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Welcome to the Soul Roll MKE Digital Calendar!
Welcome to the Soul Roll MKE Digital Calendar!
Join the Soul Roll MKE movement, your ultimate guide to all things biking in Milwaukee! Discover the City's vibrant biking culture, from community rides to free bike giveaways and repair stations, all aimed at promoting wellness, safety, and togetherness. Explore new developments, green spaces, and trails, while enjoying family-friendly to advanced level rides. Soul Roll MKE supports bike and traffic safety initiatives within the City of Milwaukee and its surrounding neighborhoods. With an exclusive calendar of events and a focus on building and connecting a network of trails throughout the City, Soul Roll MKE invites you to embrace biking as a lifestyle for a healthier, happier community.
Everyone is welcome to participate in the Soul Roll rides & events! This online calendar will link to more information on each individual ride/event and may also include registration links. Come and join the biking movement!
7th Annual Promise Zone Bike Ride
Saturday, June 1st
10:00am - 1pm *9am - 10am bike repairs*
Garden Homes Park - 2600 W. Atkinson Ave
REGISTER HERE for the slow-paced, 6.5-mile, family-friendly ride will start and end in Garden Homes Park, featuring stops throughout the ride to highlight various developments and opportunities in the neighborhood. All ages and ability levels are welcome! The event is free and open to the public.
Arrive early to take advantage of the free mobile repair station sponsored by DreamBikes - repairs are only available from 9:00am - 10:00am.
We'll also have free T-shirts, snacks & prizes! We encourage close-toed shoes & a helmet for safety.
A limited number of bikes available to rent for the ride, free of charge, courtesy of Bublr Bikes. Please make sure to register in advance if you need to borrow a bike.
Free to participate, All ages & abilities welcome, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Bikes available to rent/use, Free repairs available
Contact:
Northwest Side Community Development Corporation (NWSCDC) - Sarah Bregant
414-444-8200 x.8104 or sarah.b@nwscdc.org
*Rain date: June 8th - 10:00am - 1:00pm*
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Community Bike Rides - Beginner (SERIES)
Saturday, June 1st - Whitnall Park
Saturday, June 8th - Brown Deer Park
10am - 11:30am
Discover the joy of group bike rides on Milwaukee's best trails with Milwaukee Recreation! Rides include a short introduction on bike safety & etiquette followed by a 60–90-minute group ride led by our ride leaders. Participants must provide their own bike & helmet.
Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level
Host: Milwaukee Recreation's Community Wellness Program - Erica Wasserman 414-475-8811 or Erica@mkerec.net
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Milwaukee Tuesday Night Rides (SERIES)
Tuesdays: 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, & 6/25
6pm - 9pm
DreamLab - 738 S 3rd St (next to Bradley Tech HS)
Milwaukee's longest running weekly slow roll social bike ride. Never cancelled for weather! POC and LGTBQIA+ led. All ages and abilities welcome. A different route and mid ride stop are chosen each week. No one is dropped for pace, and we average around 10mph. Meet at 6pm at Dream Lab to prepare to roll out at 6:30pm. Bring lights and a working bike! Ride lengths vary by week from 2 - 20 miles (check weekly)
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level
Contact:
Mketnr@gmail.com
MKETNR on Facebook and Instagram
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Grillin' & Chillin Trailfest
Wednesday, June 5th
6pm - 9pm
Wheel & Sprocket - 187 E Becher St, Milwaukee
Please join RTC’s National Board of Directors and staff on June 5th at Wheel & Sprocket in Milwaukee to celebrate the incredible progress of the trails movement over the past decades and the unprecedented opportunity to connect the nation by trail. Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin has greatly influenced the trail movement over the years, come learn how impactful it has been.
Host:
Rails to Trails Conservancy
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Mayor's Bike Ride
Thursday, June 6th
8:30am - 10am
Tiefenthaler Park, 2501 W. Galena St
The five-mile, morning ride will begin and end at Tiefenthaler Park. Remarks from Mayor Cavalier Johnson will start at 8:30 a.m. and the ride will kick off shortly after.
If you own a bike, bring it and arrive early if you need some quick repairs. Wheel & Sprocket will be at Tiefenthaler Park prior to the ride to help with any simple, quick fixes, such as oiling chains, pumping up tires, and fixing flats.
