What a remarkable bicycle tour we had on Saturday, June 13, 2026. This was our 34th year and we had tremendous weather and over 700 registered riders. We celebrated the completion of the long-awaited connection between Brownsburg and Speedway. Click the PHOTOS menu option on our site to see an album of photos and videos.
For the third year in a row, we launched the tour from Cardinal Elementary school in Brownsburg. Many of the routes took riders out on the trail to the western edge. New this year, riders had an option to head east into Speedway and experience the newly completed section of the trail. Some routes continued out west onto county roads in Hendricks and Putnam County.
B&O BICYCLE TOUR SPONSORED BY HENDRICKS REGIONAL HEALTH
June 13, 2026 at Cardinal Elementary in Brownsburg! The 34th Annual B&O Bicycle Tour showcased portions of the B&O Trail including our newest sections as well as scenic countryside. Riders chose from various loops. After the ride, folks stuck around for a delicious lunch and some live music.
WHERE ~ Cardinal Elementary School, 3590 Hornaday, Brownsburg, Indiana.
START TIME ~ Sign-in began at 7:30 AM on Saturday, June 13, 2026. There was no mass start of riders at specified times. All riders departed once they had completed their check-in, prepped their bikes and donned a helmet! Please note that our event is rain or shine. this year we had plenty of SHINE. No refunds are given due to the weather.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH ~ Listen to live music as you enjoy a fantastic lunch catered by Smokin' J's Barbecue immediately after the ride. Thank you to Aqua Systems for donating water and Core-Mark for the snacks at the SAG stops.
SEE YOURSELF ON INSTAGRAM ~ During the ride, take pictures and post them on Instagram using #bobikeride. We hope to show pictures on a continuous loop throughout the day back at the starting venue. You can enjoy them as you eat lunch and listen to the music.
ENTRY FEES ~ Early bird registration fees was in effect until April 1st. Refer to the official event page for more details.
DONATIONS ~ Consider giving a donation to the B&O Trail in addition to your ride entry fee or optionally cover the extra cost for the credit card processing fee. We are working to extend the trail westward in Hendricks County. Local funds raised from generous folks like you enable expansion and ongoing maintenance of the trail. BOTA is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your donations are tax deductible.
T-SHIRTS ~ Souvenir t-shirts were provided to pre-registered riders. Scroll down to see what this year's graphic logo looked like. To guarantee a t-shirt online you had to register no later than June 5th. A very limited number of shirts were available on the day of the ride.
SPECIAL FEATURES OF RIDE ~ SAG vehicles were roving the routes to assist with minor mechanical problems or fatigue. Routes were marked on the roads, but route maps were provided as a backup. Mechanics from Bicycle Garage Indy (BGI) were on hand to answer mechanical questions and assist riders with pre-ride inspections. The first 300 riders to check-in received a souvenir water bottle. Riders enjoyed live music as they ate lunch from Smokin' J's Barbecue (10:30 AM to 2:30 PM). Lunch was included with registration.
ROUTE DESCRIPTIONS
Click the links on the event page to access the various "Ride With GPS" planned route maps. Please note that routes are subject to last minute changes at the time of the event due to unforeseen road closures or other safety concerns.
PARKING ~ Ample parking will be available at Cardinal Elementary. As always, watch for signs and parking attendants.
For more information, contact Jeff Smallwood by phone at (317) 979-2467 or by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
