Becoming a Ride Illinois member is a simple, effective way to help make Illinois a more bicycle-friendly state. We’re advocating for bike-friendly roads and trails, creating municipal bike plans, advocating for favorable legislation and policy, and educating both bicyclists and motorists so you can get out and ride Illinois.
As a Ride Illinois member, you’ll receive the following benefits:
- Our members’ newsletter Upshift
- Our annual Ride Guide with info about organized and charity rides around the Midwest
- Registration discounts for the Illinois Bike Summit and the Grand Illinois Bike Tour
- Your choice of great membership thank you gifts such as a Ride Illinois magnet or neck gaiter, Planet Bike gear, coffee from Maple Leaf Coffee Roasters, and more!
- Updates and action alerts on relevant local, state and federal issues
- A strong advocacy voice in Springfield, Washington, and your town!
Explore membership levels and premiums by clicking the plus signs below, and join or renew online today!
If you’d prefer to send your membership via USPS, please print, complete, and mail this Membership Form.
Student Level
$15
Join at the student level and receive a fun, colorful Ride Illinois vinyl sticker to place on your bike, helmet, laptop, or anywhere you choose! Sticker is 2" x 2" with rounded corners.
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!
Our BikeSafetyQuiz.com bumper magnet helps create awareness for our quiz, designed to educate both motorists and bicyclists about sharing the road safely!
Household Level
$60
Our reflective leg band with a friendly message keeps your pants from getting dirty and adds some visibility to your nighttime rides!
These 10 bike-themed note cards 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.
The Blinky 7 tail light aims seven LEDs in five different directions so you are visible from the rear and the sides as you roll along. It’s a dependable and attention-grabbing rear safety light that gets you noticed.
Advocate Level
$200
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.
Join or renew at the Advocate level and choose a bright yellow yard sign with an important message to increase safety and awareness for people riding bikes near your home or office!
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