Don’t own a bike but still want to participate? Rent a Bublr Bike from the station at the park!
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Free repairs, Bikes available to rent/use
RSVP at bit.ly/MayorBikeRide2024
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Taste of Lindsay Heights (SERIES)
Thursdays: 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, & 6/27
5:30pm - 7pm
1617 W. North Ave - The Taste of Lindsay Heights
Join Red Bike & Green on the weekly slow-paced, family friendly ride, with stops along the route. Start and end at the Taste of Lindsay Heights, 3-5mile ride, no registration required, we encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle and money with you to support local businesses at stops.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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Karma’s Community Garden Bike Tour
Saturday, June 15th
10:00am - 1:00pm
2129 N 35th Street
Join Red Bike & Green as we ride through the neighborhood to visit community gardens to explore opportunities for affordable and healthy produce. Starts and ends and Karma's Community Garden. Ride length is 7-8 miles.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Intermediate level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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Kettle Classic
Saturday, June 15th
7, 8, 9am - 12pm
W350S1401 Waterville Rd, Dousman, WI
Come be a part of our vibrant community at the Kettle Classic Bike Walk Run Event! Hosted by Lad Lake, Wisconsin's leading youth service organization, this annual gathering is more than just an event - it's a celebration of community spirit and support.
Proceeds directly support more than 1,100+ youth and their families from across Wisconsin. Our evidence-based, trauma-informed programs focus on mental health, individualized education, healing, and community support.
Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking for a fun family day out, there's something for everyone. Choose from a leisurely walk, a challenging trail run on different terrains, or a scenic bike ride through the breathtaking Kettle Moraine. Our event promises a day full of joy, camaraderie, and the satisfaction of supporting a noble cause. Join us for a day packed with fun activities for children, music, a delicious barbecue meal, and great company.
Bring your friends, make new ones, and be part of a tradition that makes a difference. Remember, this event is pet-free, except for service animals. Get ready for an unforgettable experience that will leave you inspired and invigorated. For more details and to get involved, reach out to Lad Lake. We can't wait to see you there!
Lengths are 15 miles, 30 miles, or 100k
All ages & abilities welcome, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level, Rest areas available, Cook out provided
Contact:
Lad Lake, Inc. - Bridgett Brown
Bridgettbrown@ladlake.org
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Community Bike Rides - Good Morning Hank (SERIES)
Tuesdays: 6/18 & 6/25
8:00AM - 10:00AM
Juneau Playfield - 6500 W Mt. Vernon Ave
Spring into riding shape as you explore Milwaukee's iconic Hank Aaron State Trail. Enjoy a variety of environments ranging from urban to river views to prairie and wooded surroundings. all rides will focus on bike trails with some street riding. Rides are suitable for beginners. Please bring your own bike and helmet. Rides last about 2 hours.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level
Host: Milwaukee Recreation - Community Wellness Program
Contact Erica Wasserman with questions: 414-475-8811 or Erica@mkerec.net
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Juneteenth Slow Roll
Wednesday, June 19th
8am - 11:30am
N. 18th Street & W. Atkinson Ave. (Group meeting location)
Ride in the 53rd annual Juneteenth parade from the starting location on 18th & Atkinson Ave. This ride will be at a very slow pace with frequent stops along the 1.4 mile route. The ride will end on King Drive and Burleigh Street. This event will be televised. Red Bike & Green Soul Roll T-shirts will be provided on a first come first serve basis. Bring a reusable water bottle!
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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Celebrating Inclusion & Diversity Through Cycling
Thursday, June 20th
10am
Beulah Brinton Community Center - 2555 S Bay St, Milwaukee
Milwaukee Recreation, in partnership with the Wisconsin Bicycle Federation, Tour of America’s Dairyland, Wisconsin High School Cycling League, Wisconsin Cycling Association, Dreambikes, and Wheel and Sprocket, will be hosting a one-day Cycling Celebration at Beulah Brinton Community Center (2555 S. Bay Street) to promote youth cycling in the Milwaukee community. The event will take place on Thursday, June 20 from 10:00am - 1:00pm. Students should bring their own bikes. If needed, bikes will be available for students to use during the event.
