The purpose of Joliet Bicycle Club is to promote a greater public awareness of the pleasures, benefits and usefulness of bicycling, to provide a service to the community in all areas that involves bicycling, to advocate the rights and responsibilities of bicyclists, to improve conditions for bicycling, and to provide an opportunity for bicyclists of all ages to share their ideas and experiences in an organized manner. It also provides other methods of entertainment and exercise throughout the year.