with your registration, so bring your bike and camping supplies, and leave the rest to us! Must be 21+.
Contact: Charles StanleyUpland Brewing Co.Camp Framasa, 2230 N. Clay Lick Rd., Nashville, IN 47448812.336.2337 [email protected]
www.triri.org(812) 333-8176
touring ride in rural indiana®
overnights in state parksCatered breakfasts and dinners
triri® Bicycle rallies 2012: June 10-13 at McCormick’s Creek
State Park. Loop rides from a single state park with a limestone theme.
rAiNStorM™ 2012:
SEPtEMBEr ESCAPADE™ 2012: September 16-21
Southeastern Indiana
July 16-21Five century rides over five days, with 160 miles on day six
TRIRI® presents three events in 2012, visiting Indiana’s beautiful state parks along lightly traveled,
scenic routes.
August 12. SundaySchweizer Fest Bicycle TourTell City, IN
Registration Fee: Adult: $15/ $20 after deadline Children (12 and under): $10 after deadline
Registration Deadline: 8/6/12
Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Routes: 7, 18, 31, 62 miles
Ride Perks: Light breakfast, SAG, lunch.
Description of Event: Various routes for all different level riders. Scenic rolling hills with some challenging hills on the longer rides.
Contact: Kathy PyleRiver Valley Bike Club3555 Academy RoadTell City, IN [email protected]
9* = Late Registration Fee= BI Funding Ride
recreatio
na
l rides
August 25. SaturdayTree City Rolling TourGreensburg, IN
Registration Fee: $30/ $35 after deadline
Registration Deadline: 8/21/12
Start Time: 8-9 a.m.
Routes: 13, 30, 62
Ride Perks: Hamburgers, pork tenderloin sandwiches and other goodies will be provided at finish.
August 25. SaturdayWabash River RideWest Lafayette, IN
Registration Fee: $25/ $30 after deadline
Registration Deadline: 8/11/2012
Start Time: 7:00 a.m.
Routes: 33, 47, 67, 108
Ride Perks: Post-Ride BBQ
Description of Event: Enjoy the scenic Wabash River valley and a fully supported cycling experience. Riders can depart any time between 7 am and noon. SAGS feature home-made goodies as well as nutritious, energizing fuel to keep you rolling.
Contact: Andrew HirschWabash River Cycle Club P.O. Box 1243 Lafayette, IN [email protected]/WRR
August 11. SaturdayGary’s RidePlainfield, INCarolyn [email protected]
August 25. SaturdayMadison Meander 20/35/60 milesMadison, INMadison Area Bicycle Club502.732.8690info@madisonbicycleclub.orgwww.madisonbicycleclub.org
September 1. SaturdayThe Popcorn Road RideHarrodsburg, INEnergy2Action, [email protected]
September 1. SaturdayYMCA Nifty Fifty Bike RideScottsburg, INRyan [email protected]
September 2. SundayQuad Dam Road Ride for RileyWinona Lake, INGreg [email protected]
September 2. SundayLyles Station New Beginnings Bicycle RidePrinceton, InMichael Eads812.664.7624acoma100@yahoo.comwww.lylesstationbicycleride.webs.com
September 8. Saturday2 Bourbon & Back Ride and RaceWarsaw, IN
Registration Fee: $15/ $18 after deadline
Registration Deadline: 9/1/12
Start Time: 2 p.m. - 3 a.m.
Routes: 27, 35, 39. Race 29
Ride Perks: $40 family registration. Sag Stop Food. Cystic Fibrosis fundraising event
Description of Event: Ride: County roads to Bourbon & Back. Refreshments at SAG.
Race: Starts at 3:30. A 2-3 person team time trial. Follows Lincoln Hwy.(Old 30) to Bourbon & Back. Both events begin and end in downtown Warsaw on the west side of the Courthouse square. Benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Contact: Luke Becknell2 Bourbon & Back1207 E. CenterWarsaw, In. [email protected]
Photo by Two Pedals Photography
Enjoy a cool down walk on park trails. Commemorative T-shirt (pre-registered may pick up early at YMCA after 8/23/12), water, snacks and restrooms are available at the start, finish, and on the course. Brau Haus Restaurant and the Kiwanis Club will provide snacks at Lake Santee sag stop. Four sag stops are provided on 62 mile ride. Riders start and finish at Rebekah Park, located at 115 North Cty Rd. 80 NE, Greensburg, IN 47240
Description of Event: Tour proceeds go to the YMCA’s Invest in Youth scholarship program, providing reduced or free memberships for low income families. The 62 mile ride is a very hilly, scenic route which travels through many sites, including a covered bridge, Jawacdah Farms, Hillenbrand Airport, around Lake Santee, and past 5 historical churches. 30 mile ride travels to Lake Santee, around and back. Mostly flat with some hills. 13 mile ride is a nice county ride. Mostly flat with some hills.
Contact: Deena HamerDecatur County Family YMCA1301 Kathy’s Way Greensburg, IN [email protected]
10
recr
eati
on
al r
ides
September 16-21. Sun-FriSeptember Escapade TRIRIScottsburg, IN
Registration Deadline: 8/1/12
Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Routes: Distances average 75 miles/day; two layover days
Ride Perks: Ten meals, a beer garden, commemorative polo shirt, tent camping or inn rooms, baggage transport, maps and marked routes, SAG & mehanial support, massage therapy availability.
Description of Event: September Escapade™ will tour southeastern Indiana, with overnights at three state parks: Brown County (one night), Spring Mill (two nights), and Clifty Falls (two nights). Routes use rural, hard-surfaced roads, with stops in small towns for services. Terrain ranges from rolling to hilly with some challenging hills.
Contact: Kathy SmithTouring Ride in Rural IndianaPO Box 439Clear Creek, IN [email protected]
September 15. Saturday2 Rivers on 2 WheelsLogansport, IN
Registration Fee: $25/ $30 after deadline
Registration Deadline: 8/1/12
Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
Routes: 10, 25, 32, 45, 62
Ride Perks: Long Sleeve t-shirt, three “themed” SAG stops with excellent food and beverages, one with ice cream!, post ride meal, ticket into local Art On The Avenue festival
Description of Event: Event is organized by local bicycle enthusiasts and the Cass County Family YMCA. Riders may choose from courses that wind along prime Cass County farmland, the beautiful Eel and Wabash Rivers, and countryside that is on the cusp of fall foliage. Something for everyone!
Contact: Ellen KukerCass County Family YMCA905 E. BroadwayLogansport, IN 46947574.753.5141Ellen.Williams@casscountyymca.orgwww.2riverson2wheels.org
September 15. SaturdayTour de CarmelCarmel, INLindsay Labas317.573.4020llabas@carmelclayparks.comwww.carmelclayparks.com
September 15. SaturdayLorie’s Lakeside CenturyChesterton, INVNA of Porter County219.531.8049llc@vnaportercounty.orgwww.lorieslakesidecentury.org
September 16. SundayHarvest Bicycle Century TourRolling Prairie, INRon [email protected]
September 16. SundayBike Michiana for HospiceSouth Bend, IN
Registration Fee: $40/ $50 after deadline
Registration Deadline: 9/5/12
Start Time: 8-10 a.m.
Routes: 3.5 miles to 200 K
Ride Perks: Award-winning SAG stops and a post-ride party
Description of Event: Voted Best SAG stops by riders... great food, live music and scenic routes through forests, gently rolling hills, lakes, vineyards and wineries.
Contact: Lisa KellyHospice Foundation4220 Edison Lakes ParkwaySuite 210Mishawaka, IN 46545574.243.3119KellyL@centerforhospice.orgbikemichianaforhospice.org
September 16. SundayHospice Hustle 2011Crown Point, IN
Registration Fee: $30/ $35 after deadline
Registration Deadline: 9/15/12
Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Routes: 25 and 62 miles
Ride Perks: Great coffee and breakfast snacks at registration, SAG vehicles and stops with beverages and snacks, chili and fixins at end of ride.
Description of Event: Hospice of the Calumet Area hosts the 8th annual Hospice Hustle cycling event, offering 25 and 62 mile routes suitable for casual or serious cyclists through peaceful southern Lake County. Our event has raised over $100,000 for patient and family services since 2004. Register online at www.signmeup.com. DOE registrants welcome.
Contact: Chris DowHospice of the Calumet Area600 Superior AveMunster, IN [email protected]
September 8-9. Sat-SunBike MS: Cruisin’ the CrossroadsCarmel , INJane [email protected]://bikeini.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=BIKE_INI_homepage
September 8. SaturdayThe Tour de DonutArcanum, OHRoger Bowersock937.417.5772info@colavitaohiocycling.comwww.colavitazipptt.com
11* = Late Registration Fee= BI Funding Ride
recreatio
na
l rides
September 22. SaturdayPoverty Cycle Challenge - 6/12/24 Hours of Winona MTB RaceWinona Lake, INGreg [email protected]
September 22. SaturdayHope RideHope, INPaul [email protected]
September 22. SaturdayFondo d’CongoPlainfield, INMichael [email protected]
September 22. Saturday12th Annual Raintree RideNew Castle, INKeshia [email protected]
October 6. SaturdayGirlfriend Ride DaytonDayton, OHLee Adler812.546.0383girlfriendridedayton@gmail.comgirlfriendride.org
October 12. FridayChili Evening RidePeru, INShannon765.473.3848contact@breakawaybike.comwww.breakawaybike.com
October 27. SaturdayBeer RideColumbus, INGoblin [email protected] September 30. Sunday
35th Annual Harvest Homecoming Bike TourStarlight, INPaul [email protected]
September 30. Sunday39th Apple Cider Century TourThree Oaks, MIBryan Volstorf269.756.3361bryanvolstorf@sbcglobal.netwww.applecidercentury.com
September 22. SaturdayFCHS Bikefest 2012Attica, IN
Registration Fee: $20.00 for Adults 18+, $10.00 for Students 13-17; Free for Children 12 & under
Registration Deadline: Day of event
Start Time: 7-11 a.m.
Routes: 10, 20, 35, 50 & 100 miles
Ride Perks: Free parking, restrooms, water and energy foods at the ride start/end, Ouibache (Riverfront) Park; McDonald’s adjacent to the ride start/end; Marked routes with color-coded road markings and maps; Roving SAG support and SAG stops; Historical points-of-interest information; Camping, lodging, golfing, restaurant, shopping, library and antiquing information; Rider packets with goodies
Description of Event: FCHS Bikefest: Recreational bicycle tour through historic Fountain County (Attica, Covington, Veedersburg, Hillsboro, Kingman). Host: Fountain County Historical Society. Scenic rides on lightly traveled, paved country roads include a covered bridge, Texas Longhorn Cattle ranch, restaurants, bakeries. Terrain includes rolling hills and farm country flatlands. Appropriate for all rider levels.
Contact: Lisa C. PierceFountain County Historical Society55 Granite Drive, Carmel, IN [email protected]://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Fountain-County-Historical-Society/212048138882411
September 30. SundayThe Great Pumpkin MetricEvansville, IN
Registration Fee: $20/ $25 after deadline
Registration Deadline: 9/10/12
Start Time: 8-10 am
Routes: 15K/50K/100K
Ride Perks: Rest Stops with a wide variety of food and drinks, SAG Support, Entertainment and Pasta/Chili dinner after the ride
Description of Event: A riding tour of SW Indiana with courses suited to all levels of riding ability, including a route designed for families and children.
Contact: Darlene WefelEvansville Bicycle Club704 Cypress StreetNewburgh, IN [email protected]
October 19-21. Fri-Sun45th Annual Hilly Hundred WeekendEllettsville, IN
Registration Fee: $45
Start Time: Daylight – 11:00 a.m.
Routes: 50 miles Saturday & Sunday w/ 40 mile option Sunday
Ride Perks: 3 rest stops each day including lunch on Saturday & Sunday, onsite indoor camping, shower truck, vendor tent, live bands & entertainment, secure indoor bike storage, Saturday night variety show, costume contest, photo contest & 6,478 feet of climbing!
Available but not included in basic registration: Outdoor camping & RV camping, on-campus breakfast and dinner, massage therapists.
Description of Event: The Hilly Hundred Weekend is a classic bicycling event designed for the touring cyclist. If you enjoy a bicycling challenge that includes entertainment and fellowship with more than 5,000 cyclists, the Hilly Hundred is for you!
Contact: Skip HigginsCentral Indiana Bicycling AssociationPO Box 55405 Indianapolis, IN 46205317.767.7765 ext [email protected]
12
October 27. SaturdayCrane CruiseMedaryville, IN
Registration Fee: $14
Start Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Routes: 10-50 miles
Ride Perks: Lunch, Homemade snacks at sag stops, sandhill crane viewing
Description of Event: Our flat paved country roads wind past fields of feeding sandhill cranes. Our sag stops are numerous and well stocked with homemade snacks. Ride lengths of 12, 25 and 50 miles. Please join us for an informative talk at the Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area after the ride. Lunch included.
