Have you noticed the new bike pathon Mineral Point Rd?
Let’s give it a whirl and learn the basics about bikes, rules of the road & handling skills while we take a group ride to the Madison West Side Farmer’s Market!
The first annual Bike to Breakfast event is a way to introduce the newest Rest Stop on the Badger State Bike Trail. The Rest Stop is the first phase of The Yards, a family friendly food park coming to the Historic Belleville Depot. There will be breakfast vendors, coffee vendors, and kids activities. Madison bike shops are bringing demo bikes for kids and families to test. We requested help from Bike for Kids WI to assist with further kids safety info and training. They will be loaning some fun bikes to try as well.
Come on a 12-mile tour of bike infrastructure on the southwest side of Madison with some stop-and-talk about the good & bad, history, upcoming projects, the SW Area Plan, and more. This ride is intended for Madison Alders and people interested in infrastructure policy. The focus will be on the Southwest Area Plan which is in its final stages of adoption. Some of the roads travelled will be a bit sketchy. This is a hilly ride! Make sure you have a good low gear, strong legs, and/or an electric motor.
When: Saturday May 30, 2026 9:30am (duration 2 hours)
Where: Meet at Elver Park, in the parking lot near the basketball courts (turn right when you enter from McKenna Blvd).
Is your bike dirty? Is your neighbor's bike dirty? Keeping bikes clean improves their function and longevity. Let Middleton MTB wash your bike!!! Stop by the Capital Brewery Beer Garden on Saturday, May 30 between 3 and 5 pm. Suggested donation is $10 per bike! Ride home on a clean bike!!!
Join us for a bike-tour version of the Glass Madison Neon Walking Tour! UW Neon Lab instructor Tom Zickuhr will offer a live neon demonstration at 7:30pm, sharing the handmade process of bending glass tubing into a pattern, and processing it into neon light.
Following the demonstration, Ania Bialic and Vivian Ye will take participants on a guided biking version of the Glass Madison Neon Walking Tour, starting at 8:30pm. Printed maps and coloring books will be available to all participants. This will be an evening ride that begins at dusk and includes numerous stops to learn about local neon.
The ride will begin from the back parking lot, near the yellow train cars.
(also on Sun, Jun 7) Monroe Street Farmers' Market
Join the Monroe Street Farmers' Market in celebrating BIKE WEEK!
WHO: You and all your friends on bikes join us (farmers, makers, bakers, artists, musicians, and more) at the Monroe Street Farmers' Market!
WHAT: - Bike to the market and park your ride in our sweet designated bike parking area - Roll up to the market info booth to redeem your Bike Benefits - Get your bike tuned-up by Curbside Bicycles (www.curbsidebicycles.com) - Shop the market and support wonderful farmers, chefs, and artists! - Enjoy live music from 10 am-12 pm (5/31: Eve Levi + 6/7: Highway 151)
WHEN: Sundays May 31st and June 7th from 9 am-1 pm
WHERE: Parking lot of Edgewood High School (2219 Monroe Street), just blocks from the Southwest Commuter Path
WHY: Because bikes rock! And so does local food, art, and community!
Join Emily from Cap City Cyclists for a fun Bike & Craft ride on Sunday, May 31st. Meet at Willy Street Park at 10 am. We'll spend about an hour painting and roll out from the park around 11 am for a relaxed 12 mile ride. There will be a few stops along the way to place our beautified rocks. Paint pens will be provided. Please bring your own rocks!
Now there’s two amazing events in Middleton to enjoy on the 31st! Prior to the infrastructure ride, you can head to Blackhawk for their free mountain bike open house from 10am-1pm. This is a great opportunity to meet trail stewards, get guided rides on the well maintained trails, have a snack, and learn about memberships. All levels and ages are welcome! Please bring a working mountain bike and a helmet. If you decide to join, a group ride will occur on the following Tuesday leaving Capital Brewery at 5:40pm.
Trinity Lutheran Church is hosting a bike blessing as part of Madison Bike Week. We encourage you to attend, eat some food, help us reach out to our neighbors, and bring a bike and/or a friend. We'll have food available on a free or pay-what-you-want basis. All contributions will be donated to Bikes for Kids Wisconsin. For kids, we’ll have sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and bike decorations.
Freewheel Bikes is having our annual Bike Week Bike Sale! Come by the shop to peruse, test ride, and go home with your new favorite bike!
All our bikes were donated and tuned up by our volunteer mechanics and are reasonably priced to get used bikes into new hands. We have all types of bikes in ages from the 1970s to the present.
If you'd like to connect with us, learn how to maintain your bike, or volunteer with us, then check out our website at freewheelbikes.org or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @freewheelbikes.
Senior Girl Scout Troop 8267 will be handing out FREE Girl Scout cookies while supplies last. Come enjoy cookies at this family-friendly bike path booth with free GS swag and activities!
Kick off Madison Bike Week by joining members of the city’s Pedestrian/Bicycle/Transit Committee and Middleton’s elected officials for a casual bike ride around the community. Learn about the city’s plans for new bike infrastructure and provide feedback on some of the new infrastructure that was recently put in. All ages welcome!
Bike tune-ups will be provided by Wheel & Sprocket. Kids can decorate their bikes with bike beads, streamers, and ribbon. Middleton staff will also be taking public input on the City's Active Transportation Plan! If the event is rained out, Active Transportation Plan input will still be gathered at City Hall.
