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index
BI Funding Ride List...........................................................2
From the Chair...................................................................3
Recreational Rides.............................................................4
Mountain Bike Events......................................................13
Photo Credit: Danny Graber Photography
Need to Know...................................................................14
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Photo Credit: Hilly Hundred Weekend
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Photo Credit: Mark Stosberg
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Photo Credit: Danny Graber Photography
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Indiana Bicycle Resources..............................................18
Bike Smart & Stay Safe.............................................18
Safe Bicycling Resources..........................................18
Indiana Bicycle Laws..................................................20
Indiana Paved Trails & Greenways ..........................22
Bicycle Organizations.................................................24
Indiana Bicycle Retailers............................................24
Bicycle Indiana Business Members..........................25
BI funding rides
2016
March 20, Sunday
Terre Haute, IN
NRBC St. Patrick’s Day Ride
www.bikeTH.org
May 8-14, SundaySaturday
Lafayette, IN
Cover Indiana
www.hfhcoverindiana.org
May 15, Sunday
LaPorte, IN
Orchard Country Bike Tour
www.maplecitybicyclingclub.
com
May 20-22,
Friday-Sunday
Warsaw/Winona Lake, IN
Fat & Skinny Tire Fest 13
www.fatandskinnytirefest.com
May 21, Saturday
Batesville, IN
Velo in the Ville
www.signmeup.com
June 18, Saturday
Goshen, IN
17th Annual Pumpkinvine Bike
Ride
www.pumpkinvine.org
June 25, Saturday
Decatur, IN
Flat 50 Plus Bike Tour
www.flat50plus.com
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.
June 25, Saturday
Greensburg, IN
Tree City Rolling Tour
www.treecityrollingtour.org
July 9, Saturday
Brownstown, IN
Round Barn Bike Ride
www.brownstownexchangeclub.org
July 9, Saturday
Syracuse, IN
Tour des Lakes
www.tourdeslakes.com
July 11 - 16, Monday Saturday
Richmond, IN
RAINSTORM
www.rainstormultra.com
July 16, Saturday
Terre Haute, IN
Ride Across INdiana (RAIN)
www.rainride.org
July 23, Saturday
Elkhart, IN
Bloom & Zoom
www.BloomNZoom.org
July 30, Saturday
LaGrange, IN
Amishland and Lakes
www.amishlandlakes.com
August 12-14, FridaySunday
Muncie, IN
Cardinal Greenways
Presents Muncie Bike Fest
www.munciebikefest.com
August 12-14, FridaySunday
Nashville, IN
Tour de Upland
www.uplandbeer.com/event/
tour-de-upland-2016
August 14, Sunday
Rolling Prairie, IN
Harvest Bicycle Century Tour
www.rollingprairielions.org
August 27, Saturday
Carthage, IN
Rush County Historic Covered
Bridge Bike Tour
Facebook: search Blue River
Community Harvest, Inc
September 11, Sunday
Wabash, IN
Dam to Dam Wabash County
Century Ride
www.visitwabashcounty.com/
centuryride
September 11-16, SundayFriday
Bloomington, IN
September Escapade TRIRI
www.triri.org
September 17-18, SaturdaySunday
Ferdinand, IN
Ferdinand Folk Fest Fondo
www.visitduboiscounty.com
September 18, Sunday
Crown Point, IN
Hospice Hustle 2016
www.BikeforHospice.org
Thanks
Platinum Members:
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:
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October 1, Saturday
Columbus, IN
Harvest Bicycle Boogie
www.iupuc.edu/bicycle-boogie
October 2, Sunday
South Bend, IN
Bike Michiana For Hospice
www.bikemichianaforhospice.
org
October 2, Sunday
Evansville, IN
Great Pumpkin Metric
www.evansvillebicycleclub.org
October 9, Saturday
Culver, IN
3rd Annual Culver Kiwanis CycloCross
Facebook: search Culver
Kiwanis Cyclocross
October 15, Saturday
Medaryville, IN
Crane Cruise
www.crane-cruise.com
October 21- 23, Friday-Sunday
Ellettsville, IN
Hilly Hundred Weekend
www.hillyhundred.org
2017
March 19, Sunday
Terre Haute, IN
NRBC St. Patrick’s Day Ride
www.bikeTH.org
Gold Members:
from the chair
Executive Director
Nancy Tibbett
Communications Director
Jessica Hall
Regional Directors
NORTHERN INDIANA
Timothy Murakami, Treasurer
Valparaiso, IN
CENTRAL INDIANA
Randy Clark
Carmel, IN
Carole Terry, Vice-chair
Lizton, IN
SOUTHERN INDIANA
Mike McAfee
Bloomington, IN
Jack Spencer
Evansville, IN
AT-LARGE DIRECTORS
Karen Bohn
Carmel, IN
Julie Ambrosetti
Anderson, IN
Kyle Rickenbaugh
Newburgh, IN
As Indiana embarks on its bicentennial celebration, several bicycle-related events
have been planned. You can see those, as well as all the celebratory events, at
www.in.gov/ibc. Also stayed tuned to Bicycle Indiana’s website and social media
channels for additional events as information becomes available. The yearlong celebration provides the opportunity to look back on the bicycle-related
accomplishments in 2015.
According to the League of American Bicyclists:
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Indiana’s Bicycle Friendly State Ranking is 37 nationwide and 8 in the Midwest
Nathan Smurdon
Indianapolis, IN
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Indiana has 9 Bicycle Friendly Communities
Meredith Jones,
Indianapolis, IN
•
Indiana has 45 Bicycle Friendly Businesses
•
Indiana has 2 Bicycle Friendly Universities
Elizabeth Sparrow
Indianapolis, IN
Holly Martin, Secretary
Indianapolis, IN
Allan Henderson, Chair
Anderson, IN
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 2016 Bicycle Indiana Resource
Guide, visit Bicycle Indiana’s website:
bicycleindiana.org.
The Bicycle Indiana Resource Guide is
compiled and published by the Indiana
Bicycle Coalition, Inc. DBA Bicycle
Indiana.
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On behalf of the Board of Bicycle Indiana and the
Executive Committee, I am pleased to introduce the
2016 Bicycle Indiana Resource Guide. This year’s
Resource Guide is being released later than usual
– for that we apologize. We hope that you find it to
be a useful resource for finding all the information
you need, whether that is rides or retailers within
the State of Indiana. We encourage you to support
those rides, and especially the funding rides. These
funding rides support Bicycle Indiana and allow us
to continue our programs, including this Resource
Guide. We also want to take the opportunity to
thank all of ride organizers and advertisers. We
appreciate your continued support, we look forward
to working with you in the future and we hope that
all of your events are successful this year. It is
never too early to start planning for the 2017 Resource Guide; the earlier we can
compile all the information on rides, resources and advertisement, the earlier we can
release the Resource Guide.
How will you help improve these statistics for next year, and how will you help
celebrate Indiana’s bike-centennial?
Lastly, remember that Bicycle Indiana is a membership-based organization.
We want to hear from our members. We want to hear about the issues that are
important to you and we need your help to shape the future of Bicycle Indiana.
This year when our State Legislature reconvenes, Bicycle Indiana will again be
working to pass statewide legislation. At this time, we do not know if that is a Three
Foot Passing law or a Vulnerable Road User law. We do know there is strength in
numbers and that collaboration among all of the bicycle organizations, clubs and
retailers, and partnering with the other organizations, clubs and groups involved in
active transportation and walking is the key to our greater success. If legislation is
important to you, we encourage you to talk with your local legislators, and also invite
them to a local ride. Show them that we all belong on the roadway and can Share
the Road! If you would like to share your thoughts and ideas, please email me at
chair@bicycleindiana.org.
Safe trails,
Allan Henderson, Chair
recreational rides
Photo Credit: Jason Buxbaum, Fair Oaks Farm Group Ride
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.
2016 RIDES
March 20, Sunday
Terre Haute, IN
NRBC St. Patrick’s Day Ride
Registration fee: $15-$20
Registration deadline: day of event
Start time(s): 1 p.m.
