Be Like Nancy Ride!

Date: Last held Sep 19, 2026, next date to be announced
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

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Start location and course

418 E. 34th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Course profile: how hilly is Be Like Nancy Ride!?

The 18.1-mile bike course climbs 335 feet, about 19 feet a mile: flat.

Course	Distance	Climbing	Terrain
East (Nancy's Ride)Bike, out and back, steepest 8%	18.1 mi	335 ft	flat

From the course maps the organizers publish on Ride with GPS and MapMyRun; climbing is the total gain the map reports. Courses can change between editions, so check the date on the map.

Where Be Like Nancy Ride! ranks

No. 19 of 50 on Flattest bike rides

National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Be Like Nancy Ride! cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Ride Schedule

Saturday, September 19, 2026. 8:00-9:00 AM - Registration and Packet Pick up. 8:45 AM - Welcome and Brief Remarks. 9:00 AM - Ride Send-Off (All routes). 10:30 AM-12:00 PM - Family Fun Zone. 11:30 AM-1:00 PM - Lunch. 1:00 PM - Course Closed.

Course

Course Routes

Distance Course (50K). Family Fun Ride (7 mi): Coming soon!

Course

Ride Guidelines

Requirements. Helmets are required to ride. Riders 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 or over. Training wheels are not allowed. Safety and Support. Routes are marked with yellow Dan Henrys. SAG stop location will be at the…

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Race details

Where: 418 E. 34th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205Map
Course: Road
Distances: Bike Ride
Editions: 2026 (Sep 19, 2026), 2025 (Sep 20, 2025), 2024 (Sep 21, 2024), 2023 (Sep 23, 2023), 2022 (Sep 10, 2022)
Status: The next edition has not been announced yet. Past events: Distance Ride (North, East, West loops -- 20-25 miles each), Family-oriented Destination Ride (10k), Distance Ride (North, East, West loops -- 17-22 miles each), Family-oriented Destination Ride (10k), Distance Ride (North, East, West loops -- 17-22 miles each).

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Quick answers

When is Be Like Nancy Ride!?: The next date has not been announced.
How much does it cost?: See the registration page for current pricing.
What distances are offered?: Bike Ride.
Where does it start?: 418 E. 34th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205.
Is there a course map?: Yes, the organizers publish the route on Ride with GPS; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

Get Ready for Nancy’s Ride 2026!

Join Freewheelin’ Community Bikes for our signature event, Nancy’s Ride, on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Located at 34th and Central Avenue in the heart of Mapleton Fall Creek, this inclusive, community-focused ride supports our mission to connect youth with life skills through a shared passion for bicycles.

Double Your Impact: Help Us Reach $20,000

Thanks to a benevolent donor, every dollar you give is being matched! Your registration and donations help us reach our $20,000 goal to keep our youth programs rolling.

How your support makes a difference:

$50: Provides a safety helmet for an Earn-A-Bike student.

$90: Funds a full Safety Package (Light, Lock, and Helmet).

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