Looking for a bike in Indianapolis for one week

Colleges & Universities Indiana University - Bloomington
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<p>Hi there,</p>

<p>I will participate in the Microscopy and Microanalysis conference in Indianapolis from August 4-10. It would be nice to have a bicycle to get around a bit during the week. Is there anyone who would share her/his bike with me for a few days? Or, do you know another forum where to ask? Is there a maret for used bikes where I could buy one for little money and sell it again after one week?</p>

<p>Cheers
Philipp</p>

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<p>When I was on campus last week I saw a bike shop that had used bikes for sale (maybe rent too?). It was on 10th Street I believe, though I can’t recall the name, it appeared to me a mom and pop place, hopefully a Google search of bike shop and 10th Street Bloomington, IN and you would get a number. Otherwise check Craigslist.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the reply! I found the shop on google and contacted them. Maybe it helps. I did check Craigslist, but there was not too much on offer… It did not look very promising. Thanks again!</p>

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<p>You are welcome, glad I could help!</p>

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<p>A bike shop in Bloomington isn’t going to be much help for you in Indianapolis. I have a little knowledge of that particular bike shop though. They might be able to send you to some place in Indianapolis. </p>

<p>I know there are several places to rent bikes in downtown Indianapolis, but they are hourly places. Indianapolis doesn’t currently have a bike share program. I think a company was recently awarded federal money to bring one to downtown, but that won’t help you right now. </p>

<p>The Indianapolis downtown is fairly small and easily walkable. While some might find a bike convenient, it’s certainly not necessary in Indianapolis. Most hotels are within 10 minutes, or less, walking distance to the convention center. The same applies to restaurants, shops, etc.</p>

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<p>Rrah and pomI88, that was my error, I am sorry I missed that your conference was in Indy. I would agree with Rrah, downtown Indy is walkable, plus, unlike Bloomington it is flat terrain. Also a wonderful transit system. You could probably purchase a one week bus pass.</p>