Ride length(s): 20/30m
Rider perks: Free T-shirt for first
100 registrants
Description of event: Early Spring
ride on trails and roads
Contact: Dan Watson
National Road Bicycle Club
(812) 841-9693
dt240w@yahoo.com
www.bikeTH.org
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April 2, Saturday
April 24, Sunday
Madison, IN
Jefferson County Animal Shelter
5K Spring Sprint & Polar Bear
Ride
Contact: Mickey Waller
Madison Area Bicycle Club
(812) 599-6228
mickeywaller77@gmail.com
www.madisonbicycleclub.org
Fort Wayne, IN
Ride RMHC Charity Cycling
Event
Contact: Teresa White
Ronald McDonald House Charities
of Northeast Indiana
(260) 266-3593
teresa.white@parkview.com
www.rmhc-neindiana.org
April 9, Saturday
April 30, Saturday
Columbus, IN
Fools Ride
Contact: Nathan Kahlenbeck
Columbus-cycling
(812) 374-7324
nathan@columbus-cycling.com
www.Foolsride.weebly.com
Peru, IN
Apple Blossom 5K and Bike Ride
Contact: Shannon See
Breakaway Bike & Fitness Shop
(765) 473-3848
contact@breakawaybike.com
www.breakawaybike.com/
event/2016-apple-blossom-5kbike-ride/
April 14, Thursday
Indianapolis, IN
Bike to the Ballpark
Contact: Kevin Whited
IndyCog
(317) 663-3423
kevin@indycog.org
www.indycog.org/events
May 8-14, Sunday-Saturday
Lafayette, IN
Cover Indiana
Registration fee: varies
Registration deadline: day of event
Start time(s): varies
Ride length(s): 380 m
Rider perks: Great friendships-
Description of event: Cover
Indiana is a bike tour that provides
awareness and funding for Habitat
for Humanity affiliates across the
state of Indiana. It is a ride that
experiences the beauty of the
Indiana spring, the joy of good
friendship, and the purpose of
mission.
Contact: Douglas Taylor
Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette
(765) 404-9210
doug@lafayettehabitat.org
May 13-14, Friday-Saturday
Evansville, IN
Rockin River City Ride
Contact: Katie Evans
Junior League of Evansville
(812) 568-8814
katie_evans08@yahoo.com
www.juniorleagueofevansville.org
May 14, Saturday
Madison, IN
Molly Dattilo 5K Run/Walk/Ride
Contact: Mickey Waller
Madison Area Bicycle Club
(812) 599-6228
mickeywaller77@gmail.com
www.madisonbicycleclub.org
May 18, Wednesday
Evansville, IN
Rockin River City Ride
Contact: Heidi Young
Junior League of Evansville
(812) 423-9127
rivercityride@gmail.com
www.rockinrivercityride.org
Evansville, IN
Ride of Silence
Contact: Diane Bies
Evansville Bicycle Club
(812) 473-3546
biesdi@aol.com
www.evansvillebicycleclub.org
May 15, Sunday
May 20, Friday
LaPorte, IN
Orchard Country Bike Tour
(OCT)
Registration fee: $15-$18
Registration deadline: May 9,
2016
Start time(s): 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Ride length(s): 16/30/55m
Statewide
Bike to Work Day
www.bicycleindiana.org
www.rideofsilence.org
Rider perks: SAGs,Support system, T-shirts (extra cost), maps,
marked routes, ride literature
Description of event: This family
and friends Get-It-In-Gear WarmUp ride allows you to tour the scenic areas of the city and county.
16 mile mostly city area, 30 mile
moderate and 55 mile a bit more
challenging. All routes marked
well. Good cheerful SAGs.
Contact: Dave Wolfe
Maple City Bicycling Club
(219) 362-4200
dwol2bike_4health@yahoo.com
www.maplecitybicyclingclub.com
Contact: Kevin Whited
IndyCog
(317) 663-3423
kevin@indycog.org
www.indycog.org/events
May 18, Wednesday
Statewide
Ride of Silence
Contact: Nancy Tibbett
Bicycle Indiana
nancy@bicycleindiana.org
www.bicycleindiana.org
May 20, Friday
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis Bike to Work Day
May 20-22, Friday-Sunday
Warsaw/Winona Lake, IN
Fat & Skinny Tire Fest 13
Registration fee: $25-$35
Registration fee for children: 15
and under - free
Registration deadline:day of event
Start time(s): 8-11 a.mm.
Ride length(s): 19/39/65 m
Rider perks: Swag Bag (t-shirt,
water bottle, coupons, stickers,
etc.) SAG stops, lunch, live music
Description of event: A fun-filled
weekend of all things bicycling in
the Village at Winona. Our all-sizetires shindig has something exciting for the whole family, including;
kick-off party, multi-length road
tours, road and mtb races, BMX
shows, kids events and more.
Contact: Greg Demopoulos
KCV Cycling Club
(574) 253-3971
info@kcvcycling.org
www.fatandskinnytirefest.com
May 21, Saturday
Batesville, IN
Velo in the Ville “Get Psyched
About Bikes
Registration fee: $25-$30
Registration deadline: day of
event
Start time(s): 8-9 a.m.
Ride length(s):
6.5/16/28/42/56/75m
Rider perks: Shirt included and
post-ride meal; drawing for a fitbit
Description of event: Velo in the
Ville “Get Psyched About Bikes”
Contact: Liz Kellerman
St. Andrews Health Campus
(812) 934-5090
liz.kellerman@standrewshc.com
www.signmeup.com
May 21, Saturday
Fort Wayne, IN
Fort4Fitness Spring Cycle
Contact: Carrie Reeb
Fort4Fitness
(260) 702-0991
creeb@fort4fitness.org
www.Fort4Fitness.org
May 28, Saturday
Peru, IN
Ride Around the Reservoir
Contact: Shannon See
Breakaway Bike & Fitness Shop
(765) 473-3848
contact@breakawaybike.com
www.breakawaybike.com/
event/2016-ride-around-thereservoir
June 3, Friday
Winamac, IN
Moonlight Over The Tippy
(Evening Ride)
Contact: Raye Anne Absher
Panhandle Pathway
(574) 242-0104
radljwa@yahoo.com
www.panhandlepathway.org
June 4, Saturday
Brownsburg, IN
B&O Bicycle Tour sponsored by
Hendricks Regional Health
Contact: Jeff Smallwood
Hendricks County Trail
Development Association
(317) 979-2467
jsmallwood@indy.rr.com
www.botrail.org
June 10-12, Friday-Sunday
May 21, Saturday
Shelbyville, IN
Rupert’s Bicycle Jamboree
Contact: Kay Rodewald
White River Sound Chorus/Rupert’s Kids
(317) 460-0347
rodewald_matt@juno.com
www.RupertsKids.org
Crystal Lake, IL
Fight For Air Ride
Contact: Colleen Ryan
American Lung Association of
Greater Chicago
(312) 940-7007
Colleen.Ryan@Lung.org
www.lung.org/get-involved/events
2016 IndyCog Events
www.indycog.org
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recreational rides
May 14, Saturday
recreational rides
June 4, Saturday
Indianapolis, IN
Indiana Tour de Cure
Contact: Rob Nagel
American Diabetes Association
(317) 352-9226
rnagel@diabetes.org
www.diabetes.org/indytour
ous SAGs. Additional Friday
evening ride for an Amish-cooked
Thresher’s dinner.
Contact: Robert Carrico
Friends of the Pumpkinvine
Nature Trail
(574) 266-1362
rjcarrico1@frontier.com
www.pumpkinvine.org
June 18, Saturday
Goshen, IN
17th Annual Pumpkinvine Bike
Ride
Funding ride and we pledge to
donate $1.00 per registered rider
Registration fee: $30-$50
Registration deadline: May 18,
2016
Start time(s): 7-10 a.m.
