First Ever Bike Bus in Wilmette

Please Help Make the First Ever Bike Bus in Wilmette a Success! Volunteers and Participants Needed ! Bike Walk Wilmette is helping to organize a Bike Bus to Highcrest (see flyer below) on Wednesday, May 13. Students will meet at Maple Park and ride together to Highcrest in a supervised group, supported by adult Safety Marshals.TheContinue reading "First Ever Bike Bus in Wilmette"

Bike Donation May 9 at Wilmette Village Yard

SPRING CLEANING?Donate Your Old Bikes! Wilmette Village Yard 711 Laramie Ave (Note New Location) Saturday, May 9th-rain or shine9-11 am Bike Walk Wilmette will collect used adult and kids bikes to donate to Working Bikes. Bikes must be in reparable condition (missing tires, wheels, or parts are ok). Bike Walk Wilmette advocates for better biking, walking, and active transportationContinue reading "Bike Donation May 9 at Wilmette Village Yard"

Act Now to Improve Biking in Illinois!

Bike Walk Wilmette and Active Transportation Alliance ask for your help to make Illinois streets safer! "Safety stop" legislation is up for consideration in Illinois. It has already passed in the state Senate. Bike organizations and advocates are working to get it passed in the state House. Our legislators need to hear from us immediately!  TheContinue reading "Act Now to Improve Biking in Illinois!"

New Bike Improvements for Wilmette

Here’s Your Chance to Find Out More about Proposed Bike Improvements in Wilmette The Village Welcomes Your Comments During the next two weeks, the Village of Wilmette will hold Open Houses regarding bike improvements to: 1) Glenview Road, Wilmette Ave,, and Ridge Road, and 2) Green Bay Road. Please attend to learn more and addContinue reading "New Bike Improvements for Wilmette"

Bike Donation May 10 at Gillson

SPRING CLEANING?  Donate Your Old Bikes  Gillson Parking Lot Saturday May 10th-rain or shine 9-11 am Bike Walk Wilmette will collect used adult and kids bikes to donate to Working Bikes. Adult bikes must be in reparable condition (missing tires or other parts are ok). Kids bikes must be gently used. Bike Walk Wilmette advocates forContinue reading "Bike Donation May 10 at Gillson"

Here’s Your Chance to Tell Wilmette to Improve Biking and Walking in the Village

The Village is asking for public opinion about: 1) improving biking and walking on Green Bay Road and 2) adding a trail connecting the North Shore Channel trail to Sheridan Road. These two areas are heavily travelled by pedestrians and cyclists. Improving safety and the walking and cycling experience in both of these areas isContinue reading "Here’s Your Chance to Tell Wilmette to Improve Biking and Walking in the Village"

Monthly Community Bike Ride this Thursday 6/27

Last month's ride took us to the Indian Village Site near Ridge Road in Kenilworth. Very interesting! Join the Fun!Community Bike RideThursday, June 27, 2024 at 6 pmEveryone Welcome!Kids, too! Meet in front of Village Hall at 5:45 pm. The ride will be leisurely and fun, not a race.We will look for the new walkingContinue reading "Monthly Community Bike Ride this Thursday 6/27"

Community Bike Ride Summer Kickoff

Join the Fun on Thursday, May 30, 20246 pm–Village Hall, WilmetteEveryone Welcome – Kids, too! Meet in front of Village Hall at 5:45 pm. The ride will be leisurely and fun, not a race. We will look for the site of the last Potawatomi camp in Wilmette. The ride will last 30-40 minutes. All ages and abilities welcome. HelmetsContinue reading "Community Bike Ride Summer Kickoff"