Two bills are currently in the House Transportation Committee on Vehicles & Safety. A show of support is needed to get them to the House floor. Lowering default speed limit in Illinois urban areas (HB 3530):Given that excessive speed is the most common factor in serious and fatal crashes, reducing the state’s default speed limitContinueContinue reading “Support Safer, Easier Biking and Walking in Illinois”
Category Archives: Cycling
Wilmette Pedals to Success: Securing Bronze Status as a Bicycle Friendly Community Once Again
WILMETTE – The Village of Wilmette has once again made its mark on the map of bicycle-friendly communities. The League of American Bicyclists, a prestigious national organization dedicated to promoting cycling and bike-friendly environments, has re-awarded Wilmette the coveted Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) status. This distinction places Wilmette among the highest-ranked communities in Illinois,ContinueContinue reading “Wilmette Pedals to Success: Securing Bronze Status as a Bicycle Friendly Community Once Again”
Community Bike Ride 9/28
Join the Fun! Community Bike Ride this Thursday September 28th, 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 9/28”
Wilmette E-Bike Show 9/30
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”
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!”
