Monthly Irvington Neighborhood Bike Ride

Name: Monthly Irvington Neighborhood Bike Ride
Start: 2024-07-20T10:00:00-04:00
Location: 5350 E University Ave, Indianapolis, IN

Schedule

Sat Jul 20 2024 at 10:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

5350 E University Ave, Indianapolis, IN | Indianapolis, IN

Part of Bike Indianapolis' Neighborhood Rides initiative, this is a slow-roll ride through the winding streets of Irvington. The 2024 rides leave at 10:00 a.m. on the following Saturdays: May 18th, June 15th, July 20th, August 31st, and September 14th. Start and end at the Irvington Historical Society (Bona Thompson Memorial Center), 5350 University Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219.
**These rides work like "meet-ups". They are designed to not need a leader. Although this is a group activity, each individual rider/family is responsible for making sure they and their dependents follow the rules of the road, for making sure it's safe to cross at intersections (don't assume the way is clear for you just because the person in front of you starts to cross the street), and for finding their way along the route. Basically, ride like you are on a bike ride by yourself or with your kids, but others will be riding the same route at the same time.
You can view the route and additional information and tips at: https://ridespot.azurewebsites.net/rides/975992
Download the Ride Spot app and save this route so you can find your way during the ride.
A couple of things to keep in mind: This 7 mile ride should take about an hour if you're riding an average pace of 8 mph. Indianapolis is a pretty flat city, but even small hills can feel big on a bike. This route has several "small" hills. You can see the elevation changes below. If you haven't ridden in a while, it's good to do a quick check of your bike to make sure it's in good working order (check tire pressure, check your chain, make sure your brakes are working, and make sure your wheels are securely attached). It's also a good idea to bring a spare inner tube and the basic tools you'll need in case of a flat.