A Cycling Celebration is open to students entering 6th - 12th grade in the fall. The event is free to attend; however, spots do need to be reserved for students in order to attend. To reserve a spot for your student call (414) 475-8180 or register online at Milwaukeerecreation.net
Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Bikes available to rent/use, Free bike repairs available
Contact:
Milwaukee Recreation - Andrew Rossa
414-475-8942 or andrew@MKEREC.net
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Milwaukee Critical Mass Ride (SERIES)
Friday, June 28th
5:30pm (rolls out at 6pm)
Red Arrow Park - 920 N Water St
Join a group of your neighbors riding bikes around Milwaukee while having fun and drawing attention to the need for better bicycle infrastructure in the city.
This is a social slow roll ride that moves at a pace of around 10mph. You are welcome to leave the ride when you'd like, but as a "no drop" ride, no one will get left behind the group because of pace. We will make sure everyone makes it through traffic lights and intersections as a group. Note the route does not end at Red Arrow Park, so it is not a loop.
Route varies by month, but is generally 10-15 miles. Happens every last Friday of the month!
Free to participate, Intermediate level
Email: mkecriticalmass@gmail.com
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Nearby Nature's Bike & Hike
Saturday, June 29th
10am
Havenwoods State Forest - 6141 N. Hopkins St.
Start your day of biking activities at Havenwoods State Forest and end at Northwest Side CDC's Bike & Play Fest at 35th & Congress! Nearby Nature Milwaukee and Red Bike Green Milwaukee will lead a family friendly community bike ride. Let's be jovial, spending time at the bike festival then join the community for a hike in Hopkin Hollow. Note the start and end point are different. Join us for the roughly 1 hour ride, and stick around for Bike & Play Fest after!
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Bikes are available to rent/use, Free bike repairs are available
Contact:
Nearby Nature - Detaya Johnson
detayajohnson@gmail.com or 414-502-5142
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NWSCDC’s Bike & Play Fest
Saturday, June 29th
11:00am - 2:00pm
MMSD West Basin (4350 N. 35th St / Former Bee Bus Line site)
Join NWSCDC at the Bike & Play Fest this June! It will be a free fun-filled afternoon for the whole family.
Event activities include:
Free bike repairs
Free food from local vendors (first-come, first-serve)
Games, music, giveaways (including kid's bikes!), interactive art activity
Bike safety workshop
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Bikes are available to rent/use, Free bike repairs are available
Contact:
Northwest Side Community Development Corporation (NWSCDC) - Sarah Bregant
414-444-8200 x.8104 or sarah.b@nwscdc.or
Community Bike Rides - Good Morning Hank (SERIES)
Tuesdays: 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, & 7/30
8:30AM - 10:00AM
Juneau Playfield - 6500 W Mt. Vernon Ave
Keep riding with us as we explore Milwaukee's iconic Hank Aaron State Trail. Enjoy a variety of environments ranging from urban to river views to prairie and wooded surroundings. All rides will focus on bike trails with some street riding. Rides are suitable for beginners. Please bring your own bike and helmet. Rides last about 2 hours.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level
Host: Milwaukee Recreation - Community Wellness Program
Contact Erica Wasserman with questions: 414-475-8811 or Erica@mkerec.net
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Milwaukee Tuesday Night Rides (SERIES)
Tuesdays: 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23 & 7/30
6pm - 9pm
Zócalo Food Truck Park - 636 S. 6th St
Milwaukee's longest running weekly slow roll social bike ride. Never cancelled for weather! POC and LGTBQIA+ led. All ages and abilities welcome. A different route and mid ride stop are chosen each week. No one is dropped for pace, and we average around 10mph. Meet at 6pm at Zocalo to prepare to roll out at 6:30pm. Bring lights and a working bike! Ride lengths vary by week from 2 - 20 miles (check weekly).