Adult route is around 8 miles, family/kids route is around 3 miles. Rides will start and end at the Stone Horse Green and take approximately 60-90 minutes. Children riding under 12-years old must be chaperoned by a responsible adult.
Regardless of direction, make a connection! This bike commuter station is conveniently situated to welcome cyclists riding to work in either Madison or Middleton. It is located along Old Middleton Road just one block south of the Allen Boulevard & University Avenue intersection. Grab a snack and learn about how a Middleton-based business is helping make the Madison area and other communities more pedestrian- and bicycle friendly.
Snacks and wellness tools to start your week off by supporting both your mind and body. Bananas, hydration packs, and grounding resources available while supplies last!
(also on Tue, Jun 2, Wed, Jun 3 & Thu, Jun 4) Capital City Path @ Law Park
Stop by and receive a complementary Madison Parks water bottle while supplies last. Learn about Ride the Drive 2026 including event route, activities, volunteer roles, and vender information.
Come fuel up with coffee and treats on the Badger State Trail from Sub-Zero! We'll have a tent at the intersection with Marketplace Dr in Fitchburg (near the trailhead kiosk) from 7:30am until 10am. Have a chat and check out your local kitchen appliance manufacturer's sustainability efforts!
Kickoff Bike Week with the Friends of the Badger and Sugar River State Trails.
Join the Friends on the Badger State Trail on June 1 for Bike Week!
Come ride, meet fellow cyclists, and celebrate the trail with the community.
If you don't have your annual pass, we will have them for sale.
Join us for a casual bike ride to the Mayor's Bike Week Press Conference. We will meet at 7:45 am at the SW Path and Hammersley Road by the water fountain next to the SW Path bridge over the Beltline. We will leave for the press conference at 8:00 am, leaving ample time to arrive by the start of the press conference at 9:00 am. We will join the Near West Side Ride to the Mayor's Bike Week Press Conference shortly after 8:15 am and ride with them to the press conference. The press conference will be held in front of the Madison Municipal Building, 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
REI will provide free bike safety checks and offer quick shift, brake and wheel adjustments. as well as drivetrain lubrication to commuters and other path users on the SW commuter path. Possibility of coffee/bakery with a local partner but not 100% yet...
If you live near the Northside, join us for a bike ride to the the Madison Municipal building downtown to participate in the Ride with the Mayor event (starts at 9am). On June 1, meet at the Rainbow Shelter in Warner Park for an 8am departure.
Join us for a casual bike ride to the Mayor's Bike Week Press Conference. We will meet at 8:15 am at the Crazylegs Plaza on the SW Path and leave for the press conference at 8:30 am, leaving ample time to arrive by the start of the press conference at 9:00 am. The Southwest Side Ride to the Mayor's Bike Week Press Conference will join us shortly after 8:15 am and ride with us to the press conference. The press conference will be held in front of the Madison Municipal Building, 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Join us for a press conference with Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and representatives from Madison Bikes, City Transportation, 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.
(also on Tue, Jun 2, Wed, Jun 3, Thu, Jun 4 & Fri, Jun 5) Southwest Path @ Crazylegs Plaza
Any day on a bike is better than being in a car. (Especially when gas is approaching $5/ gallon!)
Our one-person team will be out there to get you caffeinated, plug your donut-hole, and perform bike maintenance touchups. Rain or shine, because there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing!
(also on Mon, Jun 1) Brittingham Park Tennis Courts
The Capitol City Path along John Nolen Drive will close for reconstruction this summer from West Lakeside Street to South Broom Street. Join staff from the City of Madison and the Greater Madison MPO to explore the low-stress bicycle detour around Monona Bay. The five mile out-and-back ride will use paths and bicycle boulevards to show how bicycling to and from downtown will still be doable during the path closure. The ride will also highlight BCycle stations along the route as well as infrastructure that was built in the last few years to ensure this route is safe and comfortable for bicyclists. Participants can join for the full ride, or can hop off at any point. The ride will take less than one hour round trip and may be split into multiple groups depending on the number of participants.
(also on Mon, Jun 1) Brittingham Park Tennis Courts
The Capitol City Path along John Nolen Drive will close for reconstruction this summer from West Lakeside Street to South Broom Street. Join staff from the City of Madison and the Greater Madison MPO to explore the low-stress bicycle detour around Monona Bay. The five mile out-and-back ride will use paths and bicycle boulevards to show how bicycling to and from downtown will still be doable during the path closure. The ride will also highlight BCycle stations along the route as well as infrastructure that was built in the last few years to ensure this route is safe and comfortable for bicyclists. Participants can join for the full ride, or can hop off at any point. The ride will take less than one hour round trip and may be split into multiple groups depending on the number of participants.
Join us for an 18-mile Party Pace loop Orton Park to McFarland, across the boardwalk and back! One group will be around 12mph, one will be around 14mph. Pre-ride talk at 6pm and rolling out in two groups shortly thereafter. We'll have post-ride hangs at Working Draft at the end of the ride.
GREAT SCOTT!!! Grab some coffee and a donut, muffin or fruit on the Capital City Path and discuss Downtown Madison’s future with City of Madison staff. The City is creating the Downtown Area Plan, and wants to hear your perspective on growth, housing, transportation and other issues you see in the community. Hover boards welcome but please no DeLoreans on the path.
