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Ride Illinois is a nonprofit organization with a mission to make Illinois better through biking. Our efforts, programs, and events aim to make riding a bicycle in Illinois safer, more enjoyable, and accessible to all.
@rideillinois.bsky.socialOur Upshift newsletter was recently delivered to the homes of Ride Illinois members and the offices of our Corporate Members. The publication summarizes the effort, successes, challenges, and impact related to the past year:
❇️ Advocacy
❇️ Education
❇️ Awareness
@rideillinois.bsky.socialYeah. We dabble with Adobe Firefly a couple years back. Our next Streetsblog ad will include new creative ✌️
@rideillinois.bsky.socialIt’s not every week that we get to reimagine our world. It’s time to make the “impossible” possible. Dream big, take the time to reflect and then advocate for the changes you want to see 🚶🧑🦽🚴🚌
👉 2026 Week Without Driving takes place October 1-8. Will you be participating? 🙌
@rideillinois.bsky.socialYeah. We dabbled with Adobe Firefly a few years back. When we renew our ad with Streetsblog, we'll send new creative ✌️
@rideillinois.bsky.socialA Smart Cycling Class will take place on Saturday, September 26 at UIC. This on-bike class includes practical skills, proof of proficiency, road riding, group riding and basic bicycle maintenance. LCIs will be facilitating the class and the cost is just $30.
@rideillinois.bsky.socialRide Illinois is proud to announce the release of our 2026 Legislative Scorecard. This comprehensive report highlights all bike-related bills from 2023 through 2026, providing a clear record of how Illinois legislators voted on key bills.
@rideillinois.bsky.socialHard to believe it's almost Labor Day. Might as well make the best of this coming weekend! The Illinois Bicycle Calendar has plenty of recommendations. Our useful online resource includes over 175 bike-related events all around Illinois and the Midwest 😊😍🗓️
@rideillinois.bsky.socialWe're pleased to share that SB 3484 – Illinois’ Sensible Micromobility Regulations legislation – was signed into law by Governor Pritzker yesterday! 👏🏿👏🏽👏🏻
This state-level solution embraces new mobility modes while retaining a focus on public safety.
@rideillinois.bsky.socialJust a few summer weekends remain! Might as well make the best of this weekend! The Illinois Bicycle Calendar has plenty of recommendations. Our useful online resource includes over 170 bike-related events all around Illinois and the Midwest 😊😍🗓️
@rideillinois.bsky.socialExtreme speeding in Illinois means going 26 mph or more above the speed limit. Drivers who regularly hit those speeds are 5 times as likely to be involved in a fatal crash. HB4948 aims to establish the Intelligent Speed Assistance Program to slow down Super Speeders.
