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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 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. Free mobile bike repair dates are at the end. Join the biking movement!
Mayor's Bike Ride
Thursday, June 5th
8:30am - 10am
Burnham Park - 1755 S. 32nd St
Join the City of Milwaukee for the Mayor’s Bike Ride on Thursday, June 5! The five-mile, morning ride will begin and end at Burnham Park, 1755 S. 32nd Street. 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. The five-mile ride will wrap up back at Burnham Park by 10:00 a.m.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Beginner level, Kid-friendly, Free repairs available
Host & Contact:
City of Milwaukee
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8th Annual Promise Zone Bike Ride
Saturday, June 7th
10:00am - 1pm *9am - 10am bike repairs*
Garden Homes Park - 2600 W. Atkinson Ave
REGISTER HERE for the slow-paced, 6-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 staffed by DreamBikes and the WI Bike Fed - 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 and the WI Bike Fed. 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
Host & Contact:
Northwest Side Community Development Corporation (NWSCDC) - Sarah Bregant
414-444-8200 x.8104 or sarah.b@nwscdc.org
*Rain date: June 14th - 10:00am - 1:00pm*
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MKE Rec Community Bike Rides - Touring Rides (SERIES)
Sunday, June 8th - Riverside Park
Sunday, June 22nd - Hartung Park
12pm - 3pm
Learn the basics of bike touring as you build your endurance with long distance rides. Participants should be comfortable in the saddle for 2 hours with the expectation of increasing ride time as the season progresses. Participants must provide a bike & helmet. Ages 16 and up.
Note that ride locations vary each Sunday.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level
Host & Contact:
Milwaukee Recreation
Erica Wasserman - 414-475-8811 or Erica@mkerec.net
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Pride Ride
Sunday, June 8th
11am - 1:15pm
Kuumba Juice & Coffee - 274 E. Keefe Ave
Join the 9th Annual Milwaukee Pride Ride, a 6-mile no-return slow-roll from Harambee to the Milwaukee Pride Parade in Walker's Point. Bike decorating begins at 11am with ride leaving at 12pm.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Intermediate level
Host & Contact:
WI Bike Fed
Michael Anderson - michael.anderson@wisconsinbikefed.org
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Tasty Roll (SERIES)
Thursdays: 6/12 & 6/26
5:30pm - 7pm
1617 W. North Ave - The Taste of Lindsay Heights
Meet at the Taste of Lindsay Heights for Red Bike & Green's weekly Thursday evening casual 2-5 mile ride through the surrounding neighborhood. The group will return to our starting point where rejuvenating refreshments are available for purchase. Please bring a reusable water bottle and money with you to support local businesses at stops. No registration required.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level
Note: There are two adult size bikes and two bike double seated trailers for 1year to 4 years old children that are available on a first come first serve basis - you must call Ammar to reserve at least 24 hours in advance.
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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MKE Rec Community Bike Rides - Beginner - Thursday Group Rides (SERIES)
Thursday, June 12th - Roadhouse at McKinley Marina
Thursday, June 26th - South Shore Park
6pm - 7:30pm
Discover the joy of group bike rides on Milwaukee's best trails! Rides include a short introduction on bike safety followed by a 90-minute group ride led by our ride leaders. Must provide your own bike & helmet.
Note that ride locations vary each Thursday.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level
Host & Contact: Milwaukee Recreation
Erica Wasserman - 414-475-8811 or Erica@mkerec.net
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Karma’s Community Garden Bike Tour
Saturday, June 14th
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 3-5 miles.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly
Note: To check availability of bikes to borrow for this ride, contact Ammar at least 24 hours in advance.
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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MKE Rec Community Bike Rides - Beginner - Saturday Group Rides (SERIES)
Saturday, June 14th - Doyne Golf Course
Saturday, June 21st - Grant Park
10am - 11:30am
Discover the joy of group bike rides on Milwaukee's best trails! Rides include a short introduction on bike safety followed by a 90-minute group ride led by our ride leaders. Must provide your own bike & helmet.