(also on Mon, Jun 1, Wed, Jun 3 & Thu, Jun 4) Capital City Path @ Law Park
Stop by and receive a complementary Madison Parks water bottle while supplies last. Learn about Ride the Drive 2026 including event route, activities, volunteer roles, and vender information.
Start your day the Bike Week way at One Social Food Hall!
Join us for a Coffee Morning featuring Social Grounds, new to One Social Food Hall. Enjoy fresh coffee and quick, satisfying bites to fuel your ride, with free coffee samples available while you’re here. Whether you’re commuting, meeting friends, or heading out for a longer route, it’s the perfect way to start your morning.
Join Bikes for Kids Wisconsin as the community celebrates a new solution to transportation barriers to food access with the rollout of the Meals on 2 Wheels program! The public is invited to stop by for refreshments, hear how the program was developed, meet supporters of the program, and cheer on the volunteer Delivery Riders as they embark on their first deliveries.
We'll also be hosting a Food & Tube Drive at this event. If you'd like to donate non-perishable food to The River Food Pantry or donate a bike tube of any size (or any other bike tools or parts), we invite you to bring it with you to the event.
Meals on 2 Wheels will utilize e-cargo bikes with trailers to deliver up to 1,900 lbs of food each week to those facing the most significant transportation and mobility challenges. By bringing food from The River Food Pantry directly to households, volunteer Delivery Riders will pedal with a purpose, almost entirely emission free. Interested in volunteering to deliver groceries Tuesday through Friday or serving as a backup rider? Send an email to Bikes for Kids at kristie@bikesforkidswi.org. Visit their website to learn more: https://bikesforkidswi.org/announcing-meals-on-2-wheels/
(also on Mon, Jun 1, Wed, Jun 3, Thu, Jun 4 & Fri, Jun 5) Southwest Path @ Crazylegs Plaza
Any day on a bike is better than being in a car. (Especially when gas is approaching $5/ gallon!)
Our one-person team will be out there to get you caffeinated, plug your donut-hole, and perform bike maintenance touchups. Rain or shine, because there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing!
Are you interested in riding a bike on streets but concerned about traffic? Come to this free one-hour class to learn the basics of riding a bike safely with traffic. Taught this year by Dar Ward, certified as a League Cycling Instructor by the League of American Bicyclists.
The University Bicycle Resource Center is in the upper level of the Lot 6 garage below Helen C White Hall/College Library. Enter via steps from N Park St across from Memorial Union.
Come enjoy root beer floats and affogatos to wind down your commute. Curbside Bicycles will also be there for quick ABC bike checks. Maybe even a fire station tour if they’re not busy fighting fires!
Join us for Bikes, Bites and Brews, a special Bike Week celebration at the Eastside Farmers’ Market on Tuesday June 2rd from 4–7pm! Ride your bike to the market, stop by the information booth and enjoy:
✅ First 50 people get an Eastside Farmers Market Dollar!
✅ $1 off a beer at Working Draft Beer Company when you show your punch card
Support local farmers, grab fresh produce, and reward your ride with a cold beer just a block away. It’s a perfect way to celebrate bikes, community, and local producers!
Come celebrate Bike Week with a MWCC Tuesday evening ride! MWCC is open to all women/trans/femme/non-binary riders.
We'll meet at the The Biergarten at Olbrich Park (3527 Atwood Ave) for wheels out at 6:05pm. We always offer two rides: 1) a social ride which is the Lake Loop (13miles) and always has a rider who "sweeps" to make sure no one gets left behind, and 2) a long ride, which will be through Cottage Grove (20miles) and is a ride your own ride route.
For Bike week we'll also have a Welcome to Group Rides! route (6miles) that is mostly on bike path for anyone who's new to group rides and is looking for a chance to try them out.
Our rides are all leader-less, so we take off together and then people separate into natural pace groups. After the ride, we'll hang out at the Biergarten and enjoy sunset on the lake!
Please bring:
a helmet
a cue sheet/route map/have it on your phone (the Lake Loop is signed)
flat fix gear (or another way to get home if you flat)
Optional, but recommended:
water
an ID to get into the Biergarten if you're joining post-ride (they will NOT let you in without one, even if you do not purchase alcohol)
cash or card for purchases at the Biergarten, food/non-alcoholic beverages for post-ride. (Biergarten policy is that you can carry in any food/non-alcoholic drink).
Lake Loop Social ride (13mi, the signed Lake Loop ~10-14mph) This ride always has a sweep! Our sweep rides at least as slow as the slowest riders. If you don't know the route or are new-ish to biking and want to ensure you have a riding partner, that's what our sweep is for! (Please note, our sweep is not responsible for fixing mechanical issues. They will stay with you and try to help fix things or wait until you can get a ride home).
Want to be part of the Madison Bike Week Celebration in Middleton, WI? Join us for ‘Bikes, Bakery and Brews’ hosted by the Capital Brewery Bike Club, Clasen’s Bakery, Crazy Lenny’s E-bikes, and the City of Middleton.
Stop by for delicious Clasen’s Bakery treats, learn about and test ride an electric bike, the City of Middleton’s bike infrastructure, and sample Capital Brewery’s Wisconsin Amber NA (non-alcoholic beer), and learn about Middleton’s Hometown Bike Club - the Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evening group rides it organizes. Our Wednesday night rides are specifically for E-Bikes!
