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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
Another survey; Bike Benefits Spotlight Ride; Discord; crash witness sought; area plans at TC
How have you been dealing with the heat? Did you go biking anyway? I’ve been out despite the heat, exploring new multi-use trails on the west side. But I took it slow and hydrated a lot. Also watch out for branches and downed trees! Biking and Walking Survey (no, not…
TAP Projects, E Wilson Cyclepath, Film Festival, Data Bike, Bike Bingo
The Shorewood path is open to the pool. Asphalt and cement work is finished to Marshall Ct, so hopefully the entire path opens soon. (photo: Paul Lata) Lots of new projects planned and underway. Some are nearly complete. Read on. TAP Bicycle Projects Prioritized Kevin Luecke, Madison’s Pedestrian and Bicycle…
A Successful Madison Bike Week
Over 100 riders showed up for the Motorless Motion Bike Week Taco Ride Welcome to the Madison Bikes newsletter. What a wonderful Bike Week it has been! There was so much effort that went into the planning and coordination for the past week of rides, classes, discounts, snack stations, and…
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!
Leaders: UW Health, MG&E Foundation, Cricket Design Works, and RoundTrip Program / Greater Madison MPO.
Supporters: Griessmeyer Law, Slow Roll Cycles, Sokol Advanced EyeCare and Working Draft Beer Company.
Friends: 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.