Winter Bike Week
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As if winter bike riders needed more of a challenge, the end of January's hella frigid temps certainly provided one. The forecast is looking up for Winter Bike Week, however, so break out the winter riding gear if you haven't already. A full slate of events includes various early morning indoor and outdoor bike stations Monday through Friday; free yoga (6:30 am, 2/5) and pilates (6:30 am, 2/7) classes at Harbor Athletic Club; and a closing happy hour (5 pm, 2/8, Bandung). Find the updated schedule here or read on:
press release: Demonstrating that biking isn’t just a summertime activity, the local bicycle advocacy group Madison Bikes is once again hosting a week-long “Winter Bike Week” Feb 1-8, 2019. Events will include group rides, bike stations for winter riders, bike maintenance/skills classes, a winter bike photo contest, a fat bike sled pull for kids, bike happy hours and more! For a complete schedule of events that will continue to be updated, visit: https://www.madisonbikes.org/
Schedule as of Jan. 14:
All Week:
Photo contest: On Friday, February 1, the theme will be announced. For the week of winter bike week feel free to submit and vote for as many photos as you want that fit within the given theme. The top 3 photos based on reactions as votes will be printed out and voted on during the End-of-Week Happy Hour Celebration, then we will celebrate the final winner.
https://www.facebook.com/events/791108974555609/
Bloom Bake Shop - Monroe St.: Free coffee and mini doughnuts for cyclists from Monday to Friday - just bring in your helmet.
Pasture and Plenty - 2433 University at Highland:Free small coffee, hot tea and energy bites for bicyclists. Tuesday through Friday 7am-9am; AND - 10% off Fish Fry and Beer/Wine on Friday Night, Feb 8, if you bike in and show off your helmet.
Friday, 2/1: Frozen Assets Fat Bike Race, 6:30 pm, The Edgewater
Join our friends from the Clean Lakes Alliance for their third annual Frozen Assets Fat Bike Race on Lake Mendota, presented by Rayovac! Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/frozen-assets-fat-bike-race-registration-51341350361
Saturday, 2/2
Indoor Bike Station: Rocket Bicycle Studio, 8am to 2pm, 507 Bruce St, Verona
Ride your bike over to Verona and get half off any drink of choice or bakery item - 8am to 2pm (one per person)
Sunday, 2/3: MTB Ride for Women at Seminole Trails, 10am, picnic table at Seminole MTB trail system, Let's celebrate Winter Bike Week by riding the Seminole trails together! This will be a relaxed meetup ride. Gather at the picnic table pre-ride. This ride will be postponed if the conditions are not right (too cold or too warm). Dress weather appropriately. Bell Joy Rides are designed for Women, Trans, Femme identifying individuals
Monday, 2/4 Madison Bikes Winter Bike Week 2018 Kickoff Bike Station, 7-9 am, Cap City Trail at Law Park
- Free coffee courtesy of EVP Coffee
- Treats from Willy Street North
Stop by our Bike Station (formerly known as commuter station) for free coffee, treats, and Winter Bike Week 2019 cheer on the Capital City Trail at Law Park.
Monday Night MEAThead ride Ride begins at 7:00 in front of Ford's Gym. A no-drop Lake Monona loop, followed by an optional loop through the Arboretum around Lake Wingra.
Tuesday, 2/5:
Free Yoga Class at Harbor Athletic Club: Free morning yoga class with Kierstin Kloeckner at Harbor Athletic Club in Middleton. Tuesday yoga from 6:30-7:15 am and Thursday Pilates from 6:30-7:15 am.
Fitchburg Bike to Work Day Commuter Station, 7-9am, Velo UnderRound (where SW, Cannonball, Badger, Military Ridge trails intersect). Join Bike Fitchburg for hot drinks and bagels, free maps, and (empty) water bottles.