This bike commuter station is conveniently situated to welcome cyclists riding to work in either Madison or Middleton. It is located on the Asbury Bike Path near Old Middleton Road and Stonefield Road - just one block southwest of the Allen Boulevard & University Avenue intersection. Regardless of direction, make a connection!
Nothing says breakfast better than a bratwurst wrapped in a pancake and topped with syrup (aka: bratcakes)! We're bringing it back again for the 2026 Wisconsin Bike Week. Meet us at the Velo UnderRound on Wednesday, June 3 from 7:00 - 10:00AM and try for yourself. You'll see it's a worthy tradition!
Stop by and power up on bagels and coffee on your way to work. Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood Association will host along the bike route at Mifflin and Paterson Streets. The fabulous bagels are from Origin with that great sourdough flavor. Coffee comes from EVP, dark and strong. Feel free to join TLNA or renew your neighborhood membership.
Join Freewheel for bike safety checks and minor repairs, along with coffee and treats for riders!
Connect with Freewheel to learn bike repair skills during our twice-monthly Open Shops and volunteer to help others get rolling. Find out more at freewheelbikes.org or follow us @freewheelbikes on Instagram and Facebook.
Stop by and get a free donut and coffee with the Badger Challenge team! Learn more about the Badger Challenge, a fundraiser for cancer research at the University of Wisconsin, and receive a discounted event registration available to Madison bikers.
Join the North Street Neighborhood Association for a commuter station at Emerson East Park, on Johnson Street between First and Second St. We'll have MOKA coffee, Bloom pastries, and bagels + cream cheese! Sponsored by NSNA with donations from neighborhood businesses MOKA and Bloom.
(also on Mon, Jun 1, Tue, Jun 2 & Thu, Jun 4) Capital City Path @ Law Park
Stop by and receive a complementary Madison Parks water bottle while supplies last. Learn about Ride the Drive 2026 including event route, activities, volunteer roles, and vender information.
All riders along the Capital City Bike Path at E Wilson street are welcome to stop by our tent to meet Isaia Ben-Ami, a candidate for the 76th Assembly District. Everyone is welcome to grab some coffee supplied by Cargo Coffee on their way to work and school! Join us from 7-9 AM while we chat with neighbors about a better Wisconsin for ALL.
At our Paterson Street station (intersecting with the Cap City bike trail), bikers can grab a snack, peruse FairShare swag, and learn more about our annual charity ride, Bike the Barns!
Bike the Barns is a charity ride that benefits our Partner Shares Program and features a full day of farm tours, gourmet local food, craft libations, on-farm activities and live music. This year’s ride will start and end in Verona, WI on Sunday, September 20.
Rolling through the Wednesday Market on two wheels? Stop by for a free flower! We’re sharing fresh blooms with bikers as a small thank you for riding, reducing your carbon footprint, and bringing good energy to the market. No catch - just petals, pedals, and a little joy.
Show your bike or helmet and pick up your free flower near our Info Booth located across from the Madison Municipal Building, just off of the Wilson St. bike path on MLK Jr. Blvd. Flowers will be distributed from 9am-1pm, or while supplies last.
Don't forget to bring a pannier or two to fill up with fresh produce, baked goods, and Wisconsin cheeses. A mobile espresso cart from Radical Coffee will also be on-site to purchase espresso drinks.
(also on Mon, Jun 1, Tue, Jun 2, Thu, Jun 4 & Fri, Jun 5) Southwest Path @ Crazylegs Plaza
Any day on a bike is better than being in a car. (Especially when gas is approaching $5/ gallon!)
Our one-person team will be out there to get you caffeinated, plug your donut-hole, and perform bike maintenance touchups. Rain or shine, because there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing!
Ride in, recovery, and recharge! Celebrate Madison Bike Week with Peter Kraus Fitness. Ride your bike to our gym and enjoy a complimentary sauna and cold plunge session on us. Come solo or bring a friend and make it a shared recovery experience. Please bring a bathing suit (your preferred sauna and plunge attire), a towel, and water.
Stop by for Beets x Beats 🚲✨ Join The Vibrant Veg and Powered by Plants Cycling on June 3 from 3:30–5:30pm for a fun Bike Week hang where bikes meet beats! We’re bringing the music, dancing, and yes—a disco ball to keep things sparkling. Refuel with bold beet juice shots by Chef Lauren Montelbano and treat yourself to sweet, plant-based cupcakes from Heirloom Bakery and Kitchen. Come ride by, hang out, and celebrate community, movement, and good vibes—this is one stop you won’t want to miss! 💃🥤
Bikes Build Community ! Get ready to electrify your Bike Week with a high-energy event ! Middleton’s Capital Brewery Bike Club (CBBC) is teaming up with Madison B-Cycle and the City of Middleton making it the perfect chance for everyone to test an E-Bike. No bike, no problemo. Test ride a BCycle electric bike and feel the power for yourself!
5:00 pm – Invite only VIP group ride with Middleton Mayor Lisa Janairo, Scott (CEO of Capital Brewery and President of CBBC), Kris (CEO of BCycle), and other local business and community leaders.
5:30 pm - Learn about and test ride a BCycle electric bike. Explore downtown Middleton (Length 3 miles, Duration 15 minutes).
5:30 pm – CBBC Wednesday E-bike Group Ride – Bring your own EBike and learn about what the club has to offer. Explore Middleton's Pheasant Branch Conservancy (Length 10 miles, Duration about 1 hour). Helmet and waiver required.
