Bicycling Enthusiasts Resources
Bicycle Law Links :
- Illinois Bicycle Rules of the Road
- CDOT – Chicago Bicycle Program
- CDOT – Bicycle Laws
- Bureau of Transportation Statistics
- Federal Highway Administration
- FHWA Environment and Planning Unit bicycle and pedestrian program
- FHWA Safety Unit bicycle and pedestrian program
- FHWA bicycle and pedestrian research
- FHWA Traffic Calming
- FHWA Rumble Strips
- FHWA Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- FHWA Research Center
- Transportation Research Board
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
Bicycle Law Links:
- Active Transportation Alliance
- League of Illinois Bicyclists
- League of American Bicyclists
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
Local Bicycle Maps & Trails
Paths and Trails in IL (L.I.B.)
Forest Preserve District of Cook County Bicycle Trail Maps www.fpdcc.com/tier3.php?content_id=68
Champaign Bike Map www.champaigncountybikes.org/images/CUbikemap.pdf
Kane County
www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=8&ved=0CEEQFjAH&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.co.kane.il.us%2Fdot%2FCOM%2Fbicycle%2FBikeMap.pdf&ei=IFJkTda4N4H7lwew99TgCw&usg=AFQjCNEXg6adB_zJHAPsVXiUtHvfxlpNIQ
Illinois Bike Map
www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=5&sqi=2&ved=0CC4QFjAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abtrails.com%2F2010_Catalog_PDF%2F08_Hiking%2520%26%2520Biking%2520in%2520Illinois.pdf&ei=9FJkTYTjCcKBlAf-4bW0BQ&usg=AFQjCNGBIGjRXbf-aYeHG1Ts0h3Tdx8mAA
Illinois DOT
www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=7&sqi=2&ved=0CDkQFjAG&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dot.state.il.us%2Fbikemap%2Fsafekids%2Fsafebike.pdf&ei=9FJkTYTjCcKBlAf-4bW0BQ&usg=AFQjCNEvqURTiGyKeLXchLe0v8iOAZbUIw
Useful Bicycling Links
- IL Dept. of Natural Resources Bike Links
- Report Bike Lane Scofflaws
Some Helpful Teaching Materials
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- Teaching Cycling to Children is a compilation of ideas and resources for teaching children (and their parents) good cycling techniques.
- Bicycle Safety Hang Cards print on light cardboard to make safety handouts. Give to bike shops for hanging from new bikes, or use as safety reminder. Both adult and parent’s versions.
- “Drive Your Bike” parents’ safety poster. Color photo of child preparing for left turn. Includes room for pocket of safety cards (see above).
“Bike Safety for Kids-A Parent’s Guide” make a brochure by printing 2-sided and fold in half.
- Distracted driving article –
www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=9&ved=0CEkQFjAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikeleague.org%2Fresources%2Freports%2Fpdfs%2Fdistracted_driving_league_report.pdf&ei=IFJkTda4N4H7lwew99TgCw&usg=AFQjCNHQaY7KUTfjf-Vq-2aC1ylodlow1w - Bike Commuting Safety Tips – Bike Commuting Safety Tips from HomeAdvisor.com
Some Local Trusted Resources for Cyclists
- Arlington Heights Bicycle Club
- Bicycle Club of Lake County
- Blackhawk Bicycle and Ski Club
- Chicago Area Tandem Society
- Chicago Bike Winter
- Chicago Cycling Club
- Chicago Friars Ski and Bike Club
- College Of Cycling
- Elmhurst Bicycle Club
- Evanston Bicycle Club
- Illinois Bicycle Racing Club
- McHenry County Bicycle Club
- Mt. Prospect Bicycle Club
- Northbrook Garner Bicycle Club
- Oak Park Area Cycling Commuters
- Oak Park Cycle Club
- Oak Park Cycle Group
- Schaumburg Bike Club
- Turin Bicycle Society
- Velo Club Roubaix
- Village CycleSportMTB Club
- Wheelfast Racing Team
- Wheeling Wheelman
- Windy City Cycling Club
- XXX Racing- AthletiCoc
Some National Trusted Resources for Cyclists
Arizona
California
- San Francisco Bicycle Coalition
- East Bay Bicycle Coalition
- Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition
- Bike Alameda
- California Bicycle Coalition
- Bicycle-Friendly Berkeley Coalition
- San Diego Bicycle Coalition
- San Diego Government Bike Info
- Bay Area Commute, Route, Ride Buddy and Transit Guide
- Santa Cruz Metro Transit District’s (SCMTD) Bike Racks on Buses
Colorado
- Bicycle Colorado
- Colorado Bicycle Information
- P.E.D.A.L. Loveland
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Delaware
- Delaware Bicycle Council
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Florida
- Capital City Cylclists Tallahassee
- Florida Freewheelers Orlando
Georgia
- Georgia Bicycle Federation
- Georgia Bikes
- Southern Bicycle League Atlanta
- SORBA: Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association North Georgia
- Atlanta Bicycle Campaign
- Athens/Clarke County Safe Cycling Association
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Mass
Michigan
Minnesota
New Hampshire
New Jersey
- State DOT Bicycle Pages
New York
- Sharing the Road
- Bicycle Long Island
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pittsburgh
- Bike Pittsburgh
- Philadelphia Bikes-n-Transit bikemap.com
- Western Pennsylvania Wheelmen
- Smoky Mountain Wheelmen
Texas
- Bicycling in Austin
- Texas Bicycle Coalition
- Houston Area Bicyclist Alliance
- City of Austin Bicycle Program
Washington
- Seattle Government: Search for “bicycle”
- Bicycle Alliance of Washington (formerly NowBike)
- Washington Area Bicyclist Association
Wisconsin
- Madison/Dane County Advocacy [The Old Site]
- Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin
Bicycling Organizations
- Analytic Cycling
- Bicycle Clubs in USA
- Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
- Bicycle Museum of America
- Bicycle Sites
- Bicycling Information
- Bicycling Life
- A Safety Quiz
- Bicycling Magazine
- Bike To Work<
- Bikes R Not Toys
- Cycling Links
- cyclingnews.com
- International Bicycle Fund
- Lance Armstrong
- Lance Armstrong Foundation
- National Transportation Library
- Davis Phinney Foundation
- Stolen Bicycle Registry
- Tandem Magazine
- Tour de France
- Travel with Bicycles
- Tyler Hamilton Foundation
- VeloNews
- The Wheelmen
