Bicycling education
WEBINARS
Ride Illinois offers webinars on a wide range of topics which are free. Past webinars are posted for viewing.
Our upcoming Traffic Skills 101 course will teach adult cyclists the confidence they need to ride safely and legally in traffic or on trails. This 9-hour course will divided into two parts: a 4.5-hour online instruction session and a 4.5-hour on-bike session. Upon completion, you are eligible to go through training to become a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) and be able to train all levels of riders how to confidently and effectively cycle for fun, fitness, and transportation!
When: Saturday, August 28th, 2021 from 9:00am to 1:30pm (On-Bike Session)
Where: C-UMTD Training Facility, 1101 E. University Ave, Urbana, IL, 61802
Cost: $30/person, includes materials and manuals. Scholarships available.
Other Info: Bring your own bike. Helmets mandatory.
Contact: Cynthia Hoyle at choyle@mtd.org
When: Saturday, August 28th, 2021 from 9:00am to 1:30pm (On-Bike Session)
Where: C-UMTD Training Facility, 1101 E. University Ave, Urbana, IL, 61802
Cost: $30/person, includes materials and manuals. Scholarships available.
Other Info: Bring your own bike. Helmets mandatory.
Contact: Cynthia Hoyle at choyle@mtd.org
past events
earn-a-bike 2021
C-U Safe Routes to School Project partnered with Champaign County Bikes and Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club in Champaign to conduct Earn-A-Bike in the summer of 2021. The program is designed to teach student participants basic bike maintenance, mechanisms, and repairs, and safety while riding on the road. The program allows kids to earn a bike as they develop proficiency in basic bike riding, safety and maintenance skills. Four students participated in this year's Earn-A-Bike program which took place from August 2 through 5. The four day program includes The C-U SRTS team recruited volunteers who were central to the success of this program. Check the C-U Safe Routes to School website to learn more!
bike rodeos
In 2019 we had several great bike rodeos during bike month. Pictures are offered below.
Spring Fling at garden hills |
