Bike The Drive benefits the work of the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving bicycling in Chicagoland.

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Sign up for a sunrise, car-free ride on Lake Shore Drive. You'll also get an event T-shirt, access to three rest stops and a fun post-ride festival.

If you would prefer to register by fax or mail, click here to download the paper registration form. Paper registrations must be received by May 14.

 Best value - our Gold Package for $75:

Consider becoming a member of the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation and join our efforts to reduce crashes and improve walking and bicycling in our region.

Get a group together and save by signing up online as a team (10 or more).*

Event Fees

  • $35 for Chicagoland Bicycle Federation members
  • $40 for non-Chicagoland Bicycle Federation members*
  • $10 for children 17 and under (includes a T-shirt)**
  • $75 Gold Package (two classic big-city rides and CBF membership)
  • $60 for Bank of America Bike the Drive registration and CBF membership

Customize your ride

  • Bank of America Bike the Drive 2008 jerseys and merchandise
  • Breakfast options by Goose Island Brew Pub — $7
  • Chicagoland bicycle map — $5 (a $6.95 value)

Important! The Bank of America Bike the Drive takes place rain or shine. Refunds are not available. Your investment in this event goes directly supports our work to make Chicagoland a better place for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Day-of registration will be available for $50 if the event is not yet sold out. This fee doesn’t include a T-shirt.

*Groups of 10 or more pay $35 per participant (available online only).

**Each adult may register up to four children. Child registration for the Gold Package is $15.



The Bank of America Bike the Drive would not be possible without the support of hundreds of volunteers, the Mayor's Office of Special Events, and the following organizations:

Chicagoland Bicycle Federation | 9 W. Hubbard St., Suite 402, Chicago, IL 60610-6545
www.biketraffic.org | (312) 427-3325 | Contact Us

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