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level
Contact:
Mketnr@gmail.com
MKETNR on Facebook and Instagram
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Taste of Lindsay Heights (SERIES)
Thursdays: 7/11, 7/18 & 7/25
5:30pm - 7pm
1617 W. North Ave - The Taste of Lindsay Heights
Join Red Bike & Green on the weekly slow-paced, family friendly ride, with stops along the route. Start and end at the Taste of Lindsay Heights, 3-5mile ride, no registration required, we encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle and money with you to support local businesses at stops.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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2024 Bike + STEAM Fest
Friday, July 12th
12pm - 4pm
Washington Park: 4000 W. Galena St
This year's event includes a bike giveaway with 300 new or gently used bikes to enhance mobility and promote a healthy lifestyle. Other features are a day filled with fun, learning, community building, and science experiments. Immerse yourself in the excitement of 15+ science experiments that showcase the wonders of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics).
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly
Contact: Santana El-Amin
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11th Annual Dashiki Ride
Saturday, July 13th
10:00am - 1:00pm
Club Timbuktu - 520 E. Center Street, 53212
Join Red Bike & Green on our 11th Annual Dashiki Ride as we express cultural pride and wellness as well as providing a safe space to be ourselves to express our Pan-Africanism. This is a moderately paced, 7-8 mile ride. Please wear a Dashiki or other African cultural attire to celebrate African heritage, and make sure to bring a reusable water bottle.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Intermediate level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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Milwaukee Critical Mass Ride (SERIES)
Friday, July 26th
5:30pm (rolls out at 6pm)
Red Arrow Park - 920 N Water St
Join a group of your neighbors riding bikes around Milwaukee while having fun and drawing attention to the need for better bicycle infrastructure in the city.
This is a social slow roll ride that moves at a pace of around 10mph. You are welcome to leave the ride when you'd like, but as a "no drop" ride, no one will get left behind the group because of pace. We will make sure everyone makes it through traffic lights and intersections as a group. Note the route does not end at Red Arrow Park, so it is not a loop.
Route varies by month, but is generally 10-15 miles. Happens every last Friday of the month!
Free to participate, Intermediate level
Email: mkecriticalmass@gmail.com
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Urban Forage Ride
Sunday, July 28th
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Walnut Way - 2240 N. 17th St.
Starting at Walnut Way Conservation Corporation, our knowledgeable guide, Kwame Nsoroma, will lead us on biking expedition exploring hood flora to discover urban edibles and medicinals. The route is 5-7 miles and includes foraging for edible plants.
All ages & abilities welcome, Intermediate level, Advanced level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
Taste of Lindsay Heights (SERIES)
Thursdays: 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22 & 8/29
5:30pm - 7pm
1617 W. North Ave - The Taste of Lindsay Heights
Join Red Bike & Green on the weekly slow-paced, family friendly ride, with stops along the route. Start and end at the Taste of Lindsay Heights, 3-5mile ride, no registration required, we encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle and money with you to support local businesses at stops.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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Milwaukee Tuesday Night Rides (SERIES)
Tuesdays: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20 & 8/27
6pm - 9pm
Zócalo Food Truck Park - 636 S. 6th St
Milwaukee's longest running weekly slow roll social bike ride. Never cancelled for weather! POC and LGTBQIA+ led. All ages and abilities welcome. A different route and mid ride stop are chosen each week. No one is dropped for pace, and we average around 10mph. Meet at 6pm at Zocalo to prepare to roll out at 6:30pm. Bring lights and a working bike! Ride lengths vary by week from 2 - 20 miles (check weekly).
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level
Contact:
Mketnr@gmail.com
MKETNR on Facebook and Instagram
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Community Bike Rides - Good Morning Hank (SERIES)
Tuesdays: 8/6 & 8/13
8:30AM - 10:00AM
Juneau Playfield - 6500 W Mt. Vernon Ave
Keep riding with us as we explore Milwaukee's iconic Hank Aaron State Trail. Enjoy a variety of environments ranging from urban to river views to prairie and wooded surroundings. all rides will focus on bike trails with some street riding. Rides are suitable for beginners. Please bring your own bike and helmet. Rides last about 2 hours.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level
Host: Milwaukee Recreation - Community Wellness Program
Contact Erica Wasserman with questions: 414-475-8811 or Erica@mkerec.net
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11th Annual Bronzeville Ride
Saturday, August 10th
10:00am - 12:00pm
1937 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Join us for a 7 mile ride tracing the boundaries of historic Bronzeville and extending into Harambee, Brewers Hill, Riverwest, and East Side neighborhoods.
