This Week
It is Memorial Day, and, unsurprisingly, it’s a light one for city meetings this week. There are no meetings on the calendar with bike-related items.
Instead, this update will get you ready for Madison Bike Week, June 1-8, 2025!
Madison Bike Week
To start, on Saturday, 5/31, we have the DeForest Bike Rodeo, hosted by DeForest Park & Recreation and the Police Department at Firemans Park. Kids will get their helmet fitted, and navigate the bike skills course while fine tuning their safety knowledge with DeForest Police officers. Register in advance.
On Sunday, 6/1, we have the Pride Ride sponsored by the Wisconsin Bike Fed, Madison Bikes, Trek Bicycles, and Active Youth Wisconsin. Meet at McPike Park and decorate your bikes for Pride Month! We recommend biking to the start, as car parking is limited. Check the route and register here.
On Monday, 6/2, please join us for a press conference with Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and representatives from Madison Bikes, the Transportation Dept, and other dignitaries to kick off Madison Bike Week. Celebrate the accomplishments that make the city a great place to ride a bike as well as hear about plans for the future to keep moving forward.
After the press conference, join us for a quick spin around downtown.
On Tuesday, 6/3, come enjoy root beer floats and affogatos to wind down your commute. Curbside Bicycles will also be there for quick ABC bike checks. There may even be a tour of the fire station if the crew is not busy fighting fires!
On Wednesday, 6/4, if you have never learned how to ride a bike, or if you struggle with balance, braking, and confidence- there is a class for you! Taught by accredited instructors, participants are encouraged to come with any or no experience with biking. Participants will learn biking basics including balancing, how to use brakes, pedaling, turning, laws, strategies for navigating, and basic maintenance. Everyone is welcome! This is a non-judgmental class designed for adults. Bring your own bike or register to use a Bike Fed bike. Options are limited and registration is required.
On Thursday, 6/5, Join Machinery Row Bicycles for a Flat Fix Demonstration! 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.
And much more… those are just a few highlights to prepare you for Madison Bike Week. Please stay tuned for more events in next week’s highlight. Get ready to explore Madison on two wheels, meet other cycling enthusiasts, and take advantage of the exciting things we have planned for you!
ICYMI
We now have merch! You can find Madison Bike Week shirts and more here on our Webstore.
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!
