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Madison Bike Week 2024

Welcome to Madison Bike Week 2024!

9:00am CDT

Biscuits for Bikers!

Hosted by Madison East MTB team, Monty's Blue Plate Dinner, Just Coffee and Underground Meats
Madison East MTB team will be giving out freshly baked biscuits from Monty’s Blue Plate Diner, Sausage from Underground Meats & Hot Bike Fuel Coffee from Just Coffee to riders from 9 am-11 am. Stop by to talk bikes & share trail stories. Learn more about the Madison East & LaFollette MTB 2024 WI NICA Season (open to students grade 6-12) & GRiT (Girls Riding Together).
Free Dino Stickers to bikers that bring their own coffee mugs!
Free Make & Take Art Project! Print your own Bike themed Coaster! (while supplies last)

Saturday June 1, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Capital City Path @ Amoth Ct

food education free

1:00pm CDT

E-Bike EXPO, Meet-up, and Group Ride at Capital Brewery

Hosted by Capital Brewery Bike Club
E-Bike Expo and Meet-Up: A Bike Week Kick-Off Event!
Join the Capital Brewery Bike Club for an electrifying celebration at our E-Bike EXPO, Meet-Up, and Group ride. Come along to the heart of Middleton, Wisconsin, on June 1, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, hosted at the iconic Capital Brewery.
This vibrant event is your ultimate gateway to the world of electric bikes, whether you’re a seasoned E-bike enthusiast or just curious about starting, or just love bikes of all kinds. Bring your bike and share with others and explore a dynamic marketplace with the latest bike models, styles, and brands. Experience firsthand the thrill of E-bikes with demo rides available throughout the afternoon.
What to Expect:

Showcase Your E-Bike: Bring your e-bike and share your experiences with fellow enthusiasts.
Learn and Connect: Meet and mingle with both new and veteran riders, gather insights, and share ride routes, tips and stories.
Explore New Models and Meet Vendors: See and test a diverse range of E-bikes and maybe find your next ride!
Signup for a Charity Ride: A great opportunity to show your support!

The goal of our Expo is to foster a community spirit, enhance knowledge about E-bikes, and provide a fun, inclusive setting where everyone can appreciate the joys of electric biking. Begin the afternoon with a group ride in the iconic Middleton Pheasant Branch Conservancy – meet at the Beer Garden at 1 PM. Bike racks are available, electric outlets and if you ride signed waivers will be required for non-Capital Brewery Bike Club members.– YOU MUST WEAR A HELMET!
Don’t miss this chance to dive into the E-bike world during Bike Week.
The event is free and open to the Public. You must be 21 or over, or with a Parent or Guardian to enter the Beer Garden.
For more information visit:
https:///CapitalBikeClub.org https://www.facebook.com/capitalbrewerybikeclub CapitalBikeClub@gmail.com
Location: Capital Brewery, Middleton, WI
Date & Time: June 1, 2024 | 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Group ride 1 pm
Learn more about this event here!

Saturday June 1, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Capital Brewery, Middleton

ride education free popup

6:30pm CDT

Middleton Momentum: Current Projects, Future Plans (a Community Bike Ride!)

Hosted by Middleton Pedestrian/Bicycle/Transit Committee and other city officials and Stone Horse Green
Join Mayor Emily Kuhn, members of the city’s Pedestrian/Bicycle/Transit Committee, and other Middleton officials for a slow-paced bike ride around the community. There will be 3-4 short stops to discuss specific projects that are underway as well as future opportunities for improving bicyclist and pedestrian safety in the Good Neighbor City. After the ride, provide feedback to city officials on issues that should be addressed in Middleton's first "Active Transportation Plan."
Starting and ending in Downtown Middleton's new Stone Horse Green, over 80% of the route will follow paved paths or marked bike lanes. All ages welcome! Anticipate a ride length around 5 miles and a return to SHG between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m.
Learn more about this event here!

Sunday June 2, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Stone Horse Green, Middleton

ride education free

8:00am CDT

Ride with the Mayor

Hosted by Madison Bikes and City of Madison Mayor's office
Join Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, city staff, elected officials, and Madison Bikes board members in officially kicking off Madison Bike Week with a press conference. This is an opportunity to consider how important bicycling is to our city, celebrate the accomplishments we’ve made in improving bicycling, and take a look at challenges we still need to overcome. Many changes have happened in the last year, and more are planned.
If the Mayor’s schedule allows, we will take a quick ride around downtown.

Monday June 3, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Madison Municipal Building

6:30pm CDT

E Mifflin Bike Blvd Public Meeting

Hosted by City of Madison Engineering and Alder Marsha Rummel
On June 3, join me, Alder Marsha Rummel, and Traffic Engineering staff for a discussion on potential improvements to the E Mifflin St. Bike Boulevard at a Virtual Public Input Meeting. The City of Madison is looking at making additional safety and other improvements along the E. Mifflin St. Bike Boulevard to enhance biking and walking along this corridor. The public is invited to come learn more about potential improvements, offer input into what would help improve the corridor and ask questions. Virtual Meeting: Mon, June 3 at 6:30pm Register for the Zoom meeting

Learn more about this event here!

