The 21st was joined by two writers that have documented their experiences and knowledge of the trails to talk about the rail trails across Illinois.

Does the warm weather have you thinking about riding your bicycle to get from here to there? If so, let me offer some words of encouragement. 

The Illini 4000 are 20 bicyclists who are spending the summer cycling from coast to coast, to raise money for cancer research and support groups. Some University of Illinois administrators joined the group of mostly U of I students Tuesday morning in Rockville in western Indiana, for their ride to Champaign-Urbana Illinois and the U of I’s flagship campus there.

Does the warm spring weather prompt you to wonder about riding your bike to work? If so, this week's segment offers encouragement.