Adventure Details

Activity:
Biking
Trail:
B&O Trail
Interest:
Health & Fitness, Food & Beverage
Region:
West

Cycle through Speedway, Indiana along the scenic B&O Trail. This easy urban ride takes you past the iconic Indianapolis 500 grounds and into local neighborhoods. Stop at nearby craft breweries to refuel. It’s the ideal route for beer lovers who want a pedal‑powered day of hops and heartbeats.

Stops on this adventure

This map highlights the stops along the itinerary and their proximity to the Trailways.
  1. B&O Trailhead at Raceway Road

    B&O Trl, Indianapolis, IN 46234
    An optional starting point along the B&O Trail, allowing you to bike east towards Speedway, IN.
  2. Daredevil Brewing

    1151 N Main St, Indianapolis, IN 46224
    Website
    Daredevil Brewing Co. is an independent, central Indiana-based craft brewery that was founded by two award winning craft brewers. This production craft brewery is built in the heart of the Indianapolis metro area located just minutes from downtown and in view of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
    • Bike Parking
    • Fee
    • Restaurant
    • Restroom
  3. Big Woods Speedway

    1002 N Main St, Speedway, IN 46224
    Website
    Big Woods brings the best of Indiana's Big Woods Restaurants to Speedway! Enjoy much-loved Big Woods pizza and brewpub offerings, as well as craft beer and spirits from Indiana's Quaff ON! Brewing and Hard Truth Distilling Co. Guests of all ages are welcome.
    • Bench
    • Bike Parking
    • Fee
    • Parking Lot
    • Pavilion
    • Restaurant
    • Restroom
  4. Foyt Wine Vault

    1182 Main St.
    Speedway, Indiana 46224
    Website
    Part winery, part private lounge, part Foyt Racing Museum, the Foyt Wine Vault has a little of everything for everyone. Sip on award-winning wines from Napa and Sonoma and take in the historic racing memories in an elegant yet modern setting.
    • Fee
    • Restaurant
    • Restroom

Start your ride along the B&O Trail, a peaceful greenway that stretches across the west side of Indianapolis and beyond into Hendricks County. Whether you’re starting from Downtown, Haughville, or points further west in Hendricks County, the route offers an easygoing mix of tree-lined paths and neighborhood views as you make your way toward Speedway.

As the trail leads you into town, Main Street comes into view, lined with welcoming storefronts, patios, and the subtle roar of engines from the nearby racetrack. This is the heart of Speedway, a neighborhood best known for hosting the largest single day sporting event in the world each May: the Indianapolis 500. But beyond the track, Speedway has quietly built a name for itself as a hub for craft beer, cocktails, and laid-back hospitality. Main Street has a connector trail linking the B&O through the village and up to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Your first stop is Daredevil Brewing Company, a cornerstone of the local beer scene. Known for its bold, hop-forward beers like the Lift Off IPA, Daredevil offers a bright, modern taproom with plenty of space to relax indoors or outside. The brewery often hosts food trucks and pop-up vendors, making it an ideal post-ride stop to refuel.

A short block away, Big Woods Speedway brings a cozy brewpub vibe with hearty food and an impressive selection of craft beers. Their signature Busted Knuckle and seasonal offerings are always on tap, and the shaded patio is a great place to people-watch while enjoying a burger, soft pretzel, or one of their wood-fired specialties.

Along the same street, you’ll also find Foyt Wine Vault, which offers wine flights and pours in a racing-themed lounge named for Indy legend A.J. Foyt. If you’re looking to switch from beer to wine mid-outing, this is an easy and enjoyable transition.

From here, hop back on the B&O Trail and enjoy an easy ride out of town. As the sun starts to set over the west side, you’ll cruise past quiet neighborhoods and tree-lined stretches, legs content and spirit lifted from a day of good beer, good company, and a neighborhood that knows how to welcome its guests.