Bike Buddies Sharing Rides and Skills

The Bike Buddy Program is a partnership program between CIRTA / Commuter Connect and Central Indiana Cycling (forged from the merger of Bike Indianapolis and CIBA) where an experienced rider is paired with a new rider. The mentoring bike guide assists the new rider with planning a bike route, choosing bike riding accessories, safe riding tips, and just getting out there for rides. Based on the needs of the rider it may just be a couple of meetings or rides, but some Bike Buddies continue riding together regularly.

How does it work? - CIRTA / Commuter Connect identifies folks that would be interested in having a Bike Buddy Mentor during their alternative transportation work with employers in the region. New riders interested in finding a Bike Buddy can also fill out this form on the CIRTA website. Central Indiana Cycling supports this program with experienced Bike Buddy Mentors that take a training course about what to expect. Those experienced Bike Buddy Mentors and new riders are then paired up.

Adelle Stokes, Central Indiana Cycling Board Member and Bike Buddy Mentor shared that, “Kareema and I connected right away and continued riding together after the first introduction rides. We are literally Bike Buddies.” Chiming in, Kareema Boykin says, “When signing up, I didn't know what to expect from a Bike Buddy, but Ms. Adele has met and exceeded my expectations.  She is super passionate about riding, friendly, and fun. She has also connected me with other people and biking programs in my neighborhood. I am so honored to have her as my Buddy. I was also happy she lived in my neighborhood and was a woman of color.”

If you are an experienced rider and want to share your love and knowledge of cycling, we would love to have you as a Bike Buddy Mentor.  Sign Up Here to Be a Bike Buddy Mentor

New to riding and / or want to learn more about bike commuting or route navigation? Sign Up Here to Get a Bike Buddy Mentor

If you have questions about this program, you can reach out to Tess Woods. 

Bike Buddies sharing rides and having fun!