Dates set for C-U Bike Month 2025

Light the Night

The 18th annual Light the Night is Tuesday, September 16, from 4 to 7 p.m., locations yet to be determined (previous years at Alma Mater Plaza, Hallene Gateway, and Ikenberry Commons). You MUST bring your bike to get a light set.

More than 1,000 bike light sets will be available. In case of severe weather, the event will be rescheduled for September 17.

Volunteers are needed for the event. No bike maintenance experience is necessary—individuals will be quickly trained to install the light sets.

Remember, a front light along with a rear reflector/light is required by Illinois law when riding at night. If your bike does not presently have lights, please take this opportunity to become compliant and enhance your visibility and safety in the evening hours.

For updates about Light the Night on the Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP) portal, visit here.

Bike to Work Day

Welcome stations featuring drinks and snacks will be available around Champaign-Urbana locations on Bike to Work Day, Wednesday, September 10, 7-10 a.m. 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 event will move to Thursday, September 11, should inclement weather arise.

Campus Welcome Stations – PREVIOUS YEARS

• • Alma Mater Plaza

• • Campus Bike Center

• • Campus Recreation Center East

• • Disabilities Resources and Educational Services

• • I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center – Intersection of First Street and St. Mary’s Road

• • National Soybean Research Center

• • Orchard Downs

• • Veterinary Medicine – Lot F27