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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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Yes, Virginia, there are bikers in the winter
Despite harsh temperatures that topped out in the single digits and a wind chill that was in negative numbers all day long, more than 150 bicyclists turned out for Wisconsin Bike Fed’s annual Santa Cycle Rampage. Who is on their naughty list? Probably people who park too far from the…
Guest Post: Expanding the Beltline is the Wrong Plan
This is a guest post by Wisconsin Bike Fed staffer Ben Varick. It was originally published on the Bike Fed’s blog and is republished with permission. You can sign up for the Bike Fed newsletter or support their work with a donation on their website: https://wisconsinbikefed.org/ The Southwest Path overpass…
Let it snow; E-Motos; Zook Park
Smartly taking the lane for a left turn. Rider: unknown Photo: Craig Weinhold The early onset of snow and suitably cold temperatures has flipped the script on many winter activities. The nordic skiers are in heaven with roller skis safely tucked back in the closet. All nearby downhill ski slopes…
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.