If you love the outdoors and pedaling through spectacular scenery, come experience Bartholomew and Brown counties as only the locals get to enjoy them. Boogie west through great autumn-colored sites and tour the city of Columbus. Each ride offers unique sites to see and experience.
IUAA South Central Region Bicycle Boogie - October 4, 2025
Register Now!
Advance Registration: $30 (April 1 - Oct. 10, 2025)
Day of Registration: $35
Boogie for a Cause
Proceeds from the ride help fund the IU Columbus Alumni Association Scholarship, which supports students pursuing a degree at IU Columbus.
Support IU Columbus students in pursuit of their degree and become a Sponsor!
Choose the distance for you
Choose your favorite of three rides offerings:
The leisurely 13.5-mile Family Boogie scenic tour meanders along the Columbus People Trails system.
For the more adventurous, we offer the invigorating 33-mile scenic tour of Columbus and Bartholomew County.
Our ultimate 48-mile Boogie Tour offers an unforgettable ride through the hills of Bartholomew and Brown Counties with a stop at the famous Story Inn.
The courses are all designed with your safe cycling in mind.
While you're boogying
Start/finish
Your Boogie adventure begins and ends at Upland Pump House located at 148 Lindsey Street in Downtown Columbus.
Boogie Energy Food
We’ll start your day with a piping hot cup of coffee, pastries, fruit, and granola bars. Water fountains are available for that last-minute water bottle fill.
During the ride, you will come across SAG stops offering PowerAde, water, and light snacks to keep you fueled up.
As you boogie back to town, we encourage you to relax and enjoy a meal or brew from our friends at Upland Pump House.
SAG Stop Boogie Volunteers
Our volunteers go out of their way to provide you with a wonderful riding experience and offer great food/drinks at our SAG stops, well-marked routes, and emergency SAG service. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Brittany Gray at bggray@iu.edu
Make it a weekend
Unexpected. Unforgettable. There’s a reason those two words are attached to Columbus, Indiana. Nestled in the heart of Indiana, Columbus offers an unexpected variety of unforgettable attractions that make it a Midwest destination. From the world-renown architecture and public art, to the festivals and play spaces, to the coffee and craft beer, Columbus truly has something for everyone.
To discover more, contact the Columbus Area Visitor Center at 1.800.468.6564 or at www.columbus.in.us for information on lodging, shopping, architectural tours, parks, and more.
