Bicycle Links

The links below take you to various advocacy groups regarding bicycling, its benefits, and links to additional area bike maps.

Advocacy

• Ride Illinois
• Active Transportation Alliance
• Northwest Municipal Conference – Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee
• Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning – Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force
• Illinois Department of Natural Resources Bicycling

Bike Maps

• Village of Schaumburg Bike Map (call 847-923-3861 for a map to be delivered to your home)
• Cook County Forest Preserve District
• DuPage County
• Kane and Northern Kendall County
• Lake County

Bicycle Safety

• The ABC Quick Check – Use the ABC Quick Check every time you ride your bicycle. Courtesy of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
• Fitting your Bike Helmet – Courtesy of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
• Illinois Bicycle Safety Quiz Challenge – Courtesy of Ride Illinois
• State of Illinois – Bicycle Rules of the Road
• Village of Schaumburg – Chapter 73: Bicycles
• Bicycle Safer Journey Videos – Developed by the Federal Highway Administration
• Sharing the Trail – Courtesy of the League of American Bicyclists
• Motorist/Driver’s Education

Schaumburg Bicycle Club

Though not officially a part of the Village of Schaumburg, the Schaumburg Bicycle Club is an active community organization comprised of nearly 100 members that host rides and events throughout the Village, Chicagoland area, and beyond. Become a part of a great group and stop by their website for more information on activities.

Winter Bicycling Essentials

Courtesy of START STANDING

• Helmet Designed for Cold Weather
• Tools and Spare Parts
• Fenders to assist biking in the snow, slush, or cold rain
• Face Mask
• Tires designed to better handle winter conditions
• Eye Protection
• Cold Weather Cycling Gloves and Handlebar Mitts
• Cycling Shoe Covers
• Spare Tubes and Tire Changing Equipment
• High Visibility Jacket and Pants Shell