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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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Tragedy in McFarland, JND Detour, Vision Zero Update
Cyclists used to crusing along Lake Monona will have to get used to Monona Bay via the new detour. (MB stock photo) It’s tough to write about another traffic death but you need to know and the family wants improvements in bike/ped safety. On a positive note, the jurisdictional transfer…
Two Streets, One Question: Who Are We Designing For?
This week in Madison Bikes news: where the candidates for Governor stand on bike issues, a call for volunteers along the SW Path, plenty of group rides to join, and some news on street design from John Nolen Drive to Regent Street. Gubernatorial Candidates on Active Transportation 2026 is an…
Hydrate, ride virtually, mind the red lights
City council reps, community members, and Madison Transportation Department staff cut the ribbon on the new Tancho Bike Path Friday at an event to celebrate its completion. Photo courtesy Paul Lata. ‘Ride’ Madison’s newest bike path What’s that? You couldn’t make it to the ribbon-cutting celebration (hosted by Madison Bikes,…
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 2026 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.