Contact: Mick CapouchMedaryville Lions Club16747 W 200 NMedaryville In [email protected]
recr
eati
on
al r
ides
January 1, 2013. Tuesday2013 Polar Bear RideKokomo, INLisa [email protected]://polar.breakawaybicycleclub.org
January 1, 2013. TuesdayChilly ChallengeFort Wayne, INTim [email protected]
March 17, 2013. SundaySt. Patrick’s Day RideTerre Haute, IN
Registration Fee: $15
Start Time: 1:00 p.m.
Routes: 20 and 30
Ride Perks: Snacks and drinks
Description of Event: An early season tour on roads and trails. Part of the Michelob Ultra Recreational Tour Series.
Contact: Dan WatsonNational Road Bicycle Club1397 Watertree Rd.Terre Haute, IN [email protected]
BI Membership Benefits:Be a part of cycling’s voice in Indiana. Why Join Bicycle Indiana? Our members receive the following benefits:
• Aunifiedstatewidevoiceforimprovingbicycleconditions• DiscountsonBIeventsandmerchandise• Discountsatparticipatingretailers,merchants,and
organizations• Representationonbicycle-relatedlegislativeissues• AnnualsubscriptiontoBicycleIndianaResourceGuide• Taxdeductiontothefullextentofthelaw
Thanks for supporting bicycling in Indiana with your membership!
Annual Membership Dues:Individual/Household Dues (please check one)
q Member/Household ............................ $25q Multi-year discount (3 years) ............. $50q Youth/limited income ......................... $10q Advocate .......................................... $100q Patron .............................................. $250q Sponsor............................................ $500q Life ............................................... $1,000
Organization, Club, Dealer orCorporation Membership Dues(please check one)
q Basic Organization .......................... $100q Bronze Organization......................... $250q Silver Organization .......................... $500q Gold Organization ......................... $1,000
JOINName _______________________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________________State ___________Zip ___________________
County _____________________________ Telephone _________________________________
Employer/Occupation ____________________________________________________________
Email _______________________________________________________________________
Payment
Credit Card: q Visa q MasterCard q Discover
Card Number ________________________________________ Exp. Date _________________
Signature ____________________________________________________________________
Online: www.bicycleindiana.orgCheck: payable and mail to:Bicycle IndianaCity Market Bike Hub 222 E. Market St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
BI Membership Benefits & Rates: Bicycle Indiana offers student, household, and corporate memberships. Support bicycling in Indiana with a membership, or your I Share the Road license plate entitles you to a household membership. Contact Bicycle Indiana for details on Corporate Membership Benefits
13* = Late Registration Fee= BI Funding Ride
March 10. SaturdaySub-9 Death MarchNorman, INTania [email protected]
April 28. SaturdayDINO Spring Tune-upIndianapolis, INBrian [email protected]
May 19. SaturdayDINO Mountain Bike Series - WarsawWinona Lake, INBrian [email protected]
May 19. SaturdayKenda DINO Mountain Bike SeriesWinona Lake, INBrian [email protected]
June 3. SundayDINO Mountain Bike Series - Brown CountyNashville, INBrian [email protected]
June 3. SundayKenda DINO Mountain Bike SeriesNashville, INBrian [email protected]
June 16. SaturdayDINO Mountain Bike Series - French LickFrench Lick, INBrian [email protected]
mountain bike events
mo
un
tain
bike even
ts
June 16. SaturdayKenda DINO Mountain Bike SeriesFrench Lick, INBrian [email protected]
June 29-July 30. Sat-SunDINO Mountain Bike Series - North VernonNorth Vernon, INBrian [email protected]
July 1. SundayKenda DINO Mountain Bike SeriesNorth Vernon, INBrian [email protected]
July 7. SaturdayRangeline RampageAnderson, INBrian [email protected]
July 8. SundayColavita-Zipp Speed Weaponry time trial seriesPortland, INRoger Bowersock937.417.5772info@colavitaohiocycling.comwww.colavitazipptt.com
July 21. SaturdayXTERRA DINO VersaillesTriathlonVersailles, INBrian [email protected]
July 22. SundayDINO Mountain Bike Series - VersaillesVersailles, INBrian [email protected]
August 11. SaturdayXTERRA DINO Logansport TriathlonLogansport, INBrian [email protected]
August 12. SundayDINO Mountain Bike Series - LogansportLogansport, INBrian [email protected]
August 12. SundayKenda DINO Mountain Bike SeriesLogansport, INBrian [email protected]
August 25. SaturdayDINO Mountain Bike Series - IndianapolisIndianapolis, INBrian [email protected]
August 26. SundayKenda DINO Mountain Bike SeriesIndianapolis, INBrian [email protected]
September 8-9. Sat-Sun24 Hours of DINOVersailles, INBrian [email protected]
October 6. SaturdayCerulean Octoberfest MTB Ride & Trail RunWinona Lake, INGreg [email protected]
October 12-14. Fri-Sun8th Annual Brown County BreakdownNashville, INTania [email protected]
November 24. SaturdayGravel GrovelNorman, INTania [email protected]
August 19. SundaySub-9 Super DNashville, INTania [email protected]
14
an
nu
al r
epo
rt
Annual ReportAs we see changes in the conversation about Indiana transportation and transit, and growth in the role of bicycles in that conversation, Bicycle Indiana is proud to be a part of the coalition driving that change and growth. We’re also grateful to the members and partners who help to make that change possible by supporting us and our work.
In 2011, those efforts led to progress on a number of fronts. Following are a few of our key 2011 accomplishments:
• Sawmorethan1,500 I Share the Road license plates sold.
• Supportedourworkbyattractingthousandsofdollarsingrantsfromoutsidesources,signinga$9,000 sponsorship agreement with Sevenish Law Firm, and winning a contract from the Indiana State Department of Health to conduct nine Bicycle-Friendly Communities seminars.
• SpokeatconferencesandeventsincludingthenationalBicycleTourDirectorsannualconferenceand Indiana Chapter of America Planners Fall conference.
• Continuedtoworkwithnational,stateandlocalelectedofficialstoadvocateforbicycle-friendlylaws and Complete Streets legislation.
• LaunchedthestatewideBicycleIndianaCommuterChallenge,withmorethan100participatingindividuals and 25 teams.
• HelpedtopromoteandorganizethecontinuallygrowingBiketoWorkDayprojectsacrossIndiana.
• HostedmorethanadozenTrafficSkillsclassesthroughoutIndianatohelpadultcyclistsimprovetheir riding skills and become better vehicular cyclists. Hosted an instructor class with instructor candidates from Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois. Indiana now has eight new league-certified instructors.
• OpenednewofficesintheIndyBikeHubindowntownIndianapolis.
Alternative transit – including cycling – is gaining momentum, and we’re excited about the progress in Indiana. However, we’re also disappointed to see some “push-back,” especially at the federal level. Therefore, it’s imperative that we all continue to push for cycling safety and rights and for a “Share the Road” mentality among all road users.
As a statewide organization, non-profit Bicycle Indiana works collaboratively to represent the interests and address concerns of bicycle users and their neighbors throughout Indiana. As we have said often, our goal is simple: We want more Hoosiers to ride bicycles. But our goal comes with responsibilities: to make sure Hoosiers know how to ride safely; to educate bicyclists, pedestrians and drivers how to share the road; and to advocate for safer roads and trails. With your help, we will continue to make that our mission.
The following charts show where our money comes from, and how we use our approximately $190,000 annual budget on behalf of Indiana cyclists.
Thanks to our Supporters!
Bicycle Indiana would like to thank the follow organizations,
clubs, and retailers for their financial support and commitment to improving
bicycling in Indiana:
Summit City Bicycles Fort Wayne, IN
Gold Members:
Silver Member:
*Transportation Enhancement Grant, which was used to fund educational and safety programs across the state.
15
an
nu
al rep
ort
June 9, 2012 Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Register at diabetes.org/indytour 317-352-9226, ext. 6724
Individuals & Teams 100-Mile Track Challenge ● 50K & 75K Road Rides ● Family Recreational Track Ride
NATIONAL SPONSORS: LOCAL SPONSORS:
ENTER “RESOURCE2012” in the promotional code line for $10 off your registration fee.
16
It took a ride across the U.S. and a stranger in Dubois, Wyo., for Nathan and April Reinhard to get the hint that their homemade bike bags were more than money-saving do-it-yourself innovations.
Once they got the hint, though, they got it in a big way: This spring, the Fort Wayne couple will hit the marketplace with Luggers, colorful, affordable bags for bikes.
The Reinhards say their Luggers fill a void in the bicycle marketplace, which too often focuses only on the most serious cyclists. These bags – similar to panniers – in vibrant colors and patterns are sold online through their new company Natril Gear, as well as at special events and select retailers.
The Lugger story begins in 2006. As newlyweds living in Iowa, the Reinhards discovered great bike trails and did their first overnight ride as part of RAGBRAI, the annual multi-day ride across Iowa. These self-professed adventure seekers quickly got hooked on cycling. After an exhausting first day of cycling, they lay awake in their tent talking about how great it would be to bike across the country. In no time they had decided that one of their “bucket list” items would be to ride 4,641 miles across America.
“I was like, whoa, I didn’t even know people did that,” April said.
She also had no idea that she and her husband would make the trip only a couple of years later. “I thought it would be something we’d do when we retired, or were empty nesters, and we didn’t
even have kids yet. This wasn’t something 27-year-olds did,” she said.
Things just seemed to fall into place. By 2010 the couple was living in Texas, where Nathan had taken a job. He broached the subject of doing the Ride Across America, saying it was the perfect time, since they had no debt, no kids, no pets and an apartment lease that was nearly up.
At first April thought he was crazy, but she soon agreed and became excited. As they prepared for the trip, they knew they needed something to hold their supplies, so they planned on buying panniers (bags for bikes) … until they saw what was available. Not only were they shocked by the high price, but the only panniers they found were black, which seemed boring for a couple setting out on the adventures of their lives.
The frugal couple went to a fabric store and bought material to make their own bags. Nathan chose neon green, and April selected a bright, neon stripes.
Not only did the bags serve the purpose, but they also saved the Reinhards money and drew plenty of attention on the ride.
“Every day for the first month, someone would stop us and they’d want to talk about our bags,” April said. “Actually, it was a little frustrating, because I was so excited to be on the road, and I wanted to talk about our trip. I would try to change the subject, but they would just bring up [the bags] again.”
It’s all in the bagCouple’s colorful ride across the U.S. leads to business venture
fea
ture
s
17
featu
res
Even bike shop owners asked about the brightly colored bags, and told the Reinhards they would be interested in selling them. Each time, Nathan and April smiled politely and kept on pedaling.
About a month into the trip, they stopped at Tammy’s Coffee Haus in Dubois, Wyo. (pop. 962). They sat near a window to keep an eye on their bikes while they took a break. As curiosity seekers checked out the bikes and gear, one woman lingered longer than most checking out the bags. April walked outside to see if she had questions.
“I love your bags,” the woman said. “Where can I buy these?”
“Thanks! My husband actually made them!” April explained as she did just about every day of the trip.
That day she and Nathan began to talk seriously about selling the bags. They had plenty of time to think and talk during the remainder of the trip. When they relocated to Fort Wayne, near Nathan’s hometown, they founded their company – Natril Gear.
With a background in market research, April now works full-time for the business, and is working to get the Luggers on the market before the 2012 cycling season. They had a contest to help come up with a name for the bags, and Lugger was chosen. They hope it becomes a household name. The company, though, is more than selling Luggers, April explains. She and Nathan have lofty goals of being able to use their story to inspire others to break away from the things that hold them back from trying new things and living their dreams.
Today the Reinhards live in a house along the Towpath Trail in Fort Wayne, where they plan to host cyclists and other trail users, whether it’s someone just stopping for a restroom break, cold water and a cookie, or even touring cyclists who need a place to pitch a tent for the night.
“We want to be a welcome, safe place along the trail,” April said.
Cyclists will know the house from the “welcome” signs in the backyard. And likely from the brightly colored Luggers on the Reinhard’s bikes.
Read about April and Nathan Reinhards’ ride across America at www.theroadto.org. Get more information about the new Lugger at www.natrilgear.com.
18
fea
ture
s
Greg Demopoulos believes Warsaw, Ind., should be a bicycle-friendly community.
Oh, sure, he’d like to see the community win the official designation as a “Bicycle Friendly City,” and he’d appreciate the attention such a commendation would bring to the northern Indiana community. But what he really wants is to see more people in Warsaw have the opportunity to benefit from cycling.
As it turns out, there are people like Demopoulos in a number of Indiana communities all hoping their neighbors and friends can also have the opportunity to benefit from a bicycle-friendly community. Last year, these advocates got a little help in their efforts in the form of seminars presented by Bicycle Indiana. This year, they’re already seeing progress.
