A new countywide initiative offers discounts to residents and visitors who bike the trails and downtowns of Hamilton County. Pedal Perks, which recently kicked off and runs through October, encourages riders to explore the area, experience a new adventure and save money.
“Hamilton County is known for great trails and interesting communities and unique local businesses, so Pedal Perks brings these awesome things together in one fun promotion,” said Brenda Myers, president and CEO of Hamilton County Tourism.
Myers said the idea was first sparked by Carmel City Councilman Bruce Kimball, who loves to explore on his bike and encourage others to do the same.
To participate, bicyclists simply need to show proof of their ride to the business. For example, riders can bring in their helmet or take a photo of their bike outside the business.
Some of the attractions participating include Black Hawk Winery in Sheridan, Bath Junkie in Carmel and all Stacked Pickle locations in Hamilton County. To see the full list, visit www.PedalPerks.org. If your business wants to participate in the program, please contact Dagny Zupin at dzupin@hamiltoncountytourism.com.
Don’t have a bike?
Zagster Bike Share Program, which started in 2015, has 10 stations in Carmel one in Westfield with 86 bikes and trikes available. The cost is $3 per hour. To rent, download the Zagster app and follow the directions. For more information, visit http://bike.zagster.com/carmel/.
New bike routes in Hamilton County:
USBR35 bicycle route launched this summer and is a nationally-approved interconnected cycling route that links the northern part of the Hoosier state to the southern, stretching though Hamilton County. Approved in 2015, the route reaches 360 miles from La Porte County to Floyd County. For more information, visit www.indianausbr35.com.