Note that ride locations vary each Saturday.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level
Host & Contact: Milwaukee Recreation
Erica Wasserman - 414-475-8811 or Erica@mkerec.net
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Community Bike Rides - Good Morning Hank (SERIES)
Tuesdays: 6/17 & 6/24
8:30AM - 10:30AM
Juneau Playfield - 6500 W Mt. Vernon Ave
Explore Milwaukee's iconic Hank Aaron State Trail with MKE Rec! 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. Must provide your own bike and helmet. Rides last about 2 hours.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level
Host: Milwaukee Recreation
Contact Erica Wasserman with questions: 414-475-8811 or Erica@mkerec.net
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MKE Rec Community Bike Rides - Beginner - Wednesday Group Rides (SERIES)
Wednesdays: 6/18 & 6/25
9:30am - 11:30am
Various locations
Discover the joy of group bike rides on Milwaukee's best trails! Rides include a short introduction on bike safety followed by a 90-minute group ride led by our ride leaders. Must provide your own bike & helmet.
Note that ride location alternates between South Shore Park and Kulwicki Park.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level
Host & Contact: Milwaukee Recreation
Erica Wasserman - 414-475-8811 or Erica@mkerec.net
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Juneteenth Slow Roll
Thursday, June 19th
7:30am - 11:30am
N. 18th Street & W. Atkinson Ave. (Group meeting location)
Ride in the 54th Annual Juneteenth Parade from the starting location on 18th & Atkinson Ave. Look for the Red Bike & Green Banner to find the group. This ride will be at a very slow pace with frequent stops along the 1.2 mile route. The ride will end on King Drive & Locust Street. 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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Oak Leaf Familia (SERIES)
Saturdays: 6/21 & 6/28
10am - 11:30am
S. 37th St & W. Pierce St (outside Urban Ecology Center)
Oak Leaf Familia is a Milwaukee-based inclusive Latinx and Immigrant cycling club. We promote community health and equity through cycling. Milwaukee has a growing cycling infrastructure that we want to see everyone utilize joyfully and safely. The ride length each week is roughly 8 miles.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level, Bikes are available to rent/use, Free bike repairs are sometimes available via the WI Bike Fed.
Note: There are two separate rides depending on the date. The beginning of the month is the family ride where all levels are welcomed. The second date of the month is experienced ride where it is adults only who are experienced in long distance riding.
Contact:
Sergio Rincon: 414-554-1740
Instagram: @olfmke
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TOUR DE MLK
Saturday, June 21st
10am-12:30pm
Carver Park- 911 W. Brown Street, Milwaukee
Bring your bicycle for a chance to meet your neighbors, tour of Food For Health, and an opportunity to connect with Bronzeville Businesses
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, you must register at the link to attend the ride, space is limited https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=lUcyyvxeQkKDsvHsykYVm25z_9KhGqFHkOBtzCIoO_dUQ1RPOVRSUkgzRDNDVVU5NlFCRTdMQzRRWi4u&route=shorturl
Contact:
Tour De MLK Facebook page
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Milwaukee Recreation Cycling Celebration!
Thursday, June 26th
10am - 1pm
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 & Sprocket, will be hosting a one-day Cycling Celebration at Beulah Brinton Community Center to promote youth cycling in the Milwaukee community.
The 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.
Program code is 1RCE2805. Event will offer free bike tune ups, free group ride and ice cream.
Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Free bike repairs available
Contact:
Milwaukee Recreation - Matt Goodwin
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4th Annual Lincoln Creek Bike & Hike
Saturday, June 28th
10am - 1pm
Havenwoods State Forest - 6141 N. Hopkins St.
Start your day of biking activities at Havenwoods State Forest and ride to Northwest Side CDC's Bike & Play Fest at 35th & Congress! Meet at Havenwoods State Forest at 10am and ride along Lincoln Creek with stops along the way to the MMSD West Basin and then onto Lincoln Park by 1pm. Note the start & end points are different.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Free bike repairs are available (at Bike & Play Fest)
Contact:
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
Mars Patterson: 414-380-6234
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NWSCDC’s Bike & Play Fest
Saturday, June 28th
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, bike-focused event for the whole family.