Monday June 3, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT

education free virtual

7:00am CDT

Bike Fitchburg Commuter Station

Hosted by Bike Fitchburg, Inc., City of Fitchburg and Fitchburg Chamber Visitors + Business Bureau
Celebrate Wisconsin Bike Week 2024 with a pit stop at the Velo UnderRound, the confluence of the Badger State and Capital City State Trails and the Southwest, Cannonball, and Military Ridge Paths!

Your hosts are Bike Fitchburg, the City of Fitchburg, and the Fitchburg Chamber Visitors + Business Bureau. Enjoy bagels and coffee, pick up Fitchburg and Dane County bicycle maps, and get minor mechanical adjustments. Learn more about Bike Fitchburg and our local advocacy for everyone who rides or walks.

The Velo UnderRound is a two-level interchange among five regional trails, serving Fitchburg, Madison, Verona, and locations throughout Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Water, rest rooms, air pump, and repair stand with tools are nearby at Fitchburg's Dawley Bike Hub. Epic mountain biking is adjacent at the Dane County Seminole Mountain Bike Park and just south on the Military Ridge State Trail at Fitchburg's Quarry Ridge Recreation Area.

Learn more about this event here!

Tuesday June 4, 2024 7:00am - 9:00am CDT
The Velo UnderRound

food education free tuneup

7:30am CDT

Focus on Energy Bike Commuter Station

Hosted by Focus On Energy
Focus on Energy is hosting a morning bike week commuter station at Law Park.

Tuesday June 4, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am CDT
Capital City Path @ Law Park

food education free

3:00pm CDT

ROW, RIDE, REPEAT: Explore Badger Rowing Home- The Porter Boathouse during Madison Bike Week

Hosted by Badger Men's Rowing and Badger Women's Rowing
Join us on Madison Bike Week's exciting stop at the Badger Rowing Porter Boathouse! Located at 680 Babcock Drive in Madison Wisconsin, this stop ensures a fun-filled celebration of Bike Week right along the picturesque Lake Mendota. As you pedal along the Lakeshore path, make sure to drop by our "refuel stop", the University of Wisconsin's Rowing Team Home. Meet and mingle with some of the rowing team members and staff as you refuel with a fee bagel and coffee. Grab a Madison bike map to explore more of the area, and don't miss the chance to participate in a rowing dry land training exercise -The Rowing ERG. Take a tour of the boathouse, check out the boat bays and the Boathouse as you soak in the vibrant atmosphere of this unique stop during Bike Week. Join us for a memorable experience by the lake as we combine biking and on-land rowing for a day of fitness and fun.

Tuesday June 4, 2024 3:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Porter Boathouse - University of Wisconsin (Lake Mendota Lakeshore Path)

food education free

4:30pm CDT

CANCELLED Madison BCycle Ribbon Cutting and Family Transportation Carnival!

Hosted by Madison BCycle, The City of Madison and The Mallards
UPDATE June 4: The event has been cancelled because of the high risk of severe weather.
Join Madison BCycle for a ribbon cutting ceremony and Family Transportation Carnival, at their newest station - Warner Park at the Mallards Stadium!
When: Tuesday, June 4th from 4:30-6:30pm
Where: Mallards Stadium, BCycle Station
What: Join Madison BCycle, the City of Madison, the Mallards and other local businesses as we celebrate BCycle's newest station on the North Side. At 4:30pm Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway will commemorate the station with a few words and a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Immediately following the ribbon cutting join us for a Family Transportation Carnival! There will be food, drinks and prizes. Bring the whole family!

Learn how to use the BCycle stations and demo a BCycle e-bike
Trek will be bringing some e-bikes and kids bikes to demo
Join the Madison Police Department’s CORE team at the kid’s bike rodeo
WI Bike Fed will be leading a kid’s bike parade around Warner Park
DreamBikes will be onsite for bike repair and tune up
UW Health Safe Kids Madison Area Coalition – helmet fitting and giveaways

Other participating businesses:

Ian's Pizza
Destination Madison
UW Credit Union
Madison Public Library
Madison Parks Department
Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization
And more!