Ride length(s): 50/100m and trail
ride 10-37m
Rider perks: Lunch time cold cut
sandwiches at SAGs, pie & ice
cream at the end of the ride
Description of event: Pumpkinvine & Dine, a bike ride and
chef-prepared dining fund raiser
to build new trail. New: single
start location, RV camping. Amish
countryside, shaded trail, gener-
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June 18, Saturday
Columbus, IN
Girlfriend Ride
Contact: Carol Ashbrook
Girls On Bikes
(812) 603-6929
thegirlfriendride@gmail.com
www.girlfriendride.org
June 24-25, FridaySaturday
Indianapolis, IN
24 Hours of Booty
Contact: Val Camargo
24 Hours of Booty
(704) 365-4417
val@24hoursofbooty.org
www.24hoursofbooty.org
June 25, Saturday
June 25, Saturday
Decatur, IN
Flat 50 Plus Bike Tour
Registration fee: $25-$30
Registration fee for children: 15
and under - $10
Registration deadline:
Start time(s): 7 a.m.
Ride length(s):
18/20/30/50/62/100m
Rider perks: Fantastic SAG stops
& the Famous Slushie
Description of event: We’ll keep
you watered, fed, and well looked
after as you meander or sprint
through the best of rural Indiana
and Ohio, Amish Country, the
peaceful banks of the Wabash, a
great lunch, covered bridge, Swiss
communities, and perfect pedaling
conditions.
Contact: Dave Krueckeberg
Blazing Saddles Bicycle Club of
Decatur, Indiana
(260) 728-9949
dkrueck@gmail.com
www.flat50plus.com
Greensburg, IN
Tree City Rolling Tour
Registration fee: $25-$35
Registration fee for children: 10
and under - free
Registration deadline: day of
event
Start time(s): 8-10 a.m.
Ride length(s): 16/33/65+ m
Rider perks: Challenging routes,
fresh fruit, great lunch with homemade treats. After your ride, enjoy
acoustic music, a theatrical play,
craft beer & wine, arts and craft
booths and more with our partnering event - Downtown Greensburg
Tenderloin Throwdown.
Description of event: Starting from
the Historic Town Square, routes
are challenging, well stocked with
sag support throughout. 33 &
65+ travel around Lake Santee.
65+ has lots of points of interest,
including a covered bridge.
Contact: Deena Hamer
Decatur County Family YMCA
(812) 663-9622
deenah@dcfymca.org
www.treecityrollingtour.org
July 9, Saturday
Indianapolis, IN
N.I.T.E. Ride
Contact: Roger Stevens
Central Indiana Bicycling
Association
(317) 441-8823
rstevens@saiindy.com
www.niteride.org
Syracuse, IN
Tour des Lakes
Registration fee: $30-$35
Registration deadline: day of
event
Start time(s): 7-10 a.m.
Ride length(s): 25/50/100k
Rider perks: SAG stops, lunch,
BMX show, Family Fun Ride
Description of event: The 7th
annual Tour des Lakes is a
leisurely bike ride around eight
beautiful lakes in Kosciusko
County. Between the lakes you
will enjoy a stunning ride across
the country-side and through
quaint small towns.
Contact: Megan McClellan
Syracuse-Wawasee Park
Foundation
(513) 835-5631
ed@syracusewawaseetrails.com
www.tourdeslakes.com
June 25, Saturday
Logansport, IN
2 Rivers on 2 Wheels
Contact: Derreck Parkevich
Cass County Family YMCA
(574) 753-5141
derreck.parkevich@casscountyymca.org
www.2riverson2wheels.org
July 4, Monday
Kokomo, IN
SunStroke 74
Contact: Charity Rossiter
Break-Away Bicycle Club
(765) 860-8549
ss74@breakaway.club
www.breakaway.club
July 9, Saturday
Brownstown, IN
Round Barn Bike Ride
Registration fee: $25-$30
Registration fee for children: 15
and under - $10
Registration deadline: June 25,
2016
Start time(s): 7-10 a.m.
Ride length(s): 32, 62, 80+ m
Rider perks: SAGs
Description of event: We offer
distances of 32, 62, 80+ miles
featuring two authentic round
barns and the longest historic
covered bridge in the United
States! Long distance riders say
the “Round Barn” is excellent
training for the RAIN scheduled for
July 16.
Contact: Joe Bradley
Brownstown Exchange Club
(812) 216-0394
info@brownstownexchangeclub.
org
www.brownstownexchangeclub.
org
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recreational rides
June 25, Saturday
July 9, Saturday
Indianapolis, IN
Indy Criterium Cycling Race &
Festival
Contact: Jennifer Cvar
Indy Criterium / Freewheelin’
Community Bikes
(317) 459-0059
indycrit@gmail.com
www.indycrit.org
July 10, Sunday
Ft Wayne, IN
45th Annual Three Rivers
Festival Tour
Contact: Mona Will
Three Rivers Velo Sport
(260) 750-2426
publicity@3rvs.com
www.3rvs.com
July 1 1-16, Monday-SaturdayRichmond, IN
RAINSTORM
Registration fee: varies
Registration deadline: May 6,
2016
Start time(s): 8-9 a.m.
Ride length(s): 100+/- miles/day;
160 miles on final day
Rider perks: Breakfast and most
dinners, shirt & jersey, marked
routes, maps & elevation profiles,
SAG & mechanical support,
lodging
Description of event: Ride five
centuries over five days and 160
miles on day six for a total of 660
miles over six days. Bring your
climbing gears!
Contact: Kathy Smith
K & M Events
(812) 333-8176
triri@triri.org
www.rainstormultra.com
July 16, Saturday
Terre Haute, IN
Ride Across INdiana (RAIN)
Registration fee: $30-$60
Registration fee for children:
Registration deadline: July 15
Start time(s): 7 a.m.
Ride length(s): 160m
Rider perks: Rest stops, lunch,
T-shirt, finisher souvenir
Description of event: A one day,
one way timed ride across the
entire state of Indiana. Mass
start from St. Mary-of-the-Woods
College and finish line at Earlham
College in Richmond. Most of the
route makes use of US 40.
Contact: John Connell
Bloomington Bicycle Club
rain@rainride.org
www.rainride.org
July 23, Saturday
Elkhart, IN
Bloom & Zoom
Registration fee: $20-$30
Registration fee for children: 1 and
under - $10
Registration deadline: day of
event
Start time(s): 7-11 a.m.
Ride length(s): 10/20/40/60/100m
Rider perks: 8 SAG stops at Quiltinspired gardens
Description of event: Bike the Gardens! Join us for a self-guided tour
of the Quilt Gardens- one of the
top tourist attracts for north central
Indiana. Route takes you through
some cute towns and back roads
recreational rides
in Amish Country.
Contact: Paula Turk
Bike Elkhart
(574) 293-1683
Paulaturk@aol.com
www.BloomNZoom.org
July 29, Friday
Denver, IN
Friday Night Lights
Contact: Shannon See
Breakaway Bike & Fitness Shop
(765) 473-3848
contact@breakawaybike.com
www.breakawaybike.com/
event/2016-friday-night-lights
July 30, Saturday
LaGrange, IN
Amishland and Lakes
Registration fee: $30-$45
Registration deadline: day of event
Start time(s): 6-11 a.m.
Ride length(s):
22/28/41/52/68/83/100m
Rider Perks: Free post-ride meal
Description of event: Amishland
and Lakes, based at Lakeland
High School in LaGrange, Indiana
is a one day bike tour of the
Amish countryside and lakes of
northwest Indiana. Amishland and
Lakes is famous for great SAG
food (watermelons, peaches,
blueberries, and bananas)
Contact: Richard Kuehl
Michiana Bicycle Association
(574) 387-6449
info@amishlandlakes.com
www.amishlandlakes.com
August 6, Saturday
Corydon, IN
Le Tour de Pork
Contact: Paul Dunsford
Le Tour de Pork
info@tourdeporkride.com
www.tourdeporkride.com
August 6, Saturday
Indianapolis, IN
Mass Ave Criterium
Contact: Kevin Whited
IndyCog
(317) 663-3423
kevin@indycog.org
www.indycog.org/events
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August 6, Saturday
Winamac, IN
Tippecanoe and Bicycles Too
Contact: Raye Anne Absher
Panhandle Pathway
(574) 242-0104
radljwa@yahoo.com
www.panhandlepathway.org
August 12-14, Friday-Sunday
Muncie, IN
Cardinal Greenways Presents
Muncie Bike Fest
Registration fee: $35
Registration fee for children: 12
and under - free
Registration deadline: day of
event
Start time(s): 8 a.m.
