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 been rolling in at a steady pace, and if I’m counting right, we’re at 21 events already. What are they? Well, you need to be a little patient still. We’ll reveal the initial schedule next Monday! In the meantime: Consider whether you want to organize an event yourself, or talk a friend, your employer, club, or anyone else into it. It’s free, it’s fun, and it builds community. Check our our FAQ or go straight to the registration form. Oh, and remember that we also offer small grants to Madison Bike Week event organizers!
Bikes for Kids sale
Our friends at Bikes for Kids Wisconsin are holding their Everything Bikes Annual Sale at their location on Coyier Lane on Saturday:
It’s the largest used bike sale in the city! Head to Bikes for Kids Wisconsin on Saturday, May 10th, 2025 between 10am and 2pm to view hundreds of bikes at the lowest prices around.
We’ll have something for everyone! Accessories include bike trailers, tagalongs, car racks, bike trainers, a wide array of parts, bags, mirrors, clothes, baskets, and more. We’ll also have vintage bikes, high-end road bikes, e-bikes new and used, folding bikes, and tandems for sale. Prices will be marked and some items will be make an offer. Cash and Card Sales supported.
All purchases support our mission of making bicycle transportation accessible for all!
Climate grant for Vel Phillips Memorial High School Bike Club
The City of Madison announced its latest Youth Action Climate Fund awards recently. Among the 17 funded project is a $5000 grant for the Memorial High School Bike Club.
The grant […] will help to fund essential tools, bike racks and storage equipment, while also supporting an upcoming field trip to Trek Bicycle’s global headquarters in Waterloo, Wisconsin. […]
“This grant really helps us make biking more accessible for students,” said Grace Riedle-Joranlien, Memorial art teacher and Bike Club advisor. “We want to create a culture where students feel empowered to ride to school and take care of their own bikes—where a flat tire or a broken chain isn’t a barrier.”
The club’s origin story is rooted in community partnerships and a strong student interest in biking. The Wisconsin Bike Fed, a nonprofit focused on increasing bike ridership across the state, approached the school last spring to gauge interest in launching a student-led club focused on bike mechanics, commuting and sustainability. Thanks in large part to the organization’s support, the club now meets weekly during lunch, offering students the chance to repair and refurbish unused bikes for school and community use.
Congrats to the students! Read the full news release here.
Construction starting on North Shore Drive Path
This week marks the launch of construction of the first segment of a new multi-use path along the south north side of North Shore Drive. This will create a new connection from the SW Commuter Path to S Bedford St. And in a future phase, to done together with the John Nolen Drive reconstruction, the path will connect all the way to John Nolen Drive and to Bassett Street.
On the east side, two other bicycle improvement projects will start construction as well. See all the details here.
As always, you can find an overview of all bike events on our Community Bike Calendar. Email us at info@madisonbikes.org to add your events. And if you value our newsletter and other work, consider donating to Madison Bikes. For construction updates, check out the city’s Bike Madison page.
Thanks to our sponsors who make our events possible!
