Illini 4000

Illini 4000 4000 miles. 2 wheels. 1 cause. https://linktr.ee/illini4000

The Illini 4000 is a non-profit organization dedicated to documenting the American cancer experience through The Portraits Project, raising funds for cancer research and patient support services, as well as spreading awareness for the fight against cancer through annual cross-country bike rides.

🗓️ Day: 13📍 Indianapolis, IN🚴 743.5 milesA 90 miler after an 130 mile day is baby food 🗣️ we battled some tough head win...
06/06/2026

🗓️ Day: 13
📍 Indianapolis, IN
🚴 743.5 miles

A 90 miler after an 130 mile day is baby food 🗣️ we battled some tough head winds that were definitely reminiscent of the Midwest and took some tumbles but came out on top like always!

Thank you to Logan and Rebecca Orr as well from the 2017 team for hosting us! We had a great time hanging out and meeting you guys 🫶

Don’t forget to check out the daily journal for more!
illini4000.org/2026-journals

More info about the Portraits Project can be found at illini4000.org/portraits-project

🗓️ Day: 12📍 Richmond, IN🚴 649.8 miles“Whose gonna carry the boats” -Nishk (David Goggins)A day for the Illini 4000 histo...
06/05/2026

🗓️ Day: 12
📍 Richmond, IN
🚴 649.8 miles

“Whose gonna carry the boats” -Nishk (David Goggins)

A day for the Illini 4000 history books 🗣️📖 the team just conquered an 132.8 mile route through Ohio and into Indiana 🥳 we are all so proud of each other for biking and looking out for one another! It was many of our team members first century rides as well 💪 a great day for sure

Don’t forget to check out the daily journal for more!
illini4000.org/2026-journals

More info about the Portraits Project can be found at illini4000.org/portraits-project

🗓️ Day: 11📍 Columbus, OH🚴 517.0 milesOur second rest day was time well spent 😊 the team had a great breakfast together b...
06/04/2026

🗓️ Day: 11
📍 Columbus, OH
🚴 517.0 miles

Our second rest day was time well spent 😊 the team had a great breakfast together before heading over to OSU campus to meet and learn a little with the Damon Runyon scientists! After a mandatory nap we explored some of downtown Columbus and cleaned up VANessa VANderdingus 🚐 Thank you again to everyone hosting, helping, and following along on our journey ❤️Get ready for a huge mileage day tomorrow 🫨

Don’t forget to check out the daily journal for more!
illini4000.org/2026-journals

More info about the Portraits Project can be found at illini4000.org/portraits-project

🗓️ Day: 10📍 Columbus, OH🚴 584.7 milesVed checking in 🎙️👋. After a scenic ride into Columbus, OH the team is excited for ...
06/02/2026

🗓️ Day: 10
📍 Columbus, OH
🚴 584.7 miles

Ved checking in 🎙️👋.

After a scenic ride into Columbus, OH the team is excited for the Midwest. From here on, we enter familiar territory- long days and 100 milers ahead!

Don’t forget to check out the daily journal for more!
illini4000.org/2026-journals

More info about the Portraits Project can be found at illini4000.org/portraits-project

🗓️ Day: 9📍 Zanesville, OH🚴 517.0 milesBye bye West Virginia 👋 Today was a somewhat of a infamous ride testing everyone’s...
06/02/2026

🗓️ Day: 9
📍 Zanesville, OH
🚴 517.0 miles

Bye bye West Virginia 👋 Today was a somewhat of a infamous ride testing everyone’s technical skills and mental capabilities. We conquered some big climbs and even bigger descents! Everyone got up and down safe and we’re onto the Midwest 🥳

Don’t forget to check out the daily journal for more!
illini4000.org/2026-journals

More info about the Portraits Project can be found at illini4000.org/portraits-project

🗓️ Day: 7📍 Pittsburgh, PA🚴 429.0 milesAbsolute adventure of a day! The ride started out like any other, a little brisk a...
05/31/2026

🗓️ Day: 7
📍 Pittsburgh, PA
🚴 429.0 miles

Absolute adventure of a day! The ride started out like any other, a little brisk at first and warming up through the day. Not long after leaving the second rest stop, however, the first group ran into some issues. The ghost town trail which we were riding on was completely flooded and impassable. After an additional 12 mile detour though, the team pushed through safely and arrived to welcoming arms at our stay over. Maybe the toughest day yet but the team only got stronger 😤

Don’t forget to check out the daily journal for more!
illini4000.org/2026-journals

More info about the Portraits Project can be found at illini4000.org/portraits-project

🗓️ Day: 6📍 Ebensburg, PA🚴 334.2 milesPost rest day and we’re back getting to work 🚲💪 There was some cool architecture th...
05/30/2026

🗓️ Day: 6
📍 Ebensburg, PA
🚴 334.2 miles

Post rest day and we’re back getting to work 🚲💪 There was some cool architecture through the route and our battle against the Pennsylvania hills continues ⛰️

Don’t forget to check out the daily journal for more!
illini4000.org/2026-journals

More info about the Portraits Project can be found at illini4000.org/portraits-project

Come celebrate the 2026 Bike America Team with us! RSVP by Friday, June 5 via the link in our bio or at https://forms.gl...
05/29/2026

Come celebrate the 2026 Bike America Team with us! RSVP by Friday, June 5 via the link in our bio or at https://forms.gle/KLCbojAJbRKyiFr87. We hope to see you this summer :)

Welcome Event & Champaign-Urbana Ride-Along
🗓 Sun, June 7 · ~2 PM
📍 Meadowbrook Park, Urbana, IL
Welcome the team to Champaign-Urbana! We’ll be hanging out with Champaign County Bikes and cooling off with popsicles from .

Chicago Alumni Reunion
🗓 Thu, June 11 · 5-8 PM
📍 Taylor Park, Oak Park, IL
Potluck style — bring a dish and your stories!

Chicago Ride-Along
🗓 Fri, June 12 · 7 AM
📍 Taylor Park, Oak Park → Kline Creek Farm (~22.5 miles)
Roll out with the team as they set off on the rest of their journey 🛣️

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

🗓️ Day: 5📍 State College, PA🚴 270.9 milesFIRST REST DAY! The team enjoyed some great food and hung out around the Penn S...
05/29/2026

🗓️ Day: 5
📍 State College, PA
🚴 270.9 miles

FIRST REST DAY! The team enjoyed some great food and hung out around the Penn State campus 🦁 We got some much needed laundry and bike repairs done so we’re all ready for the next stretch of road 💪

Don’t forget to check out the daily journal for more!
illini4000.org/2026-journals

More info about the Portraits Project can be found at illini4000.org/portraits-project

State college wasn’t ready for us 😤 The team absolutely killed it today and we got to enjoy some free time and ice cream...
05/28/2026

State college wasn’t ready for us 😤 The team absolutely killed it today and we got to enjoy some free time and ice cream 😋🍦 We have our first rest day tomorrow and we can’t wait 😴

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