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Below are links of interest to bicyclists. If you have a link that should be added, please contact the CIBA webmaster.
Indiana Bicycle Clubs & Advocacy
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MapMyride replaces RouteSlip which you have used in the past.
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Indy to Louisville This is another great map from our friend Charley Myer. He has found some great back roads for this 100mile + ride.
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In and Around Morgan County Our friends in the Bloomington Bicycle Club have posted cue sheets of their favorite routes in beautiful southern Indiana and maps of paved roads in several counties. Plan a trip south with maps in hand. Thanks to the BBC for all their work.
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Lafayette, Indiana maps posted by our friends up in Lafayette. Find maps of the surrounding counties. Thanks Wabash River Cycling Club! |
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Two maps of rides on the West side from Barb Snyder Thanks! Country Spinning from the Wednesday rides and Clermont and Beyond
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CIBA member Charlie Myer was nice enough to provide us with great professional maps of counties surrounding Indianapolis. The intent here is to provide common maps for ride leaders to use. Simply print out a copy and mark your route on the map and duplicate. Thanks Charlie!
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1. Helmets are encouraged and highly recommended.
2. Obey all traffic laws as they pertain to cyclists. Indiana law exerpt
3. Be courteous to motorists and to each other at all times. Don't swarm around cars at intersections. When passing always let other riders know you are there by calling out "on your right" or "on your left."
4. Remember that your actions on a ride are like a ripple in a pond and affect everyone around you. Never do anything that could cause harm to yourself or others. Always be predictable when you ride and never do anything that might surprise those around you.
5. Experienced riders should always set a good riding example. They should welcome new riders, mentor them, and offer polite and constructive criticism when necessary.
6. Riders who are new to the ride should "sit in, watch and learn. Ride captains may be designated by the ride leaders as more experienced riders familiar with the ride and ride etiquette. If you have a skill weakness or cycling etiquette question, ask the ride leaders or road captains for advice. Be prepared to accept constructive criticism. It is not intended personally. Remember that one person's mistake affects the safety and well being of everyone on the ride.
7. If you have a time trial bike or aero bars on your bike, do not use the aero bars while riding in the group. Ride at the back of the group if you want to ride in the aero position.
8. Pay attention to how comfortable your fellow riders are in the group and give less experienced riders more room.
9. If you have been dropped or you are struggling to stay with the group, don't use traffic signals or stop signs to go to the front of the group. Stay off the front if you haven't earned it.
10. If you are at your physical limit and are being dropped, know how to exit the pack and drop back safely.
11. Two abreast is the ride formation with the right side being the "bail out" lane where you make your way to the back of the pack.
12. Rider communication is very important on all group rides. Call out obstacles and holes ("hole right"), car locations ("car up or car back"). Use hand signals and call out turns. Ipods, earphones or any other device that distracts a rider from paying complete attention to the ride and that tends to prevent communication with other riders is strongly discouraged.
13. If you see that a traffic signal is going to turn red, do not accelerate to get through because the group following may be tempted to go through on red and into the path of oncoming cars. Riders in the middle of the pack must use good judgment and plan for a controlled stop rather than a panic stop when they see a traffic signal changing.
14. These are RIDES and not races. Racing is inherently risky and dangerous and is conducted under controlled circumstances. Racers assume those risks when they pay their fee and pin on their number. We do not take risks on these rides and dangerous or unsafe riding will not be tolerated.
15. For the Hinkle and Broad Ripple Training Rides the ride leaders have said A helmet is required. No exceptions and that Ipods, earphones, and other devices hampering communication will not be permitted.
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From the CIBA mission statement: "Of primary concern to the club is the safety of those who participate. We believe our responsibility is to set an example for the community on the proper use of the bicycle."
The Safety Committee encourages your suggestions to improve ride safety. Please contact the CIBA Safety Committee Chairman, Joe Hunter-Lattak.
The Safety Committee encourages your suggestions to improve ride safety. Please contact the CIBA Safety Committee Chairman, Joe Hunter-Lattak.
In 2003, there were 622 bicycling fatalities and 46,000 bicycling injuries resulting from traffic crashes in the United States. While these numbers continue to decrease from year to year, bicyclist fatalities still account for 1.5 percent of all traffic fatalities as well as 2 percent of all traffic injuries.