Warsaw was one of nine cities around the state to host a Planning for a Bicycle-Friendly Community Seminar, which brought experts to communities to help them promote bicycling as a means of physical activity and transportation. The
seminars were part of a Bicycle Indiana program made possible from a grant from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Last May, when Demopoulos joined approximately 50 other civic leaders, community advocates and cyclists from Warsaw and the Michiana area for the Warsaw seminar, the attendees discussed issues such as opportunities and benefits of bike trails, as well as the challenges that communities face.
While some of the conversation focused on the recreational value of bike amenities, Demopoulos has grander visions. One of his community’s biggest greenway advocates, he wants more trails because of the impact they can have on people’s daily lives … on their health and wellness, and on their ability to get around town safely, spend time with family, enjoy the community’s amenities and attractions, get to school and work, avoid driving a car for short trips, and so much more.
Since the Warsaw seminar, many of the attendees have continued to meet and plan. They’ve also been educating
More bicycle-friendly communities in Indiana goal of seminarsWarsaw understands the economic development impact of becoming a Bicycle Friendly City
19
featu
resdecision-makers and working to raise awareness about the benefits of bicycle and pedestrian trails. Those benefits include improving the community’s quality of life, but there’s also an economic impact.
For example, one challenge many of Warsaw’s large healthcare companies face is recruiting top talent. As a former Zimmer employee, Demopoulos knows that firsthand. “Someone’s first inclination of Warsaw is that it’s in the sticks, and there’s nothing to do,” Demopoulos said.
Of course, impressions change when they visit the city and see all the lakes and trails and the kind of amenities they expected only in larger cities. What Zimmer and other businesses have learned is that people consider quality of life when making relocation decisions. If Warsaw can become more pedestrian and bike-friendly, and provide connectivity between where people live, work and play, it will increase the quality of life for residents and increase opportunities for employers.
This is exactly the kind of dialogue and action Bicycle Indiana had sought when it began to offer the seminars, said Executive Director Nancy Tibbett. The purpose of the seminars was to bring together local leaders and bicycle advocates to provide education, training and consultation on how to develop, plan and create bicycle-friendly communities.
Seminars were held in Bloomington, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Lafayette, Muncie, Portage, Plymouth and Warsaw in partnership with local organizations. Most of the seminars focused on creating more bicycle-friendly communities, mapping safe routes for bicyclists and discussing challenges about developing safe routes for school children. A lunch discussion focused on best practices for companies interested in earning the “Bicycle-Friendly Business” designation from the League of American Bicyclists.
In Indianapolis, Bicycle Garage Indy (BGI) told attendees about its bike-friendly program. Under that program, for every car mile a BGI employee replaces by cycling, BGI pays 15 cents, with totals paid out in BGI gift cards. The store also offers a corporate wellness program designed for the bike community, which challenges participants to ride 200 miles during the eight-week program. BGI provides an online tracking tool, and each participant received about $90 worth of materials and equipment just for attending a lunch-and-learn safety clinic.
Carole Terry, who works in human resources at Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis, provided insights to several seminars about the company’s success and process for becoming certified as a Bicycle-Friendly Business. For example, Lilly employees can store their bicycles in secure bike lockers, and the company gives awards for the longest and shortest daily commute, and offers maintenance clinics and lunch-and-learns. Lilly helped fund an expansion of the Indianapolis Cultural Trial to make it easier for riders to cruise into the company’s campus.
As a result of the seminars, Bicycle Indiana is researching a tool that would provide a small series of maps that will help the casual rider with riding options in both urban and rural areas. A casual rider is defined as someone who feels comfortable riding on most greenways, some neighborhoods and parks, but would rarely think of riding their bike in an urban area, commute to work or run an errand. By planning a built environment with the casual rider in mind, communities should be able to increase the number of people who will consider riding a bike as transportation as well as leisure.
Bicycle Indiana is also researching additional educational topics about alternate transportation and healthy lifestyles as a potential seminar series for 2012.
20
Too often drivers don’t understand that bicyclists share the same rights to the road. Motorists pass dangerously close to cyclists, they don’t consider a cyclist when making turns, and too often there is a lot of road rage. Just ask Randall Sevenish.
He’s an Indianapolis attorney who specializes in personal injury law for bicyclists and motorcyclists. Not only has he represented countless cyclists who have suffered life-long injuries, but he’s also had personal experience with bike rage. While cycling, he’s had drivers get so close that the front bumper of the car hits his back bike tire, or a car filled with kids, who pass as close as they can to his bike and scream and laugh through the windows as if it’s a game. His wife was injured when a motorist turned and hit her, causing her to flip and land on her head. The motorist drove off.
A key to preventing these types of injuries is public education. That’s why Bicycle Indiana is developing a program for driver’s education classes with a grant from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute and Sevenish Law.
It’s the kind of program Bicycle Indiana members have asked for. The annual membership survey reveals that the top issue members would like BI to focus on is educating all drivers, professional and individual, on the rules of the road as it pertains to vehicular cycling.
Beginning this year, Bicycle Indiana began offering supplemental resource material – Driver Education toolkit, free of charge, to instructors of public and private driver’s education classes. The toolkit includes a seven-minute video that may be shown during class or as homework via YouTube. There’s a quiz about the content covered in the video, and instructors also receive a poster to display in the classroom.
Students who pass the driver’s ed class and score 80 percent or better on the Share the Road Driver Education quiz may enter a monthly drawing for $50 in gas. Plus, winning students’ instructors will win a $100 gas card.
Sevenish said it just makes sense to educate our newest drivers, and instructors should drive home the share-the-road messages as aggressively as they talk about the dangers and texting and driving. At the same time, they need to understand that cyclists need to follow the same rules of motor vehicles, including riding with traffic, using turn signals and obeying traffic signs.
If you are interested in bringing the driver’s ed program to your community, contact Nancy Tibbett at [email protected].
Share the roadBicycle Indiana develops program to teach new drivers about road rules of the road
fea
ture
s
21
featu
res
When Randall Sevenish was a physical education and combat instructor for the Marion County Sheriff’s Department in the late 1970s He thought biking was for pansies. To stay in shape, he ran, did martial arts and lifted weights. Then one of the other police trainers (a cyclist) challenged him to a ride, Sevenish didn’t hesitate. He was after all, a bit of a fitness junkie.
“Mr. Physical Fitness got his butt kicked,” Sevenish said.
He quickly added cycling to his fitness regime. And, in 1998, he introduced biking to his wife, who was fighting for her life after a diagnosis of Lupus.
Both Randall and Regina Sevenish of Indianapolis credit cycling to helping her survive the disease, which remains in remission.
Lupus, an autoimmune disease is caused when the immune system attacks its tissues, causing inflammation, swelling, pain and joint damage. Regina immediately began chemotherapy in early 1998. She was weak, and had to rely on a cane to walk. When the weather started to warm up, Randall bought his wife a Schwinn mountain bike. He was determined to help her fight the disease.
“She didn’t want to do it, she felt awful,” he remembers. “I lovingly became her drill instructor.”
Before he left for work, they would bike. On those first days, she only could make it to the end of the driveway. But, every day she would try to go a little bit further. They would set goals, such as riding from their house to the south gate of the Marion County Fairgrounds, which was a mile. Eventually, they were riding 15 to 18 miles every morning.
While there were days she didn’t feel well, Regina said she just made herself do it. By fall she was strong enough to do the Blueberry Festival Bike Cruise in Plymouth, and then she and her husband did a bike ride in Madison.
“That would give me an incentive,” she said. “It made me feel so much better. It helped me take my focus off the pain and being depressed.”
It wasn’t an easy road. Side effects of some of the medications caused depression, and chemotherapy treatment and the disease robbed her of energy. But she also knew that she had to get outside, get fresh air and exercise to get her metabolism going to help rid her body of toxins. Her husband gently encouraged her every step of the way. Being around other cyclists also boosted her energy.
“Bike people are happy people, and they seem so much more positive, and that’s healing for anyone,” Regina said. Within two years her Lupus was in remission and she had been weaned off all of medication, including Prednisone, which lupus patients often take for many years even when in remission.
“Biking inspired me to challenge myself both mentally and physically,” she said. “It’s always a challenge, but when I get done it makes me have happy in my heart.”
Medicinal bikingIndianapolis woman turns to her bike to fight Lupus
featu
res
22
competitive rides
com
pet
itiv
e ri
des
March 10. SaturdaySub-9 Death MarchINwww.sub-9.com
May 20. SundayWinona Lake Criterium (LAJRS)Winona Lake, [email protected]
May 20. SundayABR Monrovia TTMonrovia, [email protected]
May 26. SaturdayFt. Wayne Spring Classic - RR & CriteriumFt. Wayne, [email protected]
May 26. SaturdayCrane Cyclefest - Road to Recovery Fun RideCrane, [email protected]
May 28. MondayBike Lexington CriteriumLexington, [email protected]
June 1. FridayPA TWO Hummel ParkIndianapolis, [email protected]
June 2. SaturdayPA TWO Eagle Creek traditionalIndianapolis, [email protected]
April 14. SaturdayWinona Lake MTB RaceWinona Lake, [email protected]
April 14. SaturdayPurdue RR & TTT - CollegiateLafayette, IN
April 14. SaturdayCeraland Circuit RaceColumbus, [email protected]
April 15. SundayPurdue Criterium - CollegiateLafayette, IN
April 15. SundayMooresville Road RaceMooresville, [email protected]
April 28. SaturdayPA TKO Lawrence VillageWest Clay Village, [email protected]
April 15. SundayMTV TT SeriesIndianapolis, [email protected]
April 15. SundayNRC Tour of the BattenkillCambridge, NY
April 21. SaturdayNotre Dame MWCCC Regionals - CollegiateSouth Bend, [email protected]
April 22. SundayNotre Dame MWCCC Regionals - CollegiateSouth Bend, [email protected]
May 5. SaturdayMt. Victory Road RaceSomerset, [email protected]
May 12. SaturdayFrankfort CriteriumFrankfort, [email protected]
April 28. SaturdayDINO Spring [email protected]
April 29. SundayPA TKO BroadrippleBroadripple, [email protected]
May 12. SaturdayMTV TT SeriesIndianapolis, [email protected]
May 19. SaturdayWinona to Wooster Road Race (LAJRS)Winona Lake, [email protected]
May 19. SaturdayDINO Series #1 Winona Lake TrailWarsaw, [email protected]
May 19. SaturdayCrane Honor RideCrane, [email protected]
April 27. FridayPA TKO Lawrence VillageLawrence, [email protected]
May 4. FridayGoshen Criterium TENTATIVEGoshen, [email protected]
March 17. SaturdayLong Run Circuit Race Louisville, KY
May 25. SundayLexington Spring Circuit RaceLexington, [email protected] www.fueltherideseries.com/index.php
April 7. SaturdayMarian U Midwest Cycling ClassicIndianapolis, [email protected]
23
June 2. SaturdayMcDonald’s Tri-State CriteriumHuntington, [email protected]
June 3. SundayPA TWO Eagle Creek circuit courseIndianapolis, [email protected]
June 3. Sunday3RVS TT SeriesFt. Wayne, IN [email protected]
June 3. SundayDINO Series #2 Brown County State ParkNashville, [email protected]
June 3. SaturdayWhite LightningGrand Rivers, [email protected]
June 9. Saturday“Aqua Loco” Adventure RaceWarsaw, [email protected]
June 9-10. Sat-SunSub-9 Women’s MTB Clinicwww.sub-9.com
June 9. SaturdayRiver City Bicycle ClassicEvansville, [email protected]
June 9. SaturdayMTV TT SeriesIndianapolis, [email protected]
June 16. SaturdayProForm Elkhart Criterium Elkhart, [email protected]
June 16. SaturdayMTV TT Series Indianapolis, [email protected]
June 16. SaturdayDINO Series #3 French Lick Resort French Lick, [email protected]
June 16-17. Sat-SunDowntown South Bend Criterium Omnium p/b Gurley Leep Subaru South Bend, [email protected]
June 17. SundaySpin Zone South Bend Criterium South Bend, [email protected]
June 17. SundayKY State RRWaddy, [email protected]
June 23. Saturday19th Annual Warsaw Optimist Indiana State Qualifier Sprint TriathlonWinona Lake, [email protected]
June 23. SaturdayBloomington Cycling Grand PrixBloomington, [email protected]
June 23. SaturdayMTV TT SeriesIndianapolis, [email protected]
June 28. ThursdayMTV TT SeriesIndianapolis, [email protected]
June 29. FridayMTV Fast FridaysIndianapolis, [email protected]
June 30. SaturdayDINO Series #4 Muscatatuck County Park AMBCNorth Vernon, [email protected]