Event activities include:
Free bike repairs
Free food from local vendors (first-come, first-serve)
Kids' games, music, facepainting, giveaways, interactive art activity
Bike safety workshop/lessons from MKE Rec
Local organizations with resources & information
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
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Bicycle Give Away*****
Monday, June 30th
12pm - 3pm
Rose Park- 3045 N. Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
District 5 invites families and youth to our annual Bicycle Giveaway Event- A day of community, free food, safety, and fun! We're giving away FREE bikes to local kids while promoting bike safety, and stronger neighborhood connections. Officers will be on hand with helmets, safety tips, and smiles!! Come out, meet your officers, neighbors, and ride into summer with us!!!
All ages welcome, Free to participate, Free helmets will be available
Contact:
District 5 Police Station: 414-935-7252
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Community Bike Rides - Good Morning Hank (SERIES)
Tuesdays: 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, & 7/29
8:30AM - 10:30AM
Juneau Playfield - 6500 W Mt. Vernon Ave
Explore Milwaukee's iconic Hank Aaron State Trail with MKE Rec! 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. Must provide your own bike and helmet. Rides last about 2 hours.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level
Host: Milwaukee Recreation - Community Wellness Program
Contact Erica Wasserman with questions: 414-475-8811 or Erica@mkerec.net
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Bike Ride with the County Executive
Tuesday, July 1st
6pm - 8pm
Zocalo Food Truck Park - 636 S. 6th St
Join County Executive David Crowley and the Wisconsin Bike Fed for Milwaukee’s longest-running weekly slow roll: Tuesday Night Rides!
The ride will begin at Zocalo Food Park and will be approximately 10 to 12 miles, with multiple short stops throughout. Attendees will ride through Milwaukee County roads, trails, and parks.
Please check your bike beforehand, especially if you have not ridden in a while. A helmet and lights are recommended. We will be moving at a slow-roll pace of 8-10 mph and no one will be dropped for pace or minor mechanical fixes.
The ride free and open to all abilities with no prior registration required.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level
More information about the Healthy County Challenge at http://county.milwaukee.gov/HCC2025
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MKE Rec Community Bike Rides - Beginner - Wednesday Group Rides (SERIES)
Wednesdays: 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23 & 7/30
9:30am - 11:30am
Various locations
Discover the joy of group bike rides on Milwaukee's best trails! Rides include a short introduction on bike safety followed by a 90-minute group ride led by our ride leaders. Must provide your own bike & helmet.
Note that ride location alternates between South Shore Park and Kulwicki Park.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level
Host & Contact: Milwaukee Recreation
Erica Wasserman - 414-475-8811 or Erica@mkerec.net
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Tasty Roll (SERIES)
Thursdays: 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 & 7/31
5:30pm - 7pm
1617 W. North Ave - The Taste of Lindsay Heights
Meet at the Taste of Lindsay Heights for Red Bike & Green's weekly Thursday evening casual 2-5 mile ride through the surrounding neighborhood. The group will return to our starting point where rejuvenating refreshments are available for purchase. Please bring a reusable water bottle and money with you to support local businesses at stops. No registration required.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level
Note: There are two adult size bikes and two bike double seated trailers for 1year to 4 years old children that are available on a first come first serve basis - you must call Ammar to reserve at least 24 hours in advance.
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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MKE Rec Community Bike Rides - Beginner - Thursday Group Rides (SERIES)
Saturday, July 10th - Whitnall Park
Saturday, July 24th - Hoyt Park
6pm - 7:30pm
Discover the joy of group bike rides on Milwaukee's best trails! Rides include a short introduction on bike safety followed by a 90-minute group ride led by our ride leaders. Must provide your own bike & helmet.
Note that ride locations vary each Thursday.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level
Host & Contact: Milwaukee Recreation
Erica Wasserman - 414-475-8811 or Erica@mkerec.net
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Dashiki Ride
Saturday, July 12th
10:00am - 1:00pm
Club Timbuktu - 520 E. Center Street, 53212
The Dashiki Ride a black solidarity bicycle ride focusing on wellness, cultural pride, and fashion, providing a safe place to be ourselves while expressing Pan-African unity. Dashikis or African cultural attire is a must to participate in the ride. If you do not have a Dashiki, contact Ammar.
The ride is a moderately paced 5-7 mile ride. Bring a reusable water bottle with you. To check bike availability and ask additional questions, contact Ammar.