Revolution Cycles Bike Station, 7-9 am, Cap City Trail at Revolution Cycles/Ohio Ave. Revolution Cycles will be serving coffee and treats on the Cap City Trail behind their shop (intersection with Ohio Ave)
Machinery Row Bicycles Afternoon Indoor Bike Station, 4-6 pm, 601 Williamson St. Stop by Machinery Row Bicycles for coffee from Café Domestique and a free bike safety check. From 4-6:30pm, our friendly mechanics will be on hand to make sure your bike is safe, and your veins lightly caffeinated. Right on the bike path where Willy Street meets John Nolen Drive, Machinery Row Bicycles is happy to support Winter Bike Week.
JUST BIKES Coalition Indoor Bike Shenanigans, 4:30-7:30 pm at the Free Bikes 4 Kids Madison workshop (4546 Verona Rd. - next to Home Depot). Test your bike skills with a variety of bike games and obstacle courses. Gold sprints! Free beer, soda, hot cocoa and appetizers will be available. The Spoke-n-words bicycle-powered micro library will also be there
Wednesday, 2/6: HotelRED Indoor Bike Station, 7-9 am at HotelRED (1501 Monroe St). Outdoor Bike Stations are great. But it's also nice to have your coffee and treat in the warm. Come to the lobby at HotelRED to warm up and chat.
INDOOR Bike Station: Canteen on the Square, 7-9am enjoy free Coffee, churros, scramble eggs and chilaquiles at Canteen Taqueria & Tequila Bar, 111 S. Hamilton St.
Bike Traffic Skills 101, noon-1 pm, University Bicycle Resource Center, located in the Helen C. White Garage. Open and free to the public. Class taught by UW Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator Chuck Strawser. Learn the basics of cycling and keep yourself safe and comfortable while riding in traffic. Free Planet Bike blinky light set to the first five (5) attendees. Bring a bag lunch!
Rockhound Brewing Bike Happy Hour, 3-6 pm, Rockhound Brewing Co., 444 S Park St. 2 for 1 pints to anyone who bikes to the pub and shows their helmet.
Thursday, 2/7: Free Pilates Class at Harbor Athletic Club, Free morning pilates class with Kierstin Kloeckner at Harbor Athletic Club in Middleton. Tuesday yoga from 6:30-7:15 am and Thursday Pilates from 6:30-7:15 am.
OUTDOOR Bike Station: Cafe Domestique and The Cargo Bike Shop, Cap City Trail at Dickinson, 7-9 am Free coffee and breakfast sausage corn dogs by Underground Food Collective.
Bike Happy Hour (n+1) Cafe (inside Rocket Bicycle Studio), 507 Bruce St, Verona, 5 to 7pm, Ride your bike and get $1 off a beer and one of our buck-a-cup snacks (one per person)
Fitchburg Cycles In-Store Social, Fitchburg Cycles, 2970 Cahill Main #101, Fitchburg, 5-7pm. Enjoy some light refreshments and in-store discounts on all winter cycling apparel and bike accessories. There will also be a raffle during the event!
Friday, 2/8: INDOOR Bike Station: Canteen on the Square, 7-9am enjoy free Coffee, churros, scramble eggs and chilaquiles at Canteen Taqueria & Tequila Bar, 111 S. Hamilton St.
International Winter Bike to Work Day Mob the Bike Counter, all day, Cap City Trail @ Northshore bike counter and SW Path @ Monroe counter. Make your ride count! Whenever you have the opportunity, try to ride past one of the bike counters. Feel free to share pictures of the bike counters with us.
Bike counters are located at
1. Capital City trail along John Nolen near the North Shore intersection. (http://www.eco-public.com/public2/?id=100020865)
2. Southwest Commuter Path just east of the Regent & Monroe intersection. (http://www.eco-public.com/public2/?id=100117717)
International Winter Bike to Work Day End-of-Week Happy Hour Celebration, 5-7pm at Bandung’s Nutty Bar, 600 Williamson St.
We will celebrate all things winter & cycling, and honor participants of the Winter Bike Week Photo Contest. Whether you are a winter biker or ally, come join in the fun!
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