Illinois Valley Wheelm'n

Rock Island Cleanup May 22nd

taspinner — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:43:21 +0000

Neil Terry wanted me to let everybody know that our May trash pickup of the Rock Island Trail from Pioneer Parkway trailhead to the Route 6 tunnel (1.5 miles) will occur on Wednesday, May 22nd at 6 PM. The IVW will supply bags & gloves. Please bring a bottle of water if you think you’ll get thirsty. Generally-speaking, we will be done with the pickup in an hour or so. If there are enough interested afterwards – we may socialize over coffee afterwards at Starbucks on Pioneer Parkway. If you are interested in helping out, please RSVP to Neil Terry at terryna@telstar-online.net or 309-573-4416.

Ride of Silence – Tonight! – with media links

taspinner — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:05:28 +0000

Details

This evening, the Illinois Valley Wheelm’n will be sponsoring the 5th annual Peoria Ride of Silence event. The Ride of Silence (www.rideofsilence.org) is a world-wide event aimed at honoring those who have been killed or injured while bicycling. This year’s event will be held at Upper Glen Oak Park near the large playground parking lot. We will begin to assemble around 6:30 PM, and head off for the police-escorted 7.5 mile ride around town promptly at 7 PM after a few words/blessing. The Ride of Silence is a FREE event – but helmets will be REQUIRED – no exceptions. You must be 18 years old to participate – or 10 years old with a responsible adult. For more information about the event, please click HERE, or contact Michael Honnold at 309-696-2591.

Media coverage

Click here for some coverage on our local news. It includes " target="_blank">this interview with Mike Honnold and Jennifer Sandenaw.

Click here for a media interview with our Chris Salvador.

Monthly meeting falls a week later this month

taspinner — Sat, 11 May 2013 04:18:00 +0000

Come and join the IVW board members for our regular monthly board meeting at Leaves and Beans Roasting Company near Bradley University! May 16th, 6pm.

Bike ride, volunteer opportunities at Washington Cherry Festival

taspinner — Fri, 03 May 2013 02:40:38 +0000

Please see email below from our Ride Coordinator, Liz Born, about the bike ride and volunteer opportunities at this year’s Washington Cherry Festival. If you’re interested in volunteering please contact Liz at 309-369-8657 orcchristi52@comcast.net.

Chris Salvador

I would like to invite you to participate in a real hometown event that helps in our “grassroots” effort to promote bicycling in the Washington area. The Family Bike Ride is a leisurely 6-9 mile in-town ride that typically draws nearly 300 people, young and old. Families enjoy riding through Washington’s neighborhoods, diving into goodies and drinks at the 2-3 rest stops, and winning prizes awarded at the end.

Won’t you consider joining us in promoting bicycling as a safe and fun activity for families of all ages by volunteering to assist at a rest stop during the Family Bike Ride? The time commitment is minimal, with no more than 1.5 to 2 hours required, as waves of bicyclists descend on a rest stop, enjoy snacks and drinks, then are back on their bikes and pedaling away within minutes. This year, in particular, will be a golden opportunity to expose families to the wider world of bicycling in this area by promoting IVW and the many group rides they have to offer, and the upcoming No Baloney Ride, which takes place on the east side of the river this year.

If you would like to volunteer your time to this family-fun event, please contact me no later than Wednesday, May 15^th . Also, feel free to contact me if you have questions. Thank you for considering this year’s 11^th Annual Family Bike Ride event.

Washington Cherry Festival’s

11^th ANNUAL FAMILY BIKE RIDE 2013

Saturday, June 1

· Registration: 8:30 A.M.

· Start Time: 9:00 A.M. Sharp

· Length: 8 Miles

· Cost: FREE

· Information: Call Liz Born at 309-369-8657 or email: cchristi52@comcast.net

Features:

· 3 rest stops

· Scenic Washington Rec. Trails and Parks

· Bicycle Maintenance Station

· Snacks and Drinks

· Prizes awarded at 11:00 A.M.

Rock Island Trail Update

taspinner — Fri, 03 May 2013 02:31:48 +0000

See update below from George Burrier and the Friends of the Rock Island Trail regarding the trail status and repair progress.

Trail Section Reopened for Use
The Rock Island Trail has been reopened to bike use from Alta to Dunlap as of May 1. The Trail is still closed to bike traffic from Dunlap to Toulon. As sections are repaired moving north, we will reopen them to biking. Between Wyoming and Toulon, there are several areas with such severe damage that the Trail may remain closed until restoration funds become available. Thank you for your support of the Trail, and thank you to all who have offered their help and services to restore the Trail.

Illinois Bike Transportation Plan

taspinner — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:15:37 +0000

About a year ago, the IVW contributed our thoughts toward the plan, and it’s nice to see something has finally come together, even more impressive considering the financial state of Illinois. Check back from time to time to continue to watch the progress on their website. A link may be found on the IVW website under “local links” > “Illinois Bike Transportation Plan”

Illinois Bike Transportation Plan

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is pleased to announce the launch of an online web portal for the Illinois Bike Transportation Plan located at www.IllinoisBikePlan.com. The site provides a comprehensive overview of the plan and offers the public several opportunities to submit feedback, track plan progression, and collaborate with IDOT.

During the coming months, the site will be populated with additional resources and updated outreach information via the Timeline tool. The site will also host an interactive public engagement tool that will allow the public to submit bicycle policy and route recommendations. Finally, the site will provide helpful links to the public and instructions on ordering free Illinois bike maps.

Please click the link below to take our short (one question) survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/IllinoisBikeTransportationPlan2