General Resources

National Bicycle Safety Network-Bicycle Safety Month

Annually, National Bike Safety Month provides an opportunity for local communities to promote bicycling as an environmentally-friendly transportation, personal wellness exercise-vehicle, and a fun recreational activity. This page provides you with information and materials to help you promote bicycling safety.

National Bicycle Safety Network-Bicycle Safety Topics

National Bike Safety Network exchanges information on bike safety programs,
legislation, and research; develops national programs on bicycle safety; and
shares resources.  Links include information on bike safety programs, data, publications, helmet use, and other related links.  

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration-Press Release

Here is the official press release from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for National Bike Month from 2000.  Included here are facts, data, and information on the event and topic.  

National Bike Month-The Facts

Listed here are facts that support the need for bicycle safety education.  

 

Trails and Maps

National Trails System Map and Guide

This link offers historical information about trails in America, as well as contact information for various locations, pdf files of maps, charts, and graphs, and other links to related information. 

Illinois Bicycling Guide

There may be no better place to bicycle than in Illinois. From flat prairie land,
to rolling hills, to towering bluffs to breathtaking river and lakefront views --
Illinois has it all. If you haven't been on a bicycle lately, you don't know what
you are missing. Hop on and take in some of the best scenery Mother Nature
has to offer.  This site has information on trails for riding in Illinois, as well as other links on bike safety, maintenance, and touring information.  Also see their Illinois Mountain Bike Trails information page.  

Bike Resources in Illinois

Illinois State Police Bicycle Safety Command Center

This is the official website from the Illinois State Police on bicycle safety.  Included here are links for information on laws and regulations, tips for safety, preparing to ride, bike maintenance, knowing your bike, a safety quiz, and an inspection form.