July 1. SundayParkview Cycling Festival Fort Wayne, [email protected]
July 1. SundayDINO Series #4 Muscatatuck County Park AMBC North Vernon, [email protected]
July 4. WednesdayMarion Classic TENTATIVE Marion, [email protected]
July 7. SaturdayEagle Creek Fast Crit Indianapolis, [email protected]
July 15. SundayDRT Dirt Series - BCSPNashville, [email protected]
July 22. SundayIN State Time Trial ChampionshipsNew Haven, [email protected]
July 22. SundayDINO Series #5 Versailles State ParkAurora, [email protected]
July 22. SundayMidwest Regional Masters Championship - RRNorth Bend, [email protected]
July 24. Tuesday5 Spot Tues. Night Training Series [email protected]
July 26. ThursdayMTV Training Series Indianapolis, IN
July 27. FridayMTV Fast Fridays Indianapolis, IN
July 28. SaturdayJude Clark Memorial Criterium / KY Criterium Championship Louisville, [email protected]@harbourresults.com
August 3. FridayWarsaw Downtown Classic Road Criterium Warsaw, [email protected]
August 4. SaturdayWarsaw Downtown Criterium Warsaw, [email protected]
August 5. SundayIN State RR Championship Woodburn, [email protected]
July 7. SaturdayMTV TT SeriesIndianapolis, [email protected]
July 7. SaturdayDINO Rangeline RampageAnderson, [email protected]
July 8. SundayColavita-Zipp Speed Weaponry time trial seriesPortland, [email protected]
July 8. SundayEagle Creek Traditional CritIndianapolis, [email protected] Gilpin [email protected]
July 8. SundayABR Portland TT #5Portland, [email protected]
July 14. SaturdayIndy Crit (Downtown Indianapolis) Indianapolis, [email protected]
July 15. SundaySpeedway CriteriumSpeedway, IN
com
petitive rid
es
24
August 5. SundayCherokee Park XC MTB race Louisville, [email protected]
August 11. SaturdayMass Ave Criterium Elite IN State Crit Champs Indianapolis, [email protected]
August 12. SundayFishers Criterium Indianapolis, [email protected]
August 12. SundayDINO Series #6 France Park Logansport, [email protected]
August 12. Sunday3RVS TT Series Ft. Wayne, IN [email protected]
August 18. SaturdayFountain Square Criterium Indianapolis, IN
August 18. SaturdaySub-9 Super D IN www.sub-9.com
August 19. SundayMTV TT Series Indianapolis, [email protected]
August 19. SundaySub-9 Super D Nashville, [email protected]
August 19. SundayZionsville GP Zionsville, [email protected]
August 26. SundayLafayette Criterium Lafayette, IN
August 26. SundayDINO Series #7 Town Run Trail Park Indianapolis, [email protected]
August 27. MondayDevou Hill Climb TT #5 Covington, [email protected]
August 31. FridayMTV Fast Fridays #5 Indianapolis, IN
September 1. SaturdayHMBA Town Run Time Trial Indianapolis, [email protected]
September 8-9. Sat-Sun24 hrs of DINO Versailles, [email protected]
September 8. SaturdayHuber’s Apple Cross Starlight , [email protected]
September 9. SundayHuber’s Apple Cross Starlight , [email protected]
September 9. SundayRide To Remember Ft. Wayne, [email protected]
September 15. SaturdayHuntington Bicycle Challenge Huntington, IN
September 15. Saturday12 Hours of WinonaWinona Lake, [email protected]
September 15. SaturdayMTV TT SeriesIndianapolis, [email protected]
September 16. SundayABR Bluffton TTBluffton, [email protected]
September 16. SundayOVCX #1 Fisherman’s Park CrossLouisville, [email protected]
September 16. SundayColavita-Zipp Speed Weaponry time trial seriesBluffton, [email protected]
September 22. SaturdayOVCX #2 ICX #1 Brookside Cyclocross Cup Indianapolis, [email protected]
September 23. SundayOVCX #3 ICX #2 St Mary’s Child Center CX Indianapolis, [email protected]
October 7. Sunday3RVS TT Series Ft. Wayne, IN [email protected]
October 13. SaturdayICX #3 Traders Point Nebo Ridge Cross Zionsville, [email protected]
October 13. SaturdayGuitar Lab Training Ride Evansville, [email protected]
October 13-14. Sat-SunSub-9 Brown County Breakdown INwww.sub-9.com
October 14. SundayOVCX #7 Bloomingcross Bloomington, [email protected]
October 20. SaturdayFranke Park CX Ft. Wayne, [email protected]
October 21. SaturdayICX #4 Lake Sullivan / MTV Indianapolis, IN
October 27. SaturdayICX #5 Lion of the Den CX Yorktown, [email protected]
November 17. SaturdayICX #6 Lake Sullivan #2 - MWCCC Regionals Indianapolis, IN
November 18. SundayMWCCC Soap Box Derby CX Muncie, [email protected]
November 24. SaturdaySub-9 Gravel Grovel [email protected]
December 1. SaturdayICX #7 Lake Sullivan #3 Indianapolis, IN
December 8. SaturdayICX #8 Depot Cross Ft. Wayne, [email protected]
December 9. SundayICX #9 PA Nameless Creek Cross Greenfield, [email protected]
December 15. SaturdayICX #10 PA Horizon Cross Indianapolis, [email protected]
December 16. SundayICX #11 PA Fair Cross Lebanon, [email protected]
December 30. SundayICX #12 FINAL New Years Eve Cross Zionsville, INybbond@gmail,com
com
pet
itiv
e ri
des
25* = Late Registration Fee= BI Funding Ride
26
Bike MonthSince 1956 May has been celebrated as National Bike Month. The third week in May is designated Bike Week; and the third Friday of May is Bike To Work Day.
bik
e m
on
th
According to the 2010 ACS (American Community Survey) report, of the 136,941,010 workers, 731,286 use a bicycle to commute, a mere 0.53%. Although this overall percentage is small; it represents 77% growth since 2000. Of those commuters, 26% are female and 74% are male.
Of Indiana’s major metropolitan areas, Bloomington has taken the lead from South Bend with 2.7% of workers commuting by bike, and many more females -- 43% -- than the national average.
One reason for the growth of female cycling commuters in Bloomington could be infrastructure. In an article published by American Scientific, Jan Garrard states:” If you want to know if an urban environment supports cycling, you can forget all about the “bikeability indexes,” just measure the portion of cyclists who are female.” In the same article, Jennifer Dill, a transportation planner and researcher at Portland State University, explains that “addressing women’s concerns about safety and utility will go a long way toward increasing the number of people on two wheels.”
Bloomington seems to have figured this out. The city has developed and continues to improve its infrastructure for bicycling, making it safer for all users to go by bike. Bloomington has its sights set on the Platinum designation for Bicycle Friendly Communities with a task force working toward the goal.
Here’s how Indiana’s other major metropolitan areas stack up in the 2010 ACS commuter report:
South Bend – 1.2%, 495 commuters, 100% male
Muncie – 1.2%, or approximately 324 commuters, 51% female and 49% male
Evansville – 1.1%, 550 bike commuters, 8% female, 92% male
Gary – 0.6%, 149 commuters, 100% male
Indianapolis – 0.5% bike commuters, 17% female, 83% male
Fort Wayne – 0.2% commuters, 100% male
Lafayette – 0.2% bike commuters, 100% male
Indianapolis is ranked 48th for bicycle commuting among the 70 largest U.S. cities with a 150% increase since 2000, a 444% increase since 2005 and 10% increase since 2009. Similar to Bloomington, there appears to be a direct correlation to the increase of bicycle commuters to the infrastructure improvement, education, and encouragement as part of Mayor Greg Ballard’s green initiative with Sustain Indy.
There is a margin of error factored in for the report. The full report can be found at: http://www.bikeleague.org/news/acs2010.php
Bike Month provides us with a great opportunity to increase awareness about bicycle commuting and encourage trial.
Here are a few compelling reasons to ride your bike to work (reprinted in part from www.bikeleague.org):
Improved EnvironmentThe bicycle is the vehicle of the future. It has a competitive edge in urban transit: it’s efficient, it’s economical, it’s healthy, it’s ecological, and it’s fashionable and fun! Too often overlooked and underrated, the bicycle is the simplest and most pleasure inducing way to be healthier while saving our environment and reconnecting with our community. When bicycling is substituted for short auto trips, 3.6 pounds of pollutants per mile are not emitted into the atmosphere. Ten bikes can park in the space used by a single motor vehicle.
Improved HealthMedical research has well established the fact that a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate physical activity three days a week can reduce incidents of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and hypertension and improve mental health and cardio-vascular fitness.
Employers in the community benefit from a healthy, active workforce. In addition to missing less work due to sickness, bicyclists generally accomplish more work. There’s nothing like riding to stimulate circulation, relieve stress, allow creative thought and establish a positive attitude toward oneself and one’s environment. Bicycle commuting is a great way to squeeze regular exercise into a hectic schedule. Commuting time can be used to stay in shape instead of sitting frustrated in traffic.
27
bike m
on
thS
av
vy
Cy
cling
Bicycle commuters get to work on time more often and are happier and more productive. 80% of people who switch from sedentary commuting to cycling improve their heart, lungs and blood vessels greatly in 6-8 weeks, so they get sick much less often. For a 180-pound man, a 10-mile round trip bike commute burns 400 calories. For a 130-pound woman this same commute burns 300 calories.
Improved Economics (YOURS!)Bicycle commuting saves on parking fees, parking tickets, fuel costs, auto maintenance costs and transit fares. In some large urban areas, it is possible to save over $200 per month on parking alone. A new bicycle and cycling gear would pay for itself in a few months. Cyclists can meet all of their transportation needs with a combination of bicycling, transit, and an occasional cab or rented car much cheaper than owning a car. Since the biggest cost of automobile ownership are paid up front (insur-ance and car payments), some people can free up about 25 percent of their income by getting rid of their car or their second car.
Ten bikes can park in the space taken by a single motor vehicle. Since the costs of employee parking sites are growing, many companies are looking for cheaper alternatives. By promoting bicycling they reduce the parking problem, with happier, more productive employees as an excel-lent return on their investment.
In 2011 communities throughout Indiana celebrated Bike Month, Bike Week and Bike to Work Day by hosting rides, lunches, cookouts, contests and more. Check with your city or local bicycle club to find out if an event is scheduled for your area. Contact Bicycle Indiana if you would like assistance in organizing your bike to work event.
Savvy CyclingBicycle Indiana endorses and uses the bicycle education curriculum and materials provided by the League of American Bicyclists to provide educational opportunities for Hoosier bicyclists.
These courses include:Bicycling Skills 123 – AdultsBicycling Skills 123 – ChildrenTraffic Skills 101Traffic Skills 201.
All of the courses are designed to give cyclists the confidence and information they need to ride safely and legally in whatever environment they pick – trail, streets, bikeways, or around the block.
While many seasoned cyclists may not feel they would benefit from participating in a bicycle education program – after all, they’ve been riding for years – the course is tailored to the students’ ability, and every student should gain useful information from the class.
These courses are taught by League Certified Instructors (LCI) and Bicycle Indiana was co-host to an LCI seminar in the fall of 2011. Indiana is fortunate to have large number of LCI’s around the state, all of whom are able to provide training and education for your club, organization, or group. League Certified Instructors in Indiana include:
BloomingtonVince CaristoRaymond HessChris Tietz
CarmelStacie Hurrle
ClarksvilleBill Hayden
Crown PointDan Goldman
ElkhartDouglas George Danny Graber
Fort WayneMaureen Botteron Anne EllisAmy Hartzog
GoshenJohn Yoder
IndianapolisKathleen Busto Clay Claborn Pete Fritz Ronald Gurth Jeremy McElroy Connie Schmucker Roger StevensKevin Whited
New AlbanyKate Holwerk
New CarlisleJames Moffitt
New PalestineNancy Tibbett
South BendPaul Taylor
This list is current as of the resource guide printing. For a current listing, visit www.bikeleague.org.
If you are interested in bringing a bicycle education program to your community, Bicycle Indiana would be delighted to help. We can provide registration services, help secure an instructor, and provide other tips and general information. For more information on our education programs and services: http://bicycleindiana.org/educate.php
28
Bluhm Property (west) Westville, INwww.laportecounty.net/sites/bluhm.html
Brown County State Park Nashville, INwww.browncountymountainbiking.com
Ferdinand State Forest okFerdinand, INwww.in.gov/dnr/forestry/4824.htm
Fort Harrison State Park Indianapolis, INhttp://www.in.gov/dnr
France Park Logansport, INwww.francepark.com/biking.htm
French Lick Resort French Lick, INwww.frenchlickmountainbiking.com
J.B. Franke Park Ft. Wayne, INhttp://3rvs.com/joomla15/Table/ MTB-Features/
Gnaw Bone Camp Nashville, INwww.browncountymountainbiking.com/gnawbone.html\
Goshen Mountain Bike TrailGoshen, INwww.nimba-bike.org/trailMap.pdf
Harmonie State Park New Harmony, INhttp://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/ 2981.htm
Hickory RidgeBedford, INhttp://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hoosier/recreation/bicycling/recarea/?recid=41520&actid=24
Muscatutuck Park North Vernon, INwww.muscatatuckpark.com/ mountain_biking.htm
Nebo Ridge TrailHoosier National Foresthttp://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hoosier/recreation/bicycling/recarea/?recid=41578&actid=24
O’Bannon Woods State ParkCorydon, INwww.obannonmountainbiking.com
Outback Trail Portage, INwww.outbacktrail.org
Owen-Putnam State ForestSpencer, INwww.in.gov/dnr/forestry/4815.htm
Potato Creek State ParkNorth Liberty, INwww.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2972.htm
indiana mountain bike trails
reso
urc
es
Mountain Bike trails in Indiana are supported by mountain bike enthusiasts who help to build, maintain, and monitor the trails. Two organizations in Indiana are instrumental in their efforts to increase Indiana’s mountain bike trails along with the awareness of the trails.
