Hi everyone!! My name is Olivia Ross and I’m super excited to be this year’s ride leader! After finishing the ride in August, I was left with a summer full of incredible memories, life changing experiences,

Hey there! I’m Lucas, and I originally rode with Illini 4000 in 2022. I am excited to join the team from New York through Chicago, and provide support to the team before I start

Hi everyone! I’m Jack, a freshman in Engineering Undeclared from Carlsbad CA. Life in Illinois has been a bit of a culture shock; it's definitely been an out with mountain biking, in with “urban freeriding” kind of

Hey everyone! My name is Dylan Hendrixson I'm a senior in chemical engineering at the University of Illinois. After I graduate, I plan on pursuing a PhD in biomedical engineering studying cultivated meat. Outside of school I enjoy running, lifting, bouldering, listening to music, and reading.

Hey, I'm Kavin and I'm a pretty outdoorsy guy. I spend most of my summers running and biking and thought the school year, I also have been competing in cross country and track for over six years now. Fun fact: I have ran more miles in my life than the amount needed to circumnavigate the moon 🤯 (probably).

Hello! My name is Logan Maurer, and I am a freshman studying mechanical engineering at UIUC. Outside of the Illini 4000 team, I am a member of the Inline Insomniacs, Illini Cycling, and Eco Illini Supermileage car team. My hobbies include playing the tuba, fixing/building bikes, and working with computers. I love everything about

Hello! My name is Olaf Schwink and I'm a junior majoring in Middle Grades Education with concentrations in Science and Literacy and a minor in Art and Design. In addition to Illini 4000, I am part of the Inline Insomniacs club. Lately, I've been enjoying exploring ways to be physically active as well as develop my skills as an artist and a

Hey, my name is Michael Bian! I’m a senior at Emory University majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology and minoring in Ethics on the pre-med track. During my time at Emory, I've played club soccer, completed a triathlon, hiked parts of the Appalachian Trail, kayaked in the Everglades, and cycled 100 miles

Hello! I'm Maaike Niekerk, and I'm a sophomore majoring in English with minors in journalism and music. I'm from Champaign, and always enjoy writing, long distance running, and playing in any and every musical ensemble.

Hi! My name is Claudia, and I am a junior majoring in History with a minor in Secondary Education. Around campus, I am involved in Vocal Jazz, Latin American Ensemble, Potted Meat Sketch Comedy, and I am the president of Crossword Club! I am normally a runner, not a cyclist, but I am super excited to trade in my running shoes for

Hello there! My name is Tommy, I'm currently a Junior in the college of LAS studying History and Secondary Education (Interested in teaching Social Studies at a high school level!) In my free time you can find me playing video games, reading, or biking. Clocking a slightly-absurd amount of time on the Illinois Prairie Path and

Hey! My name is Anthony Dirico. I am currently a senior majoring in Civil Engineering. I love being in the mountains, rock climbing in the summertime, and snowboarding in the winter. At Illinois, I am on the boxing team where my team and I competed in nationals and took home the belt! I have a passion for traveling and am so

Hi! My name is Izzy and I am a Junior studying Speech and Hearing Science. I am from Chicago, IL. I enjoy hiking, exploring nature, going to concerts, playing hockey, riding the train, and cycling! I am passionate about accessible healthcare, sustainability, and queer love. I am stoked to be a part of the 2024 Bike America team!

Hi my name is Joseph, I'm currently a Sophomore studying computer science at UIUC. When I'm not busy studying, I enjoy working out, playing the viola, and skating with my friends. My favorite physical activities include cycling, weightlifting, street skating, running, and swimming. I'm excited to be a part of the Illini 4k to support this

Hi, my name is Riddhima and I'm a freshman studying Information Sciences! I love the freedom of road cycling and am a huge supporter of better bicycle infrastructure everywhere. I enjoy listening to music (Elliott Smith, Kara Jackson, NCT, Sufjan Stevens, and more) reading, journaling, and watching video essays in my free time. I'm also a

Hey, my name is Neal Linden, and I am a freshman studying aerospace engineering. As well as the Illini 4k I am in the marching Illini. In my free time I love to play sax and just live life.

Hi, y’all! I’m Emma, a junior in Brain and Cognitive Sciences with a minor in Public Health on the pre-medicine track. Outside of my studies, my campus jobs allow me to engage in my passions of advancing gender equity and healthcare accessibility, while working alongside some of the best Illini! I am a First-Year Consent and

Hi! My name is Kevin Murphy and I am a junior studying History and Political Science with a minor in Secondary Education. Outside of Illini 4000, I am involved in various other student organizations including being President