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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Oak Leaf Familia (SERIES)
Saturdays: 7/12 & 7/26
10am - 11:30am
S. 37th St & W. Pierce St (outside Urban Ecology Center)
Oak Leaf Familia is a Milwaukee-based inclusive Latinx and Immigrant cycling club. We promote community health and equity through cycling. Milwaukee has a growing cycling infrastructure that we want to see everyone utilize joyfully and safely. The ride length each week is roughlly 8 miles.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level, Bikes are available to rent/use, Free bike repairs are sometimes available via the WI Bike Fed.
Note: There are two separate rides depending on the date. The beginning of the month is the family ride where all levels are welcomed. The second date of the month is experienced ride where it is adults only who are experienced in long distance riding.
Contact:
Sergio Rincon: 414-554-1740
Instagram: @olfmke
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MKE Rec Community Bike Rides - Beginner - Saturday Group Rides (SERIES)
Saturday, July 12th - Greenfield Park
Saturday, June 19th - Estabrook Park
10am - 11:30am
Discover the joy of group bike rides on Milwaukee's best trails! Rides include a short introduction on bike safety followed by a 90-minute group ride led by our ride leaders. Must provide your own bike & helmet.
Note that ride locations vary each Saturday.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level
Host & Contact: Milwaukee Recreation
Erica Wasserman - 414-475-8811 or Erica@mkerec.net
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MKE Rec Community Bike Rides - Touring Rides (SERIES)
Sunday, July 13th - Oak Leaf Trail (Root River Line parking lot)
Sunday, July 27th - Humboldt Park
12pm - 3pm
Learn the basics of bike touring as you build your endurance with long distance rides. Participants should be comfortable in the saddle for 2 hours with the expectation of increasing ride time as the season progresses. Participants must provide a bike & helmet. Ages 16 and up.
Note that ride locations vary each Sunday.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level
Host & Contact:
Milwaukee Recreation
Erica Wasserman - 414-475-8811 or Erica@mkerec.net
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Kids Riverwest 24
Saturday, July 26th
11:00am - 12pm (ages 3-7)
12pm - 1pm (ages 8-12)
La Escuela Fratney - 3255 N. Fratney St
The Kids Riverwest 24 is an annual FREE event that takes place during the Riverwest 24 bicycle event. There are 2 ride sessions:
Session 1: 10:45am registration, 11am start (ages 3-7).
Session 2: 11:45am registration, 12pm start time (ages 8-12).
It is a short, age-appropriate course with additional fun kids activities as part of the event.
If you wish to volunteer, this would count as a volunteer shift to receive a V.I.P. early registration for the Riverwest 24 in 2026. Contact Stephen to sign up for a volunteer shift, or for any other questions.
Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Ages 3-7 and 8-12.
Contact:
Stephen Anderson: stephen.v.anderson@gmail.com
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Urban Forage Ride
Sunday, July 27th
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 edible and medicinal plants. The route is 7-10 miles and includes foraging for edible plants. There will be three stops along the route, but this ride may be more challenging for children due to the length.
All ages & abilities welcome, Intermediate level, Advanced level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
MKE Rec Community Bike Rides - Beginner - Saturday Group Rides (SERIES)
Saturdays: 8/2, 8/9, 8/16 & 8/23
10am - 11:30am
Various locations
Discover the joy of group bike rides on Milwaukee's best trails! Rides include a short introduction on bike safety followed by a 90-minute group ride led by our ride leaders. Must provide your own bike & helmet.
Note that ride locations vary each Saturday.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level
Host & Contact: Milwaukee Recreation
Erica Wasserman - 414-475-8811 or Erica@mkerec.net
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Community Bike Rides - Good Morning Hank (SERIES)
Tuesdays: 8/5, 8/12 & 8/19
8:30AM - 10:30AM
Juneau Playfield - 6500 W Mt. Vernon Ave
Explore Milwaukee's iconic Hank Aaron State Trail with MKE Rec! 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. Must provide your own bike and helmet. Rides last about 2 hours.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level
Host: Milwaukee Recreation
Contact Erica Wasserman with questions: 414-475-8811 or Erica@mkerec.net
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MKE Rec Community Bike Rides - Beginner - Wednesday Group Rides (SERIES)
Wednesdays: 8/6, 8/13 & 8/20
9:30am - 11:30am
Various locations
Discover the joy of group bike rides on Milwaukee's best trails! Rides include a short introduction on bike safety followed by a 90-minute group ride led by our ride leaders. Must provide your own bike & helmet.
