CONNECTING THE CORRIDOR 2023 BIKE SERIES
Join us this season as we explore