Ride length(s): 5-70m
Entire Greenway from Richmond
to Marion 70+ miles, multiple
support SAGs along the way.
Additional off-greenway routes
available with varying mileages
from 20-80 miles. Short, guided
tours of around 5 miles in Muncie
(Historic, green tour, weird Muncie
Tour and more!)
Rider perks: Full registration
includes T-shirt, participant bag.
SAG support and guided tours.
Guided tours are $5 individual
without registration. Saturday
festival activities are open to the
public, free of charge.
Description of event: 3 day event!
Friday evening, group ride around
Muncie and festival kick-off party
downtown Muncie. Saturday is
Tour Day! Create your own tour
from various available lengths.
Guided, shorter tours in Muncie.
Sunday is Muncie Grand Prix
Criterium!
Contact: Angie Pool
Cardinal Greenways
(765) 287-0399
angie@cardinalgreenways.org
www.munciebikefest.com
Touring Ride In Rural Indiana®
Visit Indiana’s beautiful
state parks along lightly
traveled, scenic routes.
Overnights in state parks
Catered breakfasts
and dinners
RAINSToRM™ 2016:
July 11-16
Five century rides over
five days, with 160 miles
on day six
SEPTEMBER ESCAPADE™ 2016:
September 11-16
South central Indiana
Visit Brown County, Spring Mill, & McCormick’s Creek
State Parks. Three parks, two layover days,
one week of beautiful riding.
www.TRIRI.oRg
(812) 333-8176
recreational rides
August 12-14, Friday-Sunday
August 13, Saturday
August 14, Sunday
August 20, Saturday
Nashville, IN
Tour de Upland
Registration fee: $65-$200
Registration deadline: day of event
Start time(s): 6-9 a.m.
Ride length(s): Multiple rides in
Brown County
Rider perks: Food, camping, and
beer!
Description of event: Tour de
Upland is a weekend full of of
camping, beer and biking in the
beautiful hills of Nashville, IN. T
ctivities listed in the ticket
Contact: Victoria Wanat
Upland Brewing Co.
(812) 336-2337
victoria@uplandbeer.com
www.uplandbeer.com/event/tour-
Plainfield, IN
GARY’S RIDE 2016
Contact: Carolyn Dudley
The Gary Dudley Memorial
Foundation
(317) 752-7628
bikecentury@comcast.net
www.garysride.com
Rolling Prairie, IN
Harvest Bicycle Century Tour
Registration fee: $20/$35
Registration deadline: August 1,
2016
Start time(s): 6-11 a.m.
Ride length(s): 15/25/40/62/100m
Rider perks: SAGs with good food
& water & Gatorade
Madison, IN
Madison RibberFest RibberRide
Contact: Mickey Waller
Madison Area Bicycle Club
(812) 599-6228
mickeywaller77@gmail.com
www.madisonbicycleclub.org
August 13, Saturday
Description of event: Good, low
traffic county roads in LaPorte Co.,
IN & Berrien Co., MI. All routes
have some hills. Benefits local
service projects of Rolling Prairie
Lions Club. Family rates for 3 or
more $40.00. Pre-registration fee
$20.00. DOE registration $35.00.
Contact: Ronald King
Rolling Prairie Lions Club
(219) 778-4568
kingron1537@comcast.net
www.rollingprairielions.org
Columbus, IN
Moonlight Loop
Contact: Nicohl Birdwell-Goodin
Columbus Animal Care Services
(812) 657-4258
nbirdwell-goodin@columbus.in.gov
www.columbus.in.gov/animal-careservices
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Nashville, IN
The GOAT RIDE (Greatest of
All Time)
Contact: Gretchen Morgan
Energy2Action, LLC
(317) 604-8002
gretchen@energy2action.com
www.energy2action.com
August 20, Saturday
August 20, Saturday
Kokomo, IN
Sizzling Century
Contact: Tom McMahan
Break-Away Bicycle Club
(765) 271-0012
century@breakaway.club
www.breakaway.club
recreational rides
August 27, Saturday
Carthage, IN
Rush County Historic Covered
Bridge Bike Tour
Registration fee: $20/$30
Registration fee for children: 17
and under - $10
Registration deadline: day of
Start time(s): 8 a.m.
Ride length(s): 15/28/40m
Rider perks: Breakfast before or
after/ excellent Rush County roads/
support/T-shirt (optional)
Description of event: Ride is part of
the Summerfest fundraiser for Blue
RIver Community Harvest Food
Pantry. Summerfest includes 40+
Arts and crafts vendors, downtown
Carthage. All bike fees and proceeds go toward the purchase
of food for the pantry.
Contact: Jennifer Cochrane
Blue River Community Harvest, Inc.
(317) 696-0785
cochrane.jennifers@gmail.com
www.facebook.com - search Blue
River Community Harvest, Inc
September 1 1-16, SundayFriday
Bloomington, IN
September Escapade TRIRI
Registration fee: varies
Registration deadline: August 1,
2016
Start time(s): 8-9 a.m.
Ride length(s): varies
Rider perks: Ten meals, polo
shirts, baggage transport, marked
routes & maps, SAG support,
evening programs.
Description of event: September
Escapade™ takes in the scenic
and historic sites of south central
Indiana, with overnights at three
state parks: Brown County (two
nights), Spring Mill (two nights),
and McCormick’s Creek (one
night).
Contact: Kathy Smith
Touring Ride in Rural Indiana
(812) 333-8176
triri@triri.org
www.triri.org
September 1 1, Saturday
August 27, Saturday
Hicksville. OH
Hicksville Hundred
Contact: Brenda Von Deylen
Community Memorial Hospital
(419) 542-5678
bvondeylen@cmhosp.com
www.cmhosp.com
August 27, Saturday
West Lafayette, IN
Wabash River Ride
Contact: Pat Boling
Wabash River Cycle Club
(765) 497-0144
patboling@gmail.com
www.wrcc-in.org
September 11, Saturday
Arcanum, OH
The Tour de Donut
Contact: Roger Bowersock
Rocketship Sports
(937) 417-5772
info@rocketshipsports.com
www.thetourdedonut.com
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Wabash, IN
Dam to Dam Wabash County
Century Ride
Registration fee: $30-$50
Registration deadline: day of
event
Start time(s): 8 a.m.
Ride length(s): 15/35/50/62/100m
Rider perks: Designed by cyclists
for cyclists, the Century Ride
Route takes riders over the
Salamonie & Mississinewa Dam
and around the Stockdale Dam.
Riders experience 16 points
of historic interest throughout
Wabash County. Rider swag bags
are given to every participant.
Description of event: The D2D
Century Ride is NE Indiana’s
premier cycling event. D2D is
a recreational and social tour
for bicyclists, showcasing rural
Indiana during the changing
of the seasons.Featuring fully
catered SAG stops. FREE
commemorative shirt, Breakfast
& Lunch
Contact: Christine Flohr
Visit Wabash County
(260) 563-7171
tourism@visitwabashcounty.com
www.visitwabashcounty.com/
centuryride
September 17, Saturday
Shelbyville, IN
BEARS Ride
Contact: Luke Thebear
Shelbyville Middle School
(317) 392-2551
thebearsride@gmail.com
www.bearsride.org
September 17, Saturday
Hope, IN
Hope Ride
Contact: Paul Ashbrook
Hope Ride, Inc
(812) 603-0466
hoperide@gmail.com
www.hoperide.org
September 17, Saturday
Chesterton, IN
Lorie’s Lakeside Century
Contact: Monica Hamline
Visiting Nurse Association of
Porter County
(219) 531-8049
mhamline@vnaportercounty.org
www.lorieslakesidecentury.org
September 17-18, SaturdaySunday
Ferdinand, IN
Ferdinand Folk Fest Fondo
Registration fee: $20-$35
Registration fee for children:
10 and under - $5
Registration deadline: day of
event
Start time(s): 8 a.m.
