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Lawn Signs Placed for CU Bike Month
Associated Project(s):Lawn signs have been placed to advertise Bike to Work Day and Light the Night.
Attached Files:CU Bike to Work Day Email For Alma Mater Attendees
Associated Project(s):Alma Mater attendees: Bike to Work Day is TOMORROW MORNING!
C-U Bike to Work Day is tomorrow – Wednesday, September 10! This is a reminder that you pre-registered to stop at the Alma Mater welcome station (southeast corner of Green & Wright Streets), which will be open from 7-10 AM. Sarthak Prasad is your station manager.
Tell a friend that they can still register for Bike to Work Day today at cuBikeMonth.org or tomorrow on-site – 16 welcome stations will be open across Champaign County!
The weather looks great – dry, and temperatures between 60-75F. Tag any photos with us on Facebook at “C-U Bike Month.” Enjoy the ride!
September 2025 CU Bike Announcements
Associated Project(s):Email from Gabe Lewis:
Happy September!
Our team has these bike-related announcements to share with you:
#1: Bike to Work (& Class) Day is this Wednesday, September 10
If you are not pre-registered for Bike to Work Day yet, do so now and tell a friend to do the same! cuBikeMonth.org
16 stations will be open across Champaign County, with 8 of them being on the University of Illinois campus. Each station will have free t-shirts (while supplies last), stickers, breakfast snacks, and bike literature!
#2: Light the Night returns on Tuesday, September 16
Bring your bike to one of four on-campus stations to get free bike lights! You can also sign up to be a volunteer for a partial or full shift – no experience needed!
#3: Active Transportation Plan (ATP) survey is OPEN
Calling all bicyclists, pedestrians, and park visitors: we want to hear your thoughts via this survey and/or comment map on your experiences – good or bad!
Completing this survey will help the Regional Planning Commission (RPC) develop the Champaign County Active Transportation Plan (ATP). RPC staff will also be at various events this fall – including Light the Night – with tablets for people to complete this survey. We want to hear from everyone to work on making Champaign-Urbana a better place to walk and bike!
#4: More Bike Month events
The cuBikeMonth.org calendar has several bike events listed for September and October, including Saturday’s FREE Moonlight Bike Ride from Meadowbrook Park to the Sidney Dairy Barn! You can also keep up with C-U Bike Month announcements on our Facebook page.
WAND News Article Advertises CU Bike Month
Associated Project(s):This article advertises Bike to Work Day on September 10th. Between 7:00 - 10:00am, welcome stations will have free shirts, drinks, and snacks.
Celebrate C-U Bike Month by Riding to Work!
Associated Project(s):Celebrate CU Bike Month by Riding to Work! Ride your bike to campus on Wednesday, September 10, between 7 and 10 a.m., and get a free T-shirt! Welcome stations featuring drinks and snacks will be available in 16 Champaign County locations. First-time riders are encouraged to join returning participants and learn more about the local bike community. You must preregister and bring your bicycle to get this year's shirt.
The locations of campus stops can be viewed on the official Bike to Work map. The event will be rescheduled for September 11 should inclement weather arise.
Campus Welcome Stations
- Alma Mater Plaza
- Campus Bike Center
- Campus Recreation Center East
- College of Veterinary Medicine – Lot F27
- Disability Resources and Educational Services
- I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center – Intersection of First Street and St. Mary's Road
- Orchard Downs
- Siebel Center for Computer Science – Intersection of Main Street and Mathews Avenue
Digital Signs Created for Bike to Work Day & Light the Night
Associated Project(s):Pngs of the digital signs are attached below. Departmental screens will post the Bike to Work Day sign until Wednesday, September 10, 2025 and the Light the Night sign until Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Bike to Work Day 2025 Registration is now OPEN!
Associated Project(s):Attached Files:Bike Month Planning Meeting
Associated Project(s):The Bike Month Planning Team met today to discuss updates and progress for Bike to Work Day and Light the Night. The team went over design for the Bike to Work Day T-Shirt and provided feedback.
See attached the meeting agenda.
Attached Files:Work and Purchase Order for Light the Night Lights
Associated Project(s):Work Order (11267459) and Purchase Order (P2896014) were created to purchase bike lights for Light the Night. These lights were picked up from MTD and are now with F&S as of 8/7/2025.
Bike to Work Day 2025: Support from University Housing
Associated Project(s):University Housing has agreed to provide refreshments for 2025 Bike to Work Day participants. At this time, there are 7 confirmed welcome stations where refreshments will be provided.
Consolidation of CRCE and NSRC Welcome Stations
Associated Project(s):Based on feedback from volunteers, the National Soybean Research Center (NSRC) welcome station will be consolidated with the nearby Campus Rec Center East (CRCE). This will provide more volunteers at the CRCE location which is one of the busiest stations.
Bike Month Returns
Associated Project(s):September is Champaign County Bike Month:
- Bike to Work Day is on Wednesday, September 10th, 7:00-10:00 am
- Light the Night is on Tuesday, September 16th, 4:00-7:00 pm
The C-U Bike Month Facebook page and cuBikeMonth.org will have announcements when BTWD registration opens later this month. The cuBikeMonth.org calendar already has several bike events listed for August through October.
Save the Date for Bike to Work Day 2025
Associated Project(s):This year, Bike to Work Day will be held on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 from 7-10 am, with a rain date of Thursday, September 11th. Welcome station hosts will be available to provide snacks, drinks, handouts, and incentives to people who bike to work that day. Welcome stations will be located around the U of I campus, Savoy, Downtown Urbana, and Downtown Champaign.
Attached Files:2025 Bike Month Planning Meeting #3
Associated Project(s):Today, members of the planning team attended the third meeting for Bike Month 2025. The team discussed sponsorships and advertising for Bike to Work Day as well as location and purchasing details for Light the Night. Attached is a document with agenda items and a document with roles & responsibilities.
Work Order for Bike to Work Day Public Functions
Associated Project(s):Work Order (11267754) was created for Bike to Work Day tasks, these taks include the placement of tables, chairs, waste receptacles, and hand sanizter at the welcome stations.
Work Order and Purchase Order for Bike to Work Day T-Shirts
Associated Project(s):Work Order (11267458) was created to purchase Bike to Work Day T-Shirts
2025 Bike Month Planning Team Meeting #2
Associated Project(s):Today, members of the planning team attended the second meeting for Bike Month 2025. The team discussed branding, sponsorships, and location details for Light the Night. Attached is a pdf with agenda items.
Attached Files:Dates set for C-U Bike Month 2025
Associated Project(s):In a meeting on 6/13/2025 dates for the C-U Bike to Work Day and Light the Night events were finalized. Attached is a flyer showing the event dates. Registration will open later this summer at cubikemonth.org.
- Wednesday, September 10th, 7-10 am: Bike to Work Day
- Tuesday, September 16th, 4-7 pm: Light the Night
- Thursday, September 11th, 7-10 am: Bike to Work Day rain date
- Wednesday, September 17th, 4-7 pm: Light the Night rain date
Attached Files:2025 Bike Month Planning Team Kickoff Meeting (#1)
Associated Project(s):Today, members of the planning team attended the first meeting for Bike Month. The team discussed bike lights, event dates, event times, event locations, and future meeting dates.
Attached Files: