Free events Chicago Bike Week
Chicago Bike Week June 25 – July 2, 2021
2021 Bike Challenge June 21-July 2, 2021
he Bike Challenge is a two-week biking competition where Chicagoland organizations compete to see who can earn the most points by riding their bike. And it’s free to participate! Just sign up, ride your bike, and earn points. Register here
Rally for Protected Bike Lanes
When: Friday, June 25, 2021 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. In-person according to CDC guidelines RSVP here
Where: Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph
Protected Bike Lanes Now: Advocacy 101 training
When: Saturday, June 26, 2021 10:30 a.m. – noon
Where: *virtual*RSVP for Zoom link here
Take an introductory advocacy training where we will cover our bikeways analysis in depth, go through our campaign action plan tool, and network with fellow advocates. You will leave the training ready to take action to fight for protected bike lanes in your community.
It’s Not About the Bikes
When: Monday, June 28, 2021 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Where: *virtual* RSVP for Zoom link here
Join a conversation to discuss how bikes are vehicles for strengthening community cohesion and community safety .
Buses and Bikes: Creating a transportation ecosystem
When: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Where: *virtual* RSVP for Zoom link here
Join the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), Divvy Bike Share, and Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (CCDoTH) for a discussion about how the bus and bike network can complement each other and for updates about recent projects.
Building Bike Infrastructure with Chicago City Council
When: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Where: *virtual* RSVP for Zoom link here
Join Alderman LaSpata of the 1st Ward, Alderman Vasquez of the 40th Ward, and Alderman Martin of the 47th Ward for a discussion of what it takes to build bike infrastructure in Chicago. We will cover the Safer Streets Ordinance, the Chicago city budget, the CDOT neighborhood bikeways projects, and the soon-to-be-completed protected bike lane in the 47th Ward along on Campbell/Roscoe from Belmont to Western.
