Ride Illinois @rideillinois
Ride Illinois is a nonprofit organization making Illinois better through biking. Let's ride, Illinois! rideillinois.org Illinois Joined February 2014-
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Did you miss last week's Ride Illinois Annual Member Meeting? You can now view the slides and the recording at: rideillinois.org/events/member-… #rideillinois #rideilcommunity #bikeadvocacy #nonprofit
We were extremely saddened to learn of the death of George Christensen, 73, being fatally struck by a semi truck on Monday night. Christiansen, of Countryside, was well known as George the Cyclist and loved by many. chi.streetsblog.org/2024/04/24/leg… #crashnotaccident, #sharetheroad
This Saturday is Celebrate Trails Day! There will be the Annual IPP & GWT Cleanup, the MTC3 Celebrate Trails Day Event and the GlenVegas Gambler Mountain Bike Race. For more events, check out our Ride, Advocacy & Education Calendar: rideillinois.org/events/calenda… #rideilcommunity
We want to thank the Naperville Bicycle Club on becoming a Ride Illinois affiliated club and for their support of our advocacy work. More details on affiliated clubs and community organizations can be found on our website. rideillinois.org/about-us/affil… #rideillinois #rideilcommunity
Happy Earth Day! How will you be celebrating? We suggest riding your bicycle for short trips whenever possible. And, if you appreciate and support the work that we do, make a statement and become a Ride Illinois member on Earth Day! #EarthDay2024 #activetransportation
A reminder that tomorrow (Saturday) is our annual member meeting! Join us at 4:30 p.m., via Zoom! Hear updates from the Ride Illinois board of directors and have a chance to win Ride Illinois swag and items from our partners in our raffle! rideillinois.org/events/member-… #rideillinois
We appreciate Bike Palatine Club's ongoing support for Ride Illinois. Visit our website for details on affiliated clubs and community organizations. rideillinois.org/about-us/affil… #rideillinois #rideilcommunity #bicycleclub #bikeadvocacy #thanksforyoursupport
Did you miss this month's edition of our newsletter? You can find the last several month's editions on our website and can also sign up to make sure that you do not miss our May issue! rideillinois.org/newsletters/ #RideIllinois #rideilcommunity #bikeadvocacy
Looking for a bike-related event this weekend? Saturday is our annual member meeting! Join us at 4:30 p.m., via Zoom. Members can vote on our board of directors, we will provide updates and there will be a raffle. rideillinois.org/events/member-… #rideillinois #rideilcommunity
The weather yesterday was perfect for a bike ride! Where did you ride and how many people did you encourage to ride a bike? We rode at the Palos Forest Preserves and encouraged one person to mountain bike more and one kid to bike more. 🙂(Photo credit: Marcelo Azevedo)
Our 2024 Ride Illinois member meeting is one week from tomorrow! We hope you can join us at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20 at 4:30pm, via Zoom. Ride Illinois members can vote on our board of directors, we will provide updates and there will be a raffle. rideillinois.org/events/member-…
Ride Illinois would like to thank @ChooseMemorial for renewing their corporate membership! Learn more about our generous Corporate Members on our website. rideillinois.org/corporate-memb… #rideIllinois #rideilcommunity #corporatemembers #thanksforyoursupport
Ride Illinois appreciates Gift of Hope for renewing their corporate membership, which supports expanding programs for cycling safety and promoting cycling for recreation and transportation. rideillinois.org/corporate-memb… #rideIllinois #rideilcommunity #corporatemembers
Want to share bike love and education at a community event? Ride Illinois has you covered! Learn more, and request materials, at: rideillinois.org/safety/request… #rideillinois #rideilsafely #communityresources #bikeeducation #communityevent
Our 2024 Ride Illinois member meeting is two weeks from tomorrow -- Saturday, April 20 at 4:30pm via Zoom. We’ll offer a recap 2023 and provide information about Ride Illinois’ goals and priorities for the next few years! rideillinois.org/events/member-… #rideillinois #bikeadvocacy
The 2024 National Bike Summit was an opportunity for bicycle advocates from across the country to meet, collaborate, and re-energize. Read more about the event, hosted by @BikeLeague, in our 2024 National Bike Summit Recap at: rideillinois.org/2024-national-… #rideillinois #bikesummit24
Looking for a bike ride for this weekend? Saturday is the Tour de Tunnel in Vienna. (Photo credit: Stephen Walker) For more events, check out our Ride, Advocacy & Education Calendar: rideillinois.org/events/calenda… #rideilcommunity #bikefriends #bikeridesarefun #gorideyourbike
With yesterday being April Fools' Day, there were plenty of pranks with fake new products. We, personally, liked the Ninja Eco-Boost Pedal. Which was your favorite? ridelikeaninja.com/2024/03/31/int… #AprilFools #AprilFoolsprank #bikehumor #bicyclejokes
Congratulations to everyone that participated in the 2023 Drive Less, Bike More Challenge! Illinois users of Love to Ride shifted 7,704 miles from car trips to bike trips, meaning that we will receive a donation of more than $1,500! rideillinois.org/events/drivele… #DriveLessBikeMore
After nearly 30 years of owning Beverly Bike, Paul Weise is planning to retire and is selling the shop that has been in existence since 1921. This article has a great history of the shop during Weise's ownership. blockclubchicago.org/2024/03/29/bev… #rideilcommunity #localbikeshop
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Wonderful to see this bike advocacy!
