Wisconsin Bike Fed Hosts Annual Milwaukee Santa Cycle Rampage December 5, 2026
Image courtesy of the Wisconsin Bike Fed.
MILWAUKEE, WI: The Wisconsin Bike Fed joyously announces the registration information and event details for the annual Milwaukee Santa Cycle Rampage on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
“It’s the World’s Largest Winter Holiday Themed Costume Bike Ride for Charity!” explains event organizer and Wisconsin Bike Fed Assistant Director, Jake Newborn. “We expect over 2000 Santas, Elves, Reindeer, Ralphies, Grinches, and more to celebrate the joy of cycling at this fundraiser for the Wisconsin Bike Fed.”
Funds raised through ride registration support important Bike Fed programs including bike education for kids, free bicycle repairs for low-income residents, and staff time dedicated to advocacy projects. Registering is also extremely important to help host a safe, successful event. Knowing how many riders to expect allows us to secure adequate Milwaukee Police Department support and recruit enough volunteers to ensure a safe and enjoyable ride.
Santa Cycle Rampage is a slow-roll style ride with two start options departing from the Bike Fed office at 187 E. Becher St in Milwaukee.
The main group ride rolls to Schlitz Park (1555 N. Rivercenter Dr., Milwaukee), finishing in the southeast corner of the parking lot. A group ride back to the start line will leave 30 minutes after the first riders arrive at Schlitz Park for those who want to join in.
Returning by popular demand is the 3-mile, family-friendly “Elf Cycle Frenzy” route led by Bike Fed Safe Routes to School instructors. This ride departs from the start line immediately after the main ride and travels through the Bay View neighborhood before returning to Cafe Centraal for hot cocoa and snacks. Participants can register for the Elf Cycle Frenzy by selecting the corresponding ticket level on the registration page.
Both routes are subject to change prior to December 5th due to weather conditions or construction issues or other unforeseen circumstances. Additional details will be emailed to registered riders as they are known.
Pre-Check In Events
Tuesday November 24, 2026
Indeed Brewing Company
530 S 2nd St. Milwaukee, WI
6pm – 8pm: Registered riders can pick up their ride packets and merchandise while enjoying the Indeed We Can event, where 100% of proceeds benefit the Wisconsin Bike Fed.
Friday December 4, 2026
Wheel and Sprocket Bay View
187 E Becher St. Milwaukee, WI
3pm – 6pm: Media invited for interviews
3pm – 6:30pm: Registered riders can pick up packets & merchandise to avoid day of event long lines.
Event Details and Registration
Saturday, December 5, 2026
- 7 am: Staff setup. The media is invited to conduct interviews until 9:15am.
- 8 am: Riders begin to arrive
- 8 am: Rose Mob Grill onsite serving breakfast items
- 8 am: Wheel & Sprocket serving pastries and drinks
- 9:30 am: Main Ride begins
- 9:45 am: Elf Cycle Frenzy starts
- 11:00 am: Ride Reaches Schlitz Park. Media welcome until 12pm.
Visit the event website for details and registration:
Visit the Bike Fed online store to order event merchandise.
Be Merry
Riders are encouraged to dress warmly and not only as Santa but their favorite holiday characters. Riders are encouraged to visit any of our “comfort and joy” locations welcoming riders in costume:
Comfort and Joy Businesses
- Boone and Crockett
818 S Water St, Milwaukee - Cafe Centraal
2306 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee - Great Lakes Distillery
616 W Virginia St, Milwaukee - Hollander – Downer Ave
2608 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee - Lakefront Brewery
1872 N Commerce St, Milwaukee - Mobcraft Brewery
505 S 5th St, Milwaukee - Nomad World Pub
1401 E Brady St, Milwaukee - Sitin Savor @ Wheel and Sprocket (before Ride only)
187 E Becher St, Milwaukee - Station 1846
215 W Bruce St, Milwaukee - Wheel and Sprocket – Bay View
187 E Becher St, Milwaukee
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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