A FUN, SOCIAL, SLOW PACED 3 MILE BIKE RIDE FOR ANY BIKE, ANY AGE, ANY RIDER LEVEL!
*Saturday, August 5, 2023 – ride leaves at 3pm*
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED BUT YOU CAN STILL REGISTER AT THE START BETWEEN 2-2:40PM.
THE PARKING LOT CAN BE FOUND AT 71 NOB HILL ROAD, MADISON, WI 53713.
THERE WILL BE AMPLE PARKING SIGNS OUT.
COYIER LANE WILL BE BLOCKED OFF SO YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET THROUGH.
THE AFTER PARTY IS AT 2300 S. PARK STREET (VILLAGER MALL) FROM 3:45-7PM. CHEER ON RIDERS ROLLING IN AT 3:45PM!
IT’S OPEN TO ALL!
Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison is excited to announce its first annual bike ride, the South Side Slow Roll on Saturday, August 5th, 2023! The South Side Slow Roll is a 3 mile bike ride designed for those who have never participated in a group ride before. The event is about inclusiveness, helping people access trails they’ve never ridden before, and providing a community of support, fun, and fostering a love of bicycling for those who are new to the activity. If you are intimidated to hop on the area bike paths, or haven’t ridden with a group before and want to enjoy an inclusive, community building opportunity on a bike, you don’t want to miss this one! If you are a seasoned cyclist we’d love to have you join us to provide support and positivity to others who are new to cycling!
The ride is free and open to all human powered bicycles and their riders. It will be a 3 mile tour of south side bike trails and neighborhoods. It begins at the Free Bikes 4 Kidz workshop at 354 Coyier Lane and ends at The Village on Park Street at 2300 South Park Street. Participants are encouraged to decorate their bikes, wear a costume, or come as you are. All registered riders will receive a free food voucher from one of four food carts at the after party celebration.
At 2:00 p.m., Wheels for Winners is partnering with Free Bikes 4 Kidz to provide repair services. Bikes can be tuned up and minor repairs addressed to ensure that all riders have safe and reliable bikes to ride. The ride will depart at 3:00 p.m. and make the three mile journey to The Village on Park exclusively on trails and bike friendly streets. Bike Fitchburg will offer support and gear (SAG) to keep everyone safe throughout the ride. Dane County Parks is providing free trail passes for all riders on the Capital City State Trail for the event. Olbrich Botanical Gardens is providing seed bombs for riders to take a break along the route and plant wildflowers along the bike paths.
At the end of the ride, a celebration of community will be held in the parking lot of The Village on Park Street with DJ Mr. Alexis, street artist Dani RAD, food carts, and activity tents with the DNR, Van Holten Pickles, Fire Light Group, and others. Cinnaire is the presenting sponsor and additional support is being provided by City of Madison, Virent, TruStage, UW Health, Capitol Bank, Slow Roll Cycles, Go Mini’s Portable Storage, Premium Waters, and Olbrich Botanical Gardens.
THE RIDE IS FREE BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTERED RIDERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE FOOD VOUCHER AT THE REGISTRATION TENT AT THE START OF THE RIDE.
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For more information, email Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison executive director, Kristie GoForth.
Not sure what a Slow Roll is? Watch this video for a taste of the fun!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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Thank you to WDNR/Wisconsin State Parks for partnering with Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison on this event!
NONPROFIT PARTNERS
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING?
All sponsors receive numerous media mentions leading up to the event and the option to have a tent at the event. Sponsors will be featured in our monthly e-news and on our website and social media pages. Signage featuring sponsor logos will be present at the event. Sponsors are welcome to provide their own signage if desired. If sponsors want to suggest an activity, we welcome it!
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