If you have an interest in participating, volunteering, or riding Indiana’s mountain bike trails and would like more information contact:
Hoosier Mountain Biking Association (HMBA) www.hmba.org
Northern Indiana Mountain Biking Association (NIMBA) www.nimba-bike.org
The following locations/areas have dedicated mountain bike trails. It is always a good idea to check with the location to ensure the trail is open prior to your trip:
Photos by Two Pedals Photography
29
resou
rcesRangeline Nature Preserve Anderson, INhttp://www.cityofanderson.com/resident-parks_facility.aspx?id=33
River Road/Hazel Dell Landing ParkIndianapolis, INwww.hmba.org
Roush LakeHuntington, INhttp://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/ 6358.htm
Rum Village Pathway South Bend, INwww.nimba-bike.org
Salamonie ResevoirAndrews, INhttp://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/ 2952.htm
Southwestway ParkIndianapolis, INwww.hmba.orghttp://www.indy.gov/eGov/City/ DPR/Parks/List/Pages/Southwestway%20Park.aspx
Spring Mill State ParkMitchell, INhttp://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/ 2968.htm
Town Run Trail ParkIndianapolis, INhttp://www.indy.gov/eGov/City/DPR/Greenways/Pages/Town%20Run%20Trail%20Park.aspx
eXplore Brown CountyNashville, INhttp://www.explorebrowncounty.com/mtn-biking
Versailles State Park Versailles, INhttp://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/ 2963.htm
Wapehani Mountain Bike ParkBloomington, INbloomington.in.gov/documents/viewDocument.php?document_id=295
Washington Township ParkAvon, INwww.washingtontwpparks.org
Westwood ParkNew Castle, INwww.visitwestwood.com
Winona Lake Trail Systems Warsaw, INwww.winonalaketrails.com
Responsible tips for riding Indiana’s mountain bike trails:1. Be prepared – Know your
equipment, your ability, the weather, and the area you are riding and prepare accordingly. A well-planned ride will go smoothly for you and your companions
2. Don’t Ride on Closed Trails – Whether it is to protect the environment or for ride safety, a closed trail is off limits for a reason. Riding closed trails is not only illegal; it gives mountain bikers a bad reputation.
3. Say No to Mud – Riding a muddy trail can cause unnecessary trail widening and erosion that may lead to long-lasting damage.
4. Respect the trail, wildlife and the environment – Be sensitive to the trail and it surroundings by riding softly and never skidding. Do not litter and never scare animals.
5. Stay on the trail – Do not intentionally ride off trail. Riding off trail can damage the ecosystem. Never cut switchbacks.
6. Ride slowly on crowded trails – Just like a busy highway, when trails are crowded you must move slowly to ensure safety for all trail users.
7. Pass with courtesy and care – Slow down when approaching other trail users and respectfully make others aware you are approaching. Pass with care and be prepared to stop if necessary.
8. Share the trail – Mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrians share multi-use trails. Remember: mountain bikers should yield to hikers and equestrians.
9. Don’t do unauthorized trail work – Unauthorized or illegal trail work may lead to environmental damage, injury or even potential trail closure.
10. Get involved – If you want to make a difference in your mountain biking community get involved with a local club, visit imba.org to find a club in your area.
OTHER CIBA EVENTS
Indiana’s premier bicycle club presents two of Indiana’s
premier cycling events
Do something you lovewith people you’ll like!
Weekend Rides (with SAG & rest stops)
Camping Rides
Grand Touring Rides
Mountain Bike Rides
Tandem Rides
Training Rides
Dinner Rides
Breakfast Rides
www.cibaride.org 317-767-7765Find us on Facebook & Twitter
October 19–21, 2012
30
reso
urc
es
Indiana has two organizations whose work supports paved trails and Greenways - The Greenways Foundation and the Hoosier Rails to Trails Council. Both organizations are headquartered in Indianapolis and their work benefits all Hoosiers.
indiana paved trails & greenways
Hoosier Rails to Trails Council: Since 1987 HRTC has participated in and advocated for rail-trails, trails generally, bikeways, safe bicycling, walkways, pedestrianism, public transportation, wise land use, and healthy lifestyles.
Originated as first proponent for the Monon (rail-) Trail, HRTC steered Indianapolis to acquire and build the Monon. HRTC has also lobbied for trail bills, Complete Streets, and safe bicycling in the General Assembly.
Additionally, HRTC has hosted legislative lunches in promoting state policies for trails and provides technical and advocacy support to persons in national, state, and local groups about corridors and trails.
The Hoosier Rails to Trails Council offers this most complete website about Indiana trails – specifically rail trails – including trail maps, trail descriptions, trail pictures, and also including statewide news, policies, video histories and additional information.
Indiana Trails Fund – Description This 1994 Indiana Corporation, 501-c-3 qualified, holds lands and funds for trail development. Has acquired over 100 miles of corridors and incubated more than six Indiana community groups, now actively building and/or managing their own trails.
Contact:POB 402Indianapolis, IN 46206-0402317.237.9348trails@indianatrails.comwww.indianatrails.com
The Greenways Foundation The Greenways Foundation formed in 1991 with a vision of an interconnected network of trails serving Central Indiana, The Greenways Foundation is a charitable trust working to promote the growth, enhancement and use of Indiana greenways. To accomplish that, we solicit donations and make grants in support of greenway development, enhancement and operation.
The Board of Directors meets monthly and has a total of 13 Directors as follows: Three Northern District, three Southern District, three Central District and four At-Large.
P.O. Box 80091, Indianapolis, Indiana 46280-0091Phone: 317.848.7855www.indygreenways.orggreenwaysfoundation@greenwaysfoundation.org
Hoosiers on the MoveIn 2006, Hoosiers on the Move, The Indiana State Trails, Greenways & Bikeways Plan was released.
The plan set a goal of having a trail within 7.5 miles or 15 minutes of all Hoosier residents by 2016. In July of 2011, the Department of Natural Resources provided a progress report for the plan. A summary of the progress is simply:
POPULATION SERVED2000 6,080,4852006 5,027,169 82.7% 2011 5,864,661 96.5% 2012 5,882,181 96.7%
For the complete report, visit www.in.gov/dnr/outdoor/files/or-Trails_Progress_July_2011.pdf
Indiana is proud to be the home to a number of greenways and trail systems. A few are listed below:B&O Trailwww.botrail.org
Cardinal Greenwayhttp://www.cardinalgreenways.org
Clarksville Heritage Trailhttp://www.clarksvilleparks.com/trails.php
Cultural Trail - Indyhttp://www.indyculturaltrail.org/
Erie (Lackawanna) Trailwww.southshorecva.com
Rivergreenway Fort Waynehttp://fwtrails.org/
HeartLand Bikeways Madison Countyhttp://www.heartlandbikeways.net/
Lake City Greenway – Warsawhttp://www.koscvb.org/WhatToDo/GreatOutdoors/Biking/tabid/95/Default.aspx
Lincoln Memorial Trails – Westvillewww.laportecountyparks.org/biking.html
Monon Trailhttp://www.indy.gov/eGov/City/DPR/Greenways/Pages/Monon%20Trail.aspxhttp://www.carmelclayparks.com
National Rd Heritage Trailhttp://www.indianatrails.org/NRHT/
Nickel Plate Trailwww.nickelplatetrail.org
Panhandle Pathwaywww.pandhandlepathway.org
Pennsy Trail www.greenfieldin.org/recreation/facilities/170=pennsy
Pigeon Creek Greenway - Evansvillewww.evansvillegov.org/index.aspx?page=589
Pumpkinvine Nature Trailhttp://www.pumpkinvine.org/
Sugar Creek Trailwww.crawfordsvilleparkandrec.com/PF_scTrail.html
Wabash County Trail - Bike Routewww.wabashcountycvb.com/recreation/wct-bike-trail-map.html
31
resou
rces
Safety & Etiquette tips for riding on paved trails/greenwaysReprinted in part from our friends at the Nickel Plate Trail
SHARE THE TRAIL Obey all trail signs and rules.
DAWN TO DUSK Most trails are open from dawn to dusk. Verify any time/day restrictions in the municipality where you are riding.
BE PREDICTABLE Travel in a consistent and predictable manner.
SHARE THE TRAIL Use no more than half the trail; do not block the flow of other users.
BE COURTEOUS If you stop, get off the trail. Always allow other users to pass on the left.
BE RESPECTFUL Do not trespass on private property.
LEAVE NO TRACE Keep trail clean. Remember that if you pack it in, you should pack it out. If you see trash, please pick it up.
SAVE YOUR NOGGIN Wear a helmet for bicycle safety.
YIELD TO OTHERS Cyclists must yield to all other trail users. Warn trail users as you approach from behind, for example “On your left” or with a bell.
No unauthorized motorized vehicles. The trail is intended for pedestrian and bicycle traffic only.
SHARE THE TRAIL Shared courtesies mean shared enjoyment for all.
