Central Indiana Cycling

Summer Rides and Events Update - https://mailchi.mp/centralincycling/june26_update

If you missed the Bike to Camp Lunch & Learn this afternoon, here's the link to the video and slides.

We're planning a "Members-Only" trip from Indy to the White River Campground (Cicero) for August. Email [email protected] if you are interested in that trip, including what weekends in August you're available.

Bicycling Lunch & Learn : Bike Packing & Bike Camping (June 2026) (Video recording)
Presenter Tony Cherolis shares his stories from his bicycle tours and tips for those interested in touring by bicycle.

https://youtu.be/aLdni9wX4UQ

Monday, June 15th is the last day to register before a $10 increase for the Ride Across Indiana (RAIN) cross state endurance challenge. rainride.org

Join the Irvington Neighborhood Ride for a special "Ride to Pride" Ride this Saturday, June 13 at 9 am from the Bona Thompson Memorial Center. This will be a one-way ride to Indy Pride. No organized return ride. Participants can ride back on their own after enjoying the Pride Festival. Details: https://centralincycling.org/ride/irvington-neighborhood-monthly-rides/

We just dropped off pocket friendly folding maps at Union Brewing Company (202 Gradle Dr) just off the Monon Trail in Carmel. Snap up a map while they've got them - limited quantities. Support local brewers!

FYI - Local businesses and bike shops that join Central IN Cycling as a $50/year (or more) supporter will get re-upped with more maps!

The popular 2026 Indy Bike Guide folding maps are making their way to the Indianapolis Public Library Branches. Here's where they'll be - while they last.

(1) Central Library - Downtown (first floor with other community resources)
(2) Glendale Branch Library
(3) NORA Branch Library
(4) Michigan Rd Branch Library
(5) Spades Park Branch Library
(6) Fort Ben Branch Library, Lawrence
(7) Haughville Branch Library
(8) Eagle Branch Library, 3905 N. Moller Road
(9) Franklin Rd Branch Library
(10) Pike Branch Library, 6525 Zionsville Rd
(11) Irvington Branch Library
(12) Beech Grove Branch Library
(13) Warren Branch Library
(14) Garfield Park Branch Library
(15) Martindale Brightwood Branch Branch
(16) College Ave Library Branch

We love libraries! We couldn't get maps to ALL the libraries, and focused on branches that had a trail or bike lane nearby.

Your membership and donations make it happen!

Time is short for endurance riders to register for the June 27th Ride Across Indiana. Registration goes up another $10 on June 16th. https://centralincycling.org/flagship-ride/ride-across-indiana-rain/

Hayley and her husband joined mentor Dave (middle) to pick up some tips and tricks from an experienced cyclist. If you'd like to be matched for free with a Bike Buddy, visit https://bit.ly/4v1yXXs

Join us on Thursday (6/11) at noon for a virtual how-to on bike camping and bicycle touring. Bring your questions. Bring your stories. Bring your own lessons learned to share.

Anthony Cherolis has bicycle toured extensively in the US, Canada, and even Nicaragua. His longest bike tour was a 5-month 6,500 mile wandering sabbatical in 2022. Most recently, he cycled from Vancouver BC to Ventura, CA along the Pacific coast.

Anthony (Tony) is the Executive Director of Central Indiana Cycling and will be planning a follow on local bike-to-camp experience in August. The group will cycle from Indy (with camping gear) to the nearby White River Campground in Cicero, Indiana. If the weather cooperates, this includes a Sunday canoe or kayak trip on the White River before returning to Indy. Almost all of the ride is on greenways and rail trails, which is amazing! The bike-to-camp trip in August is a members-only trip for Central Indiana Cycling members.