Bike at Illinois

06/29/2024

Looking forward to seeing many of you this weekend, at the Annual Gathering of local sustainability enthusiasts, hosted by Champaign County Design & Conservation Foundation (CCDC).

12/01/2023

Our annual Kids Bike Giveaway is near! Come out to the south parking lot at the Independent Media Center on December 16, 1:00-3:00 PM, to pick up a free kids bike for the holidays.

First come, first served. One bike per child. Child must be present to pick out their bike.

Check out the flyer for info on how to donate a bike for this event ❤️

11/30/2023

Here are some ways to ride your bike properly:

- Wear appropriate safety gear (helmet, reflectors)

- Perform a Pre-Ride Check (check tires, breaks, chains, and gears)

- Turning (signal intention to turn by extending arm in the direction you plan to go. Check for traffic, pedestrians, and other obstacles)

- Riding with traffic (ride in the same direction as traffic, not against it. Stay aware and stay predictable)

11/21/2023

We are always thankful for partners! Since 2004, they have saved 357 million barrels of oil—equivalent to annual electricity use in 23+ million homes—while also eliminating 780,000 tons of NOx and 37,000 tons of particulate emissions! Working together, we all make a difference. https://bit.ly/3MQZRx2

11/16/2023

It’s time for a round of bicycle fun facts! 🚲 Did you know:

- More than 1 billion bicycles have been produced

- Riding a bicycle takes the same or less amount of energy as walking

- Bicycles encourage tourism

- Bicycles were originally called “velocipedes”

The picture posted below is from the Chicago’s World Fair of 1893

11/09/2023

“Daylight Saving Time” means that it gets darker an hour sooner around 5 pm. Remember to have bike lights to ride at night! 🚲 As always, be cautious of traffic and wear some colorful clothing to stick out in the dark 💫🌙

09/11/2023

This National Truck Driver Appreciation Week join us & to . Truck drivers are trained, highly skilled professionals—more than 3.5 million in 2023—who make it their mission to deliver your goods in a safe, efficient manner. Professional truck drivers help keep supply chains moving. designated trucks & verified technologies help drivers squeeze more miles out of every tank. These technologies can help your carriers with fuel and time efficiency. www.epa.gov/smartway

SmartWay is an EPA program that helps the freight transportation sector improve supply chain efficiency. SmartWay reduces transportation-related emissions, environmental risks for companies and increases global energy security.

09/11/2023

Thoughts 🚲cycling🚲 through your head?
Take this ✅survey about biking in 📍C-U and on campus!

Bike at Illinois

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BFU2023

09/08/2023

Sept. 14 - Bike to Work Day!
Bike at Illinois

09/06/2023