2 cycling events in Carmel, Indiana

Let's Ride on Saturday!

Bring the whole family out for a fun Saturday morning! The action starts first thing in the Bike Rodeo with ramps, rumble strips, slalom cones, and a rainbow finish tunnel!

Bike Carmel Family Fun Ride

After you check out the rodeo, visit with Carmel Police. Get a caricature drawn of you and your family. And jump in one of Carmel’s fire trucks with Chief Moriarty!

Bike Carmel Family Fun Ride at Carmel Elementary (5/9 and 6/20)

Join us for a morning of bikes, smiles, and community at the Bike Carmel Family Fun Ride! Perfect for riders of all ages and skill levels, this event is designed to help kids build confidence on their bikes in a safe, fun environment.

Kick off the morning in our interactive Bike Rodeo, a closed-course parking lot skills area where young riders can practice starting, stopping, and steering. Plus, don't miss out on getting a free custom caricature drawing! Mid-morning, everyone will group up for a fun, casual neighborhood ride led by Coach Matt, before heading back to the school for even more time in the Rodeo.

Event Schedule:

• 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Check-in, ride the Bike Rodeo skills course, and get your caricature drawn!

• 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Group neighborhood ride led by Coach Matt.

• 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: More time to practice skills in the Bike Rodeo!

What to Bring: Your bicycle, a well-fitting helmet (required for all riders), and a big smile. We can’t wait to ride with you!

Bike Carmel Family Fun Ride: Firehouse Parade Edition (6/6 and 7/11)

Sirens, fire engines, and bicycles—oh my! We are teaming up with the Carmel Fire Department for a very special edition of the Bike Carmel Family Fun Ride.

The morning starts at Carmel Middle School with our classic Bike Rodeo, where kids can test their handling skills on our safety course, plus enjoy free caricature drawings! Then, get ready for the main event: a spectacular bicycle parade safely escorted by CFD's very own Chief Moriarty in a real fire engine! The parade will roll from the school directly to the Carmel Fire Safe House, where families will get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the facility and the fire museum.

Event Schedule:

• 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Check-in at Carmel Middle School, ride the Bike Rodeo, and get your caricature drawn!

• 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: The CFD Fire Engine Parade departs for the Safe House, followed by an interactive facility and museum tour.

• 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Head back to the school for more time in the Bike Rodeo!

What to Bring: Your bicycle, a well-fitting helmet (required for all riders), and your sense of adventure. See you at the starting line!