Attention: 2026 rider e-tickets and QR codes begin arriving on Wednesday, September 2nd.
You will be provided with everything you need to access and enjoy Bike the Drive. Closer to the event, all participants will be emailed print-at-home rider numbers (eTicket), Check-In Pass QR code, and other rider information that allows you to easily pass through checkpoints and enjoy snacks at our rest stops.
Bike the Drive Rider Materials Include:
Rider Number
Closer to the event, you will be emailed your eTickets as a PDF attachment. You will need to print this PDF and follow the instructions below on how to affix your rider number to your bike and your number to your helmet. Rider numbers allow you to easily pass through checkpoints and enjoy snacks at our rest stops. Continue reading below for more information regarding t-shirt pick up, and Challenge medals.
Check-In Pass QR Code
Closer to the event, you will be emailed your Check-In Pass. This will allow you to pass through our check points and rest stops and redeem items like t-shirts, medals and pancakes in our Festival. Save it to your digital wallet. Didn’t receive your QR code? Text BTDPass26 to 53209 and follow the instructions to resend it to yourself.
Official Event T-Shirt
Learn more: https://bikethedrive.org/eventmerch/
Ride Guide
Download:
Challenge Medal Add Ons
If you added on a 30-Mile, 15-Mile or Youth Challenge Medal entry during registration, you can pick up your medal at the Challenge tent at the post-ride festival in Butler Field.
Bike the Drive is a fundraiser held by
Active Transportation Alliance is a non-profit advocacy organization working to improve conditions for walking, biking, and public transit throughout chicagoland.
Questions: Contact Customer Service
844-299-2087
What participants have said about Bike the Drive
“I’ve ridden almost every year since the first one and it seems to get better every year.”
“One of the best events ever.”
“Absolutely great ride. Well organized. Kudos to everyone involved in planning.”