Best places to bike in Indiana, Schwinn Bicycles celebrates 125th Anniversary

Schwinn Bicycles is celebrating 125^th Anniversary! Anthony Barr, the Mobile Cyclist tells us the exciting way they’re celebrating, and some interesting places in Indiana you can go for a ride.

Cycling is extremely popular right now with bikes sold out almost everywhere. Here are some trails you should try:

Vandalia Greenway Trail (Partial):  Plainfield, IN

• 4 miles paved through Plainfield  (run along parallels US 40)
• Picks up again in Amo, IN  – then 12 miles  to Greencastle.
• Smooth, Safe and Family Friendly!
• Eventually, Vandalia will be à: Indianapolis all the way to Greencastle
• Part of National Road Heritage Trail:  Planned 160 miles Terre Haute to Richmond

Trails:  Safe for All Ages, Amenities (Food/Rest), Gets People Exploring  & Exercising

Highlights along Plainfield section of trail:

• Passes through Franklin Park / baseball diamonds
• Connects
  to White Lick Creek Trail –  right into downtown Plainfield
• Loops
  around Splash Island water park

 “Amo, IN” (Play): 

Amo à Coatsville à Greencastle section

• Trail
  begins again in Amo, IN
• 12 miles  – crushed
  gravel or paved

“Crushed Gravel”: (Play)

• Amo
  &  Coastville trailheads: 
  • Nice
    restrooms
  • Bike
    Maintenance stations
  •  Info kiosks

Points of Interest & Food: 

• Amo Pizza & General Store
• Amo Interurban Depot
• Coatesville – Dawnn’s Diner
• Filmore:  Bert & Betty’s Kitchen

Find more info and ways to support the area here.

Schwinn is an iconic American bike brand many generations know and love. Many folks either owned a Schwinn or still do. To mark their anniversary, Schwinn is launching a new retro version of their classic “Schwinn Collegiate.” It’s based on their classic 50s & 60s best seller, the“Collegiate Deluxe.”

The bike is designed in Madison, Wisconsin and hand built in Detroit.

Fun Fact: SCHWINN Started in Chicago, Illinois 125 yrs ago!   

2020 Schwinn “Collegiate” Details:

• “Chro-moly Steel” — lighter than traditional steel, stronger than aluminum
• Two Models: “Step Through” and  “Straight Top Tube”
• Original “Campus Green” paint job and Chrome Fenders!

How/Where you can buy the 2020 Schwinn Collegiate:

• Exclusive – Walmart.com
• Available in August
• Limited to 500 bikes
• MSRP:  $998.00

Find more from Barr on his website.