No Spandex Required Ride

Join us for our No Spandex Required Ride, a weekly guided group bike ride that explores the many connections of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail and the City’s vibrant craft beer scene. Every Thursday at 5:30 PM, we’ll lead a 10-mile-or-less route, showcasing how to safely navigate from Downtown to different neighborhoods and discover local landmarks utilizing the Cultural Trail, Indianapolis’ network of trails and Pacers Bikeshare. This beginner-friendly ride will depart from the Indianapolis Cultural Trail Office and briefly stop at one local brewery or beverage location along the route, where participants will be able to rest, socialize with bike-minded people, and enjoy a quick drink should they choose. Bring your own bike or hop on a new Pacers Bikeshare e-bike.

The ride is FREE, but donations to the Cultural Trail are always welcome. Registration is required as space is limited.

Biking Options
Bring your own bike or use a new Pacers Bikeshare e-bike. We will have a limited number of free Pacers Bikeshare E-Bikes for each ride. Those wanting a Pacers Bikeshare must register for one ahead of time on Eventbrite and sign an additional waiver. Helmets for riders are highly encouraged, so bring your own or borrow one of ours.

Unable to ride or not comfortable on a traditional two-wheel bike? Pacers Bikeshare offers a variety of adaptable bikes that can be reserved ahead of time.

Ride Information

No Spandex Required Ride is a beginner-friendly, no drop group ride. Each week the ride route will change, but it will always utilize trails and bike infrastructure when possible. Low-traffic, bike-friendly roads may be used as needed. Cyclists should feel comfortable riding for up to 10 miles at a casual, conversational pace. Ride will be approximately 1 hour with a roughly 20 minute break.

Host or Publisher Indianapolis Cultural Trail