About the ride
The Hancock Flat 50 is an annual event featuring a bicycle ride and festival with music, food, and drinks held every August in Hancock County, Indiana. The inaugural ride in 2016 had 150 cyclists participate. Numbers have increased five fold, with over 750 cyclists participating in 2023! This is a great chip-timed event for experienced riders or a more leisurely ride with friends.
Post-ride festival
Enjoy live music, delicious food from local food trucks and an exclusive Pedal Pusher brew by Wooden Bear Brewing Co. Our recovery zone will also feature pulse compression recovery boots. Hancock Flat 50 supports Hancock County by building connections between citizens across the county through the shared enjoyment of and interest in cycling.
The 2024 Hancock Flat 50 route departs east out of Greenfield and goes north to Willow Branch in the northeastern portion of the county. From there, riders head south towards the 25/50 mile split. 25 mile riders head back towards Greenfield on US 40. 50 mile riders continue into the southern parts of Hancock county. You can check out detailed versions of each ride below.
Flat 50 Routes
50 mile ride
25 mile ride
FAQs
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The Hancock Flat 50 is an annual event featuring a bicycle ride and festival with music, food, and drinks held on August 24, 2024 in Hancock County, IN. The event is open to cyclists of all skill levels, and offers 25- and 50- mile options.
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Proceeds from the Hancock Flat 50 will be used to help support and fund projects that create or extend Hancock County Trails. Proceeds all go towards initiatives including bike pumps along Hancock County trails and kids activities throughout the year. All sponsorships and donations made to the Hancock Flat 50 are tax deductible.
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Our friends at the Fairfield Inn & Suites are offering a special rate for Flat 50 participants!
Reserve A Room!
Farmhouse at Tyner Pond Farm – Camp sites available at the Tyner Pond Farm on 200 South. No electricity, shower and bathroom facilities.
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Parking is available throughout downtown Greenfield. Want a guaranteed spot closer to the action? We offer a limited number of VIP Parking spots when you register for the event.