Follow The 2025 BIKE AMERICA Ride

The team is making its way across the United States! Check out the day-to-day life of an Illini 4000 rider.

ApplY for the 2026 BIKE AMERICA team

Joining Illini 4000 is an unforgettable 76-day journey across the country for an incredible cause. The official application for the 2026 Bike America Team is now open!

OUR MISSION

Illini 4000 is a non-profit organization dedicated to documenting the American cancer experience through The Portraits Project, raising funds for cancer research and patient support services, as well as spreading awareness for the fight against cancer through annual cross-country bike rides.

Take a look

Every year, a team of students cycle across America to collect portraits and raise money for cancer research and patient support services.

SUpport our Cause