We enjoyed seeing so many you at the amazing events and celebrations during the month on May. We are in the thick of ride season, so check out the list below for great ride opportunities!

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NITE Ride image with the website (www.niteride.org) and the date of the ride, June 28th, 2025.

The N.I.T.E. Ride

A Beloved Indianapolis Tradition

I’m Renea Gates, Event Director of the N.I.T.E. Ride, past President of the Central Indiana Bicycling Association (CIBA), and a current Board Member of the CIBA Foundation. As an avid cyclist and advocate for community cycling events, I’ve been involved with the N.I.T.E. Ride for many years — both in the saddle and behind the scenes.

My cycling journey began over two decades ago, and it has been a joy to contribute to the growth of this unique ride and the cycling community in Indianapolis.

The N.I.T.E. (Navigate Indy This Evening) Ride is a leisurely, 20-mile, police-escorted night ride through some of Indy’s most iconic neighborhoods and landmarks. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, starting at 11:00 PM from Eli Lilly. Riders will cruise through Mass Ave, the AMP at 16 Tech, Newfields, White River State Park, Victory Field, and more — all under the stars alongside thousands of fellow cyclists.

Since its launch in 1994, the N.I.T.E. Ride has grown from 600 riders to a sold-out crowd of 2,500, covering over half a million miles of night riding. What started as a dream led by CIBA legend Warren Smock has evolved into one of the Midwest’s premier urban cycling events — fueled by the dedication of over 140 volunteers, 17 committee members, and partners like Bicycle Garage Indy, IMPD, and Indy Parks. Whether it’s your first time or your fifteenth, I invite you to join us and experience the magic of riding through our vibrant city together at NITE!

Renea Gates, NITE Ride Director - photo wearing a bike helmet at the NITE Ride

CIBA-BIKE INDIANAPOLIS & PARTNER RIDE EVENTS:

June 12: Indy Parks Ride Series: Eagle Creek Park
June 14: B&O Trail Bicycle Tour
June 19: Active Transportation Meetup
Jun 28: The NITE Ride

July 11 – 13: IU Health Momentum Indy
July 12: Honor Major Taylor Fondo
July 12: Mini Major Taylor Family Ride
July 19: RAIN Ride
Oct 10-12: Hilly Hundred Weekend

June Weekend / Non-Repeating Rides: Learn more and register here

Metamora Strawberry Fest GT: Metamora, Sat. June 7th at 9:30 am, Ride Type: Grand Touring
Blue Hill Weekend Ride: Camby, Sun. June 8th at 9:00 am, Ride Type: Weekend Full Support
The Wall: Pioneer Park - Mooresville, Sun. June 15th at 8:00 am, Ride Type: Weekend Full Support
AAA Ride: Noblesville High School, Sat. June 21st at 8:00 am, Ride Type: Weekend Full Support
Tour of the Boonies: Zionsville High School, Sun. June 22nd at 9:00 am, Ride Type: Weekend Full Support
(pre)NITE Ride, Dinner Ride: Indianapolis, Sat. June 28th at 6:00 pm, Ride Type: Dinner
Fall Creek Tour: Pendleton - Falls Park, Sun. June 29th at 8:00 am , Ride Type: Weekend Full Support

Slow Roll and Neighborhood Rides:

BikeParty Indianapolis Pride Ride, Friday, June 13th, 10-15 mile ride, slow social pace with several stops
Vandalia Trail Rides: Tuesdays at 6:30 pm, May - Sept
Near East Side Community Rides: Wednesdays, starting 6pm sharp at Centerpoint brewing
Irvington Neighborhood Bike Rides: Saturday, June 14th at 10:00 am, from the Bona Thompson Memorial Center, 5350 E University Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Freewheelin' Community Rides: Third Saturday of the Month, 10 am
Riverside Riders: Thursday Weekly Rides, 5:30 gather and 6:00 pm roll from the Family Center at Riverside Park, 2420 E Riverside Drive

Additional Ride Resources:

CIBA Ride Calendar: Central Indiana Group Rides
BGI Event Calendar: Flat clinics, MTB rides and more
Bicycle Indiana Calendar: Statewide listings

Know of an event that isn’t listed? Send a calendar invite with the details to:

events@bikeindianapolis.org.

June 12: Bike Packing Virtual Lunch and Learn (FREE) - Presented by our very own Tony Cherolis. Registration is Required - Link

CIBA Historian Report: Learn more about CIBA through Jyoti Verderame's (CIBA-BI Board President and Historian) latest installation of CIBA history.

