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Madison Bikes is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, comprised of volunteers, with the mission to create a community where anyone can ride a bicycle conveniently and comfortably to any place year-round.
Madison Bikes engages with community partners to advocate for bike-friendly city planning and transit options. We sponsor community events to promote biking as a fun and healthy mode of transport and recreation in all weather. We offer grants and support to organizations and individuals who share our goal in making Madison a city for bikes.
Madison has been awarded the status of “Platinum Bicycle Friendly Community” by the League of American Bicyclists. But we at Madison Bikes think there is still a lot of work to do. Intersections and busy roads that leave people on bikes feeling exposed can make trips to work, shopping, school, or social events difficult or intimidating for many people who would like to have an alternative to driving. A major focus for us is closing the gaps in Madison’s existing bicycle network, ensuring equitable access to high-quality bike infrastructure in all parts of the city.
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Final Countdown to Bike Week
Person, B-Cycle bike, path, Bike Week sign (h/t Harald Kliems and Cyclists of Madison) It’s hard to believe we’re running up against Memorial Day 2025, and then Madison Bike Week follows immediately afterwards. We’ve already scheduled almost 60 (yes, six-zero) events at over 40 (yes, four-zero) locations, with more coming…
Goodbye students, hello road construction
With the end of the UW semester, the downtown/campus area is going to be much quieter. This past weekend was a bit crazy, with both graduation and Mother’s Day filling the city with people from out of town and lots of happy families.We are definitely getting into peak biking season,…
Bikes for Kids sale; exciting construction; school grant. And of course Bike Week
Metro buses with Madison Bike Week ads are out and about! Let’s start with Madison Bike Week: We’re less than one month out. You may have seen a Bike Week ad on a Metro bus, or maybe you spotted one of our posters at a local business. Event submission have…
Our Sponsors
Madison Bikes has sponsorship opportunities for businesses who want to support better biking in Madison. We want to extend a huge thank you to our 2025 sponsors!
Leaders: UW Health, MG&E Foundation, Cricket Design Works, and RoundTrip Program / Greater Madison MPO.
Supporters: Griessmeyer Law, Slow Roll Cycles, Sokol Advanced EyeCare and Working Draft Beer Company.
Friends: Park Bank and Saris
Our Mission
Madison Bikes is a local non-profit advocacy group who envisions a city where anyone can ride a bicycle conveniently and comfortably year round.