Cap off the evening with a “spirited” post-ride celebration featuring Clasen’s Bakery treats and refreshing Capital Brewery Floats (soda, NA, or beer – for sale) served up by Middleton’ VIPs and Sponsors: Scott, Kris, Steve (Crazy Lennys E-Bikes), and Mayor Lisa Janairo.
Helmet use is mandatory. You must be 21 or over or with a Parent or Guardian to participate in the event.
Join Madison's friendliest group ride! Participants meet at Motorless Motion Bicycles every Wednesday at 6 pm. Our beginner-friendly, 5–10 mile routes through Madison end at Bandit for post-ride tacos and drinks.
For bike week, we'll take a pit stop halfway through the ride for root beer floats.
Join the North Street Neighborhood Association for a Bike Week slow roll to ice cream + bingo on Wednesday, June 4. We'll be departing from locations in Emerson and Eken at 6:30, heading to Chocolate Shoppe and/or Ohio Tavern as a group, then departing for home on your own.
Details: -- Emerson East will meet at the East HS field bike path behind El Sabor for a 6:30 roll out. We'll head mostly down Hoard St until it meets up with the Starkweather path. --Eken Park will meet on Mayer Ave in front of North Street Cabaret for a 6:35 roll out, head mostly down Hoard St until it meets up with the Starkweather path. -- Everyone will meet or converge at Hoard St @ Starkweather path around 6:45. We'll ride Starkweather to Cap City, ending at Chocolate Shoppe/Ohio Tavern.
Then, grab ice cream at Chocolate Shoppe, grab tacos or play bingo at Ohio (21+), whatever works best for you! Everyone will then depart on their own.
Join the North Street Neighborhood Association for a Bike Week slow roll to ice cream + bingo on Wednesday, June 4. We'll be departing from locations in Emerson and Eken at 6:30, heading to Chocolate Shoppe and/or Ohio Tavern as a group, then departing for home on your own.
Details: --Eken Park will meet on Mayer Ave in front of North Street Cabaret for a 6:35 roll out, head mostly down Hoard St until it meets up with the Starkweather path.
-- Emerson East will meet at the East HS field bike path behind El Sabor for a 6:30 roll out. We'll head mostly down Hoard St until it meets up with the Starkweather path. -- Everyone will meet or converge at Hoard St @ Starkweather path around 6:45. We'll ride Starkweather to Cap City, ending at Chocolate Shoppe/Ohio Tavern.
Then, grab ice cream at Chocolate Shoppe, grab tacos or play bingo at Ohio (21+), whatever works best for you! Everyone will then depart on their own.
Nothing smells quite like the legendary Bacon on the Bike Path during Madison Bike Week! Planet Bike will sizzle it up for cyclists for a celebration of cycling that is not to be missed.
On Thursday morning, June 4th from 7-10am, along the Capitol City Bike path at Law Park the smells of frying bacon and freshly brewed coffee will be wafting along the shores of Lake Monona. All cyclists are invited to join the revelry and fuel up on the morning commute.
(also on Mon, Jun 1, Tue, Jun 2 & Wed, Jun 3) Capital City Path @ Law Park
Stop by and receive a complementary Madison Parks water bottle while supplies last. Learn about Ride the Drive 2026 including event route, activities, volunteer roles, and vender information.
(also on Mon, Jun 1, Tue, Jun 2, Wed, Jun 3 & Fri, Jun 5) Southwest Path @ Crazylegs Plaza
Any day on a bike is better than being in a car. (Especially when gas is approaching $5/ gallon!)
Our one-person team will be out there to get you caffeinated, plug your donut-hole, and perform bike maintenance touchups. Rain or shine, because there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing!
Join RoundTrip, Metro Transit, City of Madison Traffic Engineering, Madison BCycle, WI Bike Fed, and the Greater Madison MPO in celebrating car-free mobility during Bike Week.
Enjoy delicious treats, meet friendly staff, and grab fun giveaways to support your car-free trips!
Join us for FREE fresh-baked cookies & brownies for the first 200 visitors, plus:
Check out Data Bowie, the Greater Madison MPO’s e-cargo data bike that will help log path conditions in the region starting this year.
Get the latest from Metro Transit staff and pick up a free Fast Fare card. Practice using a front-loading bike rack in a relaxed environment at the Metro office just down the block.
Celebrate 15 years of BCycle in Madison by entering to win an annual BCycle membership! Pick up a free Half Price Guest Passwhile supplies last and take a short test ride to learn how the bikes work.
Learn about Madison Traffic Engineering’s ped/bike safety and path etiquette initiatives.
Get the scoop on current bike advocacy & education work from the Wisconsin Bike Fed.
Learn about the RoundTrip program and pick up free goodies—including Bicycle Benefits stickers, Dane County Bicycle Maps, RoundTrip swag, and more while supplies last!
On Thursday June 4, Bierock celebrates Madison Bike Week with a Madison Night Mares Ticket Giveaway.
Starting at 3:00 p.m. when doors open, the first 10 customers showing their bike helmets will receive a voucher for one free grandstand ticket to a Night Mares game.
The Night Mares are Madison’s summer league collegiate softball team playing across the street at Warner Park.
Not one of the the first 10 customers? There’s one more chance to win a four-pack of vouchers.
After the first 10 vouchers are given away, there’s one last chance with customers showing their bike helmet will be entered into a drawing to win four vouchers.
