Pedal & Play

Get ready to roll into summer fun with Pedal & Play, a free, family-friendly bike ride designed for all ages and abilities. These monthly rides are all about building confidence on bikes, discovering how family-friendly and bikeable the city can be, and connecting with other bike-minded families. It’s a great way to burn off energy, spark a little adventure, and make lasting memories—one ride at a time. 

Every 2-2.5 hour ride will show how to safely navigate the Indianapolis Cultural Trail and adjoining greenways while highlighting some playful stops- like a playground, splashpad or family-friendly attraction- along the way to keep kids engaged. Pedal & play is offered on May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, and September 19 at 10 AM. The ride is FREE, but registration on Eventbrite is required. Whether riding independently or with an adult, it’s a great way for families to explore downtown by bike!

Biking Options
Bring Your Own Bike: Children are welcome on their parents bikes via bike seats, trailers, tagalongs, or cargo bikes. Kids riding their own bikes should be able to ride 3–10 miles with stops to rest and follow both trail etiquette and traffic laws under adult supervision. Helmets for all riders are strongly encouraged.

Pacers Bikeshare for Adults: We will have a limited number of Pacers Bikeshare bikes for adults that may need one for each ride. Pacers Bikeshare is complimentary for Annual, IndyRides Free, and Butler, members, and available to rental for non-members for $25. Those wanting a Pacers Bikeshare must register for one ahead of time on Eventbrite with appropriate ticket, be 18 years old, and sign the additional waiver. Helmets can be borrowed from the Indianapolis Cultural Trail.

Adaptive Bikes: Unable to ride or not comfortable on a traditional two-wheel bike? Pacers Bikeshare offers a variety of adaptable bikes that can be reserved. However, reservations for an adapable bike must be complete 48 hours in advance of ride.

Ride Information

Pedal & Play is a family-friendly group ride that welcomes all paces and experience levels. Each week the ride route will change, but it will utilize trails, cycletracks, and other safe bike infrastructure. Low-traffic, bike-friendly roads may be used as needed. Particiants should feel comfortable riding for up to 10 miles at a casual, conversational pace and in a group ride setting. Approximately 1 hour will be biking with a roughly 30-45 minute of breaks. Kids riding their own bike will need to be able to bike 3-10 miles with stops, practice good trail etquitte, and follow traffic laws. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration

Space is limited and registration is required for every rider. Kids riding on their adults' bike do not have to register, but those riding on their own should reserve a ticket so we can manage group size.

Please be sure to register for the date(s) you are able to attend and for the appropriate ticket type . A waitlist will be available if the event 'sells out.' We politlely ask you only register if you can attend and if your plans change, that you release your ticket so someone else may enjoy the ride.

Info: Check In, air up, create a name tag, and meet the group! We'll have helmets to borrow and tools in case you need any last minute adjustments. Those who reserved a Pacers Bikeshare will be able to grab in now. Our ride leader will go over route and group ride instructions before we depart. Restooms and water bottle refill are available at the start.

Info: Total ride time will be roughly 1 hour with a 30-45 minute stop to rest, socialize and play! Stops will vary every month, but may include playgrounds, splashpads, and other family-friendly attractions. Ride route and location vary each time, but will be roughly 3-10 miles on trails, bike lanes, and low-traffic streets. Ride pace is typically around 10 mph when moving.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cultural Trail Headquarters, 132 W Walnut St, Indianapolis, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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