Thinking about an E-Bike? Come to the free Alternate Bike Show See e-bikes, cargo bikes and more!Learn which bike is for you and where to buy Saturday, September 30th, 202310 am-3 pmSt. John’s Church Parking Lot(Wilmette/Park Aves.) Sponsored by Bike Walk Wilmette If you have an alternative bike that you could demonstrate for an hour, please contact us here.BeContinueContinue reading “Wilmette E-Bike Show 9/30”
Category Archives: Cycling
Community Bike Ride 8/31
Join the Fun! Community Bike Ride this Thursday, August 31st, 2023 6pm – Village Hall Everyone Welcome Bring your friends and neighbors! Meet in front of Village Hall at 5:45 pm. The ride will be leisurely and fun, not a race. The route will cover a flat five miles and last 30-40 minutes. All ages and abilities welcome.ContinueContinue reading “Community Bike Ride 8/31”
Do you have one of these?
Bike Walk Wilmette is looking for alternative bike owners willing to share their experiences purchasing and riding e-, cargo, folding, and other alternative bikes. Come join us at our second Alternative Bike Show, held in conjunction with Go Green Wilmette’s electric car show. Saturday, September 30, 202310 am – 3 pmSt. John’s Church parking lotWilmette/ParkContinueContinue reading “Do you have one of these?”
Three more roads now have ‘sharrows’
WILMETTE – Over the past couple of days more sharrows have arrived in Wilmette. The bicycle markings popped up at Poplar Drive between downtown and Isabella, on Washington Avenue between Ridge and Hunter and on Park Avenue between Central and Gregory. Sharrow on Park Ave in front of the Wilmette Public Library Sharrows are meant toContinueContinue reading “Three more roads now have ‘sharrows’”
Join Rock the Ride this Sunday
Join Rock the Ride North Shore to support gun violence prevention.Community. Action. Change. TOGETHER.Sunday, August 20, 2023 Join Rock the Ride for a walk, a ride, and/or their burritos and bubbles brunch. Start & End: Hubbard Woods Park in Winnetka 8:15am: 25-mile Ride8:45am: 12-mile Ride9:15am: 3-mile Walk Online Registration closes Fri August 18th at 3pmDay Of Registration at HubbardContinueContinue reading “Join Rock the Ride this Sunday”
Community Bike Ride 7/27
— Every last Thursday of the Month — Join the Fun! Community Bike Ride Thursday, July 27th, 20236 pmVillage Hall Everyone welcome – bring your friends and neighbors! Meet in front of Village Hall in Wilmette at 5:45 pm. The ride will be leisurely and fun, not a race. The route will cover a flat five miles and lastContinueContinue reading “Community Bike Ride 7/27”
Join the Fun on Thu 6/29!
UPDATE Wednesday June 28th, 2023 – Due to the inclement weather forecast and the lingering wildfire smoke, Thursday’s ride is unfortunately canceled. Please check back for a rescheduled date. Community Bike Ride Thursday, June 29th – 6 pmWilmette Village Hall Everyone Welcome!Bring your friends and neighbors! Meet in front of Village Hall at 5:45 p.m.ContinueContinue reading “Join the Fun on Thu 6/29!”
Join the Thursday Fun Ride May 25th
Thursday Community Bike RideMay 25th, 6pmEveryone Welcome! Join a casual community bike ride through Wilmette on Thursday, May 25th, 2023. Meet in front of Village Hall at 5:45 p.m. and begin riding at 6 p.m. The ride will be leisurely and fun, not a race. The route will cover a flat five miles (30-40 minutes). The ride will be on the road; soContinueContinue reading “Join the Thursday Fun Ride May 25th”
Support our petition for safe walking and biking in Gillson Park
Do You Want Safer and Better Walking and Biking in Gillson?Bike Walk Wilmette does, tooWe support the Alternate PathHelp Us Convince the Park District If you want better and safer walking and biking in Gillson, and don’t need to know more, go to change.org to sign our petition. If you want to know more, readContinueContinue reading “Support our petition for safe walking and biking in Gillson Park”
Bike Donation at Gillson May 13
Give your Old Bikes A New Home! Bike DonationGillson Parking Lot Saturday, May 13th, 2023 (rain or shine) 9-11am Bike Walk Wilmette will collect used bikes to donate to Working Bikes. Adult bikes must be in reparable condition, and kids bikes gently used. Bike Walk Wilmette advocates for better biking, walking, and active transportation for all ages and abilitiesContinueContinue reading “Bike Donation at Gillson May 13”
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