Indianapolis Greenways

Bicycle Garage Indy is pleased to announce it will be hosting  Bike Month Kick-Off - a brand new event, and evening of connections, contacts and info. Come to BGI North on Wednesday, May 1 (first day of National Bike Month) from 5:30-7:30 pm. You'll meet representatives of bicycle organizations, find out what going on in Indianapolis and Indiana for bicycling, find out about upcoming events and get ready to celebrate Bike Month and Bike to Work Day!

Organizations represented (as of 4/15/13):

• ActiveIndy Tours
• Bicycle Indiana
• BISSELL/ABG/Giant Racing Team
• Central Indiana Bicycling Association (CIBA)
• Greenways Foundation
• Hoosier Mountain Bike Association (HMBA)
• Indy Bike Hub YMCA
• Nine13Sports
• Shifting Gears

We look forward to seeing you here.

Jay Hardcastle
Marketing Manager - Bicycle Garage Indy
jhardcastle@bgindy.com

BGI customers on our email list have recently received our latest email newsletter.  
This is edition is jam packed with exiciting events coming up in April:

• April 3rd -  Indy Greenways Master Plan meeting
• April 8th -  Greenways Foundation gathering
• April 11th - Ladies' Night at BGI (Registration)
• April 25th - TRI(athlon) Night at BGI (Registration)
• April Weeknights - no-charge clinics at BGI stores (starts 4/8)
• April Tuesdays & Fridays- Yoga classes at BGI

Bicycle Garage Indy has three locations to serve you; Bicycle Garage Indy North (Indianapolis, Dean Road at 82nd St.),  South (just west of I-65 on County Line Rd, Greenwood), and BGI Downtown, in the Indy Bike Hub YMCA.

- Jay S. Hardcastle, BGI Marketing Manager 
 

BGI customers on our email list have recently received our latest email newsletter.  
Here some of the useful items from the latest edition:

• Presidents' Day Sale On All Fitness Equipment
• Ladies' Night at BGI North -  February 28th
• No-charge Energy Eval. Nets Bicycle Indiana $25
• Indy Greenways' Master Plan & Survey
• Indy's Progress To Be Topic At National Bike Summit
• American Lung Association Stair Climb
• Clinics & Classes on the BGI calendar 

Bicycle Garage Indy has three locations to serve you; Bicycle Garage Indy North (Indianapolis, Dean Road at 82nd St.),  South (just west of I-65 on County Line Rd, Greenwood), and BGI Downtown, in the Indy Bike Hub YMCA.

- Jay S. Hardcastle, BGI Marketing Manager 
 

BGI customers on our email list have recently received our latest email newsletter.  
Here some of the useful items from the latest edition:

• Winter bike service specials end in 7 days
• "Hoist Night" - building strength with functional trainers
• Bicycle Indiana can benefit from your action.
• Indy Greenways' Master Plan & Survey
• Cyclocross World Championship in Louisville Feb. 2 & 3
• More Events On The Calendar (designed to make happier, better bike riders)

Bicycle Garage Indy has three locations to serve you; Bicycle Garage Indy North (Indianapolis, Dean Road at 82nd St.),  South (just west of I-65 on County Line Rd, Greenwood), and BGI Downtown, in the Indy Bike Hub YMCA.

HOT, HOT, HOT.  That is the only way to describe our summer so far.  Fortunately, bicycling in this heat is still doable, as the rolling nature of bicycling provides a cooling breeze.  That said, we still find ourselves drenched in sweat when the temperature hovers in the high 90 degree position! 

After several days of such heat – I do find that I cannot bear the thought of yet another super heated ride.  What to do?  Head to the trails!  We are so fortunate in and around the Indianapolis area, as we have a myriad of bicycle trails to choose from.  They afford us such refreshing shade – particularly in the morning and evening hours.  I just came off the Monon Trail this morning and I swear there was a 10 degree temperature jump as I left the shade of the trail and emerged onto the roads.  Wow!  Time to turn around and get back onto that trail. 

If you are not familiar with our network of bicycle trails, follow this link to the Indy Greenways website. And if you are avoiding them because of the congestion (they can be really busy over the weekends and after work), then give them a try through the week in the daytime hours.   

And even though you are in the shade, you still need to hydrate.  You might want to consider the insulated water like the CamelBak Podium Chill bottles and/or a CamelBak hydration pack, which truly keep your ice water COLD for so much longer than the traditional plastic water bottles.  

Find a full selection of hydration products from CamelBak, Bontrager and Nathan, along with energy and recovery drinks from Hammer, Clif and PowerBar at all 3 Bicycle Garage Indy locations.

Triathlons are increasing in popularity. I am seeing more and more of them riding and running around. Strong riders too. I had some motor pas me on an Indianapolis Greenway the other day. heads down, gears high, they pulled away and left me in their dust.

I have also found that most Triathletes are serious about their bike accessories.  They have all the newest bike gear in Indianapolis too. everything from hydration to bike racks.

Their bikes are cool too. Trek Bicycles makes a very notable tri-bike, the Equinox TTX9.0 

That bike just screams fast. I am sure you will see several of these out on the roads at the Muncie Endurathon.

Why a triathlon specific bike? Well it is just the best bicycle tool for the job. Road bikes will work, but if you are trying to keep up with the Jones and they are on one of these..well you get the picture!
 

Paris Roubaix is often called the Queen of the Classics. Why, because it is the most famous and prestigious of all the spring classics. It is long, rough and as hard as it gets. This bicycle race starts most cyclist's blood flowing. I often find my self dreaming as I ride over Indiana famous chip and seal, that I am riding Roubaix.

I know no bicycle tour in Indianapolis, would compare to Roubaix, but don't let that stop you from getting out on the road. Hit the bike paths in Indianapolis. Put together a urban Roubaix linking Indianapolis Greenways together with rough back roads. Schedule an gentleman's race over the Indianapolis bike paths.

What ever is your speed, take it to the paths.

The weather may still be a little iffy but make no mistake, spring is here. Are you looking for a new bike route in Indianapolis? Do you like riding the Indianapolis greenways? Come on in and talk with our experts for advice and help with your cycling needs. Hours are 10am to 8pm monday through saturday and 12pm to 5pm on sunday.

see you there

Bob