Free Soul Roll t-shirts available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
All ages & abilities welcome, Intermediate level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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Annual Black & Juicy Bicycle Ride
Saturday, August 17th
10:00am - 1:00pm
Johnson Park - 1919 W. Fond Du Lac Ave
Join us on a wonderfully wet and sensually satisfying journey sampling fresh juice from local Black-owned juice bars and vendors. We will visit Red Hidrant, Kuumba Juice & Coffee, and Honey Bee Sage. The ride will be approximately 10 miles.
We will provided limited free juices on a first come first serve basis. Please bring cash/debit card to purchase freshly made juices. Be mindful that ingesting excessive amount of juice can contribute to frequent bathroom breaks.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Intermediate level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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Chocolate Milk Ride
Saturday, August 24th
10:00am - 1:00pm
McGovern Park Senior Center - 4500 W. Custer Ave
Join us for our first Chocolate Milk Bike Ride! This 3-mile ride will celebrate Black Breast Feeding week and promote healthy outcomes for mom and baby. We will ride to the 10th Annual Lift Up Every Baby Celebration located at 6201 W. Custer Ave
A limited number of bikes will be available with small baby carriers. please contact Ammar for additional information on how to reserve your bike. Please bring reusable water bottle. Limited Soul Roll t-shirts will be available on a first come first serve basis. There will be vendors available to purchase from, please bring cash/card if you would like to purchase items. Event will be rain or shine.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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RiverBEAST 24
Saturday, August 24th
11am - 1pm
Milwaukee's East Side (various locations)
$10 Entry
Milwaukee’s Eastside Alleycat Race! Riders are provided a list of checkpoints at the start of the ride and the first to reach all checkpoints wins! But our unique webapp checkpoint system makes this ride approachable for any level of rider! Your smartphone gives you access to a list of all checkpoints, map links to each checkpoint, and the ability to upload a selfie as proof that each checkpoint was reached! Whether you’re out to win or just to explore Milwaukee’s Eastside, there’s something for everyone!
The $10 entry fee benefits Sauce Milwaukee, a local organization aiming to aid individuals and families who find distress in the search for food, and the means to move and prepare it.
All ages & abilities welcome, Beginner level, Intermediate level
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Chris' Slow Roll
Sunday, August 25th
9:00am - 3:00pm
War Memorial - 750 N Lincoln Memorial Drive
9th Annual Slow Roll Bike Ride & Celebration along Milwaukee’s scenic lakefront. Join the FREE, family-friendly ~10 mile bike ride and celebration!
Ride departs at 10:30am. Party to celebrate 9th year of Chris Kegel Foundation will follow from 11:30-3pm
The route starts at the War Memorial parking lot in downtown Milwaukee - we’ll ride north on Lincoln Memorial Drive up to Shorewood, then snake back on Milwaukee’s Oak Leaf Trail where we’ll end up just where we started! Riders get 1 free brat and beverage for riding.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level
Contact:
Chris Kegel Foundation
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4th Annual Black August Ride
Sunday, August 25th
2pm - 4pm
Clinton & Bernice Rose Park/Senior Center - 3045 N. Dr. M.L.K JR. Drive
Join us as we ride in our 4th Annual Black August Ride we will be partnering with Friends of Rose Park to commentating Black August to honor our political prisoners, activists, and fallen comrades. The ride will be 5 miles. No children will be allow to participate unless accompanied by an adult.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Beginner level, Intermediate level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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Milwaukee Critical Mass Ride (SERIES)
Friday, August 30th
5:30pm (rolls out at 6pm)
Red Arrow Park - 920 N Water St
Join a group of your neighbors riding bikes around Milwaukee while having fun and drawing attention to the need for better bicycle infrastructure in the city.
This is a social slow roll ride that moves at a pace of around 10mph. You are welcome to leave the ride when you'd like, but as a "no drop" ride, no one will get left behind the group because of pace. We will make sure everyone makes it through traffic lights and intersections as a group. Note the route does not end at Red Arrow Park, so it is not a loop.
Route varies by month, but is generally 10-15 miles. Happens every last Friday of the month!
