CIBA News blog

Gray Goat Sports has arranged for a showing of the movie Bikes vs Cars in Indianapolis on January 13. "Bikes vs Cars" depicts a global crisis that we all deep down know we need to talk about: Climate, earth's resources, cities where the entire surface is consumed by the car. An ever-growing, dirty, noisy traffic chaos. The bike is a great tool for change, but the powerful interests who gain from the private car invest billions each year on lobbying and advertising to protect their business. In the film we meet activists and thinkers who are fighting for better cities, who refuse to stop riding despite the increasing number killed in traffic.

The movie is set for 7:30 pm at the AMC Showplace 17 at Southern Plaza on January 13. At least 60 tickets need to be sold by January 6 for the showing to happen. Tickets can be reserved at https://www.tugg.com/events/81867. You can read a Huffington Post interview with the filmmaker or see the NY Times review for additional information. Invite your friends and let’s see what we can do to help improve the relationship between bikes and cars. Forward this info to friends in area city planning circles too and encourage them to come as well. Reserve your tickets today so we can assure this showing will occur!

Many of you may have recently received requests from local/national not-for-profit organizations about #Giving Tuesday.  Giving Tuesday reminds us that even in the busiest of seasons, we can take a moment to spend our money where it makes a difference.

The CIBA Foundation strives to make a difference in bicycling activities in Indiana.  Since 1997, we have awarded over $350,000

in grants throughout the state, supporting bike trails, bicycle police, safety education, and so many more (see listing at cibafoundation.org)

And we just received a $2,500 grant from the Glick Family Foundation to continue our mission “…to provide financial and other resources to partner organizations that support its goal of promoting the benefits of cycling to the community.”

During the month of December, we challenge CIBA members and friends to “match” the Glick Family Foundation grant – let’s raise another $2,500 before the end of 2015!

Donations can be made on-line at the CIBA website (www.cibaride.org) or at the CIBAFOUNDATION website (www.cibafoundation.org).  Or checks can be mailed to the CIBA Foundation Treasurer, 1408 Central Avenue, Noblesville, IN  46060.

We know you love cycling – and we hope you will want to contribute to the CIBA Foundation and make a difference in bicycling in Indiana! 

Enjoy your ride!

Carole and Dolly Craft, President CIBA Foundation

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President

Central Indiana Bicycling Association (CIBA)

Update!!!   $2125 = 85% of the $2500 match was collected as of 12/31/2015.  Thank you to Everyone who gave in December.  

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Please join us this year for a special 50th anniversary.

Location: Pleasant View Lutheran Church 801 West 73rd Street Opens 5:30 Dinner at 6.  Election to follow dinner.

CIBA will provide meat, drinks, flatware and special anniversary cake.  Josh Weir will be providing traditional smoked turkey.

Each Member is asked to bring a dish to share.

Merchandise provided by Hilly Hundred Vendors will be raffled off to attendees.

If desired, please bring a canned or boxed food item for the food pantry.

Park on the east side, north of the main entrance.

Come meet other members, share a meal and celebrate CIBA's 50th anniversary!!

Please use the link in blue to cast your votes for the 2016 election. Please do not vote electronically if you intend to mail in your vote or plan to vote at the Election Dinner in person on November 7th 2016.  Electronic Voting will close on November 6th.

Cast your Votes Here!

In order to vote you will need to hold a Single or Family Membership in active status.  You will be required to log in.  Once inside you can view the instructions, candidate bios and cast your votes!  If you have any questions or need assistance please contact Jason at pr@cibaride.org

For the month of October, the M-W-F repeating rides from Smoky Row Elementary School  begins at 5:30 p.m. 

Ready to sell off unneeded bike gear, shop for a rare item you can't live without, listen to good music, have a beer or just hang out? Plan to come down after your morning ride for the Swap Meet hosted by CIBA and INDYCOG! Everyone is welcome, whether your shopping or not. More details at: http://indycog.org/events/ciba--indycog-swap-meet

The Bluegrass Bicycle Homegrown Ride is a casual, 19 mile ride beginning and ending at St. Malachy Catholic Church in Brownsburg, IN.  The route will pass a number of produce stands along the route.  Stands may or may not be open depending on the time of day and weather, but feel free to bring some cash and a way to carry some fresh fruits and veggies just in case!  

The ride pace will average 12-15 miles per hour with Ride Leaders riding as fast as the slowest rider in the group.  Ride participants are welcome to ride at a faster pace if desired.  We will re-group at several of the stands along the way.  THERE ARE NO DAN HENRY'S.  MAPS ARE PROVIDED.

This is a beginner friendly, no drop ride.  New riders are encouraged to join us.  We will discuss the basics of riding in a group and offer safety tips for riding on the road.

Start Location: St. Malachy Catholic Church, 9833 E. County Rd. 750 N., Brownsburg, IN  46112

https://www.google.com/maps/place/9833+E+County+Rd+750+N,+Brownsburg,+IN+46112

GPS Route Link at www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/704351165

Ride Leader: Tania Juillerat, 317-413-0624, Tania@BluegrassBicycleCompany.com

Indianapolis Marion county Public library, 40 E St Clair St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

The 2015 CIBA Ride Leader Workshop will be in session April 18^th from Noon-4:00 pm at the Indy Bike Hub YMCA (242 E Market Street Suite 100, Indianapolis) in the Multi-Purpose Room. Vehicle parking for the workshop is available at the parking garage on the corner of Market and New Jersey Streets.

The Indy Bike Hub YMCA is home to IMPD Bicycle Officers and the bicycle advocacy groups, Bicycle Indiana and IndyCog. There is secure indoor parking for 145 bikes, a place to change clothes, and Bicycle Garage Indy’s full service bike shop. The YMCA offers a full fitness center, group exercise classes, personal training, lockers, towels and much more. The Indy Bike Hub YMCA offers convenient access to City Market shops, Pacer’s Bike Share, restaurants and is located right on the Indianapolis Cultural Trail.

Participation is free to CIBA members. Cost for non-members is $30 (the price of an individual membership). Refreshments will be served. First-time workshop participants will learn how to become a successful Ride Leader and/or gain the confidence to assist as a Co-Ride Leader. Experienced Ride leaders will have an opportunity to refresh their leadership skills as well as learn new techniques in evolving group dynamics and the culture of cycling safety.

2015 Ride Leader Training Agenda

CIBA members should count their time attending and completing the workshop as volunteer hours. Registration is limited to 60 participants. Secure a spot in this workshop by pre-registering on line. 

Register Here

Thank you Willie Weir and CIBA Foundation for your generous gift to Freewheelin' Community Bikes! Willie donated his CIBA speakers series fee to Freewheelin' in honor of Nancy E. Stimson, July 9, 1946 - October 5, 2014 - Founder of Freewheelin' Community Bikes.