The Great Pumpkin Metric is a scenic, rural bicycle tour through southwestern Indiana. Cyclists will ride through portions of Vanderburgh and Posey Counties and enjoy some of the best riding this region has to offer. Riders can choose from a 100K, 50K, or 25K route (62 miles/31 miles/15.5 miles).
 

This family-oriented ride offers challenges for every type of rider. Each route has rest stops with water and food, and sagwagons will be on the routes to help when needed. At the end of the ride, you will be greeted with music and a free pasta bar to give your legs a rest.

Things to know:

• This corner of Indiana is in the Central time zone. Times listed are Central Daylight times.
• Registration is from 8:00 am to 10:00 am.
• All 100K riders should start the ride by 8:30 am.
• Sagwagons will contain minimal tools to assist in minor bike repairs only.
• All riders should be prepared to make their own repairs.
• Sagwagons will be off the routes by 4:00 pm.
• Maps & cue sheets will be provided to all riders on the day of the ride. (Preview Link Coming Soon)
• GPM T-shirts are available for purchase in advance or at the ride.
• Helmets are required

Summary:

• When: Sunday, October 3, 2010
• Where: Vanderburgh County 4-H Fairgrounds at US 41 & Boonville-New Harmony Rd - 201 E Boonville-New Harmony Road, Evansville, IN 47725 - MAP
• Start Time: 8:00AM to 10:00AM (100K riders should start by 8:30AM)
• Routes: 25K, 50K, and 100K (15.5, 31, and 62 miles)
• Contact: Dan Krueger, GPM Coordinator, by or phone: (812) 306-1343
• Register online at Active.com (available later in the year)
• Or use our registration form (coming soon!).

Team Competition -- View the Team Competition Page Here

Most importantly, the GPM is the EBC's primary fundraiser!

The Great Pumpkin Metric allows the EBC to give back to the community. See the Advocacy page to learn more.