Illinois has a lively bike culture with many clubs, groups, and places to ride. One can find road, cyclocross, and mountain bike racing as well as non-competitive and charity rides across the state. Bicycle riding is one of the most popular outdoor recreational activities in Illinois, enjoyed by young and old alike…Illinois has a variety of trails for the public to enjoy. The terrain includes flat prairie land to rolling hills, towering bluffs to breathtaking river and lakefront views.