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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Our Upshift newsletter was recently delivered to the homes of Ride Illinois members and the offices of our Corporate Members. The publication summarizes the effort, successes, challenges, and impact related to the past year: ❇️ Advocacy ❇️ Education ❇️ Awareness www.rideillinois.org/news-info/ne...

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It’s not every week that we get to reimagine our world. It’s time to make the “impossible” possible. Dream big, take the time to reflect and then advocate for the changes you want to see 🚶🧑‍🦽🚴🚌 👉 2026 Week Without Driving takes place October 1-8. Will you be participating? 🙌 weekwithoutdriving.org

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A Smart Cycling Class will take place on Saturday, September 26 at UIC. This on-bike class includes practical skills, proof of proficiency, road riding, group riding and basic bicycle maintenance. LCIs will be facilitating the class and the cost is just $30. bit.ly/SmartCycling...

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Ride Illinois is proud to announce the release of our 2026 Legislative Scorecard. This comprehensive report highlights all bike-related bills from 2023 through 2026, providing a clear record of how Illinois legislators voted on key bills. www.rideillinois.org/advocacy/leg...

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Hard to believe it's almost Labor Day. Might as well make the best of this coming weekend! The Illinois Bicycle Calendar has plenty of recommendations. Our useful online resource includes over 175 bike-related events all around Illinois and the Midwest 😊😍🗓️ www.rideillinois.org/events/calen...

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We're pleased to share that SB 3484 – Illinois’ Sensible Micromobility Regulations legislation – was signed into law by Governor Pritzker yesterday! 👏🏿👏🏽👏🏻 This state-level solution embraces new mobility modes while retaining a focus on public safety. www.rideillinois.org/news/sb3484-...

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Just a few summer weekends remain! Might as well make the best of this weekend! The Illinois Bicycle Calendar has plenty of recommendations. Our useful online resource includes over 170 bike-related events all around Illinois and the Midwest 😊😍🗓️ www.rideillinois.org/events/calen...

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Your experience biking in Illinois matters. Help shape League of American Bicyclists' next Bicycle Friendly State ranking by taking a short survey about bicycling in Illinois. 👉 Complete the survey by September 1 www.surveymonkey.com/r/RTDKCD2

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Who’s ready for the weekend?! Might as well make some plans! The Illinois Bicycle Calendar has plenty of recommendations. Our useful online resource includes over 165 bike-related events all around Illinois and the Midwest 😊😍🗓️ www.rideillinois.org/events/calen...

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

IDOT is in the process of updating the state’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan for 2027-2031. 👉 Please complete the public survey by August 23. The public’s input will help identify key safety needs, priorities, and opportunities across Illinois.

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Clarence Eckerson Jr./Streetfilms @streetfilms.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

What's the Paris Trombone? I have spoken to some of the biggest bike experts in the world. Asked them. And like 98.3% have never heard of it. We made this fun quick short in the midst of making another film 3 years ago in Paris.

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Had a blast pedaling to and touring five community bike shops during Saturday’s 2026 Fly the Co-op! Thanks to Blackstone Bicycle Works, @workingbikes.bsky.social, @westtownbikes.bsky.social, Bikes N' Roses, and The Recyclery Collective for their warm welcome!

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

It’s almost the weekend, so you might as well make some plans! The Illinois Bicycle Calendar has plenty of recommendations 🗺️ Check out the Map of Future Events ➕ Add events to your personal calendar www.rideillinois.org/events/calen...

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

On Sunday evening, an 88-year old man on a bicycle was struck and killed by the driver of an SUV. Regardless of your mode of travel, please be alert, slow down, be vigilant, and be mindful of the other human beings you encounter along the way 🙏 www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-n...

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Lior Steinberg @steinberg.nu · 03/08/2026

Here’s a study that will change the way you look at public space. Literally. Researchers from Brigham Young University asked participants to imagine walking through different nighttime environments and click on what drew their attention. The results?

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Time to make those some plans! The Illinois Bicycle Calendar has plenty of recommendations. Our online resource includes over 160 bike-related events in Illinois and the Midwest 😊 🗺️ Check out the Map of Future Events ➕ Add events to your personal calendar www.rideillinois.org/events/calen...

