Happy Holidays! Bike Fed offices will be closed December 24, 2025 through January 1, 2026. If you would like to share a year-end gift for better cycling in 2026, please visit: wisconsinbikefed.org/support-bike... Best wishes for new rides in the new year!

Downtown La Crosse stands at a pivotal moment as WISDOT advances a new construction proposal that will reshape how residents, visitors, and businesses move through the city. Check out a guest blog from bike shop owner + Bike Fed board member, Randi Pueschner: wisconsinbikefed.org/advocacy/loc...

Milwaukee is home to the largest installation of Traffic Gardens in the country! Check out our new YouTube Video Playlist - geared towards traffic gardens, but helpful for folks looking to teach bike safety anywhere in WI. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgNX...

Bike Fed was selected to receive a grant from the Heart of Canal Street program today at the Potawatomi Hotel/Casino in MKE. You can tell from the smiles that it’s always exciting to receive support for our work providing youth bicycling education! www.potawatomi.com/heart

Did you see Santas riding thru the streets of MKE this weekend? Huge thanks to the 1900 people who registered (#NiceList!), all of the members of MPD who kept the event safe, sponsors + everyone who supported along the way. Check out a series of interviews on FOX6: www.fox6now.com/news/santa-c....

Weather forecast looks delightful for Santa Cycle Rampage MKE this Sat, 12/6! No snow. A little cold, but you'll be prepared with layers, right?! Roll with us in the world's largest costumed holiday bike ride for charity. Pre-register & get on the NICE LIST! give.wisconsinbikefed.org/event/2025-s...

Today is Giving Tuesday. Bike Fed is at the starting line in a race to raise $30,000 to fulfill a challenge grant from longtime Bike Fed supporter & former Board member, Ted Galloway. A gift of any amount helps us meet our goal and helps our cycling community: wisconsinbikefed.org/support-bike...

Bike Fed's Head Santa & Asst Dir Jake Newborn shares the history, magic & importance of the annual Santa Cycle Rampage on TMJ4's The Morning Blend: www.facebook.com/reel/8619323... Jingle all the way with us in MKE on Sat, Dec 6th and MAD on Sat, Dec 13th. wisconsinbikefed.org/santa-cycle-...

🎄🚴‍♂️ Just in time for the holidays - win a Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 to gift yourself or the favorite cyclist in your life - a $6,000 dream bike! 🎁 🎟️ Raffle tickets: $40 each or 3 for $100 👉 Get your tickets today and make this Holiday extra merry! give.wisconsinbikefed.org/.../4th-quar...

This past summer Bike Fed was honored to be the designated charity for the EUA, Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA) Beyond Design Bike Tour (BDBT).Through the generosity of EUA and its event, $43,177 has been donated to support the Bike Fed's mission!

The Bike Fed is hiring Community Cycling Champions! We’re looking to add part-time staff to engage in community outreach, program planning, and teaching throughout the state, in Marathon, Brown, Outagamie, and Winnebago Counties as well as in Tribal Communities. wisconsinbikefed.org/careers/

Watts up with E-bikes and E-Scooters? Learn about everything electric in an online panel discussion this Wed, Nov 12th from 1-1:15pm CST including the Bike Fed's very own Assistant Director Jake Newborn! Register here: events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/fcf742...

We remember and honor those who served and sacrificed on this Veteran’s Day and always.

Last week, Senator Melissa Ratcliff introduced a new bill to restore eminent domain in WI to acquire narrow corridors of land for recreational trails, bike lanes, or pedestrian walkways. for safer, healthier systems. Plz contact your representative: wisconsinbikefed.org/.../contact-...

Join fellow cyclists @ the Riverside Urban Ecology Ctr from 5-9pm on Thurs, 11/20 to celebrate our colder weather months! Exchange tips with new/experienced winter riders. Live music, fashion show, raffle, beverages, food truck. RSVP: partiful.com/e/Ypgnu391Wq... Suggested donation $5-10/person

🎟️RAFFLE ALERT!🎟️Enter for a chance to win a new Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 in Dark Red/Carbon Red Smoke Splatter-an incredible gravel bike built for adventure, speed + comfort! Tickets are $40 or 3/$100 thru 6pm Dec 1. Proceeds support your Bike Fed! give.wisconsinbikefed.org/event/4th-qu...

During a seminar in Milwaukee September 26-28, 2025, eight new League Cycling Instructors (LCIs) and two LCI Coaches earned their wheels and were certified by the League of American Bicyclists to teach bicycling safety courses. This now brings the current Bike Fed staff LCI count to 13!

