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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.
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Biking for unity, planning for all
Bicyclists gather to ride in unity and in memory of Alex Pretti. Photo courtesy Robbie Webber. Remembering a fellow bicyclist More than 300 people gathered Saturday in Madison to ride together in memory of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old Minnesotan killed by federal agents in Minneapolis on Jan. 24. Madison’s Unity…
This Saturday, 1pm: We Ride in Unity
Regent Street, Indoor Time, and Other News
Gov. Evers showing the skiers who’s boss (credit: Blackhawk Ski Club) Holy smokes what a cold week we’ve had. When you wrestle with whether or not to bike this coming week, keep in mind that each day will be at least 20°F warmer than last Friday! Looking for things to…
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: Working Draft Beer Company, Summit Credit Union, Saris Equipment, ZenBusiness
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.