Discover the charm of the Amish just an hour’s drive south from Kalamazoo in Shipshewana, Indiana.  With its scenic backroads, gently rolling terrain, and horse-drawn buggies, Shipshewana offers a uniquely tranquil cycling experience. Riders can explore vibrant farmers markets, quaint shops, and homemade pie along the quiet roads of Amishland.  Join us for three days of riding into the past at Shipshewana. 

 

Overnight Accomodations

Farmstead Inn

We have reserved a block of rooms for Monday, September 7 through Wednesday, September 9 at a rate of $144 plus tax per night which includes breakfast.  To reserve your room, call the Inn at 260-768-4595 and mention “tandem bicycle event.”  Clean bicycles are allowed in guest rooms, but you’re responsible for any damage.

 

Shipshewana RV Park       Shipshewana Campground

 

Things to do in Shipshewana

Museums

Menno-Hoff Museum

Theatre

Blue Gate Performing Arts Center

Tours

Blue Gate Amish Tours

Blue Gate Carriage Company

Shipshwana Buggy Rides

Buggy Lane Tours

Stutzman Dairy Farm Tours

Shopping

Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market (Largest in the Midwest)

Davis Mercantile

Yoder’s Red Barn Shoppes

 

 

Ride Information  (Ride with GPS Files)

Thanks to the Chicago Area Tandem Society (CATS) and Greg Browning for allowing us to use their Ride with GPS Club account.  Routes will not be marked, so we strongly recommend using a GPS or the Ride with GPS app on your phone for route navigation.  Online copies of maps will be available for you to print. Routes are designed to allow rest stops at convenience stores and restaurants along the route.  There is no formal route support.  There are numerous bike shops in the area.

 

Cost

Base entry is $80 per team

Optional Amish buffet at the Blue Gate Restaurant for $25 per person. 

Limit 30 teams.

 

Contact

For more information contact John Calhoun at columbusmtr@gmail.com

 

 

Event Schedule: (Eastern Daylight Savings Time)

 

Monday, September 7

• 4:30p.m. – Social hour at the breakfast area of the Farmstead Inn.  Snacks and soda provided.

 

Tuesday, September 8

• 9:00a.m.– Ride to LaGrange;  Routes of 32, 43, & 54 miles.

• 6:00p.m. – Optional Buffet dinner at the Blue Gate Restaurant. (Vegan and Vegetarian options NOT available)

 

Wednesday, September 9

• 9:00a.m.  – Ride to Topeka: Routes of 35, 45, & 56 miles.

• 4:30p.m. – Social hour at the breakfast area of the Farmstead Inn.  Snacks and soda provided.

 

Thursday, September 10

• 8:30 a.m. (tentative) – Ride to Middlebury: Routes of 24, 35, & 53 miles.