Here is a great place to start, http://bicyclesafe.com/
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Indiana State Bike Code
Indiana Code 9-21-11
Children and wards; bicycles; violations
Sec. 1.(a) The parent of a child and the guardian of a protected person may not authorize or knowingly permit the child or protected person to violate this chapter.
Sec. 1.(b) Subject to the exceptions stated, the provisions of this chapter applicable to bicycles apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon a highway or a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
Indiana Code 9-21-11
Riding on roadways; rights and duties
Sec. 2. A person riding a bicycle upon a roadway has all the rights and duties under this article that are applicable to a person who drives a vehicles, except the following:
(1) Special regulations of this article.
(2) Those provision of this article that by their nature have no application.
Indiana Code 9-21-11 Seats
Sec. 3.(a) A person propelling a bicycle may not:
(1) ride other than upon the permanent and regular seat attached to the bicycle; or
(2) carry any other person upon the bicycle who is not seated upon a firmly attached and regular seat on the bicycle.
Sec. 3.(b) A person may not ride upon a bicycle unless seated under this section.
Indiana Code 9-21-11 Passengers
Sec. 4. A bicycle may not be used to carry more persons at one (1) time than the number for which the bicycle is designed and equipped
Indiana Code 9-21-11 Hitching rides on motor vehicles or street cars
Sec. 5 A person upon a bicycle, a coaster, roller skates, or a toy vehicle may not attached the bicycle, coaster, roller skates, or toy vehicles or the person to a street car or vehicle upon a roadway.
Indiana Code 9-21-11 Riding two abreast
Sec. 6 A person riding a bicycle upon a roadway may not ride more than two (2) abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
Indiana Code 9-21-11 Carrying articles
Sec. 7 A person who rides a bicycle may not carry a package, a bundle, or an article that prevents the person from keeping both hands upon the handlebars.
Indiana Code 9-21-11 Bells or other audible signal devices
Sec. 8. A person may not ride a bicycle unless the bicycle is equipped with a bell or other device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least one hundred (100) feet. A bicycle may not be equipped with and a person may not use upon a bicycle a siren or whistle.
Indiana Code 9-21-11 Lamps and reflectors
Sec. 9. A bicycle operated on a highway from one-half (1/2) hour after sunset until one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise must be equipped with the following:
(1) A lamp on the front exhibiting a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred (500) feet to the front.
(2) A lamp on the rear exhibiting a red light visible from a distance of five hundred (500) feet to the rear or a red reflector visible from a distance of five hundred (500) feet to the rear.
Indiana Code 9-21-11 Brakes
Sec. 10. A bicycle must be equipped with a brake that will enable the person who operates the bicycle to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement.
Indiana Code 9-21-11 Violations
Sec. 14. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.
City Bike Code (Partial)
In addition to all applicable state laws, bike riders within Marion County and the City of Indianapolis must observe SECTION 1, Chapter 431, ARTICLE VI of the "Revised Code of the Consolidated City and County." The Cities of Beech Grove, Lawrence and Southports and the Town of Speedway are excepted. This code concerns the operation of bicycles on streets, sidewalks and public ways, including these recent amendments:
Sec. 431-602 Operation by children under twelve (12) years of age; responsibility of adults. It shall be unlawful for the parent, legal guardian or custodian of a child under twelve (12) years of age to suffer or permit such a child to operate a bicycle in a roadway in the city while such roadway is open and used by vehicular traffic; however, this subsection shall not apply when and where: The child is at least eight (8) years of age, and is accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or custodian who at times is in position to observe and direct such child's bicycle operation; or, The child is riding only in that portion of a roadway which is designated by signs or pavement markings as being set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles; or.
The street where such roadway is located is designated by the city as a play street.
A child under twelve (12) years of age may operate a bicycle upon a sidewalk or greenway in the city in the manner provide by Section 431-603(b) of the Code.
Sec. 431-603. Operation on roadways, sidewalks and greenways; violations.
A person who operates a bicycle in a roadway shall comply with the provisions of IC Chapter 9-21-11.
A person who operates a bicycle on a sidewalk or greenway in the city shall do so only in the following manner;
The bicycle shall not be operated at a speed, or in any manner, which constitutes a threat to the safety of either the bicycle operator or other persons, or diminishes or impairs the free use of the sidewalk or greenway by other persons.
