Hello, my name is Sarah Bopp. I’m from Bloomingdale, IL, a suburb on the Northwest side of Chicago. I am currently a sophomore at the University of Illinois hoping to study Psychology and Community Health while taking courses in the Pre-Occupational Therapy field.

Hi! My name is Bradford Chapin. I'm from Grayslake, IL and I'm a graduate student studying Sound Design and Technology. You may find me tooling along the Champaign County roads wearing a bright orange helmet.

Hello! My name is Shannon and I am from a small town in central Illinois called Clifton, which ironically, is the first place I learned about Illini 4,000. Riders often use my hometown as a destination point for their summer journeys and I remember watching them cycle in year after year.

My name is Tory Cross, and I’m from Sidell, IL. I went to Jamaica High School—like the town, not the country! I’m a freshman studying psychology, and currently I either want to research neurological disorders or become a doctor, but those ideas change on a regular basis!

I was born into an extremely caring family in Springfield, IL in 1990. Throughout my life, my family's unconditional love and dedication has been a continuous theme.

Hello! My name is Casey Fee and I’m currently studying to become a Chemical Engineer at University of Illinois. I am my happiest when I’m outside and am not afraid of a challenge.

Hello! My name is Sarah Hidder and I am a senior at the University of Illinois studying Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences with a concentration in Resource Conservation and Restoration Ecology.

Hello! My name is Jaime Kelleher and I am currently a junior in Materials Science and Engineering with a concentration in polymers. I grew up in Western Springs, IL with my parents and my older sister.

I am Alex Kulyk and I’m studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Illinois. I’m from Glenview, Illinois, a north suburb of Chicago. I come from a relatively small family, with my immediate family of four consisting of my two very supportive parents, my twin sister and myself.

My name is Yujin Lee. I am a Junior at the University of Illinois majoring in Advertising. It is my first year in the campus. I have transferred from Chicago where I had lived for 3 years.

Monterey, California my birthplace- Urbana, Illinois my current residence; everything else in between is just a long story! I’m what is affectionately termed an “Army-Brat.” The entirety of my childhood existence can be defined by one word: moving.

I was born in Park Ridge, Illinois, though I’ve definitely moved around a bit since then. What’s strange about my story is I was never big on outdoor activities when I was younger; in fact, I hated anything outside the world of reading Harry Potter and the like.

Hi! My name is Tricia Maybaum and I am a junior at the University of Illinois. I am studying special education and I hope to teach life skills to high school students once I finish school.

My name is Lola McQueen and I am ecstatic to be involved with Illini 4000 and the 2012 Bike America Team! I’m currently a senior in History at the University of Illinois but will be graduating in December.

Growing up in New Delhi, India and Farmington Hills, Michigan opened a door of vast opportunity and experience for me. I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a B.A. in Economics.

Hi there! My name is Kristen Miller and I am a senior studying nursing at the University of Illinois, hoping to eventually become a flight nurse. I have my mom and dad as well as an older brother and younger brother whom I love dearly.

I come from Hoffman Estates, Illinois, in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Right now, I’m a sophomore at the George Washington University in Washington, DC. I’m majoring in economics and minoring in Math and German.

What up? My name is Julianne and I am 20 years old. I was raised in a military family. But being the youngest of four children, I only have moved once and have never lived outside of Illinois.

My name is Jaime Ruan. I am a sophomore majoring in Chemical Engineering and I am the first generation to attend college. I have three younger sisters that I love so much and I strive to be a good role model to them.

Hello All! My name is Patrick Ruane and I am a freshman studying Material Science and Engineering here at UIUC. I was born and raised in a small suburb of Chicago called Park Ridge.