Happy Halloween! 🎃 - Drive more slowly, and anticipate more pedestrians on the roads. - Have kids stick with a buddy, and give them flashlights and glow sticks to help make them more visible. - Always cross streets at corners and crosswalks. 🌕 Have a safe and out-of-this-world Halloween!

Explore our collection of cycling bibs (and more!) with Borah Teamwear - available in both women's and mens styles: bike-fed-of-wi.itemorder.com/shop/home/ When you order by 11/2, they will arrive in time for the holidays, making this a perfect present for yourself or the bike lover in your life!

Why does city planning matter? This article from MilWALKee Walks highlights the positive impact new street design has had in Milwaukee, reducing pedestrian injuries and crashes. Learn more: wisconsinbikefed.org/.../analyzin...

❤️ Bike Fed staff are sad to report that Barb Connolly-Blick passed away on 10/10/25. everloved.com/life-of/barb.... In lieu of flowers & at Barb’s request, donations can be made in her name at wisconsinbikefed.org/support-bike... and her legacy will live on thru a memorial scholarship fund. ❤️

Roll into Camp Randall to check out Badger football this weekend! Ride your bike to the game & park it in the Bike Fed bike corral. Find us on the lawn alongside the Southwest Commuter Path behind the UW Credit Union (Monroe St Branch). Racks are supervised, but you are encouraged to bring a lock.

Ride Across Wisconsin (RAW) returns to Eau Claire on July 11, 2026! Registration opens in early January 2026, so put RAW on your radar, start training, and get ready to ride with us again next summer! Stay tuned for more details as we finalize routes and announce registration dates.

2026-30 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) applications are due Fri, 10/31. Need help? Contact [email protected]. ✔ For surface transportation ✔ OK for SRTS projects ✔ Need eligible sponsor to fund potion of project with 80% Fed/20% local $ split wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-...

Get in the 2026 Ride Guide! 👉Free resources include lists of bike clubs, events, & bike shops! 👉Paid advertising is available for businesses, event organizers, destinations & organizations to reach an enthusiastic audience. Check out all opportunities: wisconsinbikefed.org/.../be-part-...

Grab a new kit, gift a kit, and roll into the new year in style! Our new Bike Fed collection by Borah Teamwear (made in WI!) will keep you looking sharp and feeling fast. Orders will be processed weekly thru 11/2 and arrive in time for the holidays. bike-fed-of-wi.itemorder.com/shop/home/

☀❄ Registration for the MKE Santa Cycle Rampage is now open! More than 2,000 festive riders will roll 12 miles in a joyful parade of Santas, elves, reindeer, snowmen, dreidels, & holiday characters for cycling education. Find Info, registration and merch at: wisconsinbikefed.org/santa-cycle-...

Raise the Bar! Buy Raffle Tickets and Bid on Auction Items through noon October 11th during our fall fundraiser! Win great items and unique experiences! live.classy.org/register/new...

WI Healthy Communities Summit April 23-24, 2026 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Wausau will focus on public health, equity & mobility thru advocacy, education, and trails. Bonus-cycle, hike, paddle + stretch your body! Submit proposals to lead a session by 11/10/25: wisconsinbikefed.org/wisconsin-he...

Today is the first day of "Week Without Driving." Did you take the challenge? If yes - you're awesome! If not, no worries ...there's still plenty of time to make plans and make a difference! #wibikefed @americawalks.bsky.social #weekwithoutdriving

Feel Good Friday! MKE Public Library recently celebrated the opening of its new King Branch with a bike ride hosted by Red Bike & Green-Milw, including poetry at parks. Our Mobile Bike Repair program provided repairs, tuneups & SAG. A beautiful evening to enjoy art, community, and the outdoors!

The Route of the Badger is an effort of Bike Fed, SEWRPC + Rails to Trails Conservancy to connect the 7 SE counties in WI to create a 705-mile trail network. Learn more: wisconsinbikefed.org/.../the-milw.... + register for the RTC’s TrailNation Summit by 10/10: www.railstotrails.org/trailnation/...

Wed, Oct 8th is National Walk & Roll to School Day! Students are encouraged to walk, bike, scooter, roller skate, or any method of active transportation to get to school. Check out these links for insight & inspiration: 👉 www.walkbiketoschool.org 👉 wisconsinbikefed.org/wp-content/u...

The autumnal equinox occurs today at 1:19pm, but the fun doesn’t have to end. Celebrate the breathtaking change of seasons by checking Travel Wisconsin’s Fall Color Report to track the peak forecast to chase green, yellow, orange & red across the state: wisconsinbikefed.org/route/fall-r...

