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Riders climb Malta Road as they near the first rest-stop during the Tour De Farms race on June 22, 2013. Proceeds benefited multiple sclerosis research.

Tour De Farms to make 34th visit

By Northern Star staff | June 26, 2015

More than 1,800 cyclists will ride to raise money for multiple sclerosis research Saturday and Sunday at DeKalb’s 34th annual Tour De Farms.The event will gather cyclists of all skill levels from across Illinois to raise up to $1.6 million for the National...

Stations Creation gives its last show

Station’s Creation gives its last show

By Tim Ashton | October 1, 2012

About 15 bicyclists rode the streets on campus Sept. 21 to draw attention to the need for bike lanes. The bike ride, called Courteous Mass, was organized by word of mouth by members of the NIU Green Paws Environmental Alliance and the NIU Cycling Club....

Pi Kappa Phi members to take bike ride across 43 states for charity

By Kyle Boyd | September 26, 2012

Next summer, student Tyler Coons and members of Pi Kappa Phi from around the U.S. will embark on a coast-to-coast bike ride called the Journey of Hope. The cross-country trip will be a 4,000-mile trek that will span 43 states. Riders hope to raise $650,000...