Indiana was even home to its very own railroad, the Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway. There were also lines accessing Michigan while powerful southeastern carrier Southern Railway maintained a southern corridor not far from the Ohio River in an effort to reach St. Louis, Indianapolis, and even Kansas City. Several important eastern systems crossed its borders as they sought Midwestern connections at Chicago, St. Every Rail Bike Adventures guest accepts a legal and moral obligation to act responsibly on the tour as listed in the above Rail Bike Adventures Terms & Conditions.Indiana has acted as a gateway state since railroading's earliest days.During our Rail Bike tours, guests must conduct themselves in a way that is respectful of the privacy and security of adjacent homeowners and other rail bike riders.It is your responsibility to maintain a safe distance from the rail bike ahead.

Maintain a distance of at least 50 feet between yourself and the rail bike in front of you.Smoking/vaping is not permitted at any time on the guided tours or on Rail Bike Adventures property. Rail Bike Adventures is a smoke-free environment.Rail Bike riders must follow the instructions of Rail Bike Adventures staff at all times.Always keep your safety belt fastened while on the rail bike.Do not get off the rail bike at any time during the guided tour, and keep your feet on the pedals at all times.If you drop something on the track, do not stop or get off the Rail Bike – the item will be recovered for you by Rail Bike Adventures staff. Please make sure your belongings are safely secured.Don’t forget to bring a camera, water, snacks, sunscreen, insect repellent and appropriate outerwear based on the weather forecast (hats, windbreakers, rain gear, etc.).Comfortable/loose fitting clothing is highly recommended.Pets are not permitted on Rail Bikes and cannot be left at Rail Bike Adventures.(bare feet, sandals & flip-flops are not permitted) Closed-toed shoes must be worn at all times while on the rail bikes.Maximum allowable weight per person is 250 pounds.Minimum height for all rail bike riders is 48 inches (4 feet).Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to operate the brakes on the rail bikes.

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an older rider – infants and toddlers are not permitted on rail bikes and car seats are not allowed to be used.

Parents / guardians are responsible for their minors and must ensure that they follow the instructions of the Rail Bike Adventures staff.

It is your responsibility to advise us of any medical condition or physical disability which requires any special treatment or attention for any members of your group.

If you suspect that riding with Rail Bike Adventures could put your health at risk for any reason, or could aggravate a pre-existing medical condition of any kind, please let our staff know. Those arriving late for a scheduled ride will not be eligible for a refund. Please plan to arrive 20-30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.Then we’ll cross the same road crossings again as a group. We’ll do the same process on the way back! You’ll be spread out from other Rail Bikes on our way back from the southern rest area to downtown Laconia.Once the last Rail Bike in the group arrives at the southern rest area, we’ll wait about 10 minutes before heading back north to Laconia Station.Make sure to bring a snack and a bottle of water! We sell snacks, Gatorade and water in our gift-shop! – Starbucks Coffee also! Your tour guides will spin your Rail Bike around, preparing it for the journey back north. Here, you’ll be able to relax on wooden benches along the shore of the Lake. At the end of the two (2) miles, you’ll be greeted by your tour guides as you arrive at our southern rest area.Now, you’ll pedal your Rail Bike through the Belmont Woods and along the shore of Lake Winnisquam!.Please slow down if you start to approach the group in front of you. You’ll now have two (2) miles at your own pace.Allowing a few hundred feet between each individual Bike.

Your tour guides will start sending each Rail Bike one at a time. All of the Rail Bikes in our group will stop.

Once we safely cross the last road crossing.

We will then make our way over each crossing as a group. At each one, the group will stop and one of your tour guides will stop motorist traffic.

We have four (4) road crossings in the first half mile of the trip.

You’ll stay close together with the other Rail Bikes around you as we make our way out of downtown.

Depart Laconia Station southbound with the group.

Sign safety waiver and attend safety meeting.

Arrive at the Laconia Railroad Station 20 minutes before your scheduled departure.

What to expect on your Rail Bike Adventure:

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