Abstract: An apparatus for illuminating a bicycle pedal connected to a rotating object includes a stepper motor having a shaft and a stator mounted on the bicycle pedal. A mechanical coupling is provided for connecting the shaft to the rotating object for rotating the shaft of the stepper motor as the rotating object rotates. A plurality of light emitting diodes is mounted on a surface of the bicycle pedal and is electrically connected to the stepper motor. Alternatively, a boot portion of a roller skate is connected to a rotating wheel for illuminating the boot portion.