The drawing will be held at 10:00 p.m. and customers need not be present to win.
And yes, this promotion will only be available to those biking to Bierock and not other customers.
The Night Mares home opener takes place on Tuesday June 9.
Happy Hour takes place at Bierock from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. with $1 off all full-size alcoholic drinks.
All customers whether biking or not are welcome to take advantage of our weekly Thursday Sausage of the Week.
As a business partner of the Madison Night Mares and Mallards and the closest bar to the stadium, it only made sense to offer this promotion.
Bike parking is available with racks adjacent to Bierock in front of Pickle Pro Courts, Habanero’s and elsewhere in the shopping center by Goodwill, Willy Street Co-op, El Sabor de Puebla and more.
Located at 2911 N. Sherman Ave., Bierock is part of the Northside TownCenter and across the street from Warner Park.
Stop by the E. Wilson Bike Boulevard cul-de-sac to celebrate with us alongside Metro Transit and our city bike partners. We’ll have spin-to-win giveaways, snacks, BCycle test rides, and $10 Guest Passes, while supplies last!Whether you’ve been riding with us for years or are just ‘BCycle-curious’, come say hello. Thank you for supporting bikeshare in Madison. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
At our Paterson Street station (intersecting with the Cap City bike trail), bikers can grab a snack, peruse FairShare swag, and learn more about our annual charity ride, Bike the Barns!
Bike the Barns is a charity ride that benefits our Partner Shares Program and features a full day of farm tours, gourmet local food, craft libations, on-farm activities and live music. This year’s ride will start and end in Verona, WI on Sunday, September 20.
Wind down your ride at One Social Food Hall during Bike Week! Join us for an evening stop featuring great food, refreshing drinks, and Social Hour pricing all night. Whether you’re wrapping up a long ride or just stopping by, it’s the perfect place to refuel and connect.
Featuring Extended Social Hour Specials: $3 Cans $5 16oz Drafts $10 Specialty Cocktails $2 Off Call Liquor
NEW IN 2026: New start location, two groups! Read below.
The Hop Garden is one of our beverage sponsors for the Madison Bike Week Party on Friday! But how are we going to get the keg from Paoli to Brittingham Park?? You guessed right: By bike!
Meet at the Beltline Overpass on the Southwest Path (at Pacific Cycle) for a 5:45pm (sharp) departure. We'll ride the SW Path and Badger State Trail to the Hop Garden at a leisurely pace (12 mph) and enjoy the Hop Garden's beverage and food option. For the way back, ride at your own pace or ride with the keg. Rain or shine. Distance is about 20 miles total. The route is all on off-street paved paths except for the last section, which is on shoulderless country roads with light to moderate traffic and some hills. Please bring lights and make sure you have a trail pass.
People who want to go faster: The main group with the trailer will go the usual 12 mph. Faster folks can start first and ride their own pace. We'll meet ya at the Hop Garden.
The ride will happen on Thursday, June 4th. Departure is 5:45pm, sharp.
The route 20 miles (out and back), 550 ft of elevation
Regardless of direction, make a connection! This spot is conveniently situated to welcome cyclists riding to work in either Madison or Middleton. It is located along Old Middleton Road just one block south of the Allen Boulevard & University Avenue intersection. Grab a snack and learn about how a Middleton company is decarbonizing buildings in Dane County and nationally. Come for the coffee and bagels, stay for conversation about solar PV and heat pumps!
Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) presents a little piece of commuting joy with the Strings Ensemble from Madison East High School, turning an ordinary bike commute into something extraordinary. Talented student musicians will fill the Capital City Trail near McPike Park, by the intersection of East Wilson st. and S. Ingersoll st. with a lively mix of classical favorites, iconic Japanese animation themes, and pop hits from the 2000s sending cyclists on their way with a reminder of just how fun and surprising classical music can be.WPR is the leading source for classical music broadcasts and online streams in Wisconsin. WPR hosts play classical music from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. every weekday on WPR Music, heard on 107.9 and 90.5 in Madison and other radio stations around Wisconsin, online at wpr.org, and on the WPR smartphone app. Weekends feature additional world music, jazz, and classical programs.
Come by on your morning commute from 7am - 9am and enjoy small pastries and fruit courtesy of Thermo Fisher Scientific. Stop by and ask us about our FTIR products! We will also have some coffee (decaf and regular) while supplies last.
Start your day the Bike Week way at One Social Food Hall!
Join us for a Coffee Morning featuring Social Grounds, new to One Social Food Hall. Enjoy fresh coffee and quick, satisfying bites to fuel your ride, with free coffee samples available while you’re here. Whether you’re commuting, meeting friends, or heading out for a longer route, it’s the perfect way to start your morning.
Rediscover the joy of two wheels! Whether you are returning to cycling after a hiatus or looking to polish your skills for the local trails, this program is designed specifically for the needs and interests of active older adults.
Through a partnership between the Wisconsin Bike Fed and the Heritage Center, we are offering a comprehensive workshop that combines expert-led education with hands-on practice. Our goal is to help you ride with more confidence, comfort, and safety.
We will begin with an indoor classroom session to discuss bike fit and comfort, gear and technology (including e-bike information), rules of the road and safety, as well as considerations specific to active older adults. After our indoor classroom session, we’ll head outside! Led by certified instructors, participants will engage in a gentle group ride around the beautiful grounds of the Lussier Family Heritage Center and nearby trails. This is a low-pressure environment to:
Practice scanning and signaling.