Sign Up for Learn to Ride Classes - New riders (starting from scratch) can take classes that get them pedaling. These one-on-one classes are for youth or adults. Weekday Class Signup or Saturday Class Signup

VOLUNTEER: Ready to be part of a group that strives to make cycling safe and fun? Here are upcoming opportunities to get involved:

Indy Park Ride Series

The NITE Ride: June 28
IU Health Momentum Indy Crit: June 12
B&O Trail Bike Tour: June 14
The Ride Across Indiana: July 19
Hilly Hundred: Oct 10 - 12

SPEAK UP: Do you have kids in Indy? Take the Indianapolis Public Schools Transportation Survey. Our youth should be able to walk and bike to school and after school activities safely. It should be safe to cross the street near schools and bus stops.

SPEAK UP: Next Level Trails Funds Were Zeroed Out in the Indiana State Budget - Reach out to your state legislators and let them know that rail trails, greenways, and multi-use trails are critical to the region's economic success, quality of life, and public health. To add insult to injury, the state legislature put a prohibition on spending state infrastructure money on bike routes, separated cycle tracks, and sidewalks. Indiana State Legislators need to hear from you about the importance of making our roads safer for all.

SPEAK UP: The City of Indianapolis is creating the Greenways Strategic Implementation Plan. This plan will build on the current Indy Greenways Full Circle Master Plan from 2014 that laid the vision for Indy greenways over the last decade. The updated Greenways Plan includes a vision for over a hundred additional miles across Marion County. Here is the most recent Greenways Plan presentation. Email the Indy Greenways Team or call 317-327-4000 if you have questions, or want to recommend a community event or meeting that would be ideal for a Greenways Roadshow input session.

DONATE: Donate to our General Fund or become a Member!

Check out our "Trail Report" section on our website for all the latest trail construction and maintenance conditions. This list will be updated monthly so check back often!

Update: Hague Road Trail connector to the Midland Trace Trail - Closure from June 2nd until the end of October
Why is Google Maps so wrong about Bike Routes in Indianapolis? - We recently asked this question of Indy DPW, and they are working on sending an update to Google Maps. Stay tuned!

A group of bicycle riders on the Monon Trail in Indianapolis

Indy Parks Ride Series is Back!

We had a great time at our first bike ride with Indy Parks at Riverside Park. The next Indy Parks Ride is at Eagle Creek Park on Thursday, June 12th. Register Here!

Image for the June 14th B&O Trail Bicycle Tour

The 33rd Annual B&O Bicycle Tour takes place on Saturday, June 14th and will showcase portions of the B&O Trail as well as scenic countryside. You may choose from 11, 17, 25, 45, and 62-mile routes. After the ride, stick around for lunch and live music.

Current members of the Central Indiana Bicycling Association (CIBA) and Bike Indianapolis can RSVP Here for a Complementary Registration (use the Ride with GPS RSVP button). The complementary registration does not include a t-shirt.

RAIN 2025 is Happening!

Mark your calendars for July 19th and get ready to ride! This year’s jersey is here and ready to order. Registration is Now Open.

RAIN Volunteer Call-Out: Volunteer registration is now open for the Ride Across Indiana. Be part of all the excitement and help make this event a success. Volunteer now!

Hilly Hundred Early Registration

Hilly Hundred Weekend is a blast, Oct 10-12. Early Registration is Now Open!

Don't miss the early registration discount.

Volunteers can qualify for free registration!

Inaugural Bike Fest was a Success!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Bike Fest on May 4th at Guggman Haus Brewing to kick off May Bike Month. We had lots of cycling organizations sharing what they do to promote cycling in our city, fun raffle items & great speakers highlighting all the fun ride opportunities in the month of May. Mark your calendars for May 3, 2026 as we plan to make this an annual event. More Photos Here

Photo collage from May 4th, 2025 Bike Fest at Guggman Haus Brewing Co.

Leslie in the Bike Fest frame at a Bike to Work Week coffee meetup

A Great Bike To Work Week!

We had fun celebrating Bike to Work Week this year. Thanks to everyone who came out and enjoyed coffee and breakfast sandwiches, especially those hardy souls that braved the rain. It was an awesome Bike to Work Day Happy Hour at Half Liter. Special thanks to Tinker Coffee for donating their delicious coffee, and Half Liter for hosting the happy hour with 1/2 price appetizers!

See more photos here

Collage of May 2025 Bike to Work week photos

Another Bike to the 500 in the Books!

It was a great day to ride to the Indy 500, and one of our biggest turnouts ever! Thank you to everyone who enjoyed this event with us. Huge shout out to our volunteers who showed up and made this event happen. We couldn't do it without you.

Thanks to The Amp at 16 Tech for sharing their amazing space, to Indpls-Marion County Police Department for escorting us safely to the track, and to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for their partnership.

This is one of our largest fundraisers. Money raised through Bike to the 500 allows us continue our work to advocate for safer cycling infrastructure in our city, provide safe cycling (AND driving) education, and opportunities to ride. Thank you to all event participants for your support.

See More Photos Here