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Wisconsin Bike Fed
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Active Transportation Education, Advocacy, and Encouragement. 501(c)3
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!
November 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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/
November 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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...
November 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
We remember and honor those who served and sacrificed on this Veteran’s Day and always.
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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-...
Contact Your Legislator to Prioritize Bicycling - Wisconsin Bike Fed
Advocacy starts with just one person – or in this case, just... 1 Read more about Contact Your Legislator to Prioritize Bicycling
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November 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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
RSVP to MKE Annual Winter Bike Party | Partiful
Join fellow cyclists in celebrating our colder weather months- if your new to winter cycling we'll have tips & activities for you and if your experienced come share your tips! We'll have a fashion sh...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
🎟️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...
November 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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!
November 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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!
October 31, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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!
October 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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...
Analyzing pedestrian improvements in Milwaukee - 2025 - Wisconsin Bike Fed
In our first blog post of this series, we looked at changes... 1 Read more about Analyzing pedestrian improvements in Milwaukee – 2025
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October 22, 2025 at 12:50 PM
❤️ 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. ❤️
October 20, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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.
October 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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.
October 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
2026-30 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) applications are due Fri, 10/31. Need help? Contact Kirsten@wisconsinbikefed.org.
✔ 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-...
October 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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-...
Be Included in the Pages of the Ride Guide! - Wisconsin Bike Fed
The annual magazine is mailed to thousands of member households and distributed to bike shops and coffee shops throughout the state.
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October 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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/
October 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM
☀❄ 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-...
October 2, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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!

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October 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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...
October 1, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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
September 29, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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!
September 26, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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/...
The Milwaukee Loop - Wisconsin Bike Fed
The Milwaukee Loop is just one of these examples through the ROTB... 1 Read more about The Milwaukee Loop
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September 25, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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...
September 23, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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...
Fall Rides through Fall Colors - Wisconsin Bike Fed
Fall Rides through Fall Colors
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September 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM