The Bike Buddy Program
There’s no better time to start biking than today!
Indianapolis and surrounding counties continue to create more bike trails making it even easier to get out and ride. But many of us haven’t ridden a bike since we were a kid. We have forgetten the joys of jumping on a bike and the freedom it provides. If you are hesitant to start riding, we encourage you to sign up for the Bike Buddy Program.
The Bike Buddy Program is a collaborative effort between Bike Indianapolis and CIRTA/Commuter Connect. This free program allows cyclists of all backgrounds and levels to work one-on-one with an experienced cyclist. Your Bike Buddy will help you plan safe and efficient bike routes all over Central Indiana, share bicycling rules and regulations, and more! Learn more below about how to get matched with a Bike Buddy or, if you are an experienced cyclist, how you can become a Bike Buddy.
Get a free Bike Buddy
All you need to do is sign up! Once Commuter Connect receives your request, You’ll be matched with an experienced cyclist trained by Bike Indianapolis.
All backgrounds and levels are welcome, and guides are available all over Central Indiana. Your Bike Buddy can help you plan safe and efficient bike routes, cover bicycling rules and regulations, learn tips for changing weather, and more. Bike Buddies can also help you plan your route to work, where to park your bike and how to transport work items. We hope you’ll enjoy it so much, you’ll make biking part of your daily commute. Sign up to get matched!
Be the mentor you wish you had when you started riding. There’s a lot of joy in helping someone gain confidence in an area where they feel unsure, and in Indy, having a hand problem-solving how to traverse the trickier parts of the city can make a big difference. Read about the success of other Bike Buddies, and sign up to help create more bike riders in Central Indiana. If you wold like to become a Bike Buddy. please sign up. All that is required is a one hour training held in late Spring.