Experience The Thrill of Bicycling by Starlight!
2024 N.I.T.E. Ride Registration Is Open!
Event Location - Eli Lilly
Photo by Marcelo Copat
Head over to Eli Lilly, located at 950 S Delaware (corner of Delaware and East Merrill Street), for the N.I.T.E. Ride, a leisurely 20 mile tour of Indianapolis at NITE! Experience what it's like to ride with 1,500 other cyclists under the stars over Indianapolis with a route that takes you on a tour of downtown Indianapolis, Major Taylor Velodrome, Indianapolis Zoo, Fountain Square and Monument Circle.
Parking will be available at Eli Lilly. See Parking page for full details.
Highlights
Photo by Marcelo Copat
- Tour of Indianapolis at NITE
- T-Shirt
- Jersey
- After Ride Celebration
- Newfields
- Major Taylor Velodrome
- White River State Park
- L.I.T.E. Up Your Bikes
Enjoy Downtown, Broad Ripple, the Indy Greenways and the Cultural Trail. Visit museums, watch an IMAX movie, stroll the Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens. Take in an Indy Eleven soccer game. Shop Circle Center Mall. Tour historic neighborhoods on a bike. To see a list of downtown activities and discount codes, see the Activities page.
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Route Highlights
Photo by Markee Wilder
The N.I.T.E. Ride starts at 11:00 pm (at NIGHT!) from Eli Lilly, 950 South Delaware (located at Delaware and East Merrill Street), and takes you on a tour of downtown Indianapolis and nearby sites. The tour will take you by Mass Avenue, Butler University, Newfields, Major Taylor Velodrome, Amp16, Riley Hospital, Eskenszi Hospital. White River State Park, Indianapolis Zoo, Victory Field, Lucas Oil Stadium, and Fountain Square. Total route length is 20 miles.
Riding Tips
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Check out this list for preparing to ride the N.I.T.E. Ride.
L.I.T.E. Up Your Bike
Photo by Markee Wilder
L.I.T.E. Up Your Bike contest is back! L.I.T.E. up your bike and show off your bike at the N.I.T.E. Ride! Winner of contest will receive a TBD.
To enter the L.I.T.E. Up Your Bike contest: at 10:00pm take your bike to the Start Line and show off your bike!
Previous L.I.T.E. Up Your Bike Photos
Service/Repair Area Access
Photo by Connie Szabo Schmucker
Prevent bicycle breakdown on the N.I.T.E. Ride route by having your bike checked for service/repairs prior to the day of ride at your local bike store. Save yourself the frustration of suffering a breakdown the day of the N.I.T.E. Ride by having your bike checked out beforehand.
On the evening of the N.I.T.E. Ride if you need assistance, please bring your bike to Bicycle Garage Indy's tent at the N.I.T.E. Ride for minor adjustments and minor repairs between 8 pm and 10:30 pm. Bicycle Garage Indy will have supplies available for purchase and will assist with minor adjustments and repairs before the ride. Pre-Ride Mechanical Support ends at 10:30 pm.