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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.
We now have merch! You can find Madison Bike Week shirts and more here on our Webstore.
Newsletter
Vision Zero, Beltline Discussion, and Meet the Transportation Director
Bikers celebrating winter riding at a past Bike Fitchburg winter event (Cyclists of Madison) Another weekend full of snow, another snowy start to the week. With the holiday, the city and sidewalk stake-holders have had some extra time to clean up, so hopefully everyone can get where they need to…
January 22: Get to Know Our New Director of Transportation, Christof Spieler
January 22: Meet Christof Spieler 6 PM, Madison Public Library – Central Library Join Madison Bikes in welcoming Christof Spieler to Madison! Now that Christof has had a few months to get to know Madison, and experience the changing of a few seasons, we’d like to invite you to spend…
Feb 13: Winter Bike to Work Day
February 13th is International Winter Bike to Work Day! Let’s celebrate! 7-9am: Stop by on your commute or just go for a ride to start your day with coffee (courtesy of Cafe Domestique), donuts, and good vibes! Look for the Madison Bikes tent just off the Cap City Trail near…
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!
Friends-level Sponsors: 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.