Free to participate, Intermediate level
Email: mkecriticalmass@gmail.com
Annual Blues Ride
Sunday, September 1st
9am - 2pm
Pursenality - 6209 N. Teutonia Ave (inside the Silver Mill Mall Plaza)
Join us for our annual Blues Ride as we take the Oak Leaf and Interurban Trails to Grafton, WI home of the historic Paramount Records. "The farthest point on the Mississippi Blues Trail."
This is a 30 mile round trip. Bring a reusable water bottle and light snacks. Please come with your bike ready to ride - no repair station along the route. Please bring cash/card for food purchase.
Free to participate, Advanced level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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Milwaukee Tuesday Night Rides (SERIES)
Tuesdays: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17 & 9/24
6pm - 9pm
Zócalo Food Truck Park - 636 S. 6th St
Milwaukee's longest running weekly slow roll social bike ride. Never cancelled for weather! POC and LGTBQIA+ led. All ages and abilities welcome. A different route and mid ride stop are chosen each week. No one is dropped for pace, and we average around 10mph. Meet at 6pm at Zocalo to prepare to roll out at 6:30pm. Bring lights and a working bike! Ride lengths vary by week from 2 - 20 miles (check weekly).
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level
Contact:
Mketnr@gmail.com
MKETNR on Facebook and Instagram
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Taste of Lindsay Heights (SERIES)
Thursdays: 9/5, 9/12, 9/19 & 9/26
5:30pm - 7pm
1617 W. North Ave - The Taste of Lindsay Heights
Join Red Bike & Green on the weekly slow-paced, family friendly ride, with stops along the route. Start and end at the Taste of Lindsay Heights, 3-5mile ride, no registration required, we encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle and money with you to support local businesses at stops.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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Annual Gordon Parks Ride
Saturday, September 7th
10am - 12pm
Gordon Park - 2828 N. Humboldt Blvd (by Gordon Park sign at Locust & Humboldt)
Join us as we will ride to honor the famous photographer, Gordon Parks. We will meet at the Gordon Park sign to add the letter "S" to the sign to recognize and honor Mr. Gordon Parks.
The 10-mile ride will have stops along the way with opportunities for photos. Please bring a reusable water bottle.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Intermediate level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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Ride Over Stigma
Sunday, September 8th
1pm - 3:30pm
Kern Park - 3614 N Humboldt Blvd
Join us as we ride to bring awareness to mental health!
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Intermediate level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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Near West Side Partners & Menomonee Valley Partners Pedal & Picnic Ride
Saturday, September 14th
10am - 12pm
Menomonee Valley Community Park - 212 S 36th St
Join a family friendly ride between the Menomonee River Valley and the Near West Side. The event will start and end at Valley Park, beginning at 10 am. There will be two route options, a 3 mile route or 7 mile route. Each one has a hill to get out of the Valley.
Routes feature water stops, directional signs, and volunteers along the way.
Helmets are required. Snacks & water, including free Pete's Pops, are provided.
After the ride, Lily Bells food truck will be on-site to purchase your lunch.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate
Contact:
Near West Side Partners - Barb Scotty barb@nearwestsidepartners.org or 414-501-3747
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Kemetic Yoga Ride
Sunday, September 15th
1pm - 3:30pm
Embody Yoga - 4650 N. Port Washington Rd
Join us a we go on a 10 mile round trip ride through the Oak Leaf Trail to Veterans Park than back to Embody Yoga studio for a Kemetic Yoga session with studio owner Joanna Brooks. Meet in the front parking lot by the Northshore Montessori School. Please bring reusable water bottle and light snack.
Intermediate level, Advanced level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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Milwaukee Critical Mass Ride (SERIES)
Friday, September 27th
5:30pm (rolls out at 6pm)
Red Arrow Park - 920 N Water St
Join a group of your neighbors riding bikes around Milwaukee while having fun and drawing attention to the need for better bicycle infrastructure in the city.
This is a social slow roll ride that moves at a pace of around 10mph. You are welcome to leave the ride when you'd like, but as a "no drop" ride, no one will get left behind the group because of pace. We will make sure everyone makes it through traffic lights and intersections as a group. Note the route does not end at Red Arrow Park, so it is not a loop.
