Central Indiana Cycling

Central Indiana Cycling

@centralincycling.org

We are a nonprofit that promotes bicycling as a vibrant and sustainable mode of transport and recreation. Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, we strive for a safer streets and more people riding bikes.

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Central Indiana Cycling
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Excited about the Nickel Plate Trail officially opening under I-465! Asphalt just went down yesterday. TODAY - Tues, Oct 27: Public meeting about a future bike/ped bridge over busy 82nd St Don't get in the way of construction work. If you delay this project we'll all be mad at you.

Central Indiana Cycling
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Indy juvenile car thief with a passenger crashed fully into a house. The car thief had a prior arrest less than a month ago for car theft. The crash involved a police chase. fox59.com/news/indycri... @carintobuilding.bsky.social

fox59.com2 juveniles arrested after crashing car into house in LawrenceLAWRENCE, Ind. – The Lawrence Police Department arrested two juveniles after they crashed a car into a home early Monday morning. According to LPD, an officer noticed a sedan driving at a hig…
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TODAY, Oct 17, 4:45 pm: Cycles of Resilience at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (3898 Lafayette Rd, Indy) as part of the Heartland Film Festival. Discount Code - HFF35CYCLING for 50% off online tix. We'll see you there! #hff35 #heartlandfilm #BikeMovie

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We had an awesome #WeekWithoutDriving event on Monday with a meetup and panel discussion at Brew Link. We picked the location because it is on two bus rapid transit routes and the Indianapolis Cultural Trail. #TransitEquity #Mobility #Sustainability

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Update - The beautiful weather this weekend swayed the Hilly committee and they are keeping registration open one more day, until 5:00 pm on Friday, 10/2. Don't miss this iconic ride. Ride one day or both Saturday and Sunday - you choose!

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Kevin Verhoff
@kevinverhoff.bsky.social

If you want independent kids who know how to navigate their environment, you need to get them out of the backseat of the giant SUV

Brandon - "Fietser"@americanfietser.bsky.social

When cities are designed around people rather than cars, a new face to the term "cyclists" begins to emerge. It's one that encompasses all ages and abilities that get to experience the freedom of independent mobility with safety, comfort, efficiency, and enjoyment.

Central Indiana Cycling
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This is bad. Drivers: Phones down. Don't speed. Stop blowing those red lights. Get a rideshare or take the bus home from the bar. Be careful out there everyone.

Safe Streets Indy@safestreetsindy.org

🚨 We have tracked an alarming number of bicyclists struck recently. Of the nine total incidents reported since 8/31, eight involved bicyclists. One was fatal. One resulted in serious injury. Four more resulted in injury with medical transport. @centralincycling.org #SafeStreetsIndy #Indianapolis

Central Indiana Cycling
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There are so many mid-block bus stops in Indianapolis at neighborhood side streets, shopping center entrances, & apartment complex driveways, where pedestrians have no crosswalk, no lighting, & 4-6 lanes of high speed motor vehicle traffic to "run and pray" to get across. Dangerous by design.

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Police departments treat e-mopeds & e-motos like motorcycles in Indiana. Those riding them thinking they are e-bikes are in for an expensive & awkward police-involved interaction. Motorcycles must have a VIN number, be registered, insured, & the rider must be licensed with a motorcycle endorsement.

Tony C@cherolis.bsky.social

Current state law in IN treats both e-motos & e-mopeds like full-up motorcycles, but consumers (parents, teens, & utility riders) don't know that. They're not getting them registered, they aren't insured, & young folks definitely aren't licensed motorcycle riders. docs.google.com/presentation...

docs.google.comE-Micromobility / E-Motos Presentation, Aug 2026e-Micromobility e-Bikes, e-Motos, e-Mopeds, & more! Anthony Cherolis, 8/24/2026 Executive Director, Central Indiana Cycling director@centralincycling.org
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Don't wear earbuds or over the ear headphones while cycling. It is dangerous (& annoying) to block your ability to hear around cars, other riders, & folks walking / jogging / skating. If you are wearing earbuds, leave one ear open or get bone conduction headphones that allow you to hear.

Derek Beres@derekberes.bsky.social

Just saw a post by a cyclist who wears earbuds. Please don’t do this. Bone conduction headphones are a much safer choice. I come across too many cyclists or runners wearing in-ear buds that have no situational awareness. It’s just not worth the risk, for you or others.

Central Indiana Cycling
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Unless there's a big project, Indy DPW Operations shouldn't be driving heavy duty trucks on the Monon Trail and Indy greenways. They have smaller Kubotas with trailers, and we don't know why they don't use those trail-sized vehicles.