Congrats to 4 Fitchburg @bikeleague.org Bicycle Friendly Businesses for a total of 31 (5th in the nation)! ▪️Flight Wine & Bourbon Bar ▪️Limerick Senior Apartments ▪️Tati Co Coffee Shop ▪️Thirsty Goat All BFBs: bikeleague.org/bfa/business/ WI BFBs: wisconsinbikefed.org/advocacy/lab...

Free bike parking for 11am Badger football game vs Maryland Sat, Sept 20th! Bike Corral open at 10am until 1 hr after final buzzer on the lawn alongside the Southwest Commuter Path behind the UW Credit Union (Monroe St Branch). Supervised, but bring a lock. 🏈 transportation.wisc.edu/commuter-sol...

Check out page 25 of the WI DNR's Fall 2025 magazine issue that includes insight on preparing for & enjoying longer bike rides from former Bike Fed Executive Director, Dave Schlabowske. We hope you'll be inspired to extend your own mileage or share with a friend. dnr.wisconsin.gov/wnrmag/2025/...

Feel Good Friday! Madison welcomed a new cycle track on Wilson St with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wed, August 20th. This cycle track was built to provide a safer connection between two popular commuter trails in downtown Madison. Thumbs up to that!

Congratulations to 2025 US Bicycling Hall of Fame inductees! Jonas Carney, Tino Reboli, David “Tinker” Juarez, David Michaels, The Wright Brothers and Glenn Curtiss. Read on to learn about the honorees and get info on the October 18 Induction Ceremony: usbhof.org/u-s-bicyclin...

Join the "Week Without Driving Challenge": September 25 - October 5! Learn more at WeekWithoutDriving.org, including how to sign up to participate. Invite elected officials to go #weekwithoutdriving. Attend the @americawalks.bsky.social virtual town hall: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The WI Interscholastic Cycling League launch its 2025 season Labor Day weekend at the Cable Conquest Festival/Mt Telemark welcoming 1000+ student-athletes, families & coaches...and it was awesome! Volunteer, find a team, become a coach or visit a festival weekend: wisconsinmtb.org.

2026-2030 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) applications are due Fri, Oct 31! Do you have a project in mind for your community but need some guidance? Bike Fed is happy to help! Contact [email protected] for more info. Learn more here: wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-...

Bike Fed will be in Madison next week with a FREE "Family Learn to Ride" opportunity for adults and youth to gain bicycling confidence! Check out details for the Tues, 9/16 class & sign up today: give.wisconsinbikefed.org/event/family... We look forward to welcoming you to the WI cycling community!

In August, La Movida, in partnership with Safe Communities & the Dane County Traffic Safety Commission, aired a special segment on bike safety in Dane County with Wisconsin Bike Fed's Dane County Education Programs Instructor Nivali (center)! Check it out & enjoy! www.facebook.com/share/v/1NoT...

Feel Good Friday - Learn about traffic calming efforts near Milwaukee’s Bethune Academy and how infrastructure and art are coming together to build a child-friendly street in this fun video from our Safe Routes to School team. Enjoy and get inspired! www.youtube.com/watch?v=MATw...

3 WI communities recently applied for Bicycle Friendly Community status from the @bikeleague.org. 👉Appleton 👉Menasha 👉Wisconsin Rapids Complete 1 survey for each community you are familiar with, then watch for BFC award announcements in Dec! www.surveymonkey.com/r/AO_BFC_2025 @bikeleague.org

All the good boys and girls are patiently awaiting the most wonderful rides of the year - Santa Cycle Rampage! Save these dates: ❄️Milwaukee: Sat, Dec 6th ❄️Madison: Sat, Dec 13th The elves plan to have registration and further details released Oct 1st! wisconsinbikefed.org/santa-cycle-...

Communities in every WI legislative district have benefited from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for 30+ years. A new bill has been introduced that re-authorizes the program for 6 years at $72 million/yr. Send a note of support to your elected officials: wisconsinbikefed.org/what-we-do/a...

Celebrate 125 years of WI State Parks! ▪️Learn history: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8cdf... ▪️Check out WI DNR 125th Anniversary activities: dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/... ▪️Enjoy Universal Recreation Day Sat, 9/6 at the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Pike Lake Unit: dnr.wisconsin.gov/events/112881

Free Bike Parking for UW Home Football Games starting this Thurs night, Aug 28th! Look for our red tent on the lawn alongside the Southwest Commuter Path behind the UW Credit Union (Monroe St Branch). Bring your own lock. Open 1 hour before kickoff and 1 hour after the final buzzer. Go Badgers!