Ride length(s): 26/35/50/100m
Rider perks: Free parking, restrooms, water and food at SAG
stops and end, marked routes with
color coded road markings and
maps. Historical points of interest,
camping, lodging and restaurants.
Southeast Indiana Mountain Bike
Association (SIMBA)
(513) 258-9924
29hill@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/VersaillesState-Park-Mountain-Bikers
September 24, Saturday
Richmond, IN
BikeTOURberfest
Contact: Denise Retz
Wayne County Cardinal Greenway
(765) 977-2886
deniser@cardinalgreenways.org
www.cardinalgreenways.org
FIVE SCENIC COURSES
Family Ride Route (3.5-11 miles) • 25 Miles
40 Miles • 62 Miles (100k) • 100 Miles
EARLY REGISTRATION JUST $40 BEFORE MAY 15TH
Age 12 & Under Ride FREE
AMAZING SAG STOPS FEATURING GOURMET FOOD
Visit our website for more details
www.BikeMichianaForHospice.org
The Midwest’s Premier
Cycling Event
Description of event: Folk Festival
features 9 hours of free music
from nationally acclaimed artists.
Chairs and coolers are welcomed
for Folk Fest. Each rider will
receive a goody bag. If you
choose to ride each day, the total
cost will be $35 if you register by
Sept.
Contact: Kevin Manley
DC Multisport
(812) 482-9115
kmanley@visitduboiscounty.com
www.visitduboiscounty.com
September 18, Sunday
Crown Point, IN
Hospice Hustle 2016
Registration fee: $35-$40
Registration deadline: day of event
Start time(s): 8 a.m.
Ride length(s): 25/62/100m
Rider perks: Parking, maps, water
bottle, bicycle clinic, breakfast &
coffee, snacks, chili & beverages
Description of event: Registration
7-8 AM no late riders. Clinic,
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breakfast at registration. Colorcoded marked routes, SAG Stops
with snacks, SAG vehicles on
routes, chili after ride. Event raises
funds to provide hospice care,
regardless of patient’s ability to
pay.
Contact: Chris Dow
Hospice of the Calumet Area
(219) 922-2732
cdow@hospicecalumet.org
www.BikeforHospice.org
September 18, Sunday
Carmel, IN
ROLLFAST GRAN FONDO
Contact: Matthew Tanner
Rollfast
(317) 281-8479
mtanner242@gmail.com
www.rollfastfondo.com
September 23-25, Friday
-Sunday
Versailles, IN
Hassmer Fest Mountain Bike
Festival
Contact: Mike Hill
September 25, Sunday
Starlight, IN
39th Annual Harvest Homecoming Bicycle Tour
Contact: Bob Peters
Southern Indiana Wheelmen
(812) 948-2453
beachbike42@gmail.com
www.siwheelmen.org
September 25, Sunday
Three Oaks, MI
43rd Apple Cider Century Tour
Contact: Bryan Volstorf
Three Oaks Spokes Bicycle Club
(269) 756-3361
bryanvolstorf@sbcglobal.net
www.applecidercentury.com
October 1, Saturday
Columbus, IN
Harvest Bicycle Boogie
Registration fee: $25/$30
Registration deadline: day of event
Start time(s): 8-10 a.m.
Ride length(s): 12/30/55m
Rider perks: T-shirt, light breakfast,
bike tune-ups, SAG stops with
food & water
Description of event: Choose 12
mile leisurely tour of Columbus on
its people trail system or invigorating 30 mile tour with brew/wine
tasting or 55 mile with more thrills
than an amusement park on back
roads of Brown County.
Contact: Cindy Felsten
IUPU Columbus
(812) 375-7531
cfelsten@iupuc.edu
www.iupuc.edu/bicycle-boogie
October 1, Saturday
New Castle
Raintree Ride
Contact: Jeff Ray
Healthy Communities of Henry
County
(765) 524-1753
jaray56@gmail.com
www.hchcin.org
October 2, Sunday
South Bend, IN
Bike Michiana For Hospice
Registration fee: $35-$65
Registration fee for children: 12
and under - free
Registration deadline: day of
event
Start time(s): 7-10 a.m.
Ride length(s): 3.5-11.5m family
ride; 25/46/100 m; 100k
Rider perks: Ride Eat Repeat
Description of event: The 8th
annual Bike Michiana for Hospice
takes place on Sunday, October
2, 2016. Cyclists can take part in
rides ranging from 3.5 - 100 miles.
Save the date for 2016! Hope to
see you all on Sunday, October
2nd for the 8th Annual Bike
Contact: Red Fisher
Hospice Foundation
(574) 243-3119
fisherr@chfcare.org
www.bikemichianaforhospice.org
October 2, Sunday
Evansville, IN
Great Pumpkin Metric
Registration fee: $25-$30
Registration deadline: day of
event
Start time(s):
Ride length(s): 25/50/100k
Rider perks: Free Spaghetti and
Chili meal and live band
Description of event: On Sunday
October 2nd at 8:00 a.m.
approximately a thousand cyclist
will gather for the largest ride in
Southern Indiana, The Great
Pumpkin Metric. The Great
Pumpkin Metric is a scenic cycling
tour that loops through Vanderburgh
and Posey Counties.
Contact: Melissa Stepro
Evansville Bicycle Club
(812) 454-8902
melissa.stepro@davita.com
www.evansvillebicycleclub.org
recreational rides
Sunday, October 2, 2016
recreational rides
October 8, Saturday
Peru, IN
Harvest Fest 5K & Bike Ride
Contact: Shannon See
Breakaway Bike & Fitness Shop
(765) 473-3848
contact@breakawaybike.com
www.breakawaybike.com/
event/2016-harvest-fest-5k-bike-ride
October 15, Saturday
Crane Cruise
Medaryville, IN
Registration fee: $15-$16
Registration fee for children:
Registration deadline: day of event
Start time(s): 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ride length(s):12/25/50m
Rider perks: Soup, sandwich and
homemade snacks at sag stops.
Description of event: Ride flat,
paved roads past fields of feeding
sandhill cranes. Ride sags include
Kanakee River and Jasper Pulaski
Fish and Wildlife Area. A talk at the
crane viewing tower concedes the
day with thousands of returning
sandhill cranes.
Contact: Mick Capouch
Medaryville Lions Club
(219) 863-1332
mick@capouch.net
www.crane-cruise.com
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October 21-23, Friday-Sunday
Ellettsville, IN
Hilly Hundred Weekend
Registration fee: $55-$80
Registration deadline: October
13, 2016
Start time(s): 8-10 a.m.
Ride length(s): 32/52/64/104m
Rider perks: Music, food, fun,
companionship. A party involving
bikes.
Description of event: A must-do for
any intermediate to advanced bike
rider. Not suitable for beginners.
Contact: Mark Bettinger
Hilly Hundred Weekend
mkbettinger@comcast.net
www.hillyhundred.org
October 22, Saturday
Peru, IN
Chili Night Ride
Contact: Shannon See
Breakaway Bike & Fitness Shop
(765) 473-3848
contact@breakawaybike.com
www.breakawaybike.com
October 29, Saturday
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis Tweed Ride
Contact: Kevin Whited
IndyCog
(317) 663-3423
kevin@indycog.org
www.indycog.org/events
2016 CYCLOCROSS
October 9, Sunday
Culver, IN
3rd Annual Culver Kiwanis
CycloCross
Registration fee: $25
Registration fee for children: 1 and
under - $25
Registration deadline: day of
Start time(s): 12-3 p.m.
Ride length(s): Approximately 1
mile circut
Rider perks: T-shirt, Food, Medals
Description of event: This CycloCross event will take place in the
Town Park of Culver and adjcent
property on the shore of beautiful
Lake Maxinkuckee. Race day is
in conjunction with Culver’s Fall
Festival Weekend. Three catagories and a kids race.
