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  • Ride Leader Workshop Hosted by CIBA

    Thu, March 05, 2015 8:34 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The 2015 CIBA Ride Leader Workshop will be in session April 18th 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

    • Safety and Insurance Concerns
    • Reasons to Be a Ride Leader
    • What Do You and Riders Expect?
    • CIBA Ride Types/Descriptions
    • Mechanics of Hosting a Ride
    • Group Dynamics
    • Mapping and Cue Sheets
    • Road Manners/Safe Rides and Safe Riders

    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

  • Willie Weir gives generous gift to Freewheelin' in honor of Nancy.

    Sun, March 01, 2015 8:43 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    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.

  • 2015 Speaker series, March 18

    Mon, February 23, 2015 10:34 AM | Anonymous

    Ira David, Creator of Season Two of Pedal America will speak on cycling in Sedona.  Born and raised in New York City, and an avid cyclist for 35 years, Ira David created and organized the 9-11 NY Education Ride - a 70-day, 4486-mile bicycle trek across the United States to raise college funds for children who lost parents in the September 11th terrorist attacks. (www.911nyeduride.org)

    Before that, he spent seven years pedaling his bike for Breast Cancer, AIDS, and other charitable causes. In 1996, 1997, and 1998 he biked from Minneapolis to Chicago; in 2000 he pedaled 525 miles across Alaska; and in 2001 he rode 575 miles across Montana. He’s also pedaled 530 miles from Missoula, Montana to Banff/Lake Louise, Canada.

    More info here.

  • Contact your state representative

    Mon, January 26, 2015 9:41 AM | Anonymous

    Please contact your legislators as soon as possible to show your support for these bills and funding the trails maintenance fund.  There are 3 bills that need your support. See the details here.

  • Valentives Day Swap Meet - 2/8/2015

    Tue, December 30, 2014 11:15 AM | Anonymous

    Come to the annual swap meet at Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant Street, Noblesville, IN. Opens at noon, ends at 4:00 pm. Admission is FREE!

    The Swap Meet will offer great deals on the items you can’t live without. See the local cycling shops’ closeout bargains! Come donate used bikes and related items to Freewheelin’ Community Bikes! There will be at least 22 thousand square feet of Swap Meet Bikes, Accessories, Clothing, and much more!! More info at: swap meet.

    This is also a great time to pick up your CIBA awards if you missed the Annual Membership Meeting!
    2015 Swap Meet improvements:
    WiFi access to support electronic transaction methods if required.
    On site hot food, snacks and drinks available for purchase. Come Hungry and Stay all Day!
    On site access to ATM.
    Bicycle Corral section for individual bike sales.
    Table Pre-Sale registration this year coming soon to:


  • Polar Bear Pedal

    Tue, December 02, 2014 6:33 PM | Anonymous
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    Join Mayor Greg Ballard for the 4th Annual Polar Bear Pedal.

    Bike safety information, children's bike helmets, door prizes, and snacks will be available for participants.FREE T-shirts will be provided to the first 200 participants that register! You must be present on the day of the ride to claim your shirt. Shirts will also be available to purchase on the day of the ride. 

    What: Polar Bear Pedal

    Where: City Market, 222 E. Market St., Indianapolis, IN 46204

    When: Saturday, January 3, 2015

    Time: Registration/Check-In 9 a.m. Ride Starts 10 a.m.

    RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY 

    REGISTER NOW

  • Grand touring ride - Tour D'Greenways ride

    Fri, October 31, 2014 11:56 AM | Anonymous

    Schedule change! This ride scheduled for Nov 1, led by Dan Shields, has been rescheduled for Nov 8. Dan is out of town on Nov 1.

  • CIBA AWARDS

    Mon, October 27, 2014 7:17 PM | Anonymous


    It's time to prepare for submitting your 2014 CIBA Awards applications. Awards are available for Ride Leaders, Ride Mileage, Volunteer Hours and the CIBA Star Award. Award descriptions and applications are available by visiting the CIBA Website/Members/Awards. Applications are to be submitted to Deb True (addresses cited on the Award applications) no later than NOVEMBER 15, 2014. Awards will be distributed at the club annual meeting on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Mark your calendars now!

  • Annual Election/dinner Nov 15

    Tue, October 14, 2014 9:34 PM | Anonymous

    CIBA members - the annual election and dinner is Nov 15th at Northminister Presbyterian Church, 1660 Kessler Boulevard East Dr.  Arrive at 5:30, dinner at 6 pm. Hope to see you there.

  • Nancy Stimson

    Mon, October 06, 2014 8:47 AM | Anonymous

    NancyDear friends;
    It is with a sad heart and a tear in my eye that I must inform you of the passing of Nancy Stimson today. Nancy was a dear friend of mine and a riding companion and I will truly miss her and her contagious smile. She was also a CIBA board member and a committee chair. Many of you know her as the moderator of the CIBA Speaker series. Nancy was also the heart and soul of Freewheellin Community Bikes.



    This is a note from Nancy’s son, Ted.


    My Mom passed away this evening. She had a nice Sunday with all of us. Katie and I visited her this morning and she was, as always, in good spirits. She had a sip of my coffee, which she said was "Superb!". Katie read her bible verses, which she loved. Our family went to church together and said extra prayers for her along with Anne Rosebrock, our Pastor, who has been a huge support to our family through this process. John, Ellen, Aryl, and my Dad returned for a visit before my brother's family had to leave for the airport.
    My Dad and I returned for a visit this afternoon and it was evident that my Mom's time was running short. We were joined by Katie and my Mom's very dear friend, Amy Smith, to send my Mom on her way. She went peacefully, surrounded with love. We miss her already, but she is in a better place.
    Thank you everyone for your prayers and support. It truly meant a lot to my Mom and all of us to see the huge outpouring of support.
    We will share details about the funeral when they are finalized

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