Add your voice to the future of bicycling in Chicagoland.
More than 5,500 people region-wide already know that the most important bicycling accessory is membership in the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation. As the members profiled at the top of the page will tell you, your membership card is a public statement that you support our 20-Year Vision of safe, healthy streets that accommodate all users. In return, you can enjoy the many benefits that come along with this membership.
The card also entitles you to the following benefits:
- Chicagoland Bicycle Map
All new members receive a copy of this handy navigational tool, illustrating trails, paths, and recommended streets for riding throughout the seven-county Chicagoland area. Additional copies can be purchased at the member rate of $5 each ($1.95 savings).
- Discounts and special offers
Enjoy discounts and special offers at more than 100 participating bicycle-friendly businesses including bike shops, restaurants, cultural institutions and hotels.
- Monthly newsletters
Stay current with the latest bicycling news and views in the Bike Traffic newsletter and the electronic Bike Bulletin.
- Ride discounts
Receive special membership rates at events such as Bank of America Bike the Drive and Boulevard Lakefront Tour. Members also receive invitations to workshops, conferences and parties such as the annual Bike Town Bash.
- Reciprocal membership
Enjoy reciprocal membership benefits in Friends of the Parks: monthly electronic newsletters from Friends of the Park, free park tours, and $5 savings for organization’s bicycling events — the McDonald's L.A.T.E. Ride and Fall Frolic.
Pick the membership level that best fits you
A variety of membership levels are available to accommodate a broad range of giving abilities. Individual one-year memberships begin at $30, and one-year household memberships (two adults) start at $40. Click here for a complete list of levels and corresponding benefits.
Sign up in person
Visit our office at 9 W. Hubbard, Suite 402, Chicago, or stop by Evanston's Turin Bicycle, 1027 Davis St. For more information, reach our office at (312) 427-3325. Current hours for Turin are available by calling (847) 864-7660.
Send the message of bicycling with a gift membership
Gift memberships are available for purchase online, and are the perfect way to introduce a bicyclist in your life to our important work.
2006 Member Survey Results
Each fall, the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation conducts an online survey of its members to better understand their profile and interests. The 2006 survey was sent to 4,547 members on Sept. 27, 2006. In 10 days, 741 members responded to the survey, resulting in a 16-percent response rate. Click here to view the survey summary.
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