10.03.2023

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Today’s Forecast

88º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:43 a.m. | Sunset 7:26 p.m.

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What to know about e-bikes in Indianapolis

Be careful when riding along the Canal Walk. | Photo by @annemccain_ + @hangarindy

The popularity of electric bikes has grown rapidly over the last five years, so we thought it was time to put the pedal to the metal and break down everything you need to know to hop on the trending method of transportation.

What is an e-bike?

Electric-assist bicycles look very similar to an average bicycle, but feature a battery. Some have added technology to sense when a hill is approaching or when the rider needs a little boost from a stop.

The state of Indiana defines an e-bike as:

An electric assisted bicycle equipped with a motor of 750w or less
Motor may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle and stop when it reaches the speed of 20 mph

E-bike and picnic set up on the lawn at Indiana War Memorials downtown — There are so many good spots around downtown to stop for a picnic.
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Photo by @gabriellemaramba + @hangarindy

Where can you buy or rent them?

Pedego Electric Bikes, 850 Mass Ave., Ste. 125 | You can buy or rent an e-bike at this Bottleworks location. It offers rentals for $25 for one hour, plus $30 each additional hour or $95 for the full day. It’s the perfect location to hop on the Monon Trail nearby.
HandleBar Hangar, 501 Madison Ave. | Grab a friend or a date + rent a tandem e-bike to experience the city in a unique way — tours include a charcuterie and wine picnic platter to enjoy a break at a park.
Wheel Fun Rentals, White River State Park | Another perfect spot to go for a spin downtown, this rental also offers self-guided tours if you want to explore on your own.
The Bike Line, 6520 Cornell Ave. | This Broad Ripple bike shop sells e-bikes + you can go on a test ride before making a decision.

Learn the rules of the road

Events

Tuesday, Oct. 3

SPARK on the Circle | Tuesday, Oct. 3-Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Monument Circle, Indianapolis | Free | Enjoy a green pop-up park featuring public art, live music, food and beverage, and community programming.

Wednesday, Oct. 4

The Vogue’s Annual Bourbon Tasting | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 5 p.m. | The Vogue Theatre, 6259 N. College Ave., Indianapolis | $40-$50 | Sample 50+ great bourbons and whiskeys, including crowd favorites and brand new flavors.

Thursday, Oct. 5

Indy Maven Style Swap | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Maven Space, 433 N. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis | $30-$50 | Join one of the city’s hottest fashion-focused events where women swap clothes during a fun night out filled with food, drink, music, and networking.
Heartland International Film Festival | Thursday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. 15 | 7 p.m. | Multiple locations | $12-$20 | From local films to blockbuster sneak peeks, there are 120+ mesmerizing movies at this 32nd annual film festival.

Friday, Oct. 6

Parisian Flea Market | Friday, Oct. 6-Saturday, Oct. 7 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Glendale Town Center, 2625 E. 62nd St., Ste. 1007, Indianapolis | $5 | Check out this 11th annual, one-of-a-kind shopping event inspired by the eclectic flea markets of Paris to benefit Fair Haven.

Events calendar here

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Wellness

3 hair thinning FAQs (and how Nutrafol can help)

Rotating images of women, Nutrafol hair growth supplement bottles

In a clinical study, 90% of women saw overall improvement in their hair after six months of taking Nutrafol Womens Hair Growth Supplement. | Photos provided by Nutrafol

Q: Does menopause affect hair?
A: As menopause begins, estrogen and progesterone decline, potentially contributing to thinning.

Q: Does hair change as you age?
A: Yes. Root causes of thinning change over time, so Nutrafol created multiple formulas for different life stages.

Q: Will Nutrafol work on my hair type?
A: Nutrafol was formulated to promote hair growth for all hair types.

Learn more about Nutrafol hair growth supplements

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

News Notes

Weather

This first week of October is expected to bring a roller coaster of temperatures — ranging from near-record warmth to the first frost of the season potentially arriving by the weekend. Keep an eye on the forecast. (WTHR)

Community

No more confusion. Nickel Plate Arts announced its changing its name to Noblesville Creates to distinguish it as a Noblesville organization. It represents artists from central Indiana and is the regional arts partner of the Indiana Arts Commission. It opened in 2012, shortly before Fishers named its downtown the Nickel Plate District. (IndyStar)

National

This is a test. Expect to hear an emergency alert or get notifications on your phone Wednesday, Oct. 4. FEMA and the FCC will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts beginning at approximately 2:20 p.m. (WRTV)

Sports

Indiana Fever rookie Aliyah Boston already won the Associated Press Rookie of the Year last month, but the WNBA made it official yesterday — she was unanimously named the WNBA Rookie of the Year, making her the second Fever player in franchise history to win the award. Congrats, Aliyah. (IndyStar)

Feel good

A man in Fishers has a new ride, thanks to local coffee shop MOTW Coffee & Pastries. The man is a frequent customer who works at a neighboring pizza shop. When MOTW employees found out he walks at least five miles to and from work, they raised money and surprised him with a new motorized bike. (WTHR)

Wellness

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Answered

We asked you who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of Indy and here’s what you said:

Mount Rushmore with Indy icons — Imagine a Mount Rushmore with Benjamin Harrison, James Whitcomb Riley, Madam C.J. Walker, and Kurt Vonnegut on it.
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Graphic by INDYtoday team

Get out your chisels and climbing gear, folks. The results of our Mount Rushmore of Indianapolis poll are in.

Most of you agreed with the names that ChatGPT carved out on top: Benjamin Harrison, Madam C.J. Walker, and Kurt Vonnegut. However, there were a few Hoosier names that got more votes than poet James Whitcomb Riley — including Larry Bird, Abraham Lincoln, and Major Taylor.

Many of you also threw some new names into the ring. Here are some honorable mentions:

Eli Lilly
Peyton Manning
Bobby Knight
Reggie Miller
Julia Carson
Mayor William Hudnut
Tony Hulman

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicole

From the editor

I went on a little e-bike test run at Pedego when they opened at Bottleworks. I get why they’re trendy — they’re super fun to ride and boy, do they pick up speed. If you’re looking to burn some calories when you go on a bike ride, an e-bike probably isn’t for you.

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