Contact: Bill Furry
Kiwanis Club of Culver
(574) 842-2135
billfurry@gmail.com
Facebook: search Culver Kiwanis
Cyclocross
2017 RIDES
January 1, Sunday
Goshen, IN
Ice Cycle
Contact: Danny Jones
Lincoln Avenue Cycling
(574) 533-7425
dannythebikeguy@yahoo.com
March 20, Sunday
Terre Haute, IN
NRBC St. Patrick’s Day Ride
Registration fee: $15-$20
Registration deadline: day of
event
Start time(s): 1 p.m.
Ride length(s): 20/30m
Rider perks: Free T-shirt for first
100 registrants
Description of event: Early Spring
ride on trails and roads
Contact: Dan Watson
National Road Bicycle Club
(812) 841-9693
dt240w@yahoo.com
www.bikeTH.org
March 12, Saturday
Norman, IN
Death March Ride
Contact: Brian Holzhausen
DINO
(317) 336-7553
Brian16@DINOseries.com
www.dinoseries.com/death-march
April 30, Saturday
Indianapolis, IN
DINO Spring Tune-up
Contact: Brian Holzhausen
DINO
(317) 336-7553
Brian16@DINOseries.com
www.dinoseries.com/mountainbike
May 21, Saturday
Winona Lake, IN
Endura DINO Mountain Bike Series
Winona LakeContact: Brian
Holzhausen
DINO
(317) 336-7553
Brian16@DINOseries.com
www.dinoseries.com/mountainbike
June 5, Saturday
Brown County, IN
Endura DINO Mountain Bike
Series - Brown County
Contact: Brian Holzhausen
DINO
(317) 336-7553
Brian16@DINOseries.com
www.dinoseries.com/mountainbike
June 11, Saturday
Nashville, IN
Brown County Epic registration
kickoff party
Contact: Steve King
HMBA (Hoosier Mountain Bike
Association)
skcfi@comcast.net
www.hmba.org
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July 2, Sunday
North Vernon, IN
Endura DINO Mountain Bike
Series - North Vernon
Contact: Brian Holzhausen
DINO
(317) 336-7553
Brian16@DINOseries.com
www.dinoseries.com/mountainbike
July 3, Saturday
North Vernon, IN
Endura DINO Mountain Bike
Series - North Vernon
Contact: Brian Holzhausen
DINO
(317) 336-7553
Brian16@DINOseries.com
www.dinoseries.com/mountainbike
July 17, Saturday
Versailles, IN
Endura DINO Mountain Bike
Series - Versailles
Contact: Brian Holzhausen
DINO
(317) 336-7553
Brian16@DINOseries.com
www.dinoseries.com/mountainbike
August 7, Sunday
South Bend, IN
Endura DINO Mountain Bike
Series - South Bend
Contact: Brian Holzhausen
DINO
(317) 336-7553
Brian16@DINOseries.com
www.dinoseries.com/mountainbike
August 12-14, FridaySunday
Nashville, IN
Tour de Upland
Registration fee: $65-$200
Registration deadline: day of event
Start time(s): 6-9 a.m.
Ride length(s): Multiple rides in
Brown County
Rider perks: Food, camping, and
beer!
Description of event: Tour de
Upland is a weekend full of of
camping, beer and biking in the
beautiful hills of Nashville, IN.
Registration is all inclusive of the
activities listed in the ticket
Contact: Victoria Wanat
Upland Brewing Co.
(812) 336-2337
victoria@uplandbeer.com
www.uplandbeer.com/event/tourde-upland-2016
August 28, Sunday
Indianapolis, IN
Endura DINO Mountain Bike
Series - Indianapolis
Contact: Brian Holzhausen
DINO
(317) 336-7553
Brian16@DINOseries.com
www.dinoseries.com/mountainbike
September 10, Saturday
Versailles, IN
24 Hours of DINO
Contact: Brian Holzhausen
DINO
(317) 336-7553
Brian16@DINOseries.com
September 23-25, Friday
-Sunday
Versailles, IN
Hassmer Fest Mountain Bike
Festival
Contact: Mike Hill
Southeast Indiana Mountain Bike
Association (SIMBA)
(513) 258-9924
29hill@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/VersaillesState-Park-Mountain-Bikers
October 7-9, FridaySunday
Nashville, IN
Brown County Epic - Mountain
Bike Festival
Contact: Steve King
HMBA (Hoosier Mountain Bike
Association)
skcfi@comcast.net
www.hmba.org
October 15- 16, SaturdaySunday
Terre Haute, IN
Griffin Bike Park Grand Opening
Festival
Contact: Klaine Tanner
Friends of Griffin Bike Park
(317) 646-5873
klaine@griffinbikepark.com
www.griffinbikepark.com
November 26, Saturday
Norman, IN
Gravel Grovel
Contact: Brian Holzhausen
DINO
(317) 336-7553
Brian16@DINOseries.com
www.dinoseries.com/gravel-grovel
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need to know
Roy Tabor and Tabor Law Firm have been members of and advocates for Bicycle Indiana for several years. Recently,
he and I were discussing some of the questions that are presented to BI regarding collisions between bicyclists and
motorists. Roy offered to prepare this article, and we appreciate his insight. Bicycle Indiana’s inclusion of this article
in the Resource Guide is not an endorsement of Tabor Law Firm, but rather, an opportunity for BI to share information
that we hope you never need, but we do want you to have. -- Nancy Tibbett, Executive Director
Prejudices in Bicycle Cases and the Need for Etiquette on the Road
By Roy Tabor, Founding Partner, Tabor Law Firm, LLP
The problem with bicycle crashes is that we usually don’t see them coming until it’s too late. When family members
or friends can’t offer adequate advice after a collision, people often turn to attorneys. Unfortunately, we’ve seen the
results of too many collisions caused by the negligence of others. In the interest of helping to reduce the number of
tragedies in Indiana, below are some key facts and a perspective that may be beneficial to cyclists and motorists
down the road.
Two of the biggest issues we face as a community when bicyclists and autos share the road are a basic
understanding of bicycle laws and a willingness to take responsibility for our actions as cyclists and drivers. In 2014,
Brian Eason wrote a piece for the IndyStar titled “Clash of cultures: Motorists, cyclists face uphill climb.” “Policy
clashes, he wrote, suggest that Indiana’s newfound love affair with cycling has come to an uneasy crossroads, facing
off with at least three trademarks of Hoosier culture and values: our reverence for individual property rights, our
frugality and our passion for the automobile.”
70% of cycling activity occurs on roadways shared by automobiles and trucks. Given that percentage, chances are
we’re going to see a lot of questionable behavior by motorists, and cyclists alike. Whether you are a driver, cyclist or
pedestrian, you can help prevent accidents by being aware of your surroundings and respecting those around you.
The greatest threat to cyclists is the negligent driver. This goes beyond texting while driving. Negligent driving
may involve speeding, tailgating, overtaking, failure to yield, distracted driving, misuse of a bicycle lane or failure to
leave a 3-foot buffer. When negligent driving causes an injury or death, at-fault parties may be liable to the victim in
civil damages. Moreover, the cyclist injured may be entitled to compensation for hospital bills, lost wages, pain and
suffering, and property damage.
How can you help? Be aware. Share the road. Share the word. For example, did you know the most common types of
crashes in Indiana occur so frequently they have names like the right hook and the drive out?
Most Common Types of Crashes involving Bicycles:
1. The Right Hook – A right hook bicycle collision occurs when a driver passes a cyclist on the left and proceeds to
make a right-hand turn directly in front of the cyclist’s right-of-way.
2. The Left Cross – Left cross bike accidents take place when a motorist makes a left turn directly in front of the
biker’s pathway. In Indiana, these often occur at cross-walks and intersections with heavy bike, pedestrian, and motor
vehicle traffic, like downtown Indianapolis and other heavily populated areas in Indiana.
3. The Drive-Out - A drive-out bicycle accident happens when a driver pulls out directly into the cyclist’s right-of-way.
4. The Rear-End - Rear-end collisions occur most frequently in areas of heavy, stop and go traffic when the motorist
operates his or her vehicle into the back of a cyclist.
