Photos from our 8 year anniversary party

In September 2025 we celebrated 8 years of our bike advocacy. It's so rare that we're able to participate in fun events as most of our work is surrounded in tragedy. This particular anniversary party took place in Chicago just days before ICE descended on the city.

It's taken us a long time to post these photos because it just never seemed like the right moment. In retrospect, moments that provide joy and opportunities for people to build community are invaluable.

Thank you to everyone who has been apart of our community.

-BLU

Thank you to our speakers:

• The Chicago Department of Finance

• Alder Ruth Cruz

• District Council Reps

Thank you to our Silver Level Supporters

• Cheryl and Steve Irwin

• John & Jacolyn Bucksbaum Family Foundation

• Anonymous

Thank these folks for supporting this event:

• Haymarket Brewing

• DJ Greedy

• Badwolff

• Specialized - Fulton Market

• In The Black Photography

• CH Distillery