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Vandalia Trail Brisk Bike Rides 2024-2025 (Plainfield)

One Saturday each month, Nov-March, 9:00 AM - noon, SE corner of Meijer Parking Lot
Nov 9, Dec 14, Jan 18(cancelled), Feb 15, Mar 15

In its 7th winter, this monthly bike ride series in Plainfield by the Friends of the Vandalia Trail is held on one Saturday morning each month, November-March. Whether you're a regular cold weather rider or would like to try it for the first time, come on out and enjoy a relaxed opportunity to embrace winter, try out your cold weather gear and exchange strategies on staying warm on the bike.

Our gathering point is behind Biggby's Coffee and the Metro Diner, in the southeast corner of the Meijer parking lot, convenient for a hot drink before and a warm breakfast and shopping after. We'll ride on the nearby 7.5-mile long Vandalia Trail and some of the intersecting White Lick Creek Trail, then return for breakfast. The planned distance is 10-20 miles, depending on the group and conditions. The out-&-back route and Plainfield's extensive trail system make it easy to adjust the length. In the past, ride temperatures have ranged from 2 to 62 degrees and conditions have ranged from dry to snow-covered.

Riders participate at their own risk. Minors must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them. If icy conditions exist or if it is raining, the ride will be canceled.
Visit the Facebook event for more details or last minute updates.

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NRHT, Inc. 2025 Bike Rides (Plainfield)

April 26, Saturday, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Come join the annual NRHT, Inc. bike ride in Plainfield, on the Vandalia Trail. We meet at the south end of the parking lot at Plainfield's Aquatic Center, then ride 20 miles spanning the width of Plainfield on its paved Vandalia Trail, plus short side trips on several connected trails in town. We'll also stop for lunch after the ride at one of several good restaurants near the trail, wherever the group decides. Visit the link above for more details and any updates. Note that we will visit the Amo-Coatesville Vandalia Trail by Hendricks County Parks during the Putnam County ride in September, described below.
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Weekly Vandalia Trail Bike Rides (Amo & Plainfield)

May - September, Tuesday evenings, 6:30 PM

Amo: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Tuesdays each month (trailhead at 5041 Railroad St.)
Plainfield: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays each month (south end of parking lot at Richard A. Carlucci Recreation & Aquatic Center)

From Amo, we'll enjoy the countryside & small towns riding the paved Vandalia Trail to Coatesville (8 miles round trip, 16 miles two round trips) and occasionally part of the packed stone Vandalia Trail in Putnam County, depending on the group.

In Plainfield, we'll ride the paved Vandalia Trail and other connecting trails when more distance is desired. Round trip on the Vandalia Trail is 15 miles.
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74th Annual Amo Fish Fry

June 5-7, Thursday-Saturday

The 74th annual Amo Fish Fry in support of the Amo Volunteer Fire Department will be held just a short distance north of the Vandalia Trail. Combine a visit to these festivities with a trip on the Amo-Greencastle Vandalia Trail. Also, stop by the Vandalia Trail booth in the vendor tent Friday evening or Saturday to catch up on trail plans.
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13th Annual Coatesville Car Show

July 19, Saturday, 10 AM - 2 PM

The 12th annual Coatesville Car Show will be held just north of the Vandalia Trail. Combine a visit to these festivities with a trip on the Amo-Greencastle Vandalia Trail. This has become one of the bigger car shows in the state.
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Summer Fun Run (Amo)

Date TBD, Wednesday, 4:30-6:30 PM, Amo Trailhead

Hosted by the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County, come join this installment of the Summer Fun Run Series. Sign up for the 14-week series at the link above to enjoy and support parks around the county.
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NRHT, Inc. 2024 Bike Rides (Putnam-Hendricks County)

September 20, Saturday, 9:30 AM

Come join the annual NRHT, Inc. bike ride on Putnam Parks & Pathways' and Greencastle's People Pathways trails system (including the Vandalia Trail) having the most miles of open trail along the NRHT corridor of any county, plus Hendricks County Parks' Vandalia Trail. Meet at the People Pathways gazebo across from the Walmart Supercenter in Greencastle for a 9:30 departure. The event will consist of 2 rides to span most of the width of Putnam County and 4 miles into Hendricks County and includes a generous sponsorship by Putnam Parks & Pathways for refreshments. The 31-mile main ride will feature the paved Campus Link Trail by Greencastle Parks & Recreation and the packed stone Vandalia Trail & Putnam Nature Trail Phase 1 by Putnam Parks & Pathways, plus a bit of paved road in Greencastle and the paved Amo-Coatesville Vandalia Trail by Hendricks County Parks & Recreation. The lunch stop will be near the end at the annual Fillmore Volunteer Fire Department Chicken BBQ. The 13-mile additional ride will start at the CR 150 W trailhead just south of Limedale and feature the rest of the packed stone Putnam Nature Trail and the rustic Hamrick Station Trail, plus a mile of paved county road between them, followed by some snacks at the trailhead. Afterwards, as usual, we’ll look to relax a bit at one of the many refreshment options in Greencastle. Some visitors might even consider an overnight stay.
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Airport Loop & Recreational Bike Ride (Indy)

October 4, Saturday, 8:30 AM

Hosted for this 7th year by the White Lick Creek and Vandalia Trail Alliance, the Indianapolis International Airport, and National Road Heritage Trail, Inc., come join the fun biking 4, 10, or 20 miles on the perimeter roads of the Indianapolis International Airport in support of future development of these 2 trails on the west side of Indy, connecting to Plainfield's Vandalia Trail.

Scenic and flat routes of 4, 10, and 20 miles suitable for all riders and all speeds will be available along the North and West Perimeter Roads. One 10-mile full loop of the airport, including several hills and a required minimum riding speed with police escort, will be available for advanced riders.
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