[Bike Madison Updates] Madison Bike Week June 1-8 The City of Madison, Madison Bikes and our numerous local partners invite you to join in celebrating Bike Week in Madison on June 1-8. Over 70 events will be a part of the 2019 Madison Bike Week and you can find them all on the Madison Bike Week Calendar<https://my.cityofmadison.com/emaillists/redirect.cfm?ID=187765&MID=53852&LID=133>. Here are some highlights:
Ride the Drive - Sunday, June 2 from 11am to 3pm In its 11th year, Ride the Drive is one of the premiere events of the summer in Madison. Stroll, roll, pedal or glide free from motor vehicle traffic on John Nolen Drive from Olin Avenue to E. Wilson/Williamson Streets along with Proudfit Street / N. Shore Drive beginning at W. Brittingham Place. * This free event offers fun activities, food, and more at three downtown area parks: Brittingham Park<https://my.cityofmadison.com/emaillists/redirect.cfm?ID=187766&MID=53852&LID=133>, Olin Park<https://my.cityofmadison.com/emaillists/redirect.cfm?ID=187767&MID=53852&LID=133> and Law Park<https://my.cityofmadison.com/emaillists/redirect.cfm?ID=187768&MID=53852&LID=133>. * If you know someone who would like to try out an adaptive bike Project Mobility<https://my.cityofmadison.com/emaillists/redirect.cfm?ID=187769&MID=53852&LID=133> will be near Law Park with a fleet of adaptive bikes. There will also be free bike checks, food vendors and lots of activities for the whole family. * Event Information<https://my.cityofmadison.com/emaillists/redirect.cfm?ID=187770&MID=53852&LID=133> City Ride – Monday, June 3 at 7:45am To celebrate the start of Madison Bike Week 2019, ride downtown with Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, Common Council members, and city staff. Meet at either Tenney Park or Crazylegs Plaza starting at 7:15am, to mingle, enjoy coffee and treats. Riders will depart just after 7:45am and converge at the Madison Municipal Building for a press conference at 8:30am. Event Info<https://my.cityofmadison.com/emaillists/redirect.cfm?ID=187771&MID=53852&LID=133> Movie Night - Free Showing of Afghan Cycles on Monday, June 3 at 7pm Afghan Cycles is a feature documentary about a generation of Afghan women who are pedaling their own revolution, aggressively challenging gender and cultural barriers using the bicycle as a vehicle for freedom, empowerment and social change. Showing at the Memorial Union Play Circle Theater. Event Info<https://my.cityofmadison.com/emaillists/redirect.cfm?ID=187772&MID=53852&LID=133> Bike Commuter Stations - 7 to 9am Monday through Friday Stations are located throughout Madison at a wide variety of locations so check the Calendar<https://my.cityofmadison.com/emaillists/redirect.cfm?ID=187773&MID=53852&LID=133> to see the locations each day. Don't miss out on your chance for Madison Bike Week staples like Bacon, Bratcakes, Waffles and Cold Brew. Many stations will also have bike checks to ensure your bike is in good working order. Evening Commuter Stations - Monday through Friday If you don't have time in the morning to stop at a commuter station there are some great events happening during the typical evening commute time - root beer, lemonade, pizza, fire station visits and more! Pop-Up Bike Maintenance * Tuesday from 5:30-7pm at Mendota Elementary School, 4002 School Rd * Wednesday, from 5-6:30pm at Latino Academy of Workforce Developtment<https://my.cityofmadison.com/emaillists/redirect.cfm?ID=187774&MID=53852&LID=133>, 1917 Lakepoint Dr * Wednesday from 5-7pm at the Centro Hispano Mercadito, 810 W Badger Rd Bike Week Celebration Party - Friday, June 7 from 5-8pm Join in the celebration of all things bicycling in Madison at the Brittingham Park shelter. Food carts will be on hand and local non-profits will be there to share information. Free admission and family-friendly. Come get to know other local cyclists, meet members of Madison Bikes and find out more about cycling in Madison from City staff. Recreational Rides Local groups have planned a number of recreation rides during the week. * Join Bombay Bicycle Club for road rides out of town or check the calendar <https://my.cityofmadison.com/emaillists/redirect.cfm?ID=187775&MID=53852&LID=133> for information on the 6:30am Lake Monona Loop ride on Tuesday. * Girls Riding Together (GRiT) have a girl's mountain bike demo day <https://my.cityofmadison.com/emaillists/redirect.cfm?ID=187776&MID=53852&LID=133> on Saturday. * Join Spoke Haven Tuesday evening for a women's social and ride <https://my.cityofmadison.com/emaillists/redirect.cfm?ID=187777&MID=53852&LID=133> starting at Olbrich or join them for Ride the Commute Stations<https://my.cityofmadison.com/emaillists/redirect.cfm?ID=187778&MID=53852&LID=133>. * If you've ever wanted to learn more about bike polo you are invited to try it on Tuesday at 6pm at Reynolds Park. * The Latino Academy Educational Bike Rides kick-off on Wednesday at 6pm. Join Latino Academy learners while they practice English and get out for a bike ride. * Tour de Sewer - Have you ever been curious about the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District? If so, join them for a bike tour of the wastewater treatment plant. Tours happen at Noon and 4:30pm both Thursday and Friday and last about half an hour. Meet at the bicycle rest station on the Capital City Trail intersection at South Towne Dr. And so much more! * Madison BCycle <https://my.cityofmadison.com/emaillists/redirect.cfm?ID=187779&MID=53852&LID=133> is offering free 30-minute rides June 1-8 for Bike Week. Enter code 070219 at any kiosk or in-app check out. Share this with a friend who doesn't have a bike or try out BCycle yourself! * There are also opportunities to get discounts for shopping by bike or for doing a Ride Spot Challenge ride. All of these opportunities can also be found on the Madison Bike Week calendar<https://my.cityofmadison.com/emaillists/redirect.cfm?ID=187780&MID=53852&LID=133>. * Don't forget that on June 1 and 2 the trails are free as part of the Wisconsin DNR's Free Fun Weekend <https://my.cityofmadison.com/emaillists/redirect.cfm?ID=187781&MID=53852&LID=133> so this is a great opportunity to check out our great state trail network.
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