Bicycle Friendly Business

Trek Bicycle Downers Grove| Bronze Level

Business Highlights: Trek Bicycle at Downers Grover has a vast presence within the northern Illinois bicycling community.  The Downers Grove store supports the Downers Grove Bike club by helping with bike lock up during community events. They also sponsor the American Breast Cancer ride in October and serve as a sponsor for the local racing team, Tower Racing.    Trek Bicycles sponsors community bike-related events such as the Palos Melt Down, a mountain biking race that supports riding in Chicago.  Store representatives attended the National Bike Summit in Washington DC to improve the store’s approach to the sport and to lobby for better cycling conditions around the country.  Despite Illinois’ extreme climate, Trek promotes cycling as a year round activity.  They support this with cycling classes during the fall and winter months to prepare the community for safe and enjoyable riding throughout the year.  These free 8 week classes keep cyclists safe and in good condition when the weather breaks for outdoor cycling in the spring.  Within the store, the morale of employees and enthusiasm for cycling is strong.  Employees who bike commute to work have access to shower facilities, a bike repair station with supplies and receive a commuter tax benefit.  Customers can learn more about local cycling by picking up the information displayed on safe bicycling, a calendar of events, and appropriate equipment.