RSVP for Bike the Barns + Bus the Barns

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courtesy FairShare CSA Coalition

Participants during a past Bike the Barns event.

Bike the Barns

media release: Registration is officially open for the Bike the Barns, FairShare’s annual fundraising ride that combines cycling, seasonal food, live music, and local farms into one unforgettable day! This much-loved event is a unique, community-centered bike ride that welcomes riders of all abilities while raising funds for fresh food for everyone. 

Signing up is easy and spots on this amazing ride fill up quickly, so don't wait! The registration deadline is Sept. 8, but don't wait - it always fills up before the deadline!

The 2026 ride is on Sept. 20 and will begin and end at beautiful Badger Prairie County Park in Verona. Breakfast and day-of check in begins at 8 AM at Badger Prairie County Park. Long route riders depart from Badger Prairie Park at 9 AM, and short route riders depart at 10 AM. 

​Participants will explore the gorgeous rolling countryside on their way to Wonderfarm, Squashington Farm, Farley Center, and (for the adventurous long route riders) Vermont Valley Community Farm / Mythic Farm. Riders will chose from two route options: a short route (~40 miles) and a long route (~60 miles).​

“Bike the Barns is more than just a bike ride - it’s an immersive experience that connects people to the source of their food and the farmers who grow it,” says Tess Romanski, coordinator of Bike the Barns. “It’s a celebration of community, generosity, and the incredible bounty of our local farms.” 

​Bike the Barns is a charity bike ride, and we put the "fun" in fundraising! Every dollar raised goes directly to feeding members of our community.

When you register for Bike the Barns, you help everyone access fresh, local food. Want to go the extra mile? Register as a fundraiser rider to make an even bigger impact on your community (and win sweet prizes!) while supporting our food access program, Partner Shares. 

You can enjoy the same farm tours, gourmet local food, and live music - plus specially curated on-farm activities - when you choose to Bus the Barns! Save your seat on the bus today.

Not interested in biking or busing the barns this year, but still want to be involved in this awesome event? Sign up to volunteer instead!

Volunteers assist with everything from route marking to pre-registration, food prep, serving, event support, and more. Perks include (but are not limited to): spending a day outdoors with food and farm enthusiasts, a custom Bike the Barns volunteer gift, gourmet farm-fresh food, supporting food access for every family, and a whole lotta fun!