Mr. Jones@clintunger.bsky.social

There’s a huge DPW truck speeding down the Monon just north of Kessler @indypedcrisis.info @indyvisionzero.info @safestreetsindy.org @centralincycling.org

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The Indiana State Fair starts today, 8/7! Find Pedal & Park Bike Valet right off the Monon Trail at 38th. We laid out several routes, primarily on greenways and rail trails, for biking to the fair. Bike in (& use Pedal & Park) get a $1 discount coupon for day-of tix. ridewithgps.com/events/49614...

ridewithgps.comBike to the Indiana State FairRide your bike to the 2026 Indiana State Fair. There are several bike routes on greenways and rail trails, making it easier than ever to pedal to this iconic...
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Oy! Watch out for the rage drivers.

Dawn Olsen@dmarieolsen.bsky.social

Used the Cultural Trail to bike home from work. At South/East/Virginia, I had to go around a car blocking the crosswalk. The driver thought I touched their car & started yelling all sorts of insults. And then threatened to k#ll me with my own backpack. Neat.

Central Indiana Cycling
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Tonight (7/25) is the NITE Ride in Indianapolis! There is a 6-mile route for beginners, families, and those just looking for a short jaunt. Most of the riders will be doing the full 20-mile distance. This is a wonderful, healthy, & connecting celebration our our city at night with over 1000 riders.

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The ride is preceded by a Vendor Village, 6-9pm with a taco truck and @redbull.com DJ along with several organizations and vendors. The ride starts at 9:30 pm with the 6-mile loop of the Near Eastside. There is a rest stop at mile 10 at the AMP at 16 Tech. centralincycling.org/flagship-rid...

centralincycling.orgEnjoy Indy by bike at night!Join the Central Indiana Cycling 33rd Annual N.I.T.E. Ride, a slow roll bike tour of downtown Indy and nearby sites.
Central Indiana Cycling
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Getting kids and families on bikes! centralincycling.org/ride/mini-ma... Sat, July 11, Mini Major Taylor Ride, 5-mile slow & social ride on the Pogue's Run Greenway through Spades & Brookside Parks. This is part of Momentum Weekend. #HealthyFun #KidsOnBikes #PublicHealth @visitindy.bsky.social

centralincycling.orgJuly 11th Family Bike Ride in IndyThe Mini Major Taylor Family Ride is on July 11th, 2026. The 5-mile ride is great for families with youth and teens excited about bikes! Register now.
Central Indiana Cycling
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Many cities have eliminated wasteful parking mandates for new developments. Property owners aren't forced to build more parking than they need, which is especially important for properties near popular greenways, historic village centers, and transit. Good that Indy is considering parking reform!

William Hazen@williamhazen.bsky.social

See you on Monday 👀

Central Indiana Cycling
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Deadly by design. This has been a known issue for a long time, both by safety regulators, Congress members, & the US auto industry. They are knowingly designing, marketing, & selling vehicles that are unsafe for those around them - especially those walking, biking & getting to bus stops.

Ken McLeod@kenmcld.bsky.social

"“We see a lot of devastating collisions even at lower speeds because the pedestrian gets punted forward... Before the driver knows what’s happened, the pedestrian’s head is under the wheel” "Anyone shorter than 5-foot-6 ...would frequently be rammed to the pavement. So would most children."

Central Indiana Cycling
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Another fatal crash at Raymond & Shelby. This hit & run of a wheelchair user at the known dangerous intersection is tragic. This was the location of a memorial gathering & call for safety improvements in Nov 2025. Raymond continues to be a dangerous & deadly corridor. Drivers race & blow lights.

Safe Streets Indy@safestreetsindy.org

PEDESTRIAN FATALITY 06/07/2026 10:05 PM E RAYMOND ST & SHELBY ST District 19: Frank Mascari, Councilor Details: https://indyvisionzero.info/CqodPplcPESIsmwjST4c #SafeStreetsIndy #Indianapolis #HoosierSky

Central Indiana Cycling
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This crash sounds like a nightmare caused by reckless driving. A speeding driver flips their vehicle in an urban neighborhood. The vehicle rolled several times and struck a bike rider. Several involved have severe injuries requiring hospitalization, including the bicycle rider that was struck.

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BICYCLIST INCIDENT WITH INJURY 05/31/2026 08:38 PM W 10TH ST & N ILLINOIS ST District 12: Vop Osili, Councilor Details: https://indypedcrisis.info/eLXjACsMg0aTGSP1mafs #SafeStreetsIndy #Indianapolis #HoosierSky