Becoming a Ride Illinois member is a simple, effective way to help make Illinois a more bicycle-friendly state. Ride Illinois works on behalf of Illinois residents to make biking safer and more accessible. Making significant progress on our goals will require collaboration, creative solutions, and political will. We also need you!
As a Ride Illinois member, you’ll receive the following benefits:
- Our printed member newsletter, Upshift
- Discounts for events, such as the Grand Illinois Bike Tour
- An invitation to the annual Ride Illinois member meeting
- Your choice of great thank you gifts such as a Ride Illinois swag, Planet Bike gear, coffee from Maple Leaf Coffee Roasters, and more
- Updates and action alerts on relevant local, state and federal matters
- An advocacy voice in Springfield, Washington D.C., and your town
Explore membership levels and thank you gifts by clicking the plus signs below. Please join or renew online today!
If you’d prefer to send your membership via USPS, please print, complete, and mail this Membership Form.
Member Testimonials
Membership Levels
Student Level
$10
Join at the student level and receive a fun, colorful vinyl sticker with an empowering message to stick on your bike, helmet, laptop, or anywhere you choose! Sticker is 2" round.
Individual Level
$35
Our 'I Slow for Bicyclists' car magnet reminds motorists to drive safely near bicyclists. The 5" x 4.5" magnet also spreads a little love to the bicyclists that you encounter while driving. It will look great on your fridge too!
A 5-pack of our fun, colorful vinyl stickers with an empowering message. Stick them on your bike, helmet, laptop, or anywhere you choose! Stickers are 2" round.
Household Level
$60
The Airship CO2 inflator from Planet Bike features a lightweight composite design. It fits Presta and Shrader valves without adapters. It accepts 12g non-threaded, and 16g non and threaded CO2 cartridges. A 12g non-threaded CO2 cartridge is included.
These 10 bike-themed notecards from Jen's Art, Books, & Gifts are perfect for sending a birthday greeting, saying thanks, or just to say hi!
Century Level
$100
Maple Leaf Coffee Roasters
is an artisan coffee roaster based in Roselle, IL. They strive to serve both the casual coffee drinker and coffee obsessive by offering a variety of roasts, origins and carefully crafted options.
We'll follow up with you with a variety of roasts to choose from.
Join or renew at the Century level and treat yourself to a fun, fashionable accessory that highlights an inspiring message and celebrates your commitment to biking in Illinois.
Advocate Level
$200
Join or renew at the Advocate level and receive a Ride Illinois metal camping mug built for campfires, road trips, and everyday use. It’s a simple way to sip in style while sharing your commitment to safer, more bike-friendly Illinois communities.
Join or renew at the Advocate level and claim a copy of Carter Lavin’s If You Want to Win, You’ve Got to Fight, a motivating guide packed with practical insights on advocacy, organizing, and turning passion into real progress.
Benefactor Level
$300 and up
Join or renew at the Benefactor level and enjoy an annual AAA Membership with Bicycle Roadside Assistance. Learn more on the AAA website