I’m back! My name is Mike Rotter and I rode with the 2018 team and then led the 2019 team across the country. I graduated from the University of Illinois in 2021 and I have been working as a special education teacher at Champaign Centennial high school ever since.

Hi everyone! My name is Jonathan Yuen, and I am a senior studying Computer Engineering at UIUC. My passion lies at the intersection of healthcare and technology, and I'm excited to pursue this field after graduation. For the past 4 years, I've been involved with Illini 4000, initially as a member of the cancelled 2020 ride, and for the past 2 years, I've served as the Director of Information.

Hello! My name is Adam Wallach, and I am a Junior studying Mechanical Engineering. I am a part of the Fighting Illini Triathlon Club, and I hope to start doing full Ironman Triathlons sometime in the next few years.

Hi! My name is Olivia Ross. I am a freshman studying psychology at UIUC. As well as Illini4000, I am involved in the Undergraduate Psychology Association. I like to spend my time going on hikes, reading books, and taking photos.

Hi, I’m Sam Rosner, and I’m a freshman majoring in physics. I am from Charlottesville, Virginia, where there are a few more hills than Illinois! I really enjoy playing the violin (I have been playing for eight years), photography, and of course cycling.

Hello, my name is Nina and I am a senior studying Urban Planning at UIUC. I am passionate about community development, sustainability, and maps.

Hi everyone! I'm Laurel Racette, a senior studying supply chain management and information systems. I've was born and raised in Illinois but will be moving to Seattle, Washington post graduation to work full time!

Hello all! My name is Jaylen Patel and I am a senior studying Actuarial Science with a minor in Computer Science. I am originally from Roselle, IL and am the eldest of 4 children.

Hello! My name is Sam Michalak, and I grew up in Wheaton, Illinois. I’m currently a freshman at UIUC studying mechanical engineering. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball, hanging out with friends (usually playing cards), and riding my bike.

Hi everyone! I'm Jean Lin, an international students from Taiwan. I am current an art and design student that good at crafting and using many digital art software. I was an athlete of track and field team during high school and once ranked third at Taiwan.

Hi there, my name is Paul Leman and I'm a senior studying mechanical engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I was born in central Illinois but grew up in southeast Ontario, Canada before moving back to the area at the age of 13.

Hi! My name is Patrick Jamison. I am currently a senior studying Supply Chain Management at UIUC. I've been a part of Illini 4000 for 3 years and am excited to finally be going on the trip after the 2020 ride was cancelled.

Hi everyone! My name is Nabeel and I am currently a first year Masters student (Fulbright Scholar) in Economics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I was born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan. Some of my hobbies include playing and watching football (read: soccer), travelling, hiking, and exploring new cultures.

Hello! My name is Edward Guo, and I am a senior studying Computer Engineering. I got into biking seriously during the peak of the pandemic, as it was one of the few ways I was able to stay active.

Hi! My name is Emily Gonzalez and I am currently a freshman majoring in Media and Cinema Studies. I love all things music, I listen to everything- especially Taylor Swift.

Hi! I’m Hanna, and I am a Senior studying Statistics & Economics with a minor in Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I grew up in Milpitas, California (which ironically is Spanish for “little cornfields”).

Hi everyone! My name is Kathryn Choate and I'm a second year nursing student at Parkland College. By the time we start our summer ride, I will have graduated from the program and I will be working in a hospital after we get back.

Hello! My name is Jonathan and I am a senior studying the incredibly nerdy, slightly terrifying, and ultimately pretty cool combo of music and biology. I also play the euphonium and conduct research in a lab on campus that studies nematodes.