Madison Bikes

Bicycle Film Festival is coming to Madison October 1, 6:30pm at the Barrymore Theatre.

Starkweather Brewing Company (2439 Atwood Ave.) is hosting the pre-show party at starting at 4pm. There will be b**r and NA beverage options available to purchase as well as food for your after-work or pre-show meal.

Bring your BFF ticket or confirmation for $1 off your first pint of Starkweather B**r!!
Get your BFF tickets here:

26th Annual Bicycle Film Festival | Barrymore Theatre You may purchase tickets in advance online for will-call pickup, by phone, or fee free at one our box office on the day of the event.

Bicycle Film Festival Madison is THIS Thursday, October 1 at the Barrymore Theatre with an all new curated screening of short films.

It’s Bicycle Film Festival’s 26th year celebrating bicycles through art, film, and music.

Tickets: https://barrymorelive.com/event/26th-annual-bicycle-film-festival/

Over the past 26 years, the BFF has spanned the world to an audience of one million people in over 100 cities worldwide - including Madison.

It’s good to be back. Let’s celebrate. Bikes Rock!

The Barrymore Theatre, Barrymore Theatre
Thursday, October 1, 6:30PM
Ticketing link in bio.
Bike parking behind Level 5 Donuts at 2086 Atwood Ave.

Thanks to all of our sponsors for making events like this possible: UW Health, Madison Gas and Electric, Cricket Design Works, Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization, Clayton Griessmeyer, Slow Roll Cycles, Sokol Advanced Eyecare, Inc, Trek Bicycle Company, 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗧 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗬, Summit Credit Union, Saris, and ZenBusiness



Film stills: Narmook, Le Tour de Canada, For the Love, and América.

Sasha Rosen was 17 — goofy, music-loving, a kid who argued politics and beat his friends at video games — when a speeding driver killed him as he crossed the street on his way to school.

That’s not an accident. That’s a policy failure, and it demands answers.

On October 4, we’re filling the streets of Madison to get them.

Join Ride for Your Life — alongside fellow advocates and elected officials — to ride, walk, and rally for safer roads and a more livable Wisconsin. We’re pushing to pass Sasha’s Bill (AB 655 / SB 659 in the Wisconsin legislature), which would let judges require GPS-enabled intelligent speed devices in the cars of drivers convicted of reckless driving or repeated/extreme speeding.

And we won’t stop there. Join us by riding or walking.

NOTE! We’re looking for volunteers for a range of roles – before, during and after the ride. Together, we’ll make Wisconsin both safer and more livable.

Register or sign up to volunteer: rideforyourlife.org/madison

We’re looking for Madison community members to join the Madison Bikes Board of Directors!

If you’re interested in prioritizing advocacy projects, organizing events and engaging with community partners to promote safer biking infrastructure, submit an application by Friday, October 2, 2026 at 5pm!

Madison Bikes seeks a broad representation of the communities we serve. BIPOC, LGBTQ+, caregivers, people with disabilities, and Madisonians of all ages are encouraged to apply!

Expectations of being a member of the Board of Directors:
• Term length is a 3 year commitment
• Participate in monthly board meetings
• Assist in advocacy projects
• Organize and volunteer at events such as Madison Bike Week
• Review grant proposals
• Participate in the long-term strategic planning of Madison Bikes and implementation of our mission

Depending on board member strengths, these are other possible commitments expected of board members:
• Contribute to the blog and newsletter
• Update the website and social media
• Attend city council and transportation meetings

If you are interested in joining this passionate group of volunteer board members, fill out the form on our website! (https://www.madisonbikes.org/join-the-board/)

Bicycle Film Festival Madison is back on Thursday, October 1 at the Barrymore Theatre with an all new curated screening of short films. Bicycle Film Festival

It’s Bicycle Film Festival’s 26th year celebrating bicycles through art, film, and music.

Tickets: https://barrymorelive.com/event/26th-annual-bicycle-film-festival/

Over the past 26 years, the BFF has spanned the world to an audience of one million people in over 100 cities worldwide - including Madison.

It’s good to be back. Let’s celebrate. Bikes Rock!

The Barrymore Theatre, Barrymore Theatre
Thursday, October 1, 6:30PM
Ticketing link in bio.
Bike parking behind Level 5 Donuts at 2086 Atwood Ave.

Thanks to all of our sponsors for making events like this possible: UW Health, Madison Gas and Electric, Cricket Design Works, Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization, Clayton Griessmeyer, Slow Roll Cycles, Sokol Advanced Eyecare, Inc, Trek Bicycle Company, 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗧 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗬, Summit Credit Union, Saris, and ZenBusiness

Let’s talk about Regent Street. We should be designing our streets for the future that we want to build.

The decisions made in the Regent Street design will impact the way that we move around our city for the next 30+ years.

At Madison Bikes, we believe parking should never take priority over people.

We also believe in standing up for vulnerable road users when they are not given enough consideration. Read the statement that we sent to City staff on our website.

https://www.madisonbikes.org/2026/07/madison-bikes-statement-on-regent-st/

Lake Monona causeway path is now closed. AKA The Big Groan.

We’d thought it had been planned for end of July, but apparently they’re ahead of schedule.

Project updates: https://www.cityofmadison.com/engineering/projects/john-nolen-drive/latest-project-update

This closure will last a full year! But, like a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis, it will reopen as a completely different experience with separate biking, walking, and running paths; better separation from traffic; more greenspace; smooth, separate bridges; and more. And immediately after, expect pedestrian boardwalks, public art, and a viewpoint pier as part of Madison Lakeway (https://www.madisonlakeway.org/).

The detour adds 1.5 miles, but it’s a safe and lovely ride where you can find water fountains, a swimming beach, and Lakeside St. Coffee House.

Written by Madison Bikes board member Craig Weinhold