Most counties in Indiana have one or more greenways and / or trail systems. The following list provides information by county:
Adams
Decatur GreenwayKekionga Pathwayhttp://www.adams-county.com/parksandrec/parks.htm
Allen
Aboite Trails New Haven GreenwayRivergreenway St. Joseph River Trailhttp://fwtrails.org
Bartholomew
Columbus People Trailhttp://www.columbus.in.gov/ parks-recreation/people-trails
Boone
Farm Heritage TrailKeewasakee Trail-Farm Heritage TrailZionsville/Nancy Burton Trailhttp://boonecvb.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12&Itemid=13
Carrol
Delphi Historic TrailsMonon Trailhttp://www.carrollcountyindiana.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=273&Itemid=154
Cass
Little Turtle WaterwayRiver Bluff Trailhttp://www.visit-casscounty.com/ what-to-do/parks-and-recreation
Clark
Clarksville Heritage Trailhttp://www.clarksvilleparks.com/trails.php
Dearborn
Dearborn County Trailhttp://visitsoutheastindiana.com/pdfs/BikeBrochure.pdf
DeKalb
Auburn Trailshttp://www.co.dekalb.in.us/dekalb/departments/index.cfm
Delaware
Cardinal GreenwayWhite River Greenwayhttp://www.cardinalgreenways.org/index/Maps/Trail-Maps.asp
Dubois
Jasper Riverwalkhttp://www.spiritofjasper.com/ jasper-riverwalk
Elkhart
Elkhart TrailsMaple City GreenwayMill Race TrailPumpkinvine Nature TrailWinona Railway Trail http://www.elkhartindiana.org/ department/division.asp?fDD=38-228http://www.goshenindiana.org/ content/trails
Franklin
Whitewater Canal Trailhttp://franklincountyin.com
Grant
Sweetster Switch TrailCardinal Greenwayhttp://showmegrantcounty.com/ what-to-do/cardinal-greenway
Hamilton
Anna Kendall TrailCarmel Access BikewaysFlowing Well Park TrailMidland Trace TrailMonon TrailNatalie Wheeler TrailNoblesville TrailsWhite River Greenwaywww.visithamiltoncounty.comhttp://www.westfield.in.gov/department/division.php?structureid=246http://www.carmel.in.gov/index.aspx?page=201http://www.carmelclayparks.com
Hancock
Pennsy Trailwww.greenfieldin.org/recreation/facilities/170=pennsy
Harrison
Indian Creek Trailshttp://thisisindiana.org/content.asp?q_areaprimaryid=3&q_areasecondaryid=18&q_areatertiaryid=20
Hendricks
Avon GreenwaysMcCloud Park TrailPlainfield TrailsVandalia Rail Trail Washington Township Community Park Trails, AvonWhite Lick Creek B&O Trailhttp://www.pfohc.com/RideHendricksCounty.htmlwww.botrail.orgt
(cont. on next page)
32
reso
urc
esHenry
National Road Heritage Trailwww.hchcin.org/trails.html
Howard
Nickel Plate Trailwww.nickleplatetrail.orgwww.howard-county.net
Huntington
Huntington Trailswww.visithuntington.org
Johnson
Franklin Historic TrailGreenwood Trailshttp://www.franklin-in.gov/category/?fCS=8-0http://www.greenwood.in.gov/department/division.php?fDD=10-96
Koskiusko
Heritage TrailLake City Greenwayhttp://02adf28.netsolhost.com/dotnetnuke/LakeCityGreenway/HeritageTrailDedication/tabid/150/Default.aspxhttp://www.koscvb.org/WhatToDo/GreatOutdoors/Biking/tabid/95/Default.aspx
Lake
Erie (Lackawanna) TrailGreen Link TrailLittle Calumet River Levee TrailMarquette TrailMunster System TrailsPennsy North West Greenway - ScherervilleVeteran’s Memorial BikewayWhiting Beach TrailWolf Lake - George Lake TrailsOak Savannah Trailwww.nirpc.orghttp://www.gary.in.us/planning/developing_9.aspwww.southshorecva.com
LaPorte
Lincoln Memorial Trailswww.laportecountyprks.org/biking.html
Madison
Anderson TrailsArtesian Rest Fall Creek Trace Gas Well Track Lenape Trail Old Oak Tree Summit CircleThomas McMahan Trail Thomas R. McMahan RiverwalkTurnpike TriangleWhite River RoadWhite River Trailhttp://www.heartlandbikeways.net/http://www.mccog.net/heartland_bikeways/HBBikeway%20Maps.html
Marion
Cultural TrailEagle Creek TrailFort Harrison Park TrailsMonon TrailPennsy TrailPleasant Run TrailPogue’s Run TrailSoutheastway Park TrailWhite River / Wapahani Trailhttp://www.indyculturaltrail.org/www.indy.gov/egove/citydpw/sustainIndy/bikeways/pages/bikewayshome.aspxhttp://www.in.gov/dnrhttp://www.indy.gov/eGov/City/DPR/Greenways/Pages/Monon%20Trail.aspx
Marshall
Plymouth GreenwaySunnyside Park West Pathwayswww.visitmarshallcounty.org
Miami
Peru Riverwalk Trailwww.miamicochamber.com/tourism.htm
Monroe
B-LineBloomington TrailsClear Creek Trailhttp://bloomington.in.gov
Montgomery
Sugar Creek Trailwww.crawfordsvilleparkandrec.com/PF_scTrail.html
Morgan
Pioneer Park Trailswww.mooresville.org
Porter
Calumet TrailHobart TrailsPrairie Duneland Trailhttp://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/cdic.htmwww.indianadunes.com/things-to-do/recreation/
Pulaski
Panhandle Pathwaywww.pandhandlepathway.org
Putnam
Greencastle-Fillmore Trailwww.cityofgreencastle.com
St Joseph
East Bank TrailLasalle Bluestem Trailhttp://sbpark.org/parks/www.sjcparks.org/lasalle.html
Starke
Erie North Judson to Monterey Trailhttp://www.gohammond.com/web/aid=961.phtml
Tippecanoe
Cattail Trail-West LafayetteLafayette and West Lafayette TrailsN. 9th/Duncan Rd. TrailNorthwest Greenway Trail - West LafayetteTrolley Line TrailWabash Heritage Trailhttp://www.westlafayette.in.gov/department/division.php?fDD=8-117http://www.westlafayette.in.gov/egov/docs/1277491800_191040.pdfhttp://www.homeofpurdue.com/2011wabashtrailbrochure.pdf
Vanderburg
Pigeon Creek Greenwaywww.evansvillegov.org/index.aspx?page=589
Vigo
National Road Heritage Trailwww.terrehaute.in.gov
Wabash
Wabash County Trailwww.wabashcountycvb.com/recreation/wct-bike-trail-map.html
Wayne
Cardinal GreenwayWhitewater Gorge Trailhttp://www.waynet.org/recreation/ biking.htm
Wells
Bluffton River Greenwayhttp://www.ci.bluffton.in.us/ parks-cityparks.htm#river
Whitley
Blue River Trailhttp://www.columbiacityparks.us/images/BLUE-RIVER-TRAIL300.jpg
The Bicycling Vacation of a LifetimeThe Bicycling Vacation of a Lifetime
Since 1971
Special offer for first-time travelers
1-800-245-3868 www.vbt.com
Save $200 on international vacations and $100 on U.S. vacations
• Italy• Spain • Ireland• France • Asia
visit www.vbt.com to request a catalog and receive these savings
Vacations in 26 Countries,Including:
• Eastern Europe• South America• U.S.• And More!
33
The following list represents Indiana’s recognized communities, businesses and universities in the Bicycle Friendly America program:
Bicycle Friendly CommunitySilverBloomington
BronzeCarmelGoshen – New 2011Indianapolis and Marion CountySouth Bend
Bicycle Friendly BusinessGoldBGI Indy – Since 2009
SilverBloomington Pedal Power – New in 2011City of Bloomington, City Hall – Since 2010Erik’s Bike Shop – Since 2009Fort Wayne Outfitters and Bike Depot –
Since 2010
BronzeBloomington Cooperative Services –
Since 2010Eli Lilly & Company – Since 2010Freewheeln’ Community Bikes –
New in 2011Indiana State Department of Health –
New in 2011Keep Indianapolis Beautiful – New in 2011One Lucky Guitar – Since 2011RCI - Since 2010Storrow Kinsella Associates – New in 2011Sun King Brewing Co – New in 2011Honorable MentionButler Fairman & Seufert, Inc. – 2011IndyGo – 2010The Broadbent Company – 2010
Bicycle Friendly UniversityBronzeIndiana University, Bloomington –
New in 2011
Bicycle Friendly AmericaBicycle Indiana is a proud member of the League of American Bicyclists (LAB). We endorse and encourage the League’s Bicycle Friendly America program. We congratulate the communities, businesses and universities that strive to create an environment that encourages bicycling for both recreation and transportation.
Newly awarded in 2011:Goshen Indiana, Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community
Bloomington Pedal Power, Freewheeln’ Community Bikes, Indiana State Department of Health, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, One Lucky Guitar, Fort Wayne, Storrow Kinsella Associates, Sun King Brewery, Bronze Bicycle Friendly Business
Indiana University, Bloomington – Bronze Bicycle Friendly University
resou
rces
34
safe kids indianawww.preventinjury.orgwww.safekids.org
Indiana State SAFE KIDS Coalition promotes the awareness and prevention of unintentional injury through various programs and community events statewide. The State Coalition has a network of over 30 local SAFE KIDS Chapters throughout the northern, central, and southern part of Indiana. These local chapters consist of a collaboration of law enforcement, fire fighters, health departments, hospitals, and other community service agencies. Safety education programming for parents and children on various injury risk areas such as motor vehicle safety, bicycle/helmet safety, water safety, poison prevention, pedestrian safety, and fire prevention occur year round throughout the state.
safe bicycling resourcesA collaborative resource list compiled by Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana Bicycle Coalition and Indiana SAFE KIDS Coalition Contact the organization to request materials. Bicycle Indiana317.466.9701/[email protected]
Bicycling in Indiana . . . This is the LawA listing of the section of the Indiana Vehicle Code relating to bicycles. (Also available in Spanish)
Share the Road Kids/Parents andShare the Road Motorists/Cyclists:Tips for motorists and bicyclists on sharing the road. Available in copy-ready format. (Also available in Spanish)
Bicycling for Fun and Safety:Coloring book packed with safety tips for fun bicycling. Target age 6-10. (Also available in Spanish)
“Share the Road” bumper sticker: Reverse side of bumper sticker has safety tips to carry with you on your bike.
Safe Bicycling in Indiana:32-page booklet giving safe bicycling guidelines.
Bicycle Indiana: The Resource Guide to Bicycling in Indiana: Comprehensive guide to bicycle events, safety tips, bicycle information and resources in Indiana. Annual Publication (March)
Share the Road Public ServiceAnnouncements for Radio and TV: available to be viewed (TV) or downloaded (radio) from www.bicycleindiana.org
Riley Hospital for Children at IU HealthCommunity Education and Child AdvocacyAdvocacy Contact: Cara FastAffiliated with IU School of MedicinePhone: 317.944.2964Fax 317.948.3221 Safety Store: 317.944.6565Email: [email protected]
Racing for Safety Guidebook & WebsiteThe website contains videos and a comprehensive step-by-step guide on how to plan and implement a bicycle safety event or rodeo in your community. You can download this information at the website or pick up a hard copy @ Riley Safety Store.
Bicycles, Traffic Signs, Safety cones, and helmets are available to loan in the Indianapolis area.
bike smart and stay safeAs with all outdoor activities you need to take some action when bicycling to prevent injuries and to make the activity more enjoyable. Here are some safety tips for bicycling.
1. Always Wear Your Helmet – Be sure it covers your forehead and fits properly. Helmets are for all ages – set a good example to others by wearing your bicycle helmet every time you ride.
2. Ride on the Right – Always ride with traffic.
3. Obey All Traffic Laws – Stop at stop signs and stop lights and obey one-way streets.
4. Signal and Look before turning.
5. Ride in a Predictable Manner – Ride in a straight line. Don’t swerve between parked cars.
6. Use Head and Tail Lights at Night – Reflectors are not enough.
7. Keep Your Bike in Good Repair – Have it tuned up by a professional bike mechanic regularly.
8. Yield to Pedestrians – Pedestrians have the right of way.
9. Ride Defensively. Follow the rules of the road. In Indiana, the bicycle is a vehicle and has all the rights and responsibilities of other vehicles. This means stopping at stop signs and stoplights, riding on the right side of the road, and signaling for turns.
10. Drink before you’re thirsty, eat before you’re hungry. Take along plenty of water. Use sports drinks for longer rides. Snacks to take along include cereal bars, cookies, fig bars, and fruit (bananas, apples are best).
11. Items You Should Carry: Identification, money (for ice cream or other goodies along the ride), tools, spare inner tube, bicycle pump. There are many different bags that you can attach to your bike that could carry what you’ll need for the day.
12. Plan a Ride less than 10 miles when riding with small children, those who haven’t bicycled very much or if the terrain is challenging. Plan stops along the route or have a destination in mind for the ride.
reso
urc
es
indianabicycle laws9-21-11-1 Children and wards; bicycles; violationsSec. 1 (a) The parent of a child and the guardian of a protected person may not authorize or knowingly permit the childor protected person to violate this chapter.(b) Subject to the exceptions stated, the provisions of this chapter applicable to bicycles apply whenever a bicycle isoperated upon a highway or path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
Buchanan Group Mark [email protected] www.buchanangroup.org
Play It Safe, Life Awaits – Over ten years, Buchanan Group has given away over 30,000 bicycle helmets to Indianapolis children.
35
resou
rces
9-21-11-2 Riding on roadways; rights and dutiesSec. 2 A person riding a bicycle upon a roadway has all the rights and duties under this article that are applicable to a person who drives a vehicle.Except the following:(1) Special regulations of this article(2) Those provisions of this article that by their nature have no application.
9-21-11-3 SeatsSec. 3 (a) A person propelling a bicycle may not:(1) Ride other than upon the permanent and regular seat attached to the bicycle; or(2) Carry any other person upon the bicycle who is not seated upon a firmly attached and regular seat on the bicycle.(b) a person may not ride upon a bicycle unless seated under this section.
9-21-11-4 PassengersSec. 4 A bicycle may not be used to carry more persons at one (1) time than the number for which the bicycle isdesigned and equipped.
9-12-11-5 Hitching Rides on Motor vehicles or street carsSec. 5 A person upon a bicycle, a coaster, roller skates, or a toy vehicle may not attach the bicycle, coaster, roller skatesor toy vehicle or the person to a street car or vehicle upon a roadway.
9-21-11-6 Riding two abreastSec. 6 A person riding a bicycle upon a roadway may not ride more than two (2) abreast except on paths or parts ofroadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
9-21-11-7 Carrying articlesSec. 7 A person who rides a bicycle may not carry a package, a bundle or an article that prevents the person fromkeeping both hands upon the handlebars.
9-21-11-8 Bells or other audible signal devicesSec. 8 A person may not ride a bicycle unless the bicycle is equipped with a bell or other device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least one hundred (100) feet. A bicycle may not be equipped with and a person may not use upon a bicycle a siren or whistle.
9-21-11-9 Lamps and reflectorsSec. 9 A bicycle operated on a highway from one-half (1/2) hour after sunset until one-half (1/2) hour before sunrisemust be equipped with the following:(1) A lamp on the front exhibiting a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred (500) feet to the front.
(2) A lamp on the rear exhibiting a red light visible from a distance of five hundred (500) feet to the rear or a redreflector visible from a distance of five hundred (500) feet to the rear.
9-21-11-10 BrakesSec. 10 A bicycle must be equipped with a brake that will enable the person who operates the bicycle to make thebraked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement.
9-21-11-11 Traffic regulation and requirementsSec. 11 A person who operates a bicycle upon a highway shall observe the regula-tions and requirements of this article.
9-21-11-14 ViolationsSec. 14 A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.
IC 9-13-2-14 BicycleSec. 14 “Bicycle” means any foot-pro-pelled vehicle, irrespective of the number of wheels in contact with the ground.