Note that ride location alternates between South Shore Park and Kulwicki Park.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level
Host & Contact: Milwaukee Recreation
Erica Wasserman - 414-475-8811 or Erica@mkerec.net
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Tasty Roll (SERIES)
Thursdays: 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 & 8/28
5:30pm - 7pm
1617 W. North Ave - The Taste of Lindsay Heights
Meet at the Taste of Lindsay Heights for Red Bike & Green's weekly Thursday evening casual 2-5 mile ride through the surrounding neighborhood. The group will return to our starting point where rejuvenating refreshments are available for purchase. Please bring a reusable water bottle and money with you to support local businesses at stops. No registration required.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level
Note: There are two adult size bikes and two bike double seated trailers for 1year to 4 years old children that are available on a first come first serve basis - you must call Ammar to reserve at least 24 hours in advance.
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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MKE Rec Community Bike Rides - Beginner - Thursday Group Rides (SERIES)
Thursday, August 7th - Hubbard Park
Thursday, August 21st - Juneau Park
6pm - 7:30pm
Discover the joy of group bike rides on Milwaukee's best trails! Rides include a short introduction on bike safety followed by a 90-minute group ride led by our ride leaders. Must provide your own bike & helmet.
Note that ride locations vary each Thursday.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level
Host & Contact: Milwaukee Recreation
Erica Wasserman - 414-475-8811 or Erica@mkerec.net
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Bronzeville Ride
Saturday, August 9th
10:00am - 12:00pm
1937 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Meet at the Niche Book Bar for this 7-mile ride with Red Bike & Green, tracing the boundaries of historic Bronzeville and extending into Harambee, Brewer's Hill, Riverwest, and the East Side then back to our starting point. Slow to moderate pace, with some hills. We ride to honor our History in the Bronzeville neighborhood. This ride may be challenging for children due to hills and the ride length.
All ages & abilities welcome, Intermediate level, Advanced Level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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Oak Leaf Familia (SERIES)
Saturdays: 8/9 & 8/23
10am - 11:30am
S. 37th St & W. Pierce St (outside Urban Ecology Center)
Oak Leaf Familia is a Milwaukee-based inclusive Latinx and Immigrant cycling club. We promote community health and equity through cycling. Milwaukee has a growing cycling infrastructure that we want to see everyone utilize joyfully and safely. The ride length each week is roughlly 8 miles.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level, Bikes are available to rent/use, Free bike repairs are sometimes available via the WI Bike Fed.
Note: There are two separate rides depending on the date. The beginning of the month is the family ride where all levels are welcomed. The second date of the month is experienced ride where it is adults only who are experienced in long distance riding.
Contact:
Sergio Rincon: 414-554-1740
Instagram: @olfmke
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MKE Rec Community Bike Rides - Touring Rides (SERIES)
Sunday, August 10th
12pm - 3pm
Lake Park - 2975 N. Lake Park Rd
Learn the basics of bike touring as you build your endurance with long distance rides. Participants should be comfortable in the saddle for 2 hours with the expectation of increasing ride time as the season progresses. Participants must provide a bike & helmet. Ages 16 and up.
Note that ride locations vary each Sunday.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level
Host & Contact:
Milwaukee Recreation
Erica Wasserman - 414-475-8811 or Erica@mkerec.net
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The Black & Juicy Bicycle Ride
Saturday, August 16th
10:00am - 12:30pm
Johnsons Park - 1919 W. Fond Du Lac Ave
Join us on a nutritionally and stimulating journey sampling fresh juice from Black-owned bars and vendors.
Beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level, Bikes are available to rent/use (contact Ammar in advance for details)
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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Black August Ride
Sunday, August 24th
2pm - 4pm
Clinton & Bernice Rose Senior Center - 3045 N. Dr. M.L.K Jr. Drive
Join us as we ride in our 5th Annual Black August Ride in partnership with Friends of Rose Park to commentate Black August and honor our political prisoners, activists, and fallen comrades. The ride will be 7-10 miles.
