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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. 

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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.

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.

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.

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!

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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.