IC 9-21-1-3 Powers of local authorities; effective date of ordinancesSec. 3 (a) A local authority, with respect to private roads and highways under the authority’s jurisdiction, in accordance with section 2 of this chapter, and within the reasonable exercise of the police power, may do the following:(9) Regulate the operation of bicycles and require the registration and licensing of bicycles, including the requirement of a registration fee.(b) An ordinance or regulation adopted under subsection (a)(4), (a)(5), (a)(6), (a)(7), (a)(8), (a)(10), (a)(11), (a)(12),(a)(13), or (a)(14) is effective when signs giving notice of the local traffic regulations are posted upon or at the entrances to the highway or part of the highway that is affected.
IC 9-21-8-37 Pedestrians and children; due care; cautionSec. 37. Notwithstanding other provisions of this article or local ordinance, a person who drives a vehicle shall do the following:(1) Exercise due care to avoid colliding with a pedestrian or a person propelling a human powered vehicle, giving anaudible signal when necessary(2) Exercise proper caution upon observ-ing a child or an obviously confused, incapacitated, or intoxicated person.
Pedal & Park provides free bicycle parking at festivals and events in
Indianapolis and beyond!
Avoid the stress of driving and parking. Pedal to the event, park your bike and enjoy
yourself while our volunteers watch your bike. This is our 12th season and we have parked more than 28,000 bicycles.
www.pedalandpark.org
36
foundationsCardinal Greenways FoundationMuncie, INwww.cardinalgreenways.org
Central Indiana Bicycling Association FoundationIndianapolis, INwww.cibafoundation.org/
Greenways FoundationIndianapolis, INwww.indygreenways.org
Ronald G. Repka FoundationFort Wayne, INrepka.brinin.org/joomla15/
advocacy groupsBicycle IndianaIndianapolis, INwww.bicycleindina.org
Bike Elkhart*Elkhart, INwww.bikeelkhart.org/
Bike Michiana Coalition*South Bend, INbikemichiana.org/bmc/
bicycle organizationsBike Richmond*Richmond, INgroups.google.com/group/bike-richmond
Calumet Citizens for Connecting CommunitiesHobart, INwww.cc4cc.org/
Hoosiers Rails to Trails CouncilIndianapolis, INwww.indianatrails.com/
IndyCog*Indianapolis, INwww.theindycog.com
Miles Ahead CoalitionEvansville, INwww.facebook.com/MilesAheadCoalition
New Albany Bicycle CoalitionNew Albany, INwww.nabc.blogspot.com/
community bicycle programsBikes 4 KidsCarmel, INwww.bikes4kids.net/
Bloomington Bike ProjectBloomington, INBloomingtonbloomingtonbikeproject.com/
Freewheelin’Bicycle Community CooperativeIndianapolis, INwww.freewheelinbikes.org/
Pedal & ParkIndianapolis, INpedalandpark.org/
Indianapolis Cultural TrailIndianapolis, INwww.indyculturaltrail.org/
reso
urc
es
bicycle clubsAnderson Spoke & Wheel*Anderson, INwww.spokeandwheel.funurl.com
Bloomington Area Recumbent RidersBloomington, INwww.bloomingbents.org/
Bloomington Bicycle Club*Bloomington, INbloomingtonbicycleclub.org/
Blazing Saddles Bicycle Club*Decatur, INwww.decaturblazingsaddles.com/
Breakaway Bicycle Club*Kokomo, INwww.breakawaybicycleclub.org/
Calumet Crank ClubValparaiso, INwww.bicycling.org
Central Indiana Bicycling Association*Indianapolis, INwww.cibaride.org
Circus City CyclistsPeru, INPeruwww.circuscitycyclists.org/
*Bicycle Indiana member.
37
resou
rcesClear Lake CyclistsSteuben County, INclearlakeindiana.org/cyclists/
Delaware Cycling Club*Muncie, INwww.delawarecyclingclub.com
Evansville Bicycle Club*Evansville, INwww.evansvillebicycleclub.org
Folks on Spokes*Matteson, ILwww.folksonspokes.com/
Hoosier Antique & Classic Bicycle ClubIndianapolis, INhoosierbicycles.homestead.com/
Hoosier Mountain Bike AssociationIndianapolis, INwww.hmba.org
Hoosiers Out on TandemsIndianapolis, INtandemhoots.ning.com/
Jackson County Bicycle ClubSeymour, INwww.rideb2.com/jcbc/
KCV Cycling Club*Winona, INwww.kcvcycling.org/
Madison Area Bicycle Club*Madison, INwww.madisonbicycleclub.org/
Maple City Bicycling Club*LaPorte, INwww.maplecitybicyclingclub.org
Michiana Bicycling Association*Granger, INwww.mbabike.com
Nappanee Bicycle LLC*Nappanee, IN
Northern Indiana Mountain Bike Association*South Bend, INwww.nimba-bike.org
National Road Bicycle Club*Terre Haute, INwww.biketh.org
River Valley Bicycle ClubCannelton, IN
Southern Indiana Wheelman*Floyds Knob, INwww.siwheelmen.org
Tour D’Eville*Evansville, INwww.tourdetaverns.com
Three Rivers Velo SportFort Wayne, INwww.3rvs.com
Wabash River Cycling Club*Lafayette, INwrcc-in.org/
Wandering Wheels*Upland, INwww.wanderingwheels.com
bicycle racing teamsThe following teams are registered Indiana race teams for 2011Racing information can also be found at www.usacycling.org/
AeroCat CyclingPortlandwww.aerocatbike.com/team.html
Ball State CyclingMuncie ballstatecycling.weebly.com
Butler UniversityIndianapoliswww.butler.edu
Clarksville Schwinn/ Rapid TransitClarksville
Cycle Rapid!Terre Hautewww.rapidrunning.com
DePauw University CyclingGreencastlewww.depauw.edu/student/orgs/bikeclub/index.asp
Ft. Wayne OutfittersLizofwoutfitness.com
Heroes FoundationFortvillewww.heroesfoundation.org
Indiana FlyersIndianapolis
Indiana Masters Racing TeamIndianapoliswww.indianamasters.com/
Indiana State University CyclingTerre Haute
Indianapolis Cycling Club/NUVO Cultural TrailIndianapolisindianapoliscyclingclub.com/
INDIEBIKE.COMIndianapoliswww.teamindiebike.blogspot.com
INDYSPEED Sports ClubIndianapoliswww.indyspeed.org
IU CyclingBloomingtonwww.iucycling.com
IUPUI Cycling Indianapolis
Joe’s Cycles/ Cardinal Bicycle Co.Indianapolis
Kalamazoo Valley Velo ClubNoblesville
Major Taylor Velo Racing ClubIndianapoliswww.majortaylor.org
Marian University CyclingIndianapoliswww.muknights.com
Men of Steel RacingFort Waynewww.menofsteelracing.com
Mission Berry FarmsFranktonwww.missionberryfarmscycling.wordpress.com
MOB Squad (Motivated Over Bicycling)Fisherswww.mobsquadcycling.net
Morris Trucking VeloTerre Haute
No Limit RacingFort Wayne
Off the Front Promotions LLCIndianapolis
Pro-Form Bike ShopSouth Bend
Purdue University CyclingWest Lafayettewww.purdue.edu/cycling
Region RacingWhitingwww.regionracing.com/
Rio Blanco RacingSpeedwaywww.rioblancoracing.net
Rose Hulman Institute of TechnologyTerre Haute
Scarlet Fire Cycling [email protected]
Scholars Inn Bakehouse Team TortBloomingtonwww.teamtortuga.org
Some Guys CyclingFisherswww.ihcracing.com
Speedway WheelmenGreenfieldwww.speedwaywheelmen.com/
Spin Zone RacingGrangerwww.spinzoneracing.com
Sustainable CyclingColumbusteamsustainablecycling.com/
Taylor UniversityUplandwww.taylor.edu/athletics/clubsports.html
Team CFW- We Can!Avonwww.teamcfw.posterous.com
Team Guitar Lab Evansvillewww.theguitarlab.com/ cycling-team.html
Team Kenda presented by GeargrinderCrown Pointwww.teamkenda.com
Team Nebo RidgeCarmel www.teamneboridge.org
Terre Haute CyclingTerre Haute
University of Notre Dame CyclingSouth Bendwww.nd.edu/~bike
Wabash CollegeCrawfordsville
Wheel TagsCarmel www.wheeltags.com
Zipp Factory TeamIndianapoliswww.zipp.com
*Bicycle Indiana member.
38
reso
urc
es
retailersPlease give first consideration to those retailers who support Bicycle Indiana with their membership. Members are denoted with an asterisk (*).
A1 Cyclery*6847 West Washington StreetIndianapolis, IN 46241317.241.4660www.a1cyclery.com
Albright’s Cycling & Fitness2720 Lincoln Way WestMishawaka, IN 46544574.255.8988www.albrightscycling.com/
All About Cycling & Fitness401 East Jackson Blvd.Elkhart, IN 46516574.294.7243 www.allaboutcycling.net
Avilla Bicycle Service125 Grade StAvilla, IN 46710260.897.2107
B2 Bikes & Boards330 S Chestnut StSeymour, IN 47274812.524.7433www.rideb2.com/
Barnyard Bicycles2822 N 650 ERochester, IN 46975574.223.7780
Best Bicycle* - apparel4020 E. 10th StBloomington, IN 47408812.336.2724www.bikejerseys.com
Bickel’s Bike Shop200 S 5th StLogansport, IN 46947574.727.5020www.bickelsinc.com
Bicycle Center By Tom Lantz2715 N Post RdIndianapolis, IN 46219317.899.1130
Bicycle Depot5107 Columbus AveAnderson, IN 46013765.644.0230
Bicycle Doctor8551 W Gardner RdBloomington, IN 47403812.825.5050www.bicycledoctor.usa.com
Bicycle Garage Inc*507 East Kirkwood AvenueBloomington, IN 47408812.671.0606www.bikegarage.com
Bicycle Garage Indy* - North4130 East 82nd StreetIndianapolis, IN 46256317.842.4140www.bgindy.com
Bicycle Garage Indy* - South997 East County Line RoadGreenwood, IN 46143317.885.7194www.bgindy.com
Bicycle Garage Indy* - DowntownIndianapolis City Market/YMCA Bike Hub222 E. Market Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204317.612.3099www.bgindy.com
Bicycle Hospital3702 Dr Martin Luther King Jr StIndianapolis, IN 46208317.926.1641
Bikes on Mass Ave 643 Massachusetts AveIndianapolis, IN 46204317.622.7988www.bikesonmassave.com
Bicycle Outfitters*1510 Washington AveVincennes, IN 47591812.882.5588www.allbikeneedsin.com
Bicycle Outfitters Indy*1031 Country Club RdIndianapolis, IN 46234317.209.9550www.bicycleoutfittersindy.com
Bicycle Station1201 Washington StreetColumbus, IN 47201812.379.9005www.thebicyclestation.com/
Bicycle World3810 E Morgan AveEvansville, IN 47715812.473.2453
Bike Barn103 E Lake Shore DrCulver, IN 46511574.842.3606www.bikebarnculver.com/
Bike Stop Cycling609 E US Hwy 20Michigan City, IN 46360219.872.9228www.bikestopcycling.com/
Bike Time Bicycle Shop1658 Ohio AveAnderson, IN 46016765.622.9673
Bikes & Boards6648 St Joe RdFort Wayne, IN 46835260.485.7700www.bikes-and-boards.com
Bikesmiths Bicycle Shop112 S College AveBloomington, IN 47404812.339.9970www.bikesmiths.net
Bill’s Bicycle Store20 E Main StWashington, IN 47501812.254.4787
Breakaway Bike & Fitness Shop154 N Grant StPeru, IN 46970765.473.3848www.breakawaybikeandfitness.com
Breck’s Bicycle Shop6219 Vogel RoadEvansville, IN 812.402.7433www.brecksbikeshop.com/
Buck’s Bicycle Shop610 Silhavy RdValparaiso, IN 46383219.462.3411www.bucksbikeshop.com
Carmel Cyclery*260 W Carmel DrCarmel, IN 46032317.575.8588www.carmelcyclery.com
Channels Cycling Service*2114 Fords CtRochester, IN 46975574.835.5320
Chesterton Bicycle Station116 S 4TH STChesterton, IN 46304219.926.1112
Circle City Bicycle & Fitness5506 Madison AveIndianapolis, IN 46227317.786.9244www.circlecitybicycles.com
Clarksville Schwinn & Fitness 111 W Lewis & Clark ParkwayClarksville, IN 47129812.948.2453www.clarksvilleschwinn.com
Columbus Cycling & Fitness833 16th St.Columbus, IN 47201812.669.0336www.columbus-cycling.com
Country Road Bicycles228 Water StPlymouth, IN 46563574.936.3334
Covered Bridge Cyclery24 S Indiana StGreencastle, IN 46135765.630.8448www.coveredbridgecyclery.com
Curfman’s Schwinn Cyclery426 N Washington StMarion, IN 46952765.662.6068
Custom Velo124 N Main StRosedale, IN 47874765.548.8356
Cycle and Fitness211 E. Main StreetNiles, IN 49120269.684.2000
Cycling & Fitness Warehouse213 N 3rd StRichmond, IN 47374765.935.5047www.cyclingandfitnesswarehouse.com/
D & D Bike Shop231 N Wayne StWarren, IN 46792260.375.3828
Dan’s Competition1 Competition WayMount Vernon, IN 47620812.838.2000www.danscomp.com
DG Bicycle*s407 E. 86th StreetIndianapolis, IN 46240317.257.2453www.dgbicycle.com
Elkhart Bicycle & Fitness401 E Jackson BlvdElkhart, IN 46516574.294.7243
Family Bicycle Center3410 S Main StElkhart, IN 46517574.294.2865www.familybicyclecenter.com/
Fat Bikes1119 Wabash AveTerre Haute, IN 47807812.242.2453
Fat Freddy’s Bike Shop4415 E Borden RdPekin, IN 47165812.967.6735
Fizz’z Bike Shop311 West StMadison, IN 47250812.273.3499www.fizzzbikeshop.com
Fort Wayne Outfitters & Bike Depot1004 Cass St.Fort Wayne, IN 46808260.420.3962www.fwoutfitters.com
*Bicycle Indiana member.