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

‘Twas a busy, but enjoyable and collaborative weekend for nonprofit bicycle advocacy in Illinois! We ❤️ our members and volunteers! And we invite those who are NOT members 😱 to join Ride Illinois to support our mission to make Illinois better through biking! www.rideillinois.org/join-support

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Just a few spots remain for this impactful workshop with @bikeleague.org on September 17. Register today!

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Anna Tang @tangythai.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

16 seats left for the Chicago League Cycling Advocacy Workshop-Thur, Sep 17! Don't miss the chance to network, learn advocacy skills, & share bike joy! @bikeleague.org is grateful to the local host, @rideillinois.bsky.social & @IllinoisMedicalDistrict Register by Aug 14 chicagolca.eventbrite.com

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Join the League of American Bicyclists, Ride Illinois, and fellow bike advocates on September 17 in Chicago for a bike advocacy workshop to help build a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone. Space is limited, so register soon so you don’t miss out! www.eventbrite.com/e/league-of-...

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

A tragedy occurred in Kankakee County on Monday morning: a 29-year old man on a bicycle was struck and killed by the driver of a motor vehicle. We extend our condolences to the victim’s friends and family as they grieve for their loved one 💔 patch.com/illinois/man...

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Dr Grace S Peng @gspeng.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

One calculation that blew my mind: When I push a pedestrian beg button to cross an arterial road w/ 40 mph spd limit. Wait of 90 sec means a car 1 mile away gets to priority to clear the intersection before I am allowed to cross the road. I am standing roadside breathing particulates

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

On Friday, Governor Pritzker signed HB 4948 – Illinois’ Stop Super Speeders legislation – into law. This legislation creates a major new tool to prevent deadly speeding crashes and protect communities from repeat reckless drivers. Read the media release at www.rideillinois.org/news/hb4948-...

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Some media reports and social media posts have incorrectly stated that SB 3484 – the state’s micromobility legislation – takes effect on July 1, 2026. The correct effective date included in the bill that is awaiting the governor’s signature is January 1, 2027. www.rideillinois.org/news/sb3484-...

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Happy Juneteenth! ❤️💚💛 Today is a great day for laughter, love, freedom and celebration 🫶🏿

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Time to make those plans for June 12-14! The Illinois Bicycle Calendar has plenty of recommendations, including several this weekend 😊😍🗓️ Our free online resource includes over 120 bike-related events all around Illinois. www.rideillinois.org/events/calen...

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Time to make those plans for June 4-6! The Illinois Bicycle Calendar has plenty of recommendations, including several this weekend 😊😍🗓️ Our free online resource includes over 100 bike-related events all around Illinois. www.rideillinois.org/events/calen...

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Families for Safe Streets @familiesforsafestreets.org · 03/06/2026

“What we know is that 75% of people who have their licenses suspended continue to drive,”🗣️ IL Rep. Martha Deuter underscores the importance of the #StopSuperSpeeders legislation awaiting @govpritzker.illinois.gov 's signature 👉 www.dailyherald.com/20260528/cri...

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Urban Truth Collective @urbantruth.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

“Compared with non-active travelers, the cyclists had a 19% lower risk of all-cause dementia, a 22% lower risk of Alzheimer's, a 40% lower risk of young-onset dementia (before the age of 65), & a 17% lower risk of late-onset dementia.” Connecting bike-riding with reduced dementia risk. #UrbanTruth

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Cycling Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia, Study of Half a Million Finds

Getting from A to B on a bicycle more often could reduce risk of dementia, possibly by protecting a part of the brain tied to memory functions, new research finds.

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

SB 3336 – a bill sponsored by State Senator Ram Villivalam, Representative Barbara Hernandez, Illinois Secretary of State – and championed by @rideillinois.bsky.social – is now headed to Governor Pritzker’s desk 🙌 * Due to a procedural matter, SB 3484 was used to cast the final vote in the House

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Time to make those weekend (and future) plans! The Illinois Bicycle Calendar has plenty of recommendations, including several this weekend 😊😍🗓️ Our free online resource includes over 100 bike-related events all around Illinois. www.rideillinois.org/events/calen...

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Cool Bike Art @coolbikeart1.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Mexican ex-voto paintings, a form of folk art, offer gratitude to saints for divine intervention. While most are from an untrained hand, they can be quite touching. Note: The artist is not always the one the miracle happened to. See Alt-text for English translations. 🧵 🎨 Carlos Hurtado

I was training for a bicycle competition in my beautiful Cozumel when a damned stone—which I couldn’t avoid—made me lose the control of the bike… the handlebar flew off at the same time. Frightened to fall to the ravine, I entrusted myself to the Holy Heart, and, in its infinite goodness, it saved me from dying.

