The annual Bike Commuter Challenge is celebrating its 25th year, and registration is officially open according to a Tuesday press release. The week-long biking celebration, will take place June 11-17.
“Since 1991, Active Trans has encouraged new and experienced riders to get out and bike while creating friendly workplace competition among Chicagoland companies and organizations,” the BCC website states.
In order to participate, riders must register, and join or create a team by 5 p.m. June 1. Those registered will be entered to win a New Belgium Brewing Fat Tire Cruiser Bike.
During this week, riders are encouraged go online to log their trips to keep track of the competition. Participants can also view individual and team statistics, and challenge other riders online.
Several events will take place all week long; there will be eight official Pit Stops, where members will receive four days of freebie “pick me ups,” a photo challenge, a Bike Week Rally, and a Wrap Party celebrating the end of the week. The Wrap Party location is still yet to be determined.
New this year is a faster registration process, the press release says. The BCC has also released an app recently, where participants can track and log trips on the go.
The challenges are open to all Chicagoland residents over the age of 18. More information on BCC can be found on its website.
