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Hello ,
If anyone knows biking in Evanston, it's you and your club! Your knowledge and experience has what it takes to make a difference. Ride Illinois’ 2026 Bike & Trail Lobby Day in Springfield is your chance to meet legislators and advocate for safer streets, better trails, and a more bike-friendly Illinois.
Here’s the secret: more people on bikes = more change. Bring your club, a few friends, or fellow members - it’s more comfortable to advocate together, and our voices carry even further as a group.
Lobby Day Details:
📅 Date: April 17
🏛 Location: Illinois State Capitol
🍴 Lunch & Meet-Up: Illinois State Library Atrium
Schedule Highlights:
10:00 - 10:30 am: Arrival & Welcome
10:30 - 11:00 am: Meet your fellow constituents and lobby captains
11:00 - 3:30 pm: Lobbying at the Illinois State Capitol
3:45 pm: Wrap-Up & Thank You
🚅 Travel Tip: Amtrak has convenient trains between Chicago and Springfield, making it easy for your club to come together.
🚲 Ride Together: If it makes sense for your crew, hop on your bikes and ride together to Springfield - whether it’s from your hometown or from the Amtrak stop - for a lively, fun start to Lobby Day!
🚘 Carpool: Drive to Springfield with a few others to share the expense and the experience
Ready to ride for change? Bring your club and make your voices heard!
Register Today!
We can’t wait to see you in Springfield - together, we'll continue to make Illinois better through biking!
Best,
Savannah Curry
Development & Membership Coordinator