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The Local Growers' Guild is hosting Indiana's first annual
Bike to Barns event on Sunday, June 9th at 9am.

Bike to Barns invites cyclists of all ages and skill levels to bike to farms and gardens in Monroe, Owen, and Brown counties during this day long event. Collect pledges from family and friends to win prizes! Funds raised will support the Local Growers' Guild, a cooperative of farmers, retailers, and community members dedicated to strengthening the local food economy in southern Indiana through education, direct support, and market
connections.

Choose a route below to register and learn more!

If you're interested in volunteering with Bike to Barns, fill out our Volunteer Interest Form, and we'll be in touch!

We couldn't have made this happen without our generous sponsors.   Please visit them and thank them for their support of the LGG!

Nick's English Hut
Upland Brewing Company
Bloomingfoods Market & Deli
Bikesmiths
Farm Bloomington
Vibe Yoga
Cardinal Stage Company
Bloomington Playwright's Project
The Comedy Attic
Bloomington Clay Studio
Nature's Crossroads Seed Company
Chomp
Baked
IU Sustainability Office
Sunny Branch Farm
Click on Event Name for description/map/registration
EVENTSTART-END
Urban Fruit Route
Open Seats 148		 2013-6-9
9:00 am		 -4:00 pm
Seed Route
Open Seats 187		 2013-6-9
9:00 am		 -4:00 pm
Root Route
Open Seats 140		 2013-6-9
9:00 am		 -6:00 pm

*To only buy a bike jersey, click to register for any route.

Your pledges will support our growing food movement


The Local Growers' Guild works tirelessly to build a stronger local food economy through our workshops to educate new farmers, promoting practices that preserve our Earth, and making local food issues visible. Your pledges will help us continue to spread awareness and the goodness of local food with events like Bike to Barns. Thank you for your support.

Make a Pledge for a Rider

Make a Pledge for a Team

Make a General Donation to the LGG

Urban Fruit Route

Jun 9,2013 - Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Urban Fruit Route First Stop, the Bloomington Community Orchard, Indiana's only public fruit tree orchard. Second Stop, the home of the Galuska family garden on the south side of the city. Last Stop, Lucille Bertuccio's edible landscape at her home on the edge of the Eastside Neighborhood. Route Map With registration, all riders will receive a free t-shirt.  You also have the option of purchasing a bike jersey with this year's Bike to Barns logo! All riders must sign the Participant Release Form the day of the tour.  Feel free to print off your own copy ahead of time.
Location

Rogers/Binford School
2300 East 2nd Street
Bloomington, 47401
Event Fees:

Adult Urban Fruit Route Registration $ 50.00
Child Urban Fruit Route Registration $ 15.00
Optional Small Bike Jersey $ 75.00
Optional Medium Bike Jersey $ 75.00
Optional Large Bike Jersey $ 75.00
Optional Extra Large Bike Jersey $ 75.00

Seed Route

Jun 9,2013 - Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Seed Route to Brown County First Stop, Schooner Creek Farm Second Stop, Meadowlark Farm Last Stop, Renaissance Farm Route Map With registration, all riders will receive a free t-shirt.  You also have the option of purchasing a bike jersey with this year's Bike to Barns logo! All riders must sign the Participant Release Form the day of the tour.  Feel free to print off your own copy ahead of time.
Location

Rogers/Binford School
2300 East 2nd Street
Bloomington, 47401
Event Fees:

Adult Seed Route Registration $ 50.00
Optional Small Bike Jersey $ 75.00
Optional Medium Bike Jersey $ 75.00
Optional Large Bike Jersey $ 75.00
Optional Extra Large Bike Jersey $ 75.00

Root Route

Jun 9,2013 - Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Root Route to Owen County First Stop, Musgrave's Orchard Second Stop, Maple Valley Farm Third Stop and Lunch, Owen Valley Winery Last Stop, Stranger's Hill Organics Route Map With registration, all riders will receive a free t-shirt.  You also have the option of purchasing a bike jersey with this year's Bike to Barns logo! All riders must sign the Participant Release Form the day of the tour.  Feel free to print off your own copy ahead of time.
Location

Rogers/Binford School
2300 East 2nd Street
Bloomington, 47401
Event Fees:

Adult Root Route Registration $ 50.00
Optional Small Bike Jersey $ 75.00
Optional Medium Bike Jersey $ 75.00
Optional Large Bike Jersey $ 75.00
Optional Extra Large Bike Jersey $ 75.00

3 Comments
  1. d.e. smith #

    Interested….is there a route map?

    February 10, 2013
  2. Bloomington Bicycle Club #

    What are the mileages for each route.

    Can a cyclist ride two or three routes for one registration fee?

    February 12, 2013
  3. Lindsey Pfrommer #

    d.e smith– Just click on one of the routes. This will bring up a new window and then there is a link, “Route Map” for each one via Google Maps!

    February 18, 2013

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