The Small Town 300K is an out-and-back from the Velodrome in Indianpolis to Seymour, Indiana.  It is named after a song by John Mellencamp, who grew up in Seymour, the destination of this ride.

The first 200K of this ride follows the route of The True Story, the 200K from the Velodrom to Story and back.  For a description of this portion of the ride, consult the description for The True Story.  Note, however, that the controls are different.  We stop for controls in Bargersville, Nashville and Freetown on our way to Seymour; we do not stop in Bean Blossom or Nashville, although you are, of course, free to stop there for your own needs.

After you pass Story, you will continue on IN135 through forested land, until you come to the tiny town of Freetown.  The control in Freetown is at Denny's Grocery Story, the kind of small-town store that is always in peril.  If it should be closed, just take a picture of yourself to show that you were there.

Apart from Denny's the only other service before Seymour is the Corland Diner, at mile 89.4, so we suggest you stock up in either Nashville or Freetown.

After Freetown, the route opens up into typical Indiana farmland.  The terrain is relatively flat, with some long rolling hills.  There are some low lying areas as you approach Seymour, and there can be flooding during periods of heavy rain.  We have always managed to get through, however, but sometimes with minor detours along roads parallel to the route.

We go through mostly residential areas of Seymour before arriving at Casey's General Store, which has a fairly broad range of convenience food.  Some of our riders have had good luck at the Townhouse Diner, which is on the route at 206 E. Fourth Street, and has large sign at the top of the building commanding you to "EAT."  It seems to close at 2 p.m. on Saturday's however, so you may have to hurry to get their in time for a meal.