2008
N.I.T.E. Information Sheet
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What does N.I.T.E.
Ride stand for?
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What is the N.I.T.E. Ride?
The N.I.T.E. ride is a full day of activities culminating in a 20-mile
night time bicycle tour on well-lit roads through downtown Indianapolis
beginning and ending at the Major Taylor Velodrome. After the tour
a celebration is held with food and a live band. See the ride
brochure for additional details and activities.
When is the N.I.T.E. Ride?
This year: June 28, 2008
Next year: June 27, 2009
Where is the N.I.T.E. Ride?
The N.I.T.E. Ride starts at the Major Taylor Velodrome 3649 Cold Spring
Road, Indianapolis, IN.
How do I get to the Major Taylor Velodrome?
( Mapquest
Map )

What is the N.I.T.E. Ride Route?
Download Route Map ( 155K
PDF file )
Are lights and helmets required? Yes!
Do I need a confirmation number
or letter?
No. Registration is by name, not by number. You do not need to bring
a confirmation letter to receive your T-shirt and registration packet.
How much does the N.I.T.E. Ride cost?
Registrations received via our website by Saurday, May 31 or via mail
postmarked by May 31 are $22 per person. After May 31 the registration
fee increases to $28 per person.
How late can I register?
Mail-in registrations must be postmarked by Saturday, June 14. Online
registration via Active.com will close at 11:59PM Tuesday, June
24.
May I just register the day
of the event?
Yes, subject to availability. We expect the event to sell out, and
it’s
possible there may be few or no registrations still available by the
date of the event. We recommend that you pre-register to make sure
you aren’t
left out!
I’m pre-registered.
Can someone else pick up my registration packet and T-shirt?
Yes. One pre-registered individual may pick up registration packets
on the day of the event (4:00 – 10:00PM) for other pre-registered
participants in their group. However, anyone who is not pre-registered
must register in person, subject to availability (the event is expected
to sell out).
I pre-registered via the website
but didn’t receive a Confirmation Letter.
You do not need one. You would have received “confirmation screen”
while at the registration website and a separate confirmation e-mail
message. (You are not required to bring copies of these to the event.)
Both of these contain links to our event HomePage, from where you
may download an Information Sheet containing information equivalent
to the Confirmation Letter that is returned to mail-in registrants
who provide us with a self-addressed stamped #10-size envelope.
May I cancel my pre-registration?
We generally are not able to process cancellations. However, you may
transfer your registration to another participant without notice to
us. Simply have the other participant report to our “Day of
Event Registration” station, fill out an application, and receive
your registration materials. It’s possible, but not likely,
that we will be able to accommodate T-shirt size changes in such
cases.
I’ve already pre-registered
but would like to add to my order. Is this possible?
Apologies, but due to data management issues we are not able to adjust
pre-registration information. A limited supply of all sizes of T-shirts
and sweatshirts will be on sale at the event. We can also place an
order for you and mail your purchase to your home after the event.
Why are riders less than 16
years old not allowed to ride on their own? My child is a competent
bicyclist and has been riding for many years.
This restriction is necessary due to Indianapolis curfew laws, as well
as being in the interest of participant safety. We realize this causes
some younger but quite capable bicycling enthusiasts to be excluded
if they can not “hitch a ride” on a tandem, and apologize
for the inconvenience caused to families with younger cyclists. We
encourage younger bicyclists to take part in the morning Club Ride
and the Dinner Ride.
Do I have to ride a particular
type of bicycle? I prefer riding my mountain bike.
Any type of bicycle, as long as it is safe working order, maybe used.
The only stipulations are you must use a headlight (we also recommend
using a taillight) and wear a helmet.
What is the American Legion
Mall, where the Rest Stop is located?
The ALM, in downtown Indianapolis, is part of the Indiana War Memorial
Plaza which also includes memorials for the first and second World
Wars,
the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Just to the south is Monument
Circle, containing the Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Civil War).
For more information on the American Legion Mall, go to their website:
www.in.gov/iwm/2264.htm
Where can I find lodging?
Indianapolis Visitor's
Center
Short list of hotels