Time to make those plans for June 12-14! The Illinois Bicycle Calendar has plenty of recommendations, including several this weekend 😊😍🗓️ Our free online resource includes over 120 bike-related events all around Illinois. www.rideillinois.org/events/calen...

Time to make those plans for June 4-6! The Illinois Bicycle Calendar has plenty of recommendations, including several this weekend 😊😍🗓️ Our free online resource includes over 100 bike-related events all around Illinois. www.rideillinois.org/events/calen...

“What we know is that 75% of people who have their licenses suspended continue to drive,”🗣️ IL Rep. Martha Deuter underscores the importance of the #StopSuperSpeeders legislation awaiting @govpritzker.illinois.gov 's signature 👉 www.dailyherald.com/20260528/cri...

“Compared with non-active travelers, the cyclists had a 19% lower risk of all-cause dementia, a 22% lower risk of Alzheimer's, a 40% lower risk of young-onset dementia (before the age of 65), & a 17% lower risk of late-onset dementia.” Connecting bike-riding with reduced dementia risk. #UrbanTruth

SB 3336 – a bill sponsored by State Senator Ram Villivalam, Representative Barbara Hernandez, Illinois Secretary of State – and championed by @rideillinois.bsky.social – is now headed to Governor Pritzker’s desk 🙌 * Due to a procedural matter, SB 3484 was used to cast the final vote in the House

Time to make those weekend (and future) plans! The Illinois Bicycle Calendar has plenty of recommendations, including several this weekend 😊😍🗓️ Our free online resource includes over 100 bike-related events all around Illinois. www.rideillinois.org/events/calen...

Mexican ex-voto paintings, a form of folk art, offer gratitude to saints for divine intervention. While most are from an untrained hand, they can be quite touching. Note: The artist is not always the one the miracle happened to. See Alt-text for English translations. 🧵 🎨 Carlos Hurtado

HB 4948 – a bill sponsored by Rep Marti Deuter and Sen Julie Morrison and championed by @rideillinois.bsky.social – passed the full Illinois Senate and is headed to Governor Pritzker. Advocacy matters! Thanks to Illinois residents who contacted their elected officials via our action alerts 😀

Let’s ride! We’re pleased to partner with @equiticity.bsky.social and Transport Chicago on The North Lawndale Ride: Exploring Equiticity’s Neighborhood Mobility Models 🗓️ Saturday, May 30 🕐 9am - 12pm 📍 Green Tomato Cafe (3750 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 www.transportchicago.org/events/the-n...

UPDATED LIST OF RIDES OF SILENCE IN ILLINOIS Ten Illinois communities in Illinois are offering Rides of Silence on May 20. If you live in or near one of these communities, make plans to participate in an important, awareness-raising, casual group ride. www.rideofsilence.org/locations-do...

Excited to serve on the panel at this event on Thursday evening hosted by League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn. The title of the panel discussion is “DuPage Transportation Panel: How Do You Get There Without a Car?” 🚶🏾🚴🏻👩‍🦽🚐 www.lwvge.org/upcoming-eve...

Yup. Infrastructure matters!

They carried bikes up 55 stairs for 40+ years. Then Sydney built a 170m ramp. Result in 10 weeks: 📈 +42% daily cyclists 🚴‍♀️ +76% women riders 👴 +8% older adults ⚡ +5% e-bikes Infrastructure shapes who shows up! Read the full story here!

We often push back against car drive-thrus in cities, but I had never considered the idea of a bike-thru until now. It’s a brilliant way to help small businesses populate dense urban areas while completely removing the heavy burden of car parking minimums.

Time to make those weekend (and future) plans! The Illinois Bicycle Calendar has plenty of recommendations, including several this weekend 😊😍🗓️ Our free online resource includes over 100 bike-related events all around Illinois. www.rideillinois.org/events/calen...

This important bill cleared another hurdle today!

When I first started bringing nondrivers to our state legislature transportation committees, I remember, it was a shock for legislators to hear from dozens of people outside the transportation consulting firm lobby

Speed cameras save lives

The Ride of Silence is an annual event that aims to: 🙌 Remind the public that bicyclists have a right to use public roads 🙌 Ask that motorists and bicyclists safely share the road 🙌 Honor those who have been killed or injured while bicycling on public roads www.rideofsilence.org/locations-do...

"Girls: You do not have to choose between being feminine and athletic. You can be both! I wore dresses as a child, but I also rode the heck out of this, my first bike, all over town." -tennis star Billie Jean King Happy #BicycleBirthday, Billie Jean! Born November 22, 1943

Transportation policy wiz Nik Hunder discusses the bill to regulate high-speed "e-moto" devices that passed the Illinois Senate. @nikhunder.com @rideillinois.bsky.social @peopleforbikes.bsky.social @ilsecofstate.bsky.social @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social @atalliance.bsky.social

In Europe, where they've slowed cars and invested in safe bike infrastructure, e-bike trips increased by 72 percent in 2025 and injuries per million trips fell by 18 percent. The safety problem is not e-bikes. The problem is US roads are unsafe for everyone, particularly people walking and biking.

Action Alert #2 Speeding contributes to one-third of deadly crashes across the US, and a small number of “Super Speeders” are disproportionately responsible. Illinois residents are encouraged to send an email to their State Senator asking them to support HB4948. ujoin.co/campaigns/44...

