Milwaukee

Saturday, December 6, 2025 • 9:30 AM sharp

The Santa Cycle Rampage is back! This holiday-themed costume bike ride is Milwaukee’s most joyful tradition on two wheels—a 13-mile, slow-rolling holiday party that brings together more than 2,000 riders dressed as Santas, Mrs. Claus, reindeer, elves, snowmen, dreidels, the Grinch, and more.

Ride for a Cause

This isn’t just a ride—it’s a fundraiser that powers the Wisconsin Bike Fed’s bicycle education programs. In 2024 alone, we reached more than 2,000 people with hands-on bike safety lessons, giving them confidence and memories that last a lifetime. Your registration and merchandise purchases help make this possible.

What to Expect

If you’ve joined us before, much of the Rampage will feel familiar, but note that a few route changes are still being finalized. These updates are always made to improve safety and keep the ride flowing smoothly. Register early to be sure you get all the latest information and announcements.

Packets & Merchandise

To help make the holiday season easier, we’re offering “Nice List Packets” and merchandise shipped directly to your door (for a small fee). Register by November 20th for mailed packets. After that date, in-person pick-up will be available at:

• Pre-Packet Pickup: Friday, December 5, 3:00–6:30 PM at Wheel & Sprocket (Bay View)
• Ride Morning: Saturday, December 6, 8:00–9:00 AM at Wheel & Sprocket

And don’t forget—limited-edition Santa Rampage merch goes fast, so pre-order by October 27th to guarantee your size!

Elf Cycle Frenzy: Family Fun Ride 🎄🚴‍♀️

Not quite up for the full Rampage? Families are invited to join the Elf Cycle Frenzy—a 3.5-mile, kid-friendly ride led by the Wisconsin Bike Fed’s experienced Safe Routes to School staff. This festive Bay View neighborhood loop parades through local streets and Humboldt Park, ending at Café Centraal with hot cocoa, snacks, and holiday activities for the kids.

The Elf Cycle Frenzy begins at 9:45 AM, right after the main ride departs from Wheel & Sprocket. Families should register through the same online form as the Santa Cycle Rampage and arrive on time, ready to roll with the elves!

Final Details

• All registrations are non-refundable.
• Dress for the weather—we ride rain, snow, or shine!
• Bring your holiday spirit and let’s light up Milwaukee together.

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Madison

Saturday, December 13, 2025 • 11:00AM sharp

10:00 AM – Arrival at Breese Stevens Field
• Bike Jousting
• Slow Races
• Refreshments available at the Madison Forward Club

10:30 AM – Parade of Costumes (prizes for winners!)

10:45 AM – Group photo on the field

11:00 AM – Group ride roll-out

12:30 PM – Return to Breese Stevens Field (Forward Club open for service)

1:30 PM – Event concludes

Packets & Merchandise

Packets must be picked up on site between 10:00 and 10:45 AM — this is the only time and place they will be available.

And don’t forget—limited-edition Santa Rampage merch goes fast, so pre-order by October 27th to guarantee your size! Merchandise sales also available on site.

What to Expect

If you’ve ridden with us before, you’ll recognize the Rampage vibe! We’ll have a lead and sweep rider, plus staff and volunteers along the route to help keep things moving safely at busy intersections.

Final Details

• All registrations are non-refundable.
• Dress for the weather—we ride rain, snow, or shine!
• Bring your holiday spirit and let’s light up Madison together

For both rides we will continue to tweak and improve the experience to ensure it is a fun and safe day for all!

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Santa Cycle Rampage is a fun way to raise critical funds that support youth and family based education and encouragement programs in Milwaukee and Dane Counties. Both these programs have a match requirement and the funds raised at these events provide critical financial support to our programs that help kids and families get riding safely and more often!

If you are a business that wishes to be involved in 2025 please reach out to us now. Contact info@wisconsinbikefed.org.

Below you can view more photos and download or purchase them through our Smugmug account.

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Scroll down to watch videos from this year’s rides and past rampages.

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Check out this update with great photos from the 2023 Milwaukee Rampage.