MadisonBikeThings

All things bike in Madison, WI

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The key to winter biking: Find a route : Ct

Advocates say city efforts to clear bikeways improved this winter, but are still a "work in progress."

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Tomorrow at West High. 

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UW Police officers seized dozens of bicycles in Muscoda, Windsor, and other locations, as at least one target of the raids complains he's been treated unjustly.

Probably worth contacting them if you've had a bike stolen in and around Madison.

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When Susan B. Anthony claimed the bicycle did more to emancipate women than anything else in the world, what did she mean? This 4-part course examines the dramatic and often-contested history of bicycling. It investigates the sport's origins in 19th century Europe before examining its broader presence both here in Wisconsin and as an enduring 21st century global phenomenon.

Starts tonight and I'm signed up!

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Coffee bike

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Coffee and bikes. Perfect combo.

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Pharmacy delivery by fatbike. So awesome! Go Thad!

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These tires fucking rule. Anybody who says otherwise is selling you something.

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Just picked up a used pair last weekend. Looking forward to trying them (if I can make them fit the frame...)

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'Shifting Gears' cycles through Wisconsin's rich bike history : Ct

A new exhibit at the Wisconsin Historical Museum opening Friday will explore the "uniquely Wisconsin" history of the Badger State and bicycles.

Opening this Friday!

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To walk, ride or peddle: Numbers show student transportation tends to be environmentally friendly

Half of student body opts to walk while Madison Metro struggles to keep up with high demand for buses ... The transportation report shows biking as the next most popular option.

Guess they meant "pedal," not "peddle"...

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Today is facial icicle weather in Madison. Grew to a nice five inches during a 1.5 hour ride.

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Another nice one in front of the co-op. The front rack looks homemade.

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The governor’s budget (Senate Bill 21) would: Repeal Wisconsin’s successful Complete Streets law. The law requires that bicyclists and pedestrians be taken into account whenever a road is built or reconstructed with state or federal funds. There are all manner of ways to get an exception if the project would be too expensive or if use by bikes and pedestrians is projected to be too light. The law works well in practice. Yet, the governor chose to eliminate it altogether. This would mean many fewer safe places to bike. Cut the Transportation Alternatives Program by $2 million. The governor would eliminate all state support for this program, leaving only federal dollars. TAP is used for a variety of pro-biking initiatives, including bike plans and facilities. Essentially eliminate the Stewardship Fund. The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund (named for iconic Republican Governor Warren Knowles and Democratic Governor and Senator Gaylord Nelson) works to purchase and protect land for future generations. Funds for state trail purchases are included in the program. The governor would stop all purchases for over a decade.

Please write to your legislator and to the governor to stop Wisconsin from moving backwards!

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Next week is Madison Bike Winter Week. Lots of awesome events!

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Was supposed to go on a ride today. Got about 10 meters after exiting the parking garage before realizing that without my personal snow shoveling guy I wouldn't make it far.

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Fuck yeah! Don't miss it!

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Bikes of Madison: I would love to have a bike like this as my winter bike. Trek 930 set up as 1x9 with an old XT derailer, front suspension.