CIBA News blog

Bring your friends and family and join us for a casual spin around the Mapleton-Fall Creek area! Registration is encouraged and required if you need to borrow a bicycle from Freewheelin. 

Registration links for May rides follow:

https://www.cibaride.org/event-3402767

https://www.cibaride.org/event-3402774

https://www.cibaride.org/event-3402775

https://www.cibaride.org/event-3402776

https://www.cibaride.org/event-340277

https://www.cibaride.org/event-3402779

Register here:

https://cibaride.org/event-3350153/

Come help us celebrate Freewheelin's 10th birthday! 

Beginning at 3:00 p.m. we will leave from Freewheelin' located at 3355 Central Ave, Indianapolis, Indiana to enjoy a leisurely no-drop ride on a tour through the wonderful neighborhoods in Indy's Midtown including Freewheelin's home neighborhood of Mapleton Fall Creek.  All ages are welcome.  No Bike?  Freewheelin' will provide one to you at no cost.

Registration is encouraged and required if you would like to make use of one of Freewheelin's fleet bicycles.

-Helmets are required

-All ages welcome. Children under the age of 14 need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. 

-No training wheels allowed

 

After the ride, join Freewheelin' at the shop around 5:00 p.m. and head over to our Community Partner, Raphael Health Center, 401 E. 34th St. to enjoy some birthday cake, fun party snacks and tasty non-alcoholic beverages while catching up with friends. 

Learn more about Freewheelin' here:

https://www.freewheelinbikes.org/

Bill Nesper, Executive Director League of American Bicyclists, will be the speaker at the next CIBA/IndyPL Speaker Series, 7 pm Wednesday, March 20th at the Indianapolis Public Library, 40 East Saint Clair Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204.  

Bill first joined the League in 2002 and brings a depth of knowledge of all of the League, it's programs and work throughout the country. Bill started at the League as a membership assistant and since has directed the Smart Cycling bicycling-education program and Bicycle Friendly America certification programs before being appointed Executive Director. 

A national leader in bicycle planning and policy, Bill has led workshops across the United States, contributed to vital policy and planning guidance, and helped build partnerships to create vibrant, authentic bike cultures and making bicycling safe, comfortable, and open to all. 

As executive director Bill is more dedicated than ever to helping the League be successful in protecting bicyclists’ rights and leading the movement to create a bicycle-friendly America for everyone. He holds a BA in History from the University of Florida and an MA from George Mason University.

This event is also being promoted by LAB so it should be a full house.

Doors open at 6:15 PM. 

Join us after for refreshments at Too Deep Brewing Company.714 N Capitol Ave.

It's time for the CIBA Swap Meet! We need help with Setup and Teardown, Registration, Admission (new!),  the Bike Corral, and the CIBA Store. Setup will begin at 7 am, sellers arrive at 8, doors open at 9:30, and we close at 1pm.   Setup and Teardown volunteers may also sell, but other positions will be working during selling time.

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/AkZxSqC

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.

Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

Complete Swap meet information at www.cibaride.org/swap

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Jay Hardcastle

Director, CIBA Swap Meet / CIBA Board Member.

email: swap@cibaride.org 

By Dolly Craft, CIBA Foundation President

The CIBA Foundation’s 2018 Fundraising Campaign is now underway.  We are hoping to raise $15,000 this year so that we can continue to provide funding for safe cycling projects.  Since our inception in 1997, we have contributed over $450,000 toward some 300 plus projects.

While we continue to receive support from the Hilly Hundred and NITE rides, our grant requests continue to grow.  Your donation will allow us to continue to fund viable requests that target bicycle safety.

Just this year, we have funded helmets distributed free to over 750 youth in central Indiana, provided bicycle lights to middle school students in the Fort Wayne area, helped to expand a bicycle trail near Richmond, supported a high school bicycle physical education effort and a trishaw for senior citizens, among many others.  Check out details at our newly enhanced website www.cibafoundation.org.

While at our website, feel free to go to the Donate page to make a secure donation via Pay Pal. For mail-in donations, see the form in our Fundraising Brochure.

We need your support.  I hope that you will place safe bicycling and the CIBA Foundation at the top of your list of contributions for this year.  Thank you!

We provide support to trails across Indiana, such as the Covered Bridge Gateway Trail in Parke County.

Please join us for our annual pitch-in dinner and elections Saturday November 10th, 2018. Gather at 6:00 with dinner at 6:30.

