Biking at Northwestern
Podcasts
- BBC BeSpoke PodcastFrom the BBC, a podcast on competitive cycling
- The Cycling News PodcastA podcast all about the world of professional cycling
Maps and Guides
Where to Bike Chicago by Call Number: GV1045.5.I32 C4B739ISBN: 0980750229Publication Date: 2011-02-01
- League of Illinois Bicyclists - Guides and MapsMaps for biking throughout the state of Illinois including city, state, and bike-to-Metra and bike-to-Amtrak guides.
- Illinois Bike Trails MapBike trails around the state of Illinois
- City of Chicago Bike MapsBike maps for the City of Chicago
About this LibGuide
Start your research on bicycles and bicycling here.
Bicycle History: information on the design and cultural history of bicycles.
Bicycles Today: books on sustainability, urban design, planning for cyclists, bike commuting, bicycle design, and social aspects of biking.
Find Articles: links to databases available to Northwestern students, faculty, and staff.
Statistics: links to government agencies and other resources to find statistics on bicycling.
Primary Sources: early publications on bicycles and other primary sources available in the Transportation Library and elsewhere.
Resources: for beginning and veteran riders: sources of news, information, bike commuting tips, maps, podcasts, and more.
Northwestern University Resources
- Bike to Work Information for Northwestern Universityresources and information for bike commuters
- Northwestern University Bike Commuter Listservan interest group at Northwestern University; scroll down for information on joining to connect with fellow cyclists.
Local Resources
- Mellow Bike Map"The premise of a mellow bike map is that biking on side streets is safer and more comfortable than biking on commercial arteries, whether or not they have bike lanes." Find mellow routes in Chicago and into Evanston.
- Active Transportation Alliancea coalition of people working to make biking, walking and transit safe and easy options for getting around the Chicago area
- The Chainlinkconnect with the cycling community in the Chicago area, check out a calendar of local rides and events, and share information with other cyclists
- Divvy BikesChicago’s bikeshare program, with stations on Northwestern’s Evanston and Chicago campuses
- Evanston Bicycle Clubview a library of local bicycle routes, find information about upcoming shared rides, and join the community of cyclists in Evanston and the north shore
- Ride Illinoisadvocacy, bike planning, safety education, maps, and more
- StreetsblogStreetsblog is a daily news source connecting people to information about sustainable transportation and livable communities.
- Women Bike Chicagoa women-run organization that educates, encourages, and empowers women to enjoy biking for transportation and recreation
- Information on Biking and Commutingfrom the City of Chicago, information on bike commuting, the Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council, downloads, and more.
- Chicago Family Bikinga Facebook group for family biking in Chicago
National Resources
- Adventure Cycling AssociationAmerica's bike travel experts
- Black Girls Do Bikededicated to growing and supporting a community of women of color who share a passion for cycling
- League of American Bicyclistsworking to promote a more bicycle-friendly America since 1880.
- Rails-to-Trails Conservancytransforming unused rail corridors into vibrant public places
- VeloNewsCompetitive cycling news, race results, and bicycle reviews
- Pedestrian & Bicycle Information Centerdedicated to the increase of safe walking and bicycling as a viable means of transportation and physical activity.
- Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionalsworking to facilitate the exchange of professional and technical knowledge, elevating practitioners’ skills and defining the field.
- Women Cycling Projectcreated by the APBP to stimulate collaboration among professionals to create a hospitable transportation environment that encourages more women to bicycle more places more often – alone, together and with their children.
Government Resources
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Program - Federal Highway Administrationinformation on legislation, planning, regulations, and more
- Bicycle Transportation - IL Dept. of TransportationIllinois Bike Transportation Plan, trail listings, and other biking resources for Illinois