Ride is not recommended for kids due to length of ride and no stops along the route. Two additional adult bike are available, must contact Ammar to reserve one. Bikes available on a first come first serve basis.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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Annual Blues Ride
Sunday, August 31st
9am - 2:30pm
Pursenality - 6209 N. Teutonia Ave (inside the Silver Mill Mall Plaza)
Join Red Bike & Green 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. Ride not recommended for children under 10.
Free to participate, Advanced level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
The Labor Day Ride
Monday, September 1st
8:30am - 10:am
Location TBD
Join us for an early morning ride on Labor Day, hosted in partnership with multiple local bike groups:
Red Bike & Green
Black Girls Do Bike
Ebony Ice, Inc.
The Faith Riders
Details are still forthcoming at this time - follow Red Bike & Green's Facebook page for location of the event. The ride will be 3-6 miles long.
Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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Annual Gordon Parks Ride
Saturday, September 6th
10am - 12pm
Gordon Park - 2828 N. Humboldt Blvd (by Gordon Park sign at Locust & Humboldt)
We will meet a Gordon Park, and in true Red Bike & Green fashion, we will add an "S" to the Gordon Park sign in honor of Gordon Parks, noted photographer, musician, writer, and film director, ergo The Gordon Parks Ride. Good times to be had by all!
The 10-mile ride will have stops along the way with opportunities for photos. Please bring a reusable water bottle. Not recommended for children under 12 due to length of the ride and lots of hills.
Free to participate, Intermediate level, Advanced Level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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Poetry Pedalers Moonlight Ride
Monday, September 8th
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - 310 W. Locust St
Join us on a night ride in partnership with the Milwaukee Public Library and 2025-26 Milwaukee Poet Laureate Shelly Conley. The ride features poetry by moonlight from Milwaukee's local poet scene at different locations along the route. Riders are encouraged to get creative with their bike lights. We recommend you to wear reflective clothing or vests along the route.
Ride departs at 7:30pm, route is 5-7 miles.
Creative use of bike lights are encouraged. This ride is co-organized with Milwaukee Poet Laureate, Shelly Conley.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Intermediate level, Advanced level, Bikes are available to rent/use (with prior notice)
Host & Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
Milwaukee Public Library
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Oak Leaf Familia (SERIES)
Saturdays: 9/13 & 9/27
10am - 11:30am
S. 37th St & W. Pierce St (outside Urban Ecology Center)
Oak Leaf Familia is a Milwaukee-based inclusive Latinx and Immigrant cycling club. We promote community health and equity through cycling. Milwaukee has a growing cycling infrastructure that we want to see everyone utilize joyfully and safely. The ride length each week is roughlly 8 miles.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level, Bikes are available to rent/use, Free bike repairs are sometimes available via the WI Bike Fed.
Note: There are two separate rides depending on the date. The beginning of the month is the family ride where all levels are welcomed. The second date of the month is experienced ride where it is adults only who are experienced in long distance riding.
Contact:
Sergio Rincon: 414-554-1740
Instagram: @olfmke
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Chocolate Milk Ride
Saturday, September 13th
Meet at 11 am - Ride duration: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Alice's Garden Urban Farms - 2136 N. 21st Street
Join Red Bike & Green on a family centered ride to the 11th annual Lift Up Every Baby Celebration in honor of Black Breastfeeding Week. We are trying to get child bike seats and carriers to parents who want to attend the ride. Indicate that you may need a child bike seat or carrier in the comments or message section on Red Bike & Green's Facebook page. Limited gently used bike carriers and bike seats are available upon request for rental, must reserve before the ride. Contact Ammar for other details.
Ride length is 1-2 miles. Please bring reusable water bottle. Event will be rain or shine. Contact Ammar for other details.
All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Kid-friendly, Beginner level
Host & Contacts:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
African American Breastfeeding Network
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Kemetic Yoga Ride
Sunday, September 14th
1pm - 3:30pm
Embody Yoga - 4650 N. Port Washington Rd
Meet at Embody Yoga Studio at the Jefferson Building. Red Bike & Green's 10-mile ride will start promptly at 1pm. There will be a restorative Kemetic yoga session after the ride at the Embody Yoga Studio. Please bring reusable water bottle. Children must be 12 and over to participate.