39
Gear Up Cyclery*124 W. Main StreetPlainfield, IN 46168317.679.3617
Gilles Cycling & Fitness1412 S Green River RdEvansville, IN 47715812.477.8828www.gillesfitness.com
Goldman’s Bike Shop9310 E Jackson StSelma, IN 47383765.282.2453
Gray Goat Sports*7750 S Meridian StIndianapolis, IN 46217317.780.4828www.graygoatsports.com
Hardin’s Bike Shop 1725 S Walnut StMuncie , IN 47302765.289.6495www.hardinsbikeshop.com
Harper’s Bicycle Repair217 W Walnut StPrinceton, IN 47670812.385.4031
Hawpatch Bicycle485 W 200 SLaGrange, IN 46761260.499.3136
Heartland Bike Shop6435 South 600 WestTopeka, IN 46571260.768.8127
Hodson’s Bay Company360 Brown StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47906765.743.3506www.hodsonsbay.com
House of Bicycles10140 Mckinley HwyOsceola, IN 46561574.679.4992
Indy Cycle Specialist5804 E Washington StIndianapolis, IN 46219317.356.4585www.indycyclespecialist.com
Jano Haro & Specialized Bicycles19 Lincoln WayValparaiso, IN 46383219.477.4498
JL Bike Shop10751 N State Road 19Nappanee, IN 46550574.646.2414
Joe’s Cycles*1060 Virginia AveIndianapolis, IN 46203317.286.2666www.joescycles.net
J’s Bikes164 West Honey Creek ParkwayTerre Haute, IN 47802812.234.1969www.jaysbikes.com
Kirk’s Bike Shop*124 S Walnut StMuncie, IN 47305765.282.6389www.bkbikes.com
Kokomo Cycling & Fitness1500 East BoulevardKokomo, IN 46902765.452.7110www.kokomoschwinn.com
Lincoln Avenue Cycling & Fitness430 W Lincoln AveGoshen, IN 46526574.533.7425
Madison Cycling & Fitness2034 Lanier DrMadison, IN 47250812.273.4278
Matthew’s Bicycles7272 Pendleton PikeIndianapolis, IN 46226317.547.3456www.matthewsbikes.com
Motion Cycling & Fitness9530 E 126th StFishers, IN 46038317.813.7433www,motioncycling.com
My Bike of Michigan City1801 Franklin StMichigan City, IN 46360219.879.0899
Nappanee Bicycle5492 W 1350 NNappanee, IN 46550574.773.0307
Nebo Ridge Bicycles*4335 W 106TH ST STE 900West Carmel, IN 46032317.471.1089www.neboridge.com
Old Skool Cycles22 1/2 South 16th StLafayette, IN 47905765.742.6421www.oldskoolcycles.com
Outpost Sports*3602 N. Grapde RoadSouth Bend, IN 46635574.272.0129
Peloton Cycling Center5310 Merchandise DrFort Wayne, IN 46825260.471.9944www.pelotoncyclingcenter.com
Peformance Bicycle - Castleton8366 Castleton CornerIndianapolis, IN 46250317.578.1062www.performancebicycle.com
Peformance Bicycle - Greenwod8830 US Route 31 SouthIndianapolis, IN 46227317.883.4780www.performancebicycle.com
Proform Bike Shop2202 South Bend AveSouth Bend, IN 46635574.272.0129www.proformbike.com
Pumpkinvine Cyclery420 N Main StMiddlebury , IN 46540574.825.2252
Redibike Cycling 4830 Illinois RdFort Wayne, IN 46804260.387.6185www.redibike.com
Rem Bicycle Center804 Main StreetJasper, IN 47546800.809.4980
Revolution Bike & Bean401 East 10th StreetBloomington, IN 47408812.336.0241www.revolutionbikeandbean.com
Rick’s Bike Shop209 W Jefferson StDecatur, IN 46733260.724.2705
Ridge Cyclery3731 Ridge RdHighland, IN 46322219.923.2555www.ridgecycle.com
Rotten Robbie’s Cycle Sports 100 E North StCrawfordsville, IN 47933765.359.1039
Scheller’s Fitness & Cycling1000 Verterans ParkwayClarksville, IN 47129812.288.6100www.schellers.com
Souther Indiana Cycling2023 W Franklin StEvansville, IN 47712812.423.2524
Spicer Cycles3319 Lincoln AveEvansville, IN 47714812.473.4104www.spicercycles.com
Spin Zone Cycling Outfitters*51345 Bittersweet RdGranger, IN 46530574.243.4994www.spinzonecycling.com
Summit City Bicycles*3801 Lima RoadFort Wayne, IN 46805260.484.0182www.summitcitybikes.com
T3Multisport1343 W 86th StIndianapolis, IN 46260317.257.1117www.t3multisport.com
The Avenue Bicycle Station2716 Mishawaka AveSouth Bend, IN 46615574.855.2453www.theavenuebicyclestation.com
The Bicycle Exchange102 S Cavin StLigonier, IN 46767260.894.4840
The Bicycle Shop*406 Miller AveShelbyville, IN 46176317.392.6853www.bicyclesfirst.com
The Bike Line 11596 Westfield BlvdCarmel, IN 46032317.815.1122www.thebikeline.com
The Bike Line 6520 Cornell AveIndianapolis, IN 46220317.253.2611www.thebikeline.com
TJ’s Bicycle & Moped Sales & Service311 N Meridian StPortland, IN 47371260.726.7682
Tom Lantz Bicycle Center2715 N Post RdIndianapolis, IN 46219317.899.1130
Top Spot Outdoors & Bicycles11 S Green River RdEvansville, IN 47715812.476.8677www.topspotoutdoors.com
Trailhouse Village Outdoor Store1001 E Canal StWinona Lake, IN 46590574.267.2223www.villageatwinona.com/ trailhouse-village-outdoor-store.asp
resou
rces
40
reso
urc
esTrek Bicycle Store651 East US 30Schererville, IN 46375219.322.2453www.trekbikestore.com
Union Cycle Works145 Union StShipshewana, IN 46565260.768.7382www.unioncycleworks.com
Victory Bike Shop509 N WashingtonKokomo, IN 46901765.452.9717www.victorybikeshop.com
Wakarusa Bicycle Center115 N Elkhart AveElkhart, IN 46516574.862.1825
Weber Sports238 Main StAurora, IN 47001812.926.1200www.weber-sports.com
Westside Bike Shop6580 S State Road 5Topeka, IN 46571260.593.3415
indianabicyclebusinesses2 Wheel Sports, LLC305 McConnell DriveNew Albany, IN 47150Voice: (502) 930-1036www.2wheelsports.com
Active Indy ToursIndianapolis, IN317.520.2914www.activeindytours.com
AeroCat High Performance Bicycles1480 W. Tyson Rd.Portland, IN 47371Shop: 260-766-4098www.aerocatbike.com
BikePort LLC* - parkingc/o Bicycle Garage IndyIndianapolis, IN 46250
Bicycle Everything Indianapolis, IN888-222-9887www.bicycleeverything.com
Cherry Bicycles676 Main StreetLaFayette IN 47901765-423-4488http://www.sandsmachine.com/ bp_chery.htm
CycleDyne LLC6750 Windjammer DriveBrownsburg, Indiana 46112
deCycles IndianaBloomington, INwww.decyclesindiana.org
DRT Consultingwww.drtconsulting.net
Do Indiana Off-Road (DINO)*Indianapolis, IN317-356-7533www.dinoseries.com
The Hokey Spokes Company739 North Montgomery StreetGary, Indiana 46403 - USATelephone: (219) 938-7360
indie bike 652 East 52nd StreetIndianapolis, IN 46205317-536-5765www.indiebike.com
Indiana Race Series (IRS) / Breakaway Promotions, LLCMooresville, INwww.indianaraceseries.com
Roark Custom Titanium Bicycles136 N. Green StreetBrownsburg, IN 46112P 317.852.3163F 317.852.2738
Shamrock Cycles, LLCHand Made Bicycles5617 Guilford AvenueIndianapolis, IN 46220www.lugoftheirish.com317.513.4358
SportCrafters Inc.51345 Bittersweet RdGranger, IN 46530574 243 4994www.sportscrafters.com
Sub-9 ProductionsBrownsburg, [email protected]://indytriple.tripod.com/sub9/ home.html
The Great Race Inc.Elkhart, IN574.206.1555www.thegreatrace.net
TrueSport.com6106 Riverview DriveIndianapolis, IN 46208317.441.6964www.truesport.com
Two Wheels CyclingCoaching Serviceswww.twowheelscycling.com Wandering WheelsPO Box 207Upland, IN 46989765.998.7490www.wanderingwheels.org
Zipp Speed Weaponry5315 Walt Place Indianapolis, IN 46254-5797317-481-1120www.zipp.com
*Bicycle Indiana member.
indiana bicycle government contactsFederal Highway Administration, Indiana Division317.226.7476http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/indiv/
INShape Indiana 317.234.2864www.inshape.in.gov
Hoosier National Forest812.275.5987 (Bedford)812.547.7051 (Tell City)http://www.fs.usda.gov/hoosier/
Indiana Office of Tourism Development 800.677.9800VisitIndiana.com
Indiana Department of Natural ResourcesRobert Carter-Director317.232.4200317.232.4070 - Division of Outdoor Recreationwww.in.gov/dnr
Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT)317.232.5533www.in.gov.dotMichael Reed – CommissionerJay Mitchell – Bicycle-Pedestrian [email protected] O’Loughlin – Program Manager Safe Routes to [email protected]
Indiana General Assemblywww.in.gov/legislative
Indiana Metropolitan Organization (MPO) Councilwww.indianampo.com
41
• As Lifelong Bicyclists, Knowing Bicycle Law and the Ins & Outs of Bicycling is Critical
• Representing Bicyclists since 1985
• Sponsor – Indiana “Share the Road” Driver’s Education Program
• Sponsor – Indiana “SAVVY Cycling” Program
• Sponsor – “Indiana Bicycle Laws” Card for BicycleIndiana.org
• Partner/Corporate Sponsor in Educating & Serving Indiana Bicyclists with: - BicycleIndiana.org - TheIndyCog.com
• Educator/Author – “Protecting the Bicyclist 101” (available Mar-2012, Amazon.com)
- BicycleIndiana.org & TheIndyCog.com Members Download E-book for Free!Randy Sevenish, Bicycle Safety Educator & Injury LawyerRegina Sevenish, Director of Bicycle Education
26 Years Of Experience In Bicycle Injury Law
317.636.7777 • 800.278.9200 • [email protected] • YouTube.com/sevenishlaw
BicycleIndiana.org • TheIndyCog.com
FOR ADDITIONAL EDUCATION / INFORMATION
INDIANA’S BICYCLE INJURY LAWYER
C
M
Y
CM
MY
CY
CMY
K
SevenishBicycleAd3-2-12-PRESS.pdf 3/2/12 10:58:48 AM
42
Bicycle Indiana201 S. Capital Ave., Suite 800Indianapolis, IN 46225
Creating a bicycle-friendly Indiana through Promotion, Education and Advocacy
Non-Profit Org.US Postage
PAIDIndianapolis, INPermit No. 685
Indiana’s premier bicycle facility for commuters, recreational cyclists, and more — the first of its kind in the country! Located in downtown Indianapolis in the historic City Market.
A YMCA with a bike spin• Secure indoor bicycle parking• Locker room & showers• Full-service fitness center
Bicycle Garage Indy Downtown• Bicycle gear & rentals• Full-service repair shop
Also home to the offices of Bicycle Indiana and INDYCOGindybikehub.org | bgindy.com | bicycleindiana.org | theindycog.com
