Thank you to all participants of the 2020 Winter Bike Challenge. We hope you’ll join us next year.
The more you ride and encourage others, the more points you earn to increase your chances of winning prizes. You don’t have to be a Tour de France cyclist to take part. All types of rides count. A quick ride around the block is enough to earn you points and add your name to the drawing.
1 mile = 1 point
1 ride = 15 points
1 rider encouraged = 25 points
1 Halloween special drawing = 20 points
Courtesy of local Bloomington bike shop Bikesmiths
With one front light and one rear red light at 100 lumens, these light sets will ensure that you are visible to other road users. The nights are getting longer, which means you might be riding in the dark. Be seen by other road users with these light sets, featuring one white light for the front of your bike and a red light for the rear of your bike.
How to win: Sign up for the challenge before it begins or participate in the Winter Bike Challenge and you’ll be entered into the drawing for one set.
Winners announced: October 26 and November 24
You can’t ride your bike if it’s stolen. This U-lock and cable combo allows you to secure your bike frame along with both the front and rear tires to a bike rack. The high-security disc-style cylinder is pick- and drill-resistant.
How to win: Participate in the Winter Bike Challenge to be entered in the drawing for a U-lock with cable.
Winners announced: November 24
Encourage another rider to enter the Winter Bike Challenge to win one of four pairs of Loffi gloves. These gloves are made for multi-season cycling, so that they perform well in the majority of conditions including colder seasons, great for temperatures between 40–60°F. Comes with a fleece liner for temperatures below 40°F. Reflective silicon smiley-face shaped padding on the palms relieves pressure on your hands, provides grip, and spreads good cheer.
How to win: Encourage someone to ride on social media and you’ll be entered into the drawing for one pair of gloves. The person to receive your encouragement must also log a ride. Tag @IUTransport on Facebook or Twitter and use #BikeIUB in your post.
Winners announced: October 30, November 5, November 11, and November 18
When you return to your regular office commute, you’ll be ready with a pannier (fancy name for a bike bag). Until then, this will be your bike-to-anywhere bag! This is a 100% waterproof, large-volume bag that goes on and off your rear rack quickly, freeing you of the need to dangle your grocery bags precariously off the handlebars. It can also work as a commuter bag, carrying your change of clothes for work or class, including shoes and laptop.
How to win: Participate in our special Halloween drawing. Post a picture of you in costume on your bike between October 29 and November 1. One post gets you one entry into the drawing. Tag @IUTransport on Facebook or Twitter and use #BikeIUB. Where one ride on your bike earns you one point, your participation in the Halloween special drawing earns you 20 bonus points! More points, more chances! Or you may also win by earning the most points at the end of the challenge.
Winners announced: November 2 and November 24
Courtesy of local Bloomington bike shops: Bicycle Garage and Revolution Bike and Bean
Just like your car or piano needs a tune-up, so does your bike. Getting your bike tuned basically means getting your bike into the perfect shape for you to use it. A bike mechanic will check over your bike for tension adjustments on your brakes and recommend changes as necessary such as a new chain or new brake pads. Additional charges may apply for replacement parts.
How to win: Participate in the Winter Bike Challenge to be entered into the drawing for one bike tune-up.
Winners announced: November 24
