Riding in a Winter Wanderland
Schedule
Sat Dec 20 2025 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Cultural Trail Headquarters | Indianapolis, IN
About this Event
Join us for Riding in a Winter Wanderland, a FREE guided bike ride on the Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene and Marilyn Glick on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 4-7 PM. Pedal along the brightly-lit Indianapolis Cultural Trail and the Downtown Canal as we explore downtown’s Winter Wanderland with several stops to enjoy holiday sights and experiences, including a loop around the dazzling Circle of Lights. This beginner-friendly 4-5 mile ride is perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. Festive food and beverages will be available for purchase at the Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt. Bring your own bike*, or use a Pacers Bikeshare bike**. Registration is required and tickets are limited, so dash over to our Eventbrite to sign-up for this once in a winter opportunity.
*Participants bringing their own bikes are strongly encouraged to have bike lights.
**A limited number of Pacers Bikeshare bikes will be available to use for this ride at no cost. Riders must be 18 and older and sign a waiver. Pacers Bikeshare bikes must be reserved ahead of time and are equipped with bike lights.
Agenda
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Gather & Greet at Indianapolis Cultural Trail Office (132 W. Walnut)
Info: Be sure to come a few minutes ahead of time to check-in, make a name tag, use the restroom, and get familiar with your Pacers Bikeshare bike if you reserved one.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Announcements & Depart
Info: We'll provide all the need to know information, including safety tips, before departing on bikes to the Indianapolis Cultural Trail.
🕑: 04:15 PM - 06:00 PM
Group Bike Ride along the Indianapolis Cultural Trail & Downtown Canal
Info: Our ride leader will guide you along 4-5 mile beginner-friendly group bike ride of the well-lit Cultural Trail and Downtown Canal where we'll see and stop by several of the festive sights and activities of Downtown's Winter Wanderland.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Stop at Atheneum Christkidlmarkt (food & beverage available for purchase)
Info: Participants will have about 30 minutes to explore the Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt. Several food & beverage options are available here, providing a nice place to warm-up and enjoy the smells & tastes of the season.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Ride back to Indianapolis Cultural Trail Office (132 W. Walnut St.)
Info: For those wishing to return to the start, there will be a guided ride back along the well-lit Indianapolis Cultural Trail.
Where is it happening?
Cultural Trail Headquarters, 132 W Walnut St, Indianapolis, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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