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Wisconsin Bike Fed
@wibikefed.bsky.social
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
🎟️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
❤️ 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
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
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!

live.classy.org/register/new...
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
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
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
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...
September 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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/...
September 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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!
September 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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...
September 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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.
September 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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 Kirsten@wisconsinbikefed.org for more info.

Learn more here: wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-...
September 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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!
September 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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
September 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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-...
September 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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...
September 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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
September 2, 2025 at 6:23 PM