5. The Overtake - Overtake bicycle crashes take place primarily when a motorist attempts to pass a cyclist on the
open road. Many cities in Indiana have adopted the “3 foot rule,” requiring motorists to leave at least 3 feet of space
when attempting to pass a cyclist.
6. The Dooring - Dooring bicycle crashes occur when a driver opens the door of his or her parked vehicle directly into
the pathway of an oncoming cyclist, causing the cyclist to collide with the door, often at a high rate of speed. They
frequently cause the cyclist to flip over the door, leaving him or her vulnerable and exposed to oncoming traffic.
7. The Careless Cyclist or Pedestrian - Cyclists and pedestrians who carelessly enter a fellow bicyclist or pedestrian’s
pathway can be liable for the resulting injuries.
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Prejudices in Bicycle Cases
need to know
We understand that a segment of the public is prejudiced against bicycle riders.
Some of the most common biases against riders include:
1. Bicyclists are not careful and dart in and out of traffic.
2. Bicyclists disregard traffic signals when riding.
3. Slow riding by cyclists slows traffic and creates unnecessary back-ups in traffic.
4. Bicyclists are risk-takers; inattentive to traffic conditions around them.
5. Cyclists injuries are due to their failure to wear protective gear and to illuminate
their bicycles and themselves.
These preconceptions must be addressed early on in any personal injury case.
Consider the types of questions we address when trying a case:
1. Who has the right of way? Does it apply to everyone in that lane and are there
ever exceptions? This will affect the outcome of a case and whether or not a
cyclist is properly compensated for their injuries.
2. Is getting hit simply a risk bicyclists take? If so, does this risk relieve the
defendant of responsibility for violating the rules of the road?
Photo Credit: Jeremy Albert
3. Could the collision have been avoided if the driver had watched where he was going and let those with the right-ofway pass? When is defensive driving possible and when is it not?
After an accident, who needs representation?
The question we hear most often is “How would legal representation benefit me?”
Financial need - When serious injury or death results from an accident, no matter the cause of the accident, lives
are impacted and rarely return to what they were before the accident. We’ve seen people go through various stages
after a life-altering accident, including emotional damage and financial losses. Importance is, and should be, placed
on physical and emotional recovery; but, financial stress often builds throughout the recovery process. Over time,
medical bills accumulate and the loss of income has a lasting effect. In the end, someone else’s mistake can ruin your
financial future.
The truth about insurance claims - Unfortunately, the majority of individuals and family members affected by an
accident are unfamiliar with their rights under Indiana law. To make matters worse, when faced with a claim against
one of its insured, insurance companies hire lawyers to represent the insured not the victim. While Indiana law
protects victims of negligence, personal injury and wrongful death claims are further complicated when multiple
individuals are injured and proceeds are limited.
Time limits – There is also a legislative time limit on your option to file a lawsuit. In any catastrophic injury, it’s
important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible to ensure that your legal right to file a claim doesn’t expire.
Securing prompt legal representation can help to ensure your attorney has ample opportunity to gather all relevant
evidence.
Who is at Fault? Establishing Liability in Bicycle Accidents
A victim who suffers a catastrophic injury or a loved one’s wrongful death claim must assert that someone other than
themselves was at fault for the accident. Many factors must be evaluated to establish liability, which is why it’s so
important to have safety and accountability rules and requirements in place. Fortunately, we have organizations like
Bicycle Indiana to promote, educate and advocate for bicyclists.
Bicycling is not inherently dangerous; however, when bicycles and motor vehicles are using the same roadways, the
chance of incidents occurring increases. By educating all Hoosiers on bicycle laws and safety, together we can reduce
the number of cyclists injured in crashes.
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August 29 - 31, 2016
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need to know
Bicycle Indiana thanks all of the
Sponsors and Supporters of the
2015 Indiana Bike Summit.
resources
bike smart
and stay safe
As 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.
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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
have not bicycled very
much or if the terrain is
challenging. Plan stops
along the route or have a
destination in mind.
bike safety
resources
A collaborative resource list
compiled by Riley Hospital
for Children, Bicycle Indiana
and Indiana SAFE KIDS
Coalition. Contact the
organization to request
materials.
Bicycle Indiana
317.466.9701
info@bicycleindiana.org
www.bicycleindiana.org
Bicycling in Indiana . . . This
is the Law
A listing of the section of the
Indiana Vehicle Code relating
to bicycles. (Also available in
Spanish)
Share the Road Kids/
Parents and Share 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)
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 Service
Announcements for Radio and
TV: available to be viewed (TV)
or downloaded (radio) from www.
bicycleindiana.org
Riley
Hospital
for Children at
IU School of
Medicine
The bike safety program at The Riley
Outpatient Center in Indianapolis
has existed for nearly 20 years.
This program offers premium bikes,
traffic signs, cones, and loaner bike
helmets in a variety of sizes for free
loan to community partners who
wish to hold a bike safety event.
Instruction for how to conduct a bike
safety event is detailed at www.
racingforsafety.org, from which
handouts and an instruction manual
can be downloaded for free. There
are also instructional videos on the
various aspects of bike safety.
Riley Safety Store
317-944-6565
safestor@iu.edu
www.safetystore.iu.edu
www.racingforsafety.pediatrics.iu.edu
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
northern, central, and
southern Indiana. These
local chapters consist of
collaboration between law
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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.
www.preventinjury.org
www.safekids.org/coalition/
safe-kids-indiana
resources
Safe Kids
Indiana
Photo Credit: Mark Stosberg
resources
indiana
bicycle laws
9-21-11-1 Children and wards;
bicycles; violations
Sec. 1 (a) The parent of a child
and the guardian of a protected
person may not authorize or
knowingly permit the child or
protected person to violate this
chapter.
(b) Subject to the exceptions
stated, the provisions of this
chapter applicable to bicycles
apply whenever a bicycle is
operated upon a highway or path
set aside for the exclusive use of
bicycles.
9-21-11-2 Riding on roadways;
rights and duties
Sec. 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 Seats
Sec. 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 Passengers
Sec. 4 A bicycle may not be
used to carry more persons at
one (1) time than the number
for which the bicycle is designed
and equipped.
9-12-11-5 Hitching Rides on
Motor vehicles or street cars
Sec. 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 abreast
Sec. 6 A person riding a bicycle
upon a roadway may not ride
more than two (2) abreast
except on paths or parts of
roadways set aside for the
exclusive use of bicycles.
9-21-11-7 Carrying articles
Sec. 7 A person who rides a
bicycle may not carry a package,
a bundle or an article that prevents
the person from keeping both
hands upon the handlebars.
9-21-11-8 Bells or other
audible signal devices
Sec. 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 reflectors
Sec. 9 A bicycle operated on a
highway from one-half (1/2) hour
after sunset until one-half (1/2)
hour before sunrise must 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 red reflector visible
from a distance of five hundred
(500) feet to the rear.
9-21-11-10 Brakes
Sec. 10 A bicycle must be
equipped with a brake that will
enable the person who operates
the bicycle to make the braked
wheels skid on dry, level, clean
pavement.
9-21-11-11 Traffic regulation
and requirements
Sec. 11 A person who operates
a bicycle upon a highway shall
observe the regulations and
requirements of this article.
9-21-11-14 Violations
Sec. 14 A person who violates
this chapter commits a Class C
infraction.
IC 9-21-1-3 Powers of local
authorities; effective date of
ordinances
Sec. 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
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or part of the highway that is
affected.
IC 9-21-3-7 Traffic Control
Signals
Sec. 3 (d)If the operator of a
motorcycle, motorized bicycle,
motor scooter, or bicycle
approaches an intersection
that is controlled by a traffic
control signal, the operator may
proceed through the intersection
on a steady red signal only if the
operator:
(i) comes to a complete stop at
the intersection for at least one
hundred twenty (120) seconds;
and
(ii) exercises due caution as
provided by law, otherwise treats
the traffic control signal as a stop
sign, and determines that it is
safe to proceed.