Route varies by month, but is generally 10-15 miles. Happens every last Friday of the month!
Free to participate, Intermediate level
Email: mkecriticalmass@gmail.com
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Milwaukee Tuesday Night Rides (SERIES)
Tuesdays: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 & 10/29
6pm - 9pm
Zócalo Food Truck Park - 636 S. 6th St
Milwaukee's longest running weekly slow roll social bike ride. Never cancelled for weather! POC and LGTBQIA+ led. All ages and abilities welcome. A different route and mid ride stop are chosen each week. No one is dropped for pace, and we average around 10mph. Meet at 6pm at Zocalo to prepare to roll out at 6:30pm. Bring lights and a working bike! Ride lengths vary by week from 2 - 20 miles (check weekly).
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level
Contact:
Mketnr@gmail.com
MKETNR on Facebook and Instagram
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Vel R. Phillips Ride
Sunday, October 6th
1pm - 3pm
America's Black Holocaust Museum - 2223 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave
Join us a we ride from the America's Black Holocaust Museum honoring Milwaukee's own human rights pioneer, Vel R. Phillips. Please bring reusable water bottles and a light snack. This 8 mile ride will be extremely hilly and not family friendly.
Intermediate level, Advanced level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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Milwaukee Critical Mass Ride (SERIES)
Friday, October 25th
5:30pm (rolls out at 6pm)
Red Arrow Park - 920 N Water St
Join a group of your neighbors riding bikes around Milwaukee while having fun and drawing attention to the need for better bicycle infrastructure in the city.
This is a social slow roll ride that moves at a pace of around 10mph. You are welcome to leave the ride when you'd like, but as a "no drop" ride, no one will get left behind the group because of pace. We will make sure everyone makes it through traffic lights and intersections as a group. Note the route does not end at Red Arrow Park, so it is not a loop.
Route varies by month, but is generally 10-15 miles. Happens every last Friday of the month!
Free to participate, Intermediate level
Email: mkecriticalmass@gmail.com
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3rd Annual Black Nerd Cosplay Ride
Sunday, October 27th
1pm - 2:30pm
2344 N. 16th St (meet in front of the white & red house)
Join us as we dress up in our favorite character, movie, cartoon, or book and ride through the neighborhood as you embrace your inner nerd. The ride is 2 miles long. All nerds are welcome! Please dress according to the weather and bring reusable water bottles.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
Annual Fete Ghede Ride & Ancestor Celebration
Saturday, November 2nd
10am - 1pm
1743 N. 33rd St (look for the lot next to the house with seating area)
Join us as we come together for a celebration to and honor our ancestors and lost loved ones. Fete Ghede is the Hattian Voodoo celebration honoring life, death, and rebirth. We will ride, say prayers and leave flowers at street memorials in the area. We will return back to the location for food, drink music, entertainment, and dancing. The ride length is 5 miles. All are welcome!
Ride will include stops along the way. Please bring a reusable water bottle. You can bring food and drink to share with 10-20 people. We will also have food/non-alcoholic drinks available. Please bring photos of loved ones to honor them along with flowers and candles to leave at memorial sites. Dress for the weather. Dress in purple, black, or white attire. This will be the final Red Bike & Green ride of the season.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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Milwaukee Tuesday Night Rides (SERIES)
Tuesdays: 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 & 11/26
6pm - 9pm
Zócalo Food Truck Park - 636 S. 6th St
Milwaukee's longest running weekly slow roll social bike ride. Never cancelled for weather! POC and LGTBQIA+ led. All ages and abilities welcome. A different route and mid ride stop are chosen each week. No one is dropped for pace, and we average around 10mph. Meet at 6pm at Zocalo to prepare to roll out at 6:30pm. Bring lights and a working bike! Ride lengths vary by week from 2 - 20 miles (check weekly).
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level
Contact:
Mketnr@gmail.com
MKETNR on Facebook and Instagram
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Milwaukee Critical Mass Ride (SERIES)
Friday, November 29th
5:30pm (rolls out at 6pm)
Red Arrow Park - 920 N Water St
Join a group of your neighbors riding bikes around Milwaukee while having fun and drawing attention to the need for better bicycle infrastructure in the city.
