Bike to Farmers Market with Carmel Pedals

May is National Bike Month, and the perfect time to introduce your non-cycling friends to bicycling. Central Indiana Bicycling Association and The Bike Line of Carmel.

  With that in mind Carmel Pedals would like to invite you to join us for Carmel Pedals Bike to the Farmer's Market, a new, novice and family friendly cycling event hosted by Carmel Pedals,

You can join either of our Bike Trains from 2 Carmel locations for a short ride, starting at 9:00 AM, to the Carmel Farmer’s Market.  Free bike parking will let you enjoy the shops and treats of Farmer’s Market.  You can explore more on your own, or join the return Bike Trains, departing at 11:30 AM.

Special Bonus:  Anyone biking to the Carmel Farmers Market on Saturday May 21st can register to win a Saris SuperBones Car Rack, sponsored by Saris and Carmel Pedals.

What is a Bike Train? Bike Trains are casual group rides led by an experienced cyclist, the Conductor.  Each Bike Train Conductor acts as a guide and aide along the short 4-5 mile route.  Addition volunteers will be assisting each Conductor based on the number of pre-registered riders.

When:  Saturday, May 21, 8:30 AM to Noon
Where – 2 Start Locations, rides depart at 9:00 AM
West Side: Smokey Row Elementary, 900 West 136th Street
East Side: Forest Dale Elementary, 10721 Lakeshore Drive West

Destination:  The Carmel Farmers Market (www.carmelfarmersmarket.com) - Carmel’s Center Green, located adjacent to the Palladium

Return:   Bike Trains for return will depart about 11:30 AM

Helmets are required.
Youth rider guidelines: Young riders should be riding full bicycles and capable of riding the full distance (there is no vehicle support for this event).  While paths will be used on all routes, they will be using street crossings.  Youth bicycle trailers, child seats and Trail-a-bikes are also welcome.  NOTE: Children must be accompanied by an adult rider.  No Drop-Offs Please.

Carmel Pedals is new bicycle advocacy organization being formed to serve the needs of the Carmel’s diverse cycling community.  Carmel Pedals believes an effective Bicycle Advocacy organization is essential if our common interests are to be represented in the shaping the change that is coming.  Learn more at www.facebook.com/indiana.carmelpedals.