Tuesday June 4, 2024 4:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Mallards Stadium @ Warner Park

food ride discount education free tuneup

6:30am CDT

ROW, RIDE, REPEAT: Explore Badger Rowing Home- The Porter Boathouse during Madison Bike Week

Hosted by Badger Men's Rowing and Badger Women's Rowing
Join us on Madison Bike Week's exciting stop at the Badger Rowing Porter Boathouse! Located at 680 Babcock Drive in Madison Wisconsin, this stop ensures a fun-filled celebration of Bike Week right along the picturesque Lake Mendota. As you pedal along the Lakeshore path, make sure to drop by our "refuel stop", the University of Wisconsin's Rowing Team Home. Meet and mingle with some of the rowing team members and staff as you refuel with a fee bagel and coffee. Grab a Madison bike map to explore more of the area, and don't miss the chance to participate in a rowing dry land training exercise -The Rowing ERG. Take a tour of the boathouse, check out the boat bays and the Boathouse as you soak in the vibrant atmosphere of this unique stop during Bike Week. Join us for a memorable experience by the lake as we combine biking and on-land rowing for a day of fitness and fun.

Wednesday June 5, 2024 6:30am - 9:30am CDT
Porter Boathouse - University of Wisconsin (Lake Mendota Lakeshore Path)

food education free

12:00pm CDT

Free Class: How to Plan a Bicycle Commute

Hosted by University Bicycle Resource Center
In this free class, you will learn all you need to know about planning a bicycle commute and get all your burning questions answered. Session led by seasoned year-round bicycle commuter and UW Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator Chuck Strawser. Free to all community members; no registration required. Bring your lunch if you like!
The class will take place in the University Bicycle Resource Center, located in the Helen C. White parking garage
Learn more about this event here!

Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
University Bicycle Resource Center

3:00pm CDT

Veterans Hospital Info Station

Hosted by Veterans Health Care
Stop by for Veterans Health Benefits information or just say Hi! We'll also have free bottles of water and granola bars, a bike tire pump, and giant Connect 4!

Wednesday June 5, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Campus Dr Path between Highland and Ubay

3:00pm CDT

OutWiGo Biking DNR Commuter Station

Hosted by Wisconsin DNR State Parks and Friends of Military Ridge State Trail
Take a break by the trailhead kiosk on the Military Ridge Trail, south of Cottonwood Drive in Fitchburg for some ice-cold lemonade and healthy snacks to keep you pedaling toward your destination! We will have state trail maps, information and cool giveaways available. You can also purchase a state trail pass while you’re there. This event is hosted by the Wisconsin DNR and Friends of Military Ridge State Trail.
Learn more about this event here!

Wednesday June 5, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Military Ridge State Trail kiosk at Cottonwood Dr

food education free

3:00pm CDT

Bikes, Buses & Treats Commuter Station

Hosted by RoundTrip, Vision Zero Madison and Metro Transit
Join RoundTrip, Metro Transit and Vision Zero Madison in celebrating car-free mobility with bike and bus giveaways at our afternoon commuter station on the Cap City Trail!
Check out a brand new BRT “bendy bus” and its on-board bike racks, enjoy delicious treats, and grab fun giveaways to support your car-free trips. We’ll have FREE Metro Transit 2-ride cards for the first 100 visitors and cookies from FEED Bakery for the first 200 visitors. We’ll also be giving away Bicycle Benefits helmet stickers, bike pins, Dane County Bicycle Maps and more while supplies last.
Chat with us to learn more about RoundTrip’s car-free and car-light resources, what’s new with Metro Transit, and Madison’s Vision Zero safety initiative. See you on the path!
Learn more about this event here!

Wednesday June 5, 2024 3:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Capital City Path @ E Wilson/Ingersoll

food education free

3:00pm CDT

Veterans Hospital Info Station

Hosted by Veterans Health Care
Stop by for Veterans Health Benefits information or just say Hi! We'll also have free bottles of water and granola bars, a bike tire pump, and giant Connect 4!

Thursday June 6, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Campus Dr Path between Highland and Ubay

5:30pm CDT

Adult Learn to Ride Class

Hosted by The Wisconsin Bike Fed
Have you always wanted to learn how to ride a bike? Do you want to brush up on your two-wheel skills? This is the class for you. Taught by an accredited instructor, participants are encouraged to come with little or no experience.
We provide small class settings that allow people to learn more comfortably on a bike and build the competence needed for riding on their own -- there is no required knowledge or fitness base, everyone is welcome as they are!
This class is free, though registration is required. Sign up here!
Please park in the central lot and walk over to the Adult Learn to Ride Area (see website for details).
Learn more about this event here!

Thursday June 6, 2024 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Goodman Pool (Rear Parking Lot)

7:00pm CDT

Flat Fix Demo @ Machinery Row

Hosted by Machinery Row Bicycles
Join us for a Flat Fix Demonstration at Machinery Row Bicycles! Our expert mechanics will show you what to do if you get a flat tire at home or on the trail. Learn tips and tricks to help the process go smoothly and get the supplies you need. We are offering 15% off flat repair kit items to all participants. This class will be a demonstration, rather than hands-on, to accommodate a larger group size. Come prepared with your innertube size and valve type if you plan to buy tubes. We hope to see you there!