Action Alert #1 SB3336 aims to bring clarity and safety to our streets, bike lanes, and multiuse trails as new mobility modes increase in popularity. 👉 Illinois residents are encouraged to send an email to their State Rep asking them to support SB3336. ujoin.co/campaigns/44...

We’re pumped to share a NEW resource on our NEW website – the Illinois Bicycle Calendar – that we hope you’ll appreciate 😊😍🗓️ Visit the link below to learn about upcoming bike-related events. Check out the calendar, spread the word, and add those events! www.rideillinois.org/events/calen...

Delivery apps need to step up: cycling safety sessions for gig workers should be mandatory AND paid. Many riders are newcomers who simply haven't been taught our local laws. A little education goes a long way. Respect to @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social for organizing this! 👏🚲 spacing.ca/toronto/2026...

There's a new and improved form to share your I Can Bike There story 😍 Tell us about an everyday trip by bike and we’ll spread the joy on ICBT social media! Your story may encourage others to use their bicycle for future trips 👏👏👏 www.rideillinois.org/awareness/ic...

We're pleased to share this update on recent activity related to priority, state-level legislation. This article on the News page of the new Ride Illinois website 😱 recaps Bike & Trail Lobby Day in Springfield and outlines likely next steps for priority bills. www.rideillinois.org/news/springf...

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On Saturday, Ride Illinois members chose three accomplished individuals to fill open seats on the organization’s Board of Directors 🤩 Ride Illinois is fortunate that Shawn Gossman, Charles Kay, and Valerie Kramer are now serving the nonprofit organization AND Illinois residents in this role 😊

A bicycle or e-bike is perfect for those short trips! Give Mother Earth a break and commit to your bicycle or e-bike for everyday trips – starting today! 🧠💪 You’ll feel good physically and mentally 👋🏻👋🏽👋🏿 You’ll interact with neighbors 🌷🦆☀️ You’ll enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells along the way

Our swanky new website includes several enhancements that we think you’ll appreciate. 👉 Check it out and send along feedback and suggestions for further improvements. Thanks! www.rideillinois.org

Spreading the word about a Smart Cycling class taking place THIS SATURDAY at UIC from 9:30am to 1:30pm. Worried about riding a bike in traffic? Unsure how to teach your children safe cycling habits? The Smart Cycling program is your answer! Registration fee is $25. bikeleague.org/class-regist...

Gas prices are soaring, but people interested in biking don't know where to start. What type of bike do I get for kids? Cargo? Commuting? Today, we're launching a site for just that - Find The Right Bike! In just four questions, we'll tell you the bike you need and how much money it'll save you 🧵

Many of the advocates who participated in 2026 Bike & Trail Lobby Day in Springfield. Thanks to all who advocated for sensible micromobility legislation (SB3336), stopping Super Speeders (HB4948), and investing in Illinois trails 👏🏿👏🏽👏🏻

A very short-sighted, nonsensical ordinance that conflates e-bikes and e-motos. A great example of why state-level policy that nullifies municipal ordinances is needed. While not perfect, SB3336 is a major step in the right direction

people get hella mad when you say adult drivers should be more responsible than children on our streets.

We’re asking for help from Illinois residents to establish sensible micromobility regulations in Illinois via legislation. Illinois residents are encouraged to send an email to their State Senator asking them to support SB3336 when it is voted on by the full Senate. ujoin.co/campaigns/44...

This is a big step towards sensible, consistent rules in all Illinois communities related to micromobility. Ride Illinois is pleased to support SB3336 🙌

Quality bike lanes can magically create new cyclists out of thin air. "The installation of protected and buffered bicycle lanes was consistently and significantly associated with increased bicycle commuting." doi.org/10.1177/0361...

Extreme 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. www.wcia.com/capitol-conn...

The Illinois delegation at the 2026 National Bike Summit 🙌

Just sayin'...

On March 25, a delegation of Illinois residents led by @rideillinois.bsky.social will be in Washington, D.C. to meet with members of Congress to advocate for bicyclists, pedestrians, and other vulnerable road users (VRUs). Action Alert ujoin.co/campaigns/43...

E-biking shouldn't require a driver's license. "E-bikes don’t pose greater risks than conventional bicycles. On average, e-bike crashes are equally as likely and severe as conventional bike crashes. And research from Denmark even shows e-bike riders are more likely to follow traffic laws."

I’ve had it with all the gatekeeping. No one‘s gonna tell me what I can call a bicycle.

As one of the orgs that signed this letter, @rideillinois.bsky.social is helping to amplify the message.

There's a lot of talk about making biking safe for kids, but don't forget about seniors. New study: "Older bicyclists face substantially higher severe injury risks than younger bicyclists." doi.org/10.1016/j.aa...

👀 👀 👀 “The mayor has asked Transport for London to undertake detailed analysis of the safety risks posed by large SUVs and their wider impact on London’s roads. This could then inform any future policy proposals in London or recommendations to government or the sector.”

“Somehow, and I'm doing my sarcastic voice, somehow, 49 other states can manage to get by and are not being bankrupted by bicyclists or other vulnerable road users who are suing them left and right”