Monroe County and surrounding counties offer enough options to keep any cyclist happy. The roads traverse beautiful rolling countryside and provide access to lakes, state forests and the Hoosier National Forest. Good options are available for both road and off-road riding.
We consider the roads in and around Monroe County wonderful for bicyclists, but others consider them great for motorcycles, would-be stock- and sports car racers, boat trailers, horse trailers, and so on. Very few of the roads in and around Monroe County have been designated as official bicycle routes. Frankly speaking, the city and the county have some work to do before these roads can compete for the title of bicycle friendly. There are some people working to improve the situation; find out about some of their efforts through the Indiana Bicycle Coalition and The Bicycle Lobby.
A package of maps containing some of the routes below and many more is available free to BBC members and is available for purchase by the general public at local bike shops. All routes begin at the Bryan Park pool parking lot on Woodlawn Avenue in Bloomington.
| BBC Cue Sheets | ||
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| Route Name | Approximate Distance, Long Option | Approximate Distance, Short Option |
| Southwest to Kirksville | 28 miles | 15 miles |
| West to Hendricksville | 32 miles | 25 miles |
| North to Musgraves Orchard | 37 miles | 22 miles |
| To and Around Lake Monroe | 42 miles | 17 miles |
| Stanford | 33 miles | 23 miles |
| A sense of HUMOR | 34 miles | 20 miles |
| Westward Ho! | 41 miles | 24 miles |
If you're feeling adventurous, you can create your own cycling routes using county maps of paved roads. Click on a county name or outline below to download a map in PDF format to start planning your next adventure.
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