AHBC

Arlington Heights Bicycle Club was founded in 1971 as the Arlington Heights Park District Bicycle Association (AHBA).

The name was changed to the Arlington Heights Bicycle Association in February 1981 and incorporated in March 1987.
  
The name was informally changed to Arlington Heights Bicycle Club and sometimes to Arlington Heights Bike Club in 2010. 

The name was legally changed with the State of Illinois to Arlington Heights Bicycle Club in May 2021.

This page is the anchor to club history as captured by members on the occasion of the 50th anniversary.

Early Years

Read about the early years of AHBC.

Community Service

AHBC is committed to our community.

Our Members

We are a membership based organization.

Memorial

We remember those who made us better and made us laugh.

Arlington 500

See the early years of the Arlington 500.

Bike Swap

The Bike Swap makes us different from other bike clubs.

Newsletters

Read about our early years from our newsletters.

50th Anniversary Celebration

We celebrate our past and look forward to our future.

Memorabilia

Sometimes we unite with bling.

AHBC members are grateful to the 50th Anniversary Celebration Committee
Bill Kragh,  Ann Kragh, Francine Grossi, Tara Riley, and Barb Rappaport for organizing our celebration.

Purpose of the Arlington Heights Bicycle Club

Arlington Heights BIcycle CLUB
Founded 1971
INcorporated March 24, 1987.
  • To enjoy bicycling with friends and to meet other bicyclists
  • To promote cycling safety programs and to acquaint others with proper traffic regulations
  • To advance and improve public facilities and services for cyclists
  • To encourage bicycling for its contribution to individual health and the environment.
  • To share information about bicycling with individuals and/or organizations
  • To foster good will and friendship between residents and cyclists
  • To cooperate with Village Officials and other organizations for the general welfare of all cyclists.