Cycling in Chicago - Organizations

Organizations

• The Active Transportation Alliance, formerly known as the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, was founded in 1985 and is the largest member-supported bicycle organization in the Chicago region. ActiveTrans works heavily with the Chicago Bicycle Program.
• The Illinois Cycling Association focus on competitive cycling with links to several Chicago based racing clubs.
• The Chicago Cycling Club holds regular rides.
• The UIC College of Cycling promotes cycling at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
• Several grassroots organizations also exist to promote cycling in Chicago. The Cycling Sisters work to encourage women to ride more. Break the Gridlock works to reduce auto-dependence. West Town Bikes teaches kids and adults how to maintain their own bikes. Bike Winter holds workshops and fun events to keep people biking all year round. The Pilsen/Little Village Bicycle Alliance works to increase bicycling in those neighborhoods.