Each member is asked to provide a dish to share. CIBA will provide meat (smoked turkey courtesy of Josh Weir) and drinks. The elections will conclude following dinner.

The church is also accepting donations of canned or boxed items for their Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Come share a meal and socialize with your fellow CIBA members.

Location Details:
First Congregational Church
7171 N. Pennsylvania St
Indianapolis IN 46032

TO BE RAFFLED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE SATURDAY EVENING Hilly Hundred VARIETY SHOW

SAM"S Bikes is an independent manufacturer of electric bicycles, 8634 US Highway 150, Hardinsburg IN 47125. www.samsbike.co

Model is XD5 in blue as photo, valued at $1700

Funds will be going to efforts by CIBA to fund bicycle education in central Indiana.Winner need not be present, E-Bike will be available for pick up in Indianapolis after Monday 10/8/2018.

Ticket Prices:

1 ticket $10.00

3 tickets $25.00

TICKETS AVAILABLE:

FRIDAY (in lobby) 5:00 PM TO 10:00 PM

SATURDAY (in lobby) 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

SATURDAY (by vendor tent) 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM

If you are not going to be attending the Hilly Hundred and would like to enter the raffle, contact Marc Freeman @ 317-459-8128 to arrange mail purchase 

(available until 10/1/2018)

Volunteering  - like cycling -  is good for your health!  Many of you know that already as you tirelessly commit time and resources to CIBA.  As we enter the fall, CIBA is in need of some volunteers in a few areas, and we are hoping you will join us in the ongoing effort to advance CIBA's mission. 

Upcoming volunteer opportunities:

Pedal and Park for Penrod - a benefit includes free admission! Sign up here:

https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2421455/false#/invitation

Hilly Hundred - the benefits for volunteering are many. Sign up here:

http://hillyhundred.org/Volunteer.html

CIBA Board - as CIBA continues to work to advance our mission and share our love of cycling, we are seeking a few more individuals to serve. If you have questions or would like to run for a board position, please email cibavp@cibaride.org. 

Ride Leader - Ever wondered what it takes to lead a ride? We are always seeking new ride leaders, and another ride leader training will be happening once the cycling season winds down. In the meantime, if you are interested you may reach out to cibaridechair@cibaride.org. 

Here is a link to an awesome infographic talking about volunteering and the positive impact it has on your health:

https://mashable.com/2014/05/30/volunteer-infographic-brandspeak/#.vmHNYctKOqA

In just over 2 months, October 5-7, 2018, bicyclists from across the Midwest will make their way to Ellettsville, Indiana for the 51st edition of CIBA’s fall cycling classic, The Hilly Hundred Weekend (HHW). Volunteer directors for the Hilly have been working since last October to prepare for the 2,500 riders expected this year.

Registration is now open at www.hillyhundred.org, and if you register by August 28th you will receive a free HHW T-Shirt.  And if you can’t make the weekend, a Sunday only registration is also available.

New for 2018 will be a finishing village experience in front of the Edgewood High School for Saturday riders.  This will feature Live music, food trucks, ice cream bars (of course!) and the deals of the Hilly Hundred Vendor tent.  And we may even have a few more surprises!

Routes are still being finalized, and will again include 30(+) and 50(+) mile options.  The 2017 Sunday route was very popular last year, and will be utilized again this.

The Hilly would not be possible without our over 250 volunteers, and online volunteer registration is already available through www.hillyhundred.org.  All volunteers receive a Hilly Helper T-shirt, and many roles also allow you to ride.  Be sure to register today!

Look for breaking HHW news at hillyhundred.org and at cibaride.org.  

The CIBA Foundation awarded a grant to IU Emergency Medicine Advocacy Group to provide free helmets at the Children’s Museum, scheduled to August 2, 2018, from 3 PM to 9 PM

We are looking for CIBA volunteers to help with helmet-fitting at this event.  Some volunteers measure the head size of the children, then additional volunteers fit the appropriate size to each individual child and talk to the child and family about bicycle safety.

Shifts are 3-6 pm and 6-9 pm.  We need up to 10 volunteers for each shift.

Volunteers should also provide T-shirt size.   Waivers are also required which will be emailed to you when you sign up.  Free parking at the Children’s Museum.  Check in at the Security Desk.

Thank you for helping to encourage safe cycling.

You must volunteer prior to event. Questions? Contact Dolly Craft at dollybike@aol.com.

Sign up for Helmet Fitting at Children's Museum ( http://signup.com/go/NwToknE ) on @SignUpdotcom today!

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

 1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/NwToknE

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.

Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.