You will be provided with everything you need to access and enjoy Fifth Third Bike the Drive. Closer to the event, all participants will be emailed print-at-home rider numbers (eTicket), which includes a t-shirt voucher (unless declined) and other rider information that allows you to easily pass through checkpoints and enjoy snacks at our rest stops.
Fifth Third 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. 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.
Official Event T-Shirt
T-Shirts must be picked up the day of the event. Your printable rider number includes a t-shirt voucher (unless declined). Snip off your t-shirt voucher and redeem it on the day of the event at any of our t-shirt pick-up locations at:
- North Rest Stop
- South Rest Stop
- Festival grounds located at Butler Field in Grant Park (near the Monroe entrance so you don’t need to enter the festival if you’d prefer not to)
App and Ride Guide
Download the Fifth Third Bike the Drive app for maps of the route and festival, start and end times, safety information, and plenty of other details about the event.
The Ride Guide also provides all the details you need for the event.
Challenge Medal Add Ons
If you added on a 30-Mile, 15-Mile or Young Riders Challenge Medal entry during registration, you can pick up your medal at the North Rest Stop, South Rest Stop, or at the 30-Mile Challenge tent at the post-ride festival in Butler Field.
Event Merchandise
Jerseys and tech tees must be purchased by June 21, 2023 in order to receive them before Fifth Third Bike the Drive. Orders will arrive to your home between August 26 and September 2. Tracking numbers will be emailed once your package ships. A very limited amount of jerseys and tech tees will be available at the Festival and people can purchase items online which will be shipped to your home in late Fall.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call 800-275-6953
Or use the chat function during normal business hours at primalwear.com
Bike the Drive is produced by and benefits
Active Transportation Alliance is a non-profit advocacy organization working to improve conditions for walking, biking, and public transit throughout chicagoland.
What participants have said about Fifth Third 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.”