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Route 66 Trail-Breaking

The League of Illinois Bicyclists is inviting you to be a part of history on National Trails Day 2007, which will be Saturday, June 2. Bicyclists and other "trail-breakers" will traverse the entire 369 miles of Illinois' new Route 66 Trail, a route of quieter roads and trails showing off the best of the old "Mother Road".

Bicyclists and other users will each ride one of 13 legs of the Route 66 Trail, simultaneously covering the entire distance of the route. They will converge at six different Route 66 towns, where ceremonies will be held at noon.

The following communities will be hosting ceremonies: Edwardsville, Staunton, Springfield, Bloomington, Pontiac and Joliet.

The ride is free, but you need to register to get a packet of information and a T-shirt for the event.

You can view the route on these PDF files:
North-to-South
South-to North

Speaking of LIB, the organization is selling Illinois Pedal Power jerseys, and they appear to be a fine addition for any Illinois cyclist's wardrobe. They come in sizes ranging from XS to XXXL. Including postage, the cost of the jersey is $63.05 for LIB members and $69.05 for non-members. To order the jersey, just download this PDF order form, fill it out and send it to LIB.

Also, LIB once again is offering its National Bicycle Month plate for Illinois motorists. The plates are approved for use by the Illinois Secretary of State's office for use during the months of April and May in place of your normal Illinois plates. The plates are $28 and can be order by downloading this PDF form, filling it out and sending it and a copy of your Illinois vehicle registration to LIB.

LIB has done a lot in recent years to promote cycling in the state. LIB received funding from the Illinois Department of Transportation to produce a video on motorist-cyclist safety. Copies of the video have been distributed to 900 high school and private driving education programs and to more than 900 police and sheriff's departments. LIB also has been active in cycling advocacy issues, including the effort to make cyclists intended, rather than permitted, users of Illinois roads.

Labels: cycling, League of Illinois Cyclists, Route 66, trails

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