Improve balance and steady braking.
Build confidence riding in a group setting.
No one gets left behind. This program moves at a comfortable speed suited for all fitness levels! Please bring your own bicycle in good working order, a helmet, and a water bottle. Comfortable athletic clothing and closed-toe shoes are highly recommended. Don’t have a bicycle? No problem! Please let us know as we have a limited number of loaner bikes available.
Age: Adult
Cost: $25
Accessibility and Language Access:
Our department is committed to providing meaningful access to our programs and resources to all individuals, regardless of primary language or ability. If you need language assistance services or an accessibility modification for this program, please submit this request form a minimum of 10 business days before the program to make the request. Please note, it is not possible for all programs to be modified.
Location
Heritage Center
3101 Lake Farm Rd
Madison, WI 53711
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(also on Mon, Jun 1, Tue, Jun 2, Wed, Jun 3 & Thu, Jun 4) Southwest Path @ Crazylegs Plaza
Any day on a bike is better than being in a car. (Especially when gas is approaching $5/ gallon!)
Our one-person team will be out there to get you caffeinated, plug your donut-hole, and perform bike maintenance touchups. Rain or shine, because there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing!
Celebrate Madison Bike Week with Madison Bikes and hundreds of others at Brittingham Park! There will be food hot off the grill, beer, soda, other beverages, music and more. Admission is free and this is a family-friendly event. Several organizations will have a table at the event or offer free bike safety checks:
A party pace (12mph) after party ride. leaving from Brittingham after the Friday bike party, we'll do a meander through Madison's lesser ridden streets and make a stop for a completely optional loop of quarry park, then after a bit more meandering get a slice of pizza at Ians on State. then loop back to Brittingham.
A bike tour led by City of Madison Traffic Engineering to highlight bike infrastructure on the East Side. A roughly 11 mile ride along bike paths, and neighborhood streets highlighting some recent projects, future projects & planning efforts, and plenty of discussions around street lighting, traffic signals, traffic signal operations, geometric designs of streets and opportunities for discussion.
The ride will start at the MMB at 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. outside the main entrance and conclude at Ohio St. & The Capital City Trail.
Stop by the Wild Ones Madison Chapter and Dudgeon Monroe Neighborhood tent to learn how native plants support native bees, butterflies, and birds . . . and what you can do to help. Grab a snack, snap a photo with favorite pollinators, and pick up a free native plant (while they last!). Learn about this small prairie, check out what is blooming, and look for pollinators.
Turn Miles into Meaning! On National Trail Day, Bethel Horizons is hosting the 41st Annual Bike-A-Thon. You're invited to bike or walk along the picturesque Military Ridge Trail in Mount Horeb to help raise funds for the organization's Adventure and Environmental Education programs. Go far & Give back!
📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
🕘 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Military Ridge Trail
Multiple routes available from Mount Horeb to Barneveld (9.3 mi), Ridgeway (14.7 mi), or all the way on the road to Bethel Horizons (28.3mi). All ages welcome—come as you are, ride what you can, and support a great cause!
✨ This is a FREE event open to everyone! No registration fee—Participants are encouraged to seek pledges or sponsors to raise donations to bring with you to the event.
All funds directly support:
🚴 Climbing and biking equipment
🌿 Nature Center animal care
🧗 Safety inspections/maintenance for our ropes course
🛠️ Trail and facility maintenance
Get ready to pedal into fun at the Bike Rodeo and join us for an exciting day filled with bicycle adventures! This event is perfect for beginners AND the pedaling pros. Learn about bicycle safety, rules of the road and how to keep your bike in tip-top shape. Our expert instructors will teach you the basic fundamentals to become a super bicyclist and avoid those pesky crashes. Bring your bike, your helmet and your enthusiasm for a wheelie wonderful time! Please register by June 1st: Registration Link.
(also on Sun, May 31) Monroe Street Farmers' Market
Join the Monroe Street Farmers' Market in celebrating BIKE WEEK!
WHO: You and all your friends on bikes join us (farmers, makers, bakers, artists, musicians, and more) at the Monroe Street Farmers' Market!
WHAT: - Bike to the market and park your ride in our sweet designated bike parking area - Roll up to the market info booth to redeem your Bike Benefits - Get your bike tuned-up by Curbside Bicycles (www.curbsidebicycles.com) - Shop the market and support wonderful farmers, chefs, and artists! - Enjoy live music from 10 am-12 pm (5/31: Eve Levi + 6/7: Highway 151)
WHEN: Sundays May 31st and June 7th from 9 am-1 pm
WHERE: Parking lot of Edgewood High School (2219 Monroe Street), just blocks from the Southwest Commuter Path
WHY: Because bikes rock! And so does local food, art, and community!
Join us for a joyful, celebratory ride supporting the LGBTQ+ cycling community, centered on visibility, belonging, and showing up together.
We will meet at10:00amfor bike decorating and good vibes and roll out 11:00am.
This is a slow roll through the heart of Madison, created in partnership with incredible local community organizations like:Wisconsin Bike Fed, Madison Bikes, Machinery Row,Beth Skogen Photography, Active Youth Wisconsin and friends.
We’ll kick things off at McPike Park with music, bike decorating, and plenty of pre-ride fun. From there, we’ll roll together downtown, finishing back at McPike Park, where the celebration continues with ice cream, music, games, and community hangs.
