Madison Queer Bike Ride
Madison, WI · Downtown · Social
- When
- Second Wednesday of every month, year-roundYear-round
- Starts at
- Law Park, near the boat launch and tiny beach, Law Park, John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI 53703 Map ↗
- Pace
- party paceNo-drop: nobody gets left
- Hosted by
- Madison Queer Bike RideCommunity-run
- Cost
- free
- Kind of ride
- Social
- Made for
- LGBTQ+ · Beginner friendly
First time on this ride? Here’s the drill
- Bring
- a helmet, water, a spare tube or patch kit, a way to pay for the stop.
- Arrive
- Ten or fifteen minutes before the start time. Tell whoever's leading that you're new.
- Pace
- Party pace. It's no-drop: if you fall off the back, someone waits. That's the point of a group ride.
- Check
- Look at @madisonqueerbikeride the day of — that's where cancellations, weather calls and start changes get posted.
First group ride? Start here →
About the Madison Queer Bike Ride group ride
Madison Queer Bike Ride is a social group ride in Madison, WI. Schedule: Second Wednesday of every month, year-round, from Law Park, near the boat launch and tiny beach.
A casual monthly ride for queer folks and friends, meant to be less competitive and less heteronormative than the usual group ride. Any bike that can handle pavement and path. There is a social stop each ride, indoors in winter. Runs all year except extreme cold or cold rain. Start time and route go up on Instagram.
Where to find them
Checked Sep 15, 2026 against source 1, source 2. Schedules change. Confirm with the host before you go.