Enjoyable biking and trail weather is finally here.
Just in time for the height of trail season, the Indianapolis Cultural Trail announced more ways to explore the Circle City. Beginning in May and running through the fall, the organization will offer guided tours + group rides every Thursday evening and Saturday morning.
Bike tours include a Pacers Bikeshare bike, helmet, and ~2-3 hours of an expert-led tour for $45. Tour groups will meet at the Indianapolis Cultural Trail headquarters at 132 W. Walnut St. for departure.
There are a few different bike tour options:
Indianapolis Cultural Trail Bike Tour | First Saturday of each month, spring-fall | 10 a.m. | $45 | Explore the city by bike + learn more about its history, gardens, public art, sustainable design, impact, and the cultural districts on this ~2-3 hour guided tour.
No Spandex Required Ride | Every Thursday, spring-fall | 5:30 p.m. | Free, donations encouraged | This guided group ride explores the many connections of the Cultural Trail and Indy’s local brewery scene.
Roast Ride | Second Saturday of each month, spring-fall | 10 a.m. | Free | Offered in partnership with Indianapolis Coffee Guide — adventure along the trail to some favorite local coffee shops in Indy.
Bikes and Bakeries Ride | Last Saturday of each month, spring-fall | 10 a.m. | Free, donations encouraged | Explore the trail + connecting greenways on this leisurely group ride to a different local bakery every month.
Indianapolis Cultural Trail also announced its Summer Series featuring five months of programming along the trail — from Latin Night at Lugar Plaza to all-ages fitness classes to live music on the Downtown Canal. See the events calendar.