Brazen Dropouts Bike Swap

media release: The Brazen Dropouts Bike Swap is a one-day event held annually in January in Madison that connects folks with bike stuff to sell with people who want to buy it. Over 150 vendors register to sell stuff like cycling attire, shoes, frames, forks, cranks, pedals -- you name it, it's probably at the Swap.

The Swap typically brings approximately 1000 general attendees from WI and the surrounding states! The exact vendors vary from year to year, but it's a good bet that you'll find some spectacular deals, and meet a bunch of great people. Additionally, a number of non-profit bicycle advocacy groups attend the Swap - so even if you don’t buy anything, you can learn about some great events and organizations! Brazen Dropouts don’t take any commission on any sale.

If you represent a non-profit, please get in touch with us at bdbikeswap@gmail.com to inquire about spaces we have available to you.

Early bird gets the worm at the Swap! Arrive earlier in the day to get the best pick of bikes and things. Admission costs drop off throughput the day as the pickings get slimmer. No need to buy a ticket ahead of time, just show up on the Saturday of the Swap at the Alliant Center with a form of payment. Either cash or card work!

Our gracious sponsors have provided items for hourly raffles - each general admission entry and each purchased vendor space will receive one raffle ticket for free (further raffle tickets can’t be purchased).

Admission rates

9am-10am - $10

10am-12pm - $5

12pm-1pm - free

parking at alliant -$8 all day

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Vendors and non-vendors alike can sell bikes at the Bike Corral, see pricing info below. No pre-registration is required, simply bring your bikes and a form of payment to the Swap and connect with a Bike Corral volunteer to have your bike listed.

Please print & fill out the Bike Corral form BEFORE you arrive to save time - we’ll attach it to your bike and make sure that any interested buyers get in touch with you directly while you shop the Swap. Non-vendor bike sellers may enter the main entrance of the building starting at 9am to get your bike into the corral and get a general admission wristband.