Indiana Code 9-21-11
Children and wards; bicycles; violations
Sec. 1.(a) The parent of a child and the guardian of a protected person may not authorize or knowingly permit the child or protected person to violate this chapter.
Sec. 1.(b) Subject to the exceptions stated, the provisions of this chapter applicable to bicycles apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon a highway or a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
Indiana Code 9-21-11
Riding on roadways; rights and duties
Sec. 2. A person riding a bicycle upon a roadway has all the rights and duties under this article that are applicable to a person who drives a vehicles, except the following:
(1) Special regulations of this article.
(2) Those provision of this article that by their nature have no application.
Indiana Code 9-21-11 Seats
Sec. 3.(a) A person propelling a bicycle may not:
(1) ride other than upon the permanent and regular seat attached to the bicycle; or
(2) carry any other person upon the bicycle who is not seated upon a firmly attached and regular seat on the bicycle.
Sec. 3.(b) A person may not ride upon a bicycle unless seated under this section.
Indiana Code 9-21-11 Passengers
Sec. 4. A bicycle may not be used to carry more persons at one (1) time than the number for which the bicycle is designed and equipped
Indiana Code 9-21-11 Hitching rides on motor vehicles or street cars
Sec. 5 A person upon a bicycle, a coaster, roller skates, or a toy vehicle may not attached the bicycle, coaster, roller skates, or toy vehicles or the person to a street car or vehicle upon a roadway.
Indiana Code 9-21-11 Riding two abreast
Sec. 6 A person riding a bicycle upon a roadway may not ride more than two (2) abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
Indiana Code 9-21-11 Carrying articles
Sec. 7 A person who rides a bicycle may not carry a package, a bundle, or an article that prevents the person from keeping both hands upon the handlebars.
Indiana Code 9-21-11 Bells or other audible signal devices
Sec. 8. A person may not ride a bicycle unless the bicycle is equipped with a bell or other device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least one hundred (100) feet. A bicycle may not be equipped with and a person may not use upon a bicycle a siren or whistle.
Indiana Code 9-21-11 Lamps and reflectors
Sec. 9. A bicycle operated on a highway from one-half (1/2) hour after sunset until one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise must be equipped with the following:
(1) A lamp on the front exhibiting a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred (500) feet to the front.
(2) A lamp on the rear exhibiting a red light visible from a distance of five hundred (500) feet to the rear or a red reflector visible from a distance of five hundred (500) feet to the rear.
Indiana Code 9-21-11 Brakes
Sec. 10. A bicycle must be equipped with a brake that will enable the person who operates the bicycle to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement.
Indiana Code 9-21-11 Violations
Sec. 14. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.
City Bike Code (Partial)
In addition to all applicable state laws, bike riders within Marion County and the City of Indianapolis must observe SECTION 1, Chapter 431, ARTICLE VI of the "Revised Code of the Consolidated City and County." The Cities of Beech Grove, Lawrence and Southports and the Town of Speedway are excepted. This code concerns the operation of bicycles on streets, sidewalks and public ways, including these recent amendments:
Sec. 431-602 Operation by children under twelve (12) years of age; responsibility of adults. It shall be unlawful for the parent, legal guardian or custodian of a child under twelve (12) years of age to suffer or permit such a child to operate a bicycle in a roadway in the city while such roadway is open and used by vehicular traffic; however, this subsection shall not apply when and where: The child is at least eight (8) years of age, and is accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or custodian who at times is in position to observe and direct such child's bicycle operation; or, The child is riding only in that portion of a roadway which is designated by signs or pavement markings as being set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles; or.
The street where such roadway is located is designated by the city as a play street.
A child under twelve (12) years of age may operate a bicycle upon a sidewalk or greenway in the city in the manner provide by Section 431-603(b) of the Code.
Sec. 431-603. Operation on roadways, sidewalks and greenways; violations.
A person who operates a bicycle in a roadway shall comply with the provisions of IC Chapter 9-21-11.
A person who operates a bicycle on a sidewalk or greenway in the city shall do so only in the following manner;
The bicycle shall not be operated at a speed, or in any manner, which constitutes a threat to the safety of either the bicycle operator or other persons, or diminishes or impairs the free use of the sidewalk or greenway by other persons.