biking

Whether you’re a rookie cyclist or a veteran seeking out your next century ride, there’s a path for you on Indiana’s longest dedicated bike trail.

A Tour de Force

A New Spin

Riding the trails in HNF.

Why mountain-bikers and environmentalists are on a collision course at Fort Harrison State Park.

How impressive are these trails in our backyard? Only about 40 other trail networks worldwide have earned the IMBA’s coveted Ride Center designation.

“We’ve had some good discussions with leaders about potential expansions,” says trail executive director Karen Haley.

The heart of Plainfield holds one surprise (cool yarn shop!) after another (fantastic bike trail!).

“Coming into office, I knew we were way behind many other cities,” Ballard says.

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The trip was so pleasant, when I found myself back at the lake post-hike, I wanted to turn around and do it again—relentless crowds and all.

A glutton for punishment, I took the harder route. As my legs churned and my lungs screamed for more oxygen, I quickly realized this stretch has significantly more elevation gain than most Hoosier trails—including Brown County’s Hesitation Point.

Bald eagles pass through the park, so stash a pair of binoculars in your hydration pack in case you’re lucky enough to catch a glimpse.

“Brown County’s Green Valley guarantees a smile,” says Sally Marchand Collins. “It’s a fast, swooping trail that causes me to scream like a little girl as I launch off the top of each little roller-coaster peak.”

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