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Ride Illinois Ride Illinois is a grassroots, member-supported, nonprofit organization with a mission to make Illinois better through biking.

Our work is focused on advocacy, education, and awareness for everyone who rides a bicycle in Illinois.

Through League of American Bicyclists’s Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) program, employers are recognized for their effo...
10/14/2026

Through League of American Bicyclists’s Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) program, employers are recognized for their efforts to encourage a welcoming atmosphere for bicycling employees, customers, and the community. Businesses are evaluated around the 5 E’s: Engineering, Encouragement, Education, Evaluation & Planning, all with an Equity & Inclusion lens ✅

All applicants receive customized feedback and assistance to become more bicycle-friendly, and deserving businesses are awarded at the Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels 🥇🥈🥉

👉 The next application deadline is October 28, 2026. Surely, there are more than 25 businesses in Illinois who recognize that bikes mean business 🤩



On Saturday evening, a 52-year old man on a bicycle was struck and killed by the driver of a sedan on Harts Road near th...
10/13/2026

On Saturday evening, a 52-year old man on a bicycle was struck and killed by the driver of a sedan on Harts Road near the North Branch Trail in Niles. We offer our deepest sympathies to the victim’s family and friends during this time of profound loss. Police said the investigation remains open and that no charges have yet been filed.

Learn more about this terrible crash at the link in the comments 💔

No matter how you get around, please slow down, pay attention, and watch out for the other people you encounter 🙏





That’s a wrap on 2026 Let’s Ride, Illinois! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️What a month it’s been. By the numbers:🚲 18 rides across the state👥 ...
10/13/2026

That’s a wrap on 2026 Let’s Ride, Illinois! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

What a month it’s been. By the numbers:
🚲 18 rides across the state
👥 170+ riders
😄 Countless smiles
🛣️ Lots of community-building miles

None of this happens without the people behind it. A huge thank-you to our riders, ride leaders, & volunteers, who gave their time, energy, and support. We’re already dreaming about next year. Until then, keep riding, keep exploring, and keep connecting.

Thank you all for a wonderful 2026 Let's Ride, Illinois!

Connecting with bike friends - some old and some new - at the 2026 Little Grassy Get Down 🪕🎤🤠Ride Illinois was pleased t...
10/12/2026

Connecting with bike friends - some old and some new - at the 2026 Little Grassy Get Down 🪕🎤🤠

Ride Illinois was pleased to offer a variety of casual group rides over two delightful days in southern Illinois. We enjoyed the mountain bike trails and some gravel roads at Touch of Nature during the day. Then we tapped our toes and stomped our feet to bluegrass music at night 🍁🍂☀️

We had plenty of opportunities to chat with adults and children about our mission, the need to invest in Illinois trails, and the many benefits of biking. What a great way to spend the weekend! ☮️

Much appreciation for Touch of Nature staff and our awesome volunteers: Brice, Bella, Anne, and Linda 😊

See you again next October!



10/12/2026

A big thanks to Brice for his assistance with the group rides at the Little Grassy Get Down!

There are a few fun rides and events taking place during the upcoming holiday weekend 🍁🍂The Illinois Bicycle Calendar ha...
10/08/2026

There are a few fun rides and events taking place during the upcoming holiday weekend 🍁🍂

The Illinois Bicycle Calendar has recommendations for enjoyable ways to spend your days. Our useful online resource includes nearly 180 bike-related events all around Illinois and the Midwest 😊😍🗓️

🗺️ Check out the Map of Future Events
➕ Add events to your personal calendar
✅ Click the button for each event to register or learn more

👉 Want to add a 2027 ride or event to the calendar? It’s easy...and it’s FREE! Complete the brief form on the Illinois Bicycle Calendar page to share the details. Check out the calendar, spread the word, and register for future events 👏🏿👏🏽👏🏻





🚲 is Making Illinois Better Through Biking! 🚲Please join us in thanking Oppenheimer Gallery for their support as a Cor...
10/06/2026

🚲 is Making Illinois Better Through Biking! 🚲

Please join us in thanking Oppenheimer Gallery for their support as a Corporate Member. Oppenheimer Gallery is a family-run Chicago gallery that has sold antique natural history art since 1969, specializing in original John James Audubon prints along with botanical, wildlife, ethnographic, and map and astronomy works. Because of partners like Oppenheimer Gallery, we can continue our work supporting, advocating, & educating those that bike, walk, and roll in Illinois!

💙 Want your business to make an impact, too? Join our growing community of Corporate Members and help support the awareness, advocacy, and education efforts that are making Illinois better through biking every day

Our BikeSafetyQuiz Mini-Grant program continues to reach lots of students in Illinois schools! Since 2018, more than 412...
10/05/2026

Our BikeSafetyQuiz Mini-Grant program continues to reach lots of students in Illinois schools! Since 2018, more than 412,000 quizzes have been completed through this popular program 🤩

Nearly 200 schools in all corners of Illinois participated during the last school year by assigning our NEW Child Bicyclist, Adult Bicyclist, or Motorist quizzes. Participation at individual schools ranged from 7 students to 2,026 students. Schools that applied for a Mini-Grant and assigned a quiz received $2 per student (up to $2,000) as compensation for the time and effort required to administer the quiz. 450 schools have participated since 2018 👏🏿👏🏽👏🏻

👉 The success of the BSQ Mini-Grant program can be attributed to the teachers, administrators, parents, and advocates who value safety for students who ride bicycles, plus driver’s ed students who are learning to drive safely near people outside of motor vehicles 👈

The application for the 2026-2027 BSQ Mini-Grant program is available now at the link in the comments. Thanks to generous funding from the Illinois Department of Transportation, we’re hoping to eclipse 70,000 completed quizzes this school year! ❤️💙💛





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