Bike the Ridge on Sept. 27 in Evanston

Evanston’s annual Bike the Ridge event will close Ridge Avenue to vehicular traffic between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 27 between Howard and Church streets.

Community members are invited to join the official start of the ride at 9 a.m. at the intersection of Ridge Avenue and Howard Street. During the event, bicyclists may ride on Ridge Avenue anywhere between Howard Street and Church Street. Children under age 18 are required to wear bike helmets per City of Evanston ordinance.

Bicycles are otherwise not allowed on Ridge Avenue.

This event is limited to those on non-motorized bicycles only (motorized bicycles or skateboards are not allowed). Non-bicyclists can walk along the sidewalks.

The city is seeking volunteers for the event. Sign up here.