Wisconsin Bike Fed
Press Release

Wisconsin Bike Fed Celebrates Wisconsin Bike Week With Communities Across the State June 1 – 9, 2024

 

By - May 28th, 2024 04:12 pm
Image courtesy of the Wisconsin Bike Fed.

Image courtesy of the Wisconsin Bike Fed.

MILWAUKEE: The Wisconsin Bike Fed announces its annual Wisconsin Bike Week June 1 – 9, 2024. With festivities scheduled around the state, Bike Week is an opportunity to celebrate life by bike and promote local businesses. This year’s theme is “Bikes Mean Business” which focuses on highlighting businesses that are bike friendly and demonstrates how bikes are good for tourism and the local economy.

According to the most recent impact study released by the governor’s office in 2020, consumers spent $1.42 billion in 2017 on direct bicycle-related expenditures, bringing funds into our businesses and state budget. Additional research showcases the economic benefits of cycling and how cycling impacts the global economy.

“We encourage residents to enjoy festivities and also show support for local bike shops, restaurants, and stores during Bike Week,” explains Bike Fed Events Manager Heather Rainer. “Taking time to thank businesses that provide bike accessibility, amenities, and discounts helps inspire the community’s biking culture and enhance overall quality of life.”

Wisconsin Bike Week is supported by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Numbers 4 Nonprofits, as well as recognized by Proclamation from Governor Evers. Scheduled events can be found on the Bike Fed’s online event calendar and searched by date, city, or the full “Bike Week” category.

For information on how to get involved with Bike Week and the Bike Fed’s mission, including membership that includes Bicycle Benefits, visit wisconsinbikefed.org or contact the non-profit organization at 414-626-1540 and info@wisconsinbikefed.org.

About the Wisconsin Bike Fed
The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin Educational Foundation, Inc. (AKA Wisconsin Bike Fed) was established as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 1988 to cultivate, motivate, and unite residents, communities, businesses, and political leaders to move bicycling forward in Wisconsin through education, legislation, and involvement. For over 35 years the Bike Fed has been the only statewide organization that advocates for better bicycling for everyone who rides a bike in Wisconsin.

Overview of Wisconsin Bike Week Activities (more added daily):

Ride with the Mayor: June 3 8:00-9:00am Madison

Join Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, city staff, elected officials, and Madison Bikes board members in officially kicking off Madison Bike Week with a ride and press conference.

Ride with the Mayor: June 6 8:30-10:00am  Milwaukee
Remarks from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson will be followed by a five-mile ride that begins and ends at Tiefenthaler Park. Participants who do not own a bike may rent a Bublr bike onsite.

Bike Fed Hosted Events: Amani Active Street Block Party – June 8
Party at the Pump Track – June 8

9th Annual Pride Ride – June 9

Family Fun Day at the Zoo – June 9

Belleville: Rob’s Sugar River Ramble

Cambridge: Corp Fest 

Eau Claire: Bike Week in Eau Claire presented by Bike Chippewa Valley

Biking Into History

Green BayBayCare Clinic Century Bayshore to Lakeshore 

Green Lake: Green Lake Bike 100 Metric Century
Juneau: Wild Goose Chase gravel ride 

Kimberly: Loop the Locks Celebration & Bike Ride 

Madison: Madison Bike Week  presented by Madison Bikes

Mercer: Lupine Junefest Bike Tour 

Milwaukee:   Promise Zone Bike Ride

Bublr & Brews Beer Trail

The Gear Gala Block Party

MKE Rec community bike club touring ride

UPAF Ride for the Arts

MilWALKee Walks Monthly Meeting

Urban Ecology Center Commuter Station

Milwaukee Tuesday Night Rides – Ride with the County Exec

Bike to Work Day 

Trial Ride with Cadence

TAPCO’s Commuter Station in Estabrook Park

Grillin’ and Chillin’ Trailfest!

Milwaukee Recreation Community Bike Ride – Beginner

Adrock/Bike & Body Waffle Party

Discovery World Commuter Station

Milwaukee Bicycle Collective Repair and Sale Day

New Glarus: Edelweiss Bike Tour of New Glarus 

Sheboygan:  Bike Expo

Bike In Movie Night
Commuter Energy Station

Kids Bicycle Rodeo

Sheboygan County Cycling Festival

Waterloo: Trek 100

Try out Mountain biking for new NICA athletes or NICA parents interested in coaching:

Fond du Lac – June 1
Dodgeville – June 3

Trail Building for NICA Teen Trail Corp & Girls Riding Together:
Kettle Moraine State Forest  Southern Unit – June 5

Race events: Wisconsin Endurance Mountain Bike Series

IronBull Essential Gravel Ride 

WORS

Single Bong Time Trial 

Kenosha Velodrome Monday Night Stock Bike Racing  

The InSayner  

Alp Bl’Huez Time Trial 

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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