The 2024 National Bike Summit was an opportunity for bicycle advocates from across the country to meet, collaborate, and re-energize. Read more about the event, hosted by @BikeLeague, in our 2024 National Bike Summit Recap at: rideillinois.org/2024-national-… #rideillinois #bikesummit24
@Naperville_Bike @rideillinois Check these out!
Want to see motorists traveling at safer speeds? How about allowing people biking to treat stop signs as yield signs? Two important state bills need your support. Take action now for safer streets in Illinois. activetrans.org/blog/make-your…
The @rideillinois 2024 ride guide “Practically Perfect Preserves and Parks” route is available in the @Naperville_Bike @ridewithgps route library.
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I am proud to be a member and part of the Board for @rideillinois. @RepMikeQuigley is a great friend to #bikeCHI and #bikeIL.
As an avid cyclist and member of the Bike Caucus in Congress, it's always a pleasure meeting with @rideillinois 🚲 We discussed the need to make infrastructure more bike-friendly and supporting cycling education and engagement.
As an avid cyclist and member of the Bike Caucus in Congress, it's always a pleasure meeting with @rideillinois 🚲 We discussed the need to make infrastructure more bike-friendly and supporting cycling education and engagement.
Do you like all-season cycling? Why not take advantage of Metra's permanent bikes on all trains policy and catch the UP-W Line to the Geneva station and then ride a few miles to the Kane County Fairgrounds for the Chicago Winter Bike Swap this Sunday 2/11? chicagowinterbikeswap.com/?fbclid=IwAR1b…
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Dave Simmons, Executive Director of @rideillinois, joins @BGogoel to discuss a new ruling by the IL Supreme Court that will affect cyclists. Tune in at 4:35 on 890 AM or stream at wlsam.com. @wlsam890
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Nice! Sponsorship renewal from @rideillinois, plus a donation from Steve J., get us to $12,192, with $47,808 to raise by 1/31. If you appreciate SBC, please consider making a tax-deductible end-of-year contribution. Thanks! chi.streetsblog.org/2023/11/28/hel… Photo: Belmont in Avondale
I wrote the amicus curiae ("friend of the court") brief on behalf of @rideillinois to the Illinois Supreme Court on the case of Alave v. Chicago. I'm disappointed as a lawyer and a cyclist that Illinois' highest court did not see the categoric shift towards cycling being a part…
1/2 This morning, the IL Supreme Court ruled against a Chicago bicyclist who sued the City after he was injured due to a poorly maintained road. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/ilcourtsaudio.blob.core.windows.net/antilles-resou…
One reason we exist is to amplify campaigns by other advocacy orgs. So if you support the important work of @activetrans @bikegridnow @bikelaneuprise @ctaaction @chi_streets @equiticity @rideillinois etc, please consider chipping in to SBC too. Thanks! chi.streetsblog.org/2023/11/28/hel…
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Dave Simmons, Executive Director of @rideillinois, joins @BGogoel at 4:13 to talk about their "I Can Bike There!" initiative. Tune in on 890 AM or wlsam890.com. @wlsam890 dailyherald.com/entlife/202311…
PM Chicago (11/03/23) - “I Can Bike There!” Encourages Cycling in Illinois @BGogoel @wlsam890 @rideillinois @nickdk wlsam.com/2023/11/03/pm-…