# Event Details - **Event Name**: BUFI Bikes the Shore for UJIMA - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: BUFI Bikes the Shore for UJIMA is an eight-mile, two-hour community bicycle ride is to symbolize economic unity.About this EventBUFI Bikes the Shore for Ujima is an eight-mile, two-hour community bicycle ride to symbolize healthy awareness and action for ourselves and our community.About this event:In its efforts to build economic unity in the South Shore community, the Black United Fund of Illinois (BUFI) will be hosting its 8th Annual BUFI Bikes the Shore for Ujima on Saturday, September12th from 9am – 1pm at 1809 East 71st Street COURTYARD, Chicago Presented by The Black United Fund of Illinois, Equiticity, and Divvy.The goal of BUFI Bikes the Shore for UJIMA eight-mile, two-hour community bicycle ride is to symbolize unity and commitment to health and healing within the South Shore community and Chicagoland areas. This is not simply a demonstration of unity; it is designed to inspire the community, while embracing the human spirit with empowerment and resources.This ride also serves as the formal kick off for BUFI's workplace giving campaign, inspiring our communities to donate to BUFI via their payroll deductions. Federal employees should use code #37269. State, County, and City employees should use code #950-0010.BUFI Bikes the Shore for UJIMA is for community members, advocates, activists, and bicycle enthusiasts. All are welcome to ride!Among the activities will be a warm-up for cyclists, free refreshments, and information about BUFI’s workplace giving campaign as well as community resources information distribution. The eight-mile cooperative economics journey will conclude with a community call to action in the courtyard adjacent to BUFI’s headquarters, 1809 East 71st Street.Bike the Shore for UJIMA is planned in partnership with the Black United Fund of Illinois, Equiticity and Divvy.Masks and social distancing are encouraged and expected throughout this event for the comfort and safety of all. Those who are feeling ill or have any COVID-19 symptoms should stay home. We are stronger together (even when safely apart)!For more information, email INFO@BUFI.ORG or call 773.324.0494.Divvy Bikes will be provided to individuals 18+ https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/ac3ff940-a069-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w740-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://vimeo.com/1011853546/ad839b900d?fl=pl&fe=sh - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/bufi-bikes-the-shore-for-ujima/100001766633350909 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Black United Fund of Il Inc - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Black United Fund of Il Inc - **lat**: 41.7659444 - **long**: -87.5808507 - **full address**: Black United Fund of Il Inc, 1809 East 71st Street, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: BUFI Bikes the Shore for UJIMA - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3bec00f9f0d156329ced7133beddbf346641a48854b586786add31365417d2fe-rimg-w626-h626-dc030304-gmir.jpg?v=1760017218 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is BUFI Bikes the Shore for UJIMA being held? - **A:** BUFI Bikes the Shore for UJIMA takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Black United Fund of Il Inc, 1809 East 71st Street, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing BUFI Bikes the Shore for UJIMA? - **A:** BUFI Bikes the Shore for UJIMA is organized by Black United Fund of Illinois Upward Bound Program. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "BUFI Bikes the Shore for UJIMA", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3bec00f9f0d156329ced7133beddbf346641a48854b586786add31365417d2fe-rimg-w626-h626-dc030304-gmir.jpg?v=1760017218", "startDate": "2026-09-12T09:00:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-09-12T13:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/bufi-bikes-the-shore-for-ujima/100001766633350909", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Black United Fund of Il Inc", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1809 East 71st Street", "postalCode": "60649", "addressLocality": "Chicago", "addressRegion": "IL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "41.7659444", "longitude": "-87.5808507" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "BUFI Bikes the Shore for UJIMA is an eight-mile, two-hour community bicycle ride is to symbolize economic unity.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2025-10-09", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-12T13:00:00-05:00", "validFrom": "2025-10-09", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/bufi-bikes-the-shore-for-ujima/100001766633350909" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2025-10-09", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2025-10-09", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/bufi-bikes-the-shore-for-ujima/100001766633350909", "price": 0, "name": "BUFI Bikes the Shore Rider Participation Ticket" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Black United Fund of Illinois Upward Bound Program", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/black-united-fund-of-illinois-upward-bound-program/18380431", "description": "The Black United Fund of Illinois Upward Bound Program is a program funded by the US Department of Education to provide opportunities for for our high school participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. 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