IC 9-21-8-37 Pedestrians and
children; due care; caution
Sec. 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 an
audible signal when necessary
(2) Exercise proper caution upon
observing a child or an obviously
confused, incapacitated, or intoxicated person.
IC 9-13-2-14 Bicycle
Sec. 14 “Bicycle” means any footpropelled vehicle, irrespective of
the number of wheels in contact
with the ground.
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resources
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
resources
indiana paved trails & greenways
Hard Surface Trails
Find a trail to explore via the Indiana Trails Inventory at www.in.gov/dnr/outdoor/4240.htm
May 2015
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1,371 Hard Surface* Trail Miles
Ideal for walking, running, or biking
*Hard surface trails may be asphalt, concrete, crushed
stone, a boardwalk, or another firm and stable surface
572 Natural Surface
Bike Trail Miles
May 2015
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Miles
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All of the trail shown are open for off-road
biking, however many are also multi-use
trails that may allow for hikers, equestrians, or
other users. Many of the trails shown are traditional
singletrack trails designed specifically for mountain
bikes, but not all are. An off-road cycling permit
may be required on some Department of Natural
Resources and Hoosier National Forest trails.
resources
Natural Surface Bike Trails
resources
bicycle organizations
foundations
Cardinal Greenways
Foundation
Muncie, IN
www.cardinalgreenways.org
CIBA Foundation
Indianapolis, IN
www.cibafoundation.org/
Greenways Foundation
Indianapolis, IN
www.indygreenways.org
Ronald G. Repka Foundation
Fort Wayne, IN
repka.brinin.org/joomla15/
advocacy groups
Bicycle Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
www.bicycleindiana.org
Bicycle Friendly Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne
www.bffw.org
Bike Richmond
Richmond, IN
www.bikerichmond.org
Fort Wayne Trails
Fort Wayne, IN
http://www.fwtrails.org/
Bloomington Bike Project
Bloomington, IN
www.bloomingtonbikeproject.com
Health by Design
Indianapolis, IN
www.healthbydesign.org
Chain Reaction Bicycle Project
Goshen, IN
www.crbp.org
Hoosier Mountain Bike
Association
Indianapolis, IN
www.hmba.org
Columbus Bicycle Co-op
Columbus, IN
www.bikeco-op.og
Freewheelin’ Community Bikes
Indianapolis, IN
www.freewheelinbikes.org
Hoosier Rails to Trails Council
Indianapolis, IN
www.indianatrails.com
IndyCog
Indianapolis, IN
www.indycog.org
Bike Elkhart
Elkhart, IN
www.bikeelkhart.org
Northern Indiana Mountain
Bike Association
South Bend, IN
www.nimba-bike.org
Bicycle Lafayette
Lafayette, IN
www.bicyclelafayette.org
South Shore Trails
Hobart, IN
www.southshorttrails.org
Bike Michiana Coalition
South Bend, IN
www.bikemichiana.org
bloom
community
bicycle
programs
Nine13 Sports
Indianapolis, IN
www.nine13sports.org
Pedal & Park
Indianapolis, IN
www.pedalandpark.org
Thank you to the following Indiana
bicycle retailers for supporting
Bicycle Indiana with a business
membership! Please consider them
for your cycling needs.
A1 Cyclery
6847 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46241-2936
317-241-4660
www.a1cyclery.com
Bicycle Garage Inc.
507 E Kirkwood Ave
Bloomington, IN 47408-4061
812-339-3457
www.bikegarage.com
Bicycle Garage Indy Downtown
242 E Market St, Ste 101
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-612-3099
www.bgindy.com
Bicycle Garage Indy North
4340 E 82nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46250-1666
317-842-4140
www.bgindy.com
Pedal Power Pride
Elkhart, IN
Bicycle Garage Indy South
www.crbp.org/pedal-power-pride997 E County Line Rd Ste A
elkhart
Greenwood, IN 46143-1076
317-885-7194
Shifting Gears Recycled Bikes
www.bgindy.com
Indianapolis, IN
www.bgindy.com/articles/shifting- Bicycle Hospital
3702 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St
gears-bike-donations-pg50.htm
Indianapolis, IN 46208-4155
317-926-1641
Indianapolis Cultural Trail and
Indiana Pacers Bikeshare
Indianapolis, IN
www.indyculturaltrail.org
zoom bike ride
10-20-40-60-100 mile options
Scenic self-guided tour of the quilt-inspired gardens in
northern Indiana to benefit Habitat for Humanity
and United Cancer Services.
Saturday, July 23, 2016
$25 for individuals and $45 for family of 4, shirts additional
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retailers
resources
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Display your pedal passion and help
make Indiana more bicycle friendly.
Go to http://www.in.gov/bmv/2778.
htm to get your Bicycle Indiana license
plate.
Bicycle Outfitters
1510 Washington Ave
Vincennes, IN 47591
812-882-5588
www.bicycleoutfittersvincennes.
com
The Bike Line
6520 Cornell Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317-253-2611
www.thebikeline.com
The Bike Line Carmel
724 S Rangeline Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
317-815-1122
www.thebikeline.com
Bluegrass Bicycle Company
10929 E CR 750 N
Brownsburg, IN 46112
www.bluegrassbicyclecompany.
com
Buckskin Bikes
517 W 11th St
Anderson, IN 46016
765-393-1409
www.buckskinbikes.com
Carmel Cyclery
230 W Carmel Dr
Carmel, IN 46032-2528
317-575-8588
www.carmelcyclery.com
Channels Cycling Service
2114 Fords Ct
Rochester, IN 46975
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Clarksville Schwinn Cyclery
111 W Lewis and Clark Pkwy
Clarksville, IN 47129-1712
812-948-BIKE
www.clarksvilleschwinn.com
Lincoln Avenue Cycling &
Fitness
430 W Lincoln Ave
Goshen, IN 46526-2413
574-533-7425
Summit City Bicycles
3801 Lima Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1045
260-484-0182
www.summitcitybikes.com
Elkhart Bicycle Shop
401 E Jackson Blvd
Elkhart, IN 46516
574-294-2865
www.allaboutcycling.net
Matthews Bicycles
7272 Pendleton Pike
Indianapolis, IN 46226-5198
317-547-3456
www.matthewsbikes.com
Trek Bicycle Store of Schererville
651 E US 30
Schererville, IN 46375
219-322-BIKE
www.trekbikestore.com
Nebo Ridge Bicycles
4335 W 106th St Ste 900
Carmel, IN 46032-7754
317-471-1089
www.neboridge.com
bicycle indiana
business
members
Family Bike Chain
1542 N State St
Greenfield, IN 46140
317-462-6008
www.familybikechain.com
Gear Up Cyclery
124 W Main St
Plainfield, IN 46168-1132
317-203-5045
www.gearupcyclery.com
Gray Goat Sports
7750 S Meridian St Ste A
Indianapolis, IN 46217-4218
317-780-GOAT
www.graygoatsports.com
Gray Goat Sports Franklin
25 E Court
Franklin, IN 46131
317-494-6967
www.graygoatsports.com
Kirk’s Bike Shop
124 S Walnut St
Muncie, IN 47305
765-282-6389
www.bkbikes.com
Pro-Form Multisport
2202 S Bend Ave
South Bend, IN 46635-1664
www.proformbike.com
Scheller’s Fitness and Cycling
5701 Vogel Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
812-402-4950
www.schellers.com
Scheller’s Fitness and Cycling
1000 Veterans Parkway
Clarksville, IN 47129
812-288-6100
www.schellers.com
Spokesmen Cycling
227 S Jefferson Street
Huntington, IN 46750
260-504-2449
www.spokesmencycling.com
Thank you to these businesses
and organizations for their
support of Bicycle Indiana!
ActiveIndy Tours and Events
American Diabetes
Association - Indiana Chapter
Bike the Bend
Giant Bicycles
Maple City Bicycle Club
Michiana Bicycle Association
Nine13 Sports
SRAM
Tabor Law Firm
Three Oaks Spokes Bicycle Club
Trek Bicycles
Bicycle Indiana
242 E Market St Ste 102
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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who ride a bicycle.
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