This is a social slow roll ride that moves at a pace of around 10mph. You are welcome to leave the ride when you'd like, but as a "no drop" ride, no one will get left behind the group because of pace. We will make sure everyone makes it through traffic lights and intersections as a group. Note the route does not end at Red Arrow Park, so it is not a loop.
Route varies by month, but is generally 10-15 miles. Happens every last Friday of the month!
Free to participate, Intermediate level
Email: mkecriticalmass@gmail.com
Milwaukee Tuesday Night Rides (SERIES)
Tuesdays: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24 & 12/31
6pm - 9pm
Zócalo Food Truck Park - 636 S. 6th St
Milwaukee's longest running weekly slow roll social bike ride. Never cancelled for weather! POC and LGTBQIA+ led. All ages and abilities welcome. A different route and mid ride stop are chosen each week. No one is dropped for pace, and we average around 10mph. Meet at 6pm at Zocalo to prepare to roll out at 6:30pm. Bring lights and a working bike! Ride lengths vary by week from 2 - 20 miles (check weekly).
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level
Contact:
Mketnr@gmail.com
MKETNR on Facebook and Instagram
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Santa Cycle Rampage 2024
Saturday, December 7th
9am - 11am
Wisconsin Bike Fed HQ - 1857 E Becher St
Join us for the World’s Largest Winter Holiday Themed Costume Bike Ride for Charity! Elves, Reindeer, Santas, Ralphies, Grinches, and more can celebrate the joy of cycling at this FUNdraiser for the Wisconsin Bike Fed. Ride registration fees support programs like bike education for kids, free repairs for low income residents, and staff time for advocacy projects. Come along with us and jingle all the way!
All ages & abilities welcome, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level
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Milwaukee Critical Mass Ride (SERIES)
Friday, December 27th
5:30pm (rolls out at 6pm)
Red Arrow Park - 920 N Water St
Join a group of your neighbors riding bikes around Milwaukee while having fun and drawing attention to the need for better bicycle infrastructure in the city.
This is a social slow roll ride that moves at a pace of around 10mph. You are welcome to leave the ride when you'd like, but as a "no drop" ride, no one will get left behind the group because of pace. We will make sure everyone makes it through traffic lights and intersections as a group. Note the route does not end at Red Arrow Park, so it is not a loop.
Route varies by month, but is generally 10-15 miles. Happens every last Friday of the month!
Free to participate, Intermediate level
Email: mkecriticalmass@gmail.com
WI Bike Fed Mobile Bike Repairs
The Bike Fed offers free bicycle repairs in various parks throughout the summer! Each week they will be at a different location. Catch the Milwaukee Mobile Bike Repair crew at these locations across the city for free tune-ups and repairs. We can fix brakes, tires and inner tubes, shifters, chains, and more!
Note all the dates & times below.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays:
10am-2pm
Tuesdays:
12pm-4pm
June 24 - 28
Franklin Square Playfield
2643 N 13th St
July 1 - 3, & 5
Mitchell Park Playground
2200 W Pierce St
July 8 - 12
Neighborhood House
2819 W Richardson Pl
July 15 - 16
Burnham Playfield
1755 S 32nd St
July 22 - 25
Green Bay Ave School
3818 N 8th St
July 29 - August 2
Clarke Square Park
2330 W Vieau Pl
August 5 - 9
Merrill Park
461 N 35th St
August 12 - 16
Columbia Playfield
1345 W Columbia St
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Free bike repairs are available
Questions: Contact
anthony@wisconsinbikefed.org
(414) 246-7270
Partner Organizations
Red Bike & Green
Northwest Side Community Development Corporation
Wisconsin Bike Fed
Havenwoods Neighborhood Partnership
30th Street Corridor Corp. / 30IC
Near West Side Partners
Rails to Trails Conservancy
Urban Ecology Center
Milwaukee Recreation / MKE Rec
Nearby Nature
Amani United
Dominican Center
Menomonee Valley Partners
Rooted & Rising - Washington Park
Sherman Park Community Association
Century City Triangle Neighborhood Association
DreamBikes
Bublr Bikes
Questions?
Contact:
Danitra Jones, Northwest Side CDC
414-444-8204
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