Intermediate level, Advanced level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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The Old School Schwinn Ride
Saturday, September 27th
10am - 1pm
Clarence & Cleopatra Johnson Park - 1919 W. Fond du Lac Ave
Show up with your vintage bikes for a leisurely 5-7 mile ride through the neighborhood with Red Bike & Green. Vintage bike rental available with limited availability. Contact Ammar for availability (414) 731-3973
Free to participate, All ages & abilities welcome, Beginner level, Intermediate level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
Vel R. Phillips Ride
Sunday, October 5th
1pm - 3pm
America's Black Holocaust Museum - 401 W. North 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 child friendly. Children under 12 only permitted to join if they are with an adult in a bike carrier or trailer.
Intermediate level, Advanced level
Contact:
Red Bike & Green Milwaukee (facebook page)
Ammar Nsoroma: 414-731-3973
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The Black Nerd Cosplay Ride
Sunday, October 26th
1pm - 3pm
2344 N. 16th St (meet in front of the white & red house)
Dress as your favorite historical figure or fictional character and then ride through the neighborhood. The ride is 2-3 miles long. Embrace your inner nerd and express your creativity! Please dress according to the weather and bring a reusable water bottle.
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 1st
10am - 1pm
AL's Blues Alley - 1743 N. 33rd St
Fete Ghede is the Haitian Voodoo celebration honoring life, death, and rebirth that corresponds to All Saints Day. This is the time to acknowledge our Ancestors through feasts and festivities. We will ride and visit neighborhood memorials adding flowers to the shrines of memorialized community members. Food and drink will be provided after the ride along with face painting before the ride if you come early. You may also show up with your face already painted.
The ride length is 5-6 miles. Ride will include stops along the way. Please bring a reusable water bottle along with photos of loved ones to honor them and/or 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
WI Bike Fed Mobile Bike Repair Days
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.
June 23rd
Capitol Library Branch
3969 N 74th St, Milwaukee
4pm-6pm
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June 23-27
Franklin Square Playfield
2643 N 13th St
10am - 2pm
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June 30
Tippecanoe Branch Library
3912 S Howell Ave
4pm-6pm
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June 30-July 3
Burnham Playfield
1755 S 32nd St
10am - 2pm
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July 2
Zablocki Library Branch
3501 W Oklahoma Ave
3:30pm-5:30pm
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July 7-11
Merrill Playfield
461 N 35th St
10am - 2pm
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July 9
Washington Park Library
2121 N Sherman Blvd
3:30pm-5:30pm
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July 14-15
Clarke Square Playfield
2330 W Vieau Pl, Milwaukee
3:30pm-5:30pm
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July 21-24
Neighborhood House
2819 W Richardson Pl
10am - 2pm
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July 23
Center Street Library
2727 W Fond du Lac Ave
3:30pm-5:30pm
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July 28
Villard Square Library
5190 N 35th St
4pm-6pm
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July 28-Aug 1
Green Bay Ave Playfield
3872 N 8th St
10am - 2pm
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July 30
Atkinson Library
1960 W Atkinson Ave
3:30pm-5:30pm
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July 31
East Branch Library
2320 N Cramer St
3:30pm-5:30pm
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Aug 4
Bay View Library
2566 S Kinnickinnic Ave
4pm-6pm
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Aug 4-8
Mitchell Playfield
2200 W Pierce St
10am - 2pm
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Aug 7
Michell Street Library
906 W Historic Mitchell St
3:30pm-5:30pm
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Aug 16
Good Hope Library
7715 Good Hope Rd
1pm-3pm
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Aug 11-15
Carver Playfield
911 W Brown St
10am - 2pm
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All ages & abilities welcome, Free to participate, Free bike repairs are available
Contact:
414-246-7270
mobilerepair@wisconsinbikefed.org
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
Nearby Nature
Rails to Trails Conservancy
Urban Ecology Center
Milwaukee Recreation / MKE Rec
Milwaukee Public Library
Amani United
Dominican Center
Rooted & Rising - Washington Park
Sherman Park Community Association
Century City Triangle Neighborhood Association
Clarke Square Neighborhood Association
DreamBikes
Bublr Bikes
Questions? or to Add a Ride to The Calendar
Contact:
Danitra Jones, Northwest Side CDC
414-444-8204
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