Be Among the First to Ride: Heritage Rail Bikes Opens July 18th

There’s something exciting about being the first.

Image provided courtesy of Heritage Rail Bikes LLC. Photo is from their past Connecticut location and displayed for illustrative purposes. The same bikes pictures will used on the rails in Indiana.

Heritage Rail Bikes is preparing to open in French Lick, Indiana July 18th, giving guests a new way to experience both the beauty of Hoosier National Forest and the thrill of the outdoors by riding the rails of the French Lick Scenic Railway on the all-new electric-assist rail bikes built for a relaxed, scenic adventure with friends and family.

Opening weekend ride times are on sale now.

For anyone looking for something different to do close to home, opening weekend offers the chance to be part of the very first group of riders to experience Heritage Rail Bikes. It is not another beach day, restaurant reservation, or movie night. It is a new adventure — one that gives guests a chance to see this historic railroad from a perspective most people have never experienced before.

The ride is approximately 10 miles round trip and takes about an hour and half, making it easy to fit into a summer weekend getaway. Guests pedal together on specially designed rail bikes for a smooth, comfortable, and enjoyable ride. The experience is designed to feel active without being overly demanding, making it a natural fit for families, couples, friend groups, and visiting relatives.

Along the route, riders can enjoy wildlife and natural beauty as they travel along the track. It's a chance to slow down, get outside, and try something that feels familiar enough to be easy — but different enough to be memorable.

All of this and more goes into making opening weekend extra special for those lucky enough to ride. There will only be one first weekend, and for a limited number of guests, July 18th and 19th will be the dates they get to say they were among the first to ride.

Guests are encouraged to reserve their preferred ride time early, as space is limited and rides are expected to fill quickly.

For a limited time only, tickets are 25% off to celebrate the grand opening using coupon code "Launch" - the sale ends soon. Tickets can be purchased on the homepage of HeritageRailBikes.com, or by selecting a date from the calendar below. To use the coupon code, first pick a date, put tickets in your cart, and click the button labeled "add promo or discount code".