Ride with Pride!
The Wisconsin Bike Fed is committed to increasing access and safety for all bodies on bikes, regardless of race, gender (or lack there of), class, ability, and experience. Biking is for everyone. And we need everyone FOR Bikes.
We, as a queer and allied staff, stand with our trans and non-binary neighbors, cyclists, and community members in working to make biking better for all.
We are committed to continuous growth and open to feedback on ways to expand and grow together. If you’d like to partner or support please reach out.
Milwaukee Pride Ride
During Bike Week, Milwaukee celebrated its 8th annual Pride Ride from the Riverwest neighborhood to the historic ‘Gayborhood’ in Walker’s Point. This year over 100 people joined the ride! The Bike Fed’s LGBTQ staff led the community in bicycle decorating workshops before rolling around the neighborhood, through downtown, and ultimately to the Pride Parade. This was the 2nd year that our slow roll ended with the option to join the Bike Fed in our parade unit “Cargo Queens.” Several riders came with their own bike trailers already designed and ready to get into the Cargo Queens spirit. Highlights included our own 6ft Rainbow on a bike trailer as well as another float with the title “Transformation”, which included a trans pride themed paper mache butterfly and chrysalis. It was a beautiful spectacle full of joy. Even more exciting, the Cargo Queens rode behind Harley Davidson’s float, with employees showcasing Serial 1 e-bikes, while also pulling a truck sized ramp for skilled BMX stunt people to do flips and tricks over the truck!
Trek x Forward Madison FC Pride Ride
Forward Madison and Trek Bicycle partnered together to put on the Trek Pride Ride on Saturday, June 3rd. After a successful 2022 Trek Pride Ride, the casual, family-friendly ride returned for its second year. To get ready for the ride, Trek Bicycle had a complimentary bike decorating station. FMFC’s DJ Jean Le Duke played music and several local LGBTQIA+ organizations were be on-site providing resources to all participants.
Join the upcoming event Pride Roll Out June 27th @ 6:00pm, Pride Roll Out with RAR Madison Follow their socials @RAR.Madison for more info.
Coming up! Join the Pride Ride in Fond du Lac
June 25th – All are welcome to join in a family-friendly, casual bike ride leaving from Deneveu Shelter and following The Loop through Lakeside Park and the Downtown District. Helmet and signed waiver required. Please complete waiver in advance at https://forms.gle/gMFye6SYxgQu4Dv47.
