Trail Talk: Issue 46: Zionsville Couple Discovers Quiet Charm of the Panhandle
The Panhandle Pathway recently welcomed some fresh tracks as Zionsville residents Mark and Rebecca made the trip to north central Indiana to experience the scenic trail together. The weekend getaway provided the perfect opportunity to test out Rebecca’s brand-new bicycle.
While Mark was already familiar with the route, he was eager to introduce his wife to the trail for the very first time. Living on the northwest side of Indianapolis, the couple frequently looks for weekend rides that offer an escape from heavy city traffic without requiring an exhausting drive from home.
For them, the Panhandle Pathway checked every box, providing a quiet, safe, and beautifully rural environment to get outside and ride.
"Thank you for such a nice trail," the couple shared following their excursion. "We enjoyed our visit and will be back."
With its peaceful atmosphere and easy proximity to the Indy metro area, the trail continues to prove itself as a premier destination for regional cyclists looking for a serene retreat.
Have something to say about the Panhandle Pathway? Please share: www.panhandlepathway.org/contact-us/
We are from Plainfield and rode the Panhandle for the first time this summer. Our friends from Watervliet, MI met us there. We had a great time and loved the trail. We ate at One Eyed Jack’s in Winamac.
I am from Zionsville, too and have enjoyed the Panhandle Pathway. It’s an enjoyable ride.
We ride the Panhandle Pathway every time we camp at Tippecanoe River State Park in Winamac. We love it
We (from the New Albany Louisville area), rode it last year. When you turn around at the end in Winamac you can see the Braun Mobility building. That was where our handicapped van was put together. Then our group rode on the Nickel Plate for two days.
There was an attempt to extend the pathway to the Tippecanoe State Park entrance but someone killed it evidently
Trail Talk: Issue 45: A Visitor from Florida
A 74-year-old Bradenton, Florida resident, vacationing in Northwest Indiana to escape the summer Florida heat and humidity, praised the Panhandle trail for its peaceful environment and suitability for exercise.
The rider, who travels to the area annually for a relaxing getaway with family, reported that daily cycling has
significantly improved his health and that he plans to return next year. He and the wife rent a house for
seven to eight weeks each year to visit kids and grandkids.
“I’m glad that I found the Panhandle. Thank you for such a nice trail,” he said.
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Trail Talk: Issue 44: Lee DePoy
Lee DePoy has a brand-new way to get around the Royal Center area: a sleek, new three-wheeled trike. Nearly every morning, weather permitting, Lee pedals out from his home on the north side of town to hit the Panhandle Pathway. His routine route takes him up to Thornhope, and on more ambitious days, all the way to Pulaski County Road 800 South. Living right alongside the trail makes this morning ritual quick and effortless.
For Lee, there is no better way to greet the day than on three wheels. The early morning hours offer a perfect, cool start to breathe in the crisp country air before the summer heat sets in. While it is a peaceful time for him to gather his thoughts, he is rarely alone; he frequently swaps nods with other early risers enjoying the pathway. If you spot Lee out on the trail, be sure to wave or call out a friendly greeting. He is doing exactly what he loves.
Happy trails, Lee!
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Looking great Lee!
when will the trail be finished from Winamac to the State Park entrance? At this time it's just a tail to no where! Doesn't make any sense. What does around here?
Nice bike Lee. I like the color.
Good for him
Oh lordy!! My Dad is Facebook famous now!!
Keep up the great job Lee!
Keep moving.
Trail Talk: Issue 46: Zionsville Couple Discovers Quiet Charm of the Panhandle
The Panhandle Pathway recently welcomed some fresh tracks as Zionsville residents Mark and Rebecca made the trip to north central Indiana to experience the scenic trail together. The weekend getaway provided the perfect opportunity to test out Rebecca’s brand-new bicycle.
While Mark was already familiar with the route, he was eager to introduce his wife to the trail for the very first time. Living on the northwest side of Indianapolis, the couple frequently looks for weekend rides that offer an escape from heavy city traffic without requiring an exhausting drive from home.
For them, the Panhandle Pathway checked every box, providing a quiet, safe, and beautifully rural environment to get outside and ride.
"Thank you for such a nice trail," the couple shared following their excursion. "We enjoyed our visit and will be back."
With its peaceful atmosphere and easy proximity to the Indy metro area, the trail continues to prove itself as a premier destination for regional cyclists looking for a serene retreat.
Have something to say about the Panhandle Pathway? Please share: www.panhandlepathway.org/contact-us/
We are from Plainfield and rode the Panhandle for the first time this summer. Our friends from Watervliet, MI met us there. We had a great time and loved the trail. We ate at One Eyed Jack’s in Winamac.
I am from Zionsville, too and have enjoyed the Panhandle Pathway. It’s an enjoyable ride.
We ride the Panhandle Pathway every time we camp at Tippecanoe River State Park in Winamac. We love it
We (from the New Albany Louisville area), rode it last year. When you turn around at the end in Winamac you can see the Braun Mobility building. That was where our handicapped van was put together. Then our group rode on the Nickel Plate for two days.
There was an attempt to extend the pathway to the Tippecanoe State Park entrance but someone killed it evidently