This ride is about being seen, being yourself, and riding together in all the ways that make cycling joyful.
What to bring:
Bring hydration
Helmets required
Lights recommended
Flat kit recommended
Bikes:
ALL BIKES WELCOME — cruisers, commuters, cargo, road, MTB, e-bikes, sparkle bikes, you name it.
Come as you are. Ride with pride. Let’s make the city a little brighter—together.
Bring your bike or work on donated bikes at Freewheel's Open Shop. Experienced instructors are here to help.
All skill levels welcome from beginner to pro. Everyone's a learner, everyone's a teacher.
🚴♂️🍺 2026 BREWS CRUISE: Delta Beer Lab & Starkweather Brewing 🍺🚴♀️ A Fun FREE Activity!
Join Delta Beer Lab and Starkweather Brewing for the ultimate biking and beer adventure on Sunday, June 7, from 1-5 PM!
☀️ 1 Lake Loop + 2 Breweries + 3 Stops = Pure Fun!
How it Works:
✅ Choose your starting brewery: Are you Team Delta or Team Starkweather? This will be your Brewery A.
✅ Enjoy a beverage before setting off on a scenic ride around Lake Monona.
✅ Pit stop at Brewery B for another refreshing brew.
✅ Complete the loop and return triumphantly to your home base!
🚲 13-ish mile round trip | Party pace encouraged!
🎁 BONUS: All riders get a FREE sticker from both breweries—perfect for decorating your helmet. Safety (and style) first! PLUS if you have a Bike Benefits sticker on your helmet you receive an added discount!
📍 Starting Locations:
🏁 Delta Beer Lab | 167 E Badger Rd, Fitchburg
🏁 Starkweather Brewing | 2439 Atwood Ave, Madison
Mark your calendars, grab your bike, and let’s cruise for brews! 🍻🚴
#BrewsCruise #DeltaBeerLab #StarkweatherBrewing #BikeAndBeer #MadisonBikeWeek
🚴♂️🍺 2026 BREWS CRUISE: Delta Beer Lab & Starkweather Brewing 🍺🚴♀️ A Fun FREE Activity!
Join Delta Beer Lab and Starkweather Brewing for the ultimate biking and beer adventure on Sunday, June 7, from 1-5 PM!
☀️ 1 Lake Loop + 2 Breweries + 3 Stops = Pure Fun!
How it Works: ✅ Choose your starting brewery: Are you Team Delta or Team Starkweather? This will be your Brewery A. ✅ Enjoy a beverage before setting off on a scenic ride around Lake Monona. ✅ Pit stop at Brewery B for another refreshing brew. ✅ Complete the loop and return triumphantly to your home base!
🚲 13-ish mile round trip | Party pace encouraged!
🎁 BONUS: All riders get a FREE sticker from both breweries—perfect for decorating your helmet. Safety (and style) first! PLUS if you have a Bike Benefits sticker on your helmet you receive an added discount!
All Bike Week Monona - Lake Loop Mount Horeb - Military Ridge State Trail Waunakee - North Mendota Trail Sun Prairie - Bird Street Path
Located along or near 4 major bike paths, Buck & Honey's is the perfect spot to stop for a break. Now accepting Bicycle Benefits, you can receive 10% off your bill if you wear your helmet with a Bicycle Benefits sticker. Don't have a sticker? Purchase one for $5!
Bike Week celebrates riding to work, to the grocery store, to a park, to the library — or just to feel the warm wind blowing through your hair. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a newcomer, Bike Week will have something for everyone. Get ready to explore Madison on two wheels, meet other cycling enthusiasts, and take advantage of the exciting things in store!
So dust off your bike, grab your helmet, and join in for a week of fun and adventure on Madison’s beautiful bike paths and streets! Oh, and did we mention that there will be a series of exciting gatherings, rides, and discounts (hint, hint)?
Stop in to P&P and get 10% off when you bike in and show us your helmet!
Stop into Fontana Sports wearing your bike helmet and receive 15% off any full price purchase during Madison Bike Week!
*Valid on full price items May 30 - June 7. Not valid with any other offers.
Sun, May 31, Sun, Jun 7 Monroe Street Farmers Market
Local cartographer Stephen Kennedy of LATLONG.SHOP will be vending at the Monroe Street Farmers' Market on Sunday, May 31st and Sunday, June 7th! He will offer a 20% discount to anyone who bikes to the market to apply to his maps and geographic apparel items.
The market is just blocks from the Southwest Commuter Path and offers a designated bike parking zone.
Thu, Jun 4 – Fri, Jun 5 Thu, Jun 4 · 5:00 PM–10:00 PM Fri, Jun 5 · 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
Herbiery Taproom
Hop off the bike path and into Herbiery for a dollar off beer and/or an N/A drink when you bring in your helmet, bike lights, or a story about your bike.
Tue, Jun 2 Tue, Jun 2 · 3:00 PM–10:00 PM
109 S. Main St., Verona, WI 53593
Every Tuesday now through the end of the summer, ride out to Verona’s Main St. and enjoy a free 5oz pour on us! Just a few blocks north of Military Ridge Trail, escape the Madison hustle and bustle, and relax on our sidewalk patio with a glass of wine and cheeseboard. We’re a great little pit stop or an excellent final destination! Mon-Wed 3-10pm Thurs 3-11pm Fri 3-12am Sat 2-12am