Thursday June 6, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Machinery Row Bicycles

discount education free

7:30pm CDT

History of Bicycling in WI

Hosted by Capital Brewery Bike Club
As part of our ongoing MSN Bike Week celebration Nick Hoffman, co-author of 'Wheel Fever - How Wisconsin Became a Great Bicycling State', will give a short talk at 7:30pm in the Beer Garden after the Capital Brewery Bike Club Ride.
For more information:
https://www.postcrescent.com/story/life/2015/10/30/history-museum-showcasing-states-rich-cycling-culture/74400542/
https://wisconsinhistory.org
Must be 21 or over or with a parent or guardian to attend.

Thursday June 6, 2024 7:30pm - 7:45pm CDT
Capital Brewery, Middleton

3:00pm CDT

Bike the Barns Launch Party

Hosted by FairShare CSA Coalition, Working Draft Beer Company and The Baked Lab
Join FairShare CSA Coalition as we celebrate registration opening for Bike the Barns, our annual biking, local food & farming event! We will be hanging out at Working Draft Brewing Co. to chat with folks about Bike the Barns, plus help you register for the event & get some cool swag & bike gear. The Baked Lab will be here with tasty treats!
Learn more about this event here!

Friday June 7, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Working Draft Beer Company

food education free popup

9:00am CDT

City of Madison Infrastructure Tour

Hosted by City of Madison Traffic Engineering and City of Madison Engineering
Take an approximate three hour tour through some recently completed projects, and planned projects led by City of Madison engineers. Traffic signal operations and street geometry will be the focus as we stop to discuss the following projects.

Broom & Wilson Street
John Nolen Drive
Atwood Avenue
Cottage Grove & Dempsey
Starkweather Creek
Ohio & Jackson Street

A lot of change has happened on the east side regarding pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, come join us and learn about those projects and the future of street design and signal operations. Tour starts at 9 AM in front of the Madison Municipal Building and will end at the Chocolate Shoppe on the Cap City trail.
Learn more about this event here!

Saturday June 8, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Madison Municipal Building

ride education free

10:00am CDT

Family Cycling Show & Share // Learn to Ride

Hosted by The Cargo Bike Shop and Tenney Preschool & Childcare
Join us for some family cycling fun!

Our hosts at Tenney Preschool have generously let us use their parking area for two great bike week activities.

Show and Share: the perfect place for sharing and gaining knowledge on all things family cycling. For those of you already family cycling we encourage you to bring your setups - bikes with seats, trailers, cargo bikes, trikes, etc. - and share your experiences. For those of you just starting or looking to start we encourage you to bring all your questions and be ready to learn. For all we encourage you to come ready to make great family cycling connections!

Learn to Ride: we will have a few "learn to ride" slots available for kiddos looking to join the cycling family. Look for an link to sign up for a slot here soon! Want to volunteer to teach the learn to ride? Send us a message here on FB or email us (info@thecargobikeshop.com). The more volunteers we have the more kiddos we can help!

More info on sponsors, a raffle, and other activities as we finalize them!

Want to help pull off this great event??? Email info@thecargobikeshop.com about volunteer opportunities!

Learn more about this event here!

Saturday June 8, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Tenney Preschool & Childcare

ride education free

11:00am CDT

Party at the Pump Track!

Hosted by Wisconsin Bike Fed, DreamBikes, Madtown BMX and Bike Parks for Kids
Join the Wisconsin Bike Fed's Safe Routes to School team, MadTown BMX, DreamBikes, and Bike Parks For Kids to shred into the first day of summer with a Party at the Pump Track!
If you've never been to the pump track before, come out and learn to ride it! If you're an experienced pump tracker, come learn some advanced skills from MadTown BMX! DreamBikes will have bikes available to test ride and will be offering free bike repairs. Bring out your bike and get it tuned up, ready for the summer. We'll have snacks to stay fueled to shred!
We will be at the Aldo Leopold Park Pump Track between 11am - 3pm having a blast!
Learn more about this event here!

Saturday June 8, 2024 11:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Cannonball Path @ Leopold Park

food ride education free tuneup

9:30am CDT

Bikes, Buses, the Zoo, and You - Family Fun Day

Hosted by Roundtrip, Madison BCycle, Wisconsin Bike Fed, Wheels For Winners and Metro Transit
Please join the Zoo and its Bike Week community partners for Family fun and mutli-modal learning. We will have kid and adult friendly activities, bike and bus education programs, prize drawings, and Strider + Visa gift card giveaways throughout the day! The train, carousel, and all activities/programs are free. Everyone is encouraged to bike, bus, or walk to the zoo this day! See more about the event here!
Learn more about this event here!

Sunday June 9, 2024 9:30am - 2:00pm CDT
Henry Vilas Zoo

discount education free tuneup