Winter Bike Day is Back!

Demonstrating that biking isn’t just a summer activity, even in snowy Wisconsin, the local bicycle advocacy group Madison Bikes is hosting a Winter Bike Day on Friday February 9.

Madison Bikes envisions a Madison where anyone can ride a bicycle conveniently and comfortably to any place year-round, including the winter months. Christo Alexander, vice president of Madison Bikes, says, “people will ride a bicycle in the Winter if the city is designed for it. Madison Bikes is working hard to promote safe biking infrastructure and we want you to come out and talk with us about the best and worst things about Winter biking in our city.”

To celebrate International Winter Bike Day, Madison Bikes, in partnership with the City of Madison, will host a couple of events. 

• Friday morning, 7-9 a.m., bicyclists can enjoy free coffee, courtesy of Café Domestique, and doughnuts, courtesy of Madison Bikes, on the Capital City Path near the Monona Terrace bike elevator. 
• Later that day, join us for happy hour at Working Draft Beer, located at 1129 E. Wilson St. Don’t forget to bring your helmet and show your Bike Benefits sticker and receive 10% off your purchase. In addition to their brews, Working Draft also offers a selection of non-alcoholic options. 

Winter biking is an excellent way to start your day with some exercise and enjoy the beautiful Madison area from an alternate viewpoint.

Find maps and helpful tips on the City’s Bike Madison webpage, including resources and connections for anyone looking to start biking their daily commute!