Maria, Cozumel, Mexico, 2020

Thanks to retablos.ru for these.

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

HB 4948 – a bill sponsored by Rep Marti Deuter and Sen Julie Morrison and championed by @rideillinois.bsky.social – passed the full Illinois Senate and is headed to Governor Pritzker. Advocacy matters! Thanks to Illinois residents who contacted their elected officials via our action alerts 😀

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Let’s ride! We’re pleased to partner with @equiticity.bsky.social and Transport Chicago on The North Lawndale Ride: Exploring Equiticity’s Neighborhood Mobility Models 🗓️ Saturday, May 30 🕐 9am - 12pm 📍 Green Tomato Cafe (3750 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 www.transportchicago.org/events/the-n...

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

UPDATED LIST OF RIDES OF SILENCE IN ILLINOIS Ten Illinois communities in Illinois are offering Rides of Silence on May 20. If you live in or near one of these communities, make plans to participate in an important, awareness-raising, casual group ride. www.rideofsilence.org/locations-do...

List of Illinois communities offering a Ride of Silence on May 20, 2026

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Excited to serve on the panel at this event on Thursday evening hosted by League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn. The title of the panel discussion is “DuPage Transportation Panel: How Do You Get There Without a Car?” 🚶🏾🚴🏻👩‍🦽🚐 www.lwvge.org/upcoming-eve...

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Urban Cycling Institute @urbancyclinginstitute.org · 18/05/2026

They carried bikes up 55 stairs for 40+ years. Then Sydney built a 170m ramp. Result in 10 weeks: 📈 +42% daily cyclists 🚴‍♀️ +76% women riders 👴 +8% older adults ⚡ +5% e-bikes Infrastructure shapes who shows up! Read the full story here!

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Shifting the Demographic Across Sydney’s Iconic Infrastructure

The Before and After of the Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway Bike Ramp

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Fietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

We often push back against car drive-thrus in cities, but I had never considered the idea of a bike-thru until now. It’s a brilliant way to help small businesses populate dense urban areas while completely removing the heavy burden of car parking minimums.

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

This important bill cleared another hurdle today!

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A. Zivarts @nondriver.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

When I first started bringing nondrivers to our state legislature transportation committees, I remember, it was a shock for legislators to hear from dozens of people outside the transportation consulting firm lobby

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The Highway Lobby Spends Millions to Make Sure We Pay Billions

Our car-dependent transportation system is no accident.

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The Ride of Silence is an annual event that aims to: 🙌 Remind the public that bicyclists have a right to use public roads 🙌 Ask that motorists and bicyclists safely share the road 🙌 Honor those who have been killed or injured while bicycling on public roads www.rideofsilence.org/locations-do...

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Cool Bike Art @coolbikeart1.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

"Girls: You do not have to choose between being feminine and athletic. You can be both! I wore dresses as a child, but I also rode the heck out of this, my first bike, all over town." -tennis star Billie Jean King Happy #BicycleBirthday, Billie Jean! Born November 22, 1943

Photo of a little girl standing with a bicycle in front of a house. She's wearing a dress.

This photo and quote were from a post on Twitter from Billie Jean King dated May 9, 2019.

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Rebecca Saltzman @rebeccaforec.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

In Europe, where they've slowed cars and invested in safe bike infrastructure, e-bike trips increased by 72 percent in 2025 and injuries per million trips fell by 18 percent. The safety problem is not e-bikes. The problem is US roads are unsafe for everyone, particularly people walking and biking.

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Action Alert #2 Speeding contributes to one-third of deadly crashes across the US, and a small number of “Super Speeders” are disproportionately responsible. Illinois residents are encouraged to send an email to their State Senator asking them to support HB4948. ujoin.co/campaigns/44...

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Ride Illinois @rideillinois.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Action Alert #1 SB3336 aims to bring clarity and safety to our streets, bike lanes, and multiuse trails as new mobility modes increase in popularity. 👉 Illinois residents are encouraged to send an email to their State Rep asking them to support SB3336. ujoin.co/campaigns/44...

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