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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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Stoughton Rd input, community meeting brainstorming, and new city initiatives
We had your first real blast of bitterly-cold weather, which prompted questions on our Facebook Community group about how to cope with winter weather. We seem to get the same questions every year: gloves/mittens/cold hands, foggy glasses, studded tires, etc. But that’s OK, because the community discussion group is here…
Community meeting planning; Mifflin diverter; Bcycle hibernation; book club; and more!
The year is nearing its end and we had the first seriously cold weather recently. So one may think that bike news would be slowing down. But they are not! Winter Bike Social, and planning for future community meetings We had a great Winter Bike Social last week. Over 40…
Winter Bike Social, SE and SW Plan meetings
First snow on the Southwest path (photo: Craig Weinhold) Welcome to the update. Looks like we’re in a rapid transition to winter. Cycling in winter can still be fun and practical. We just need some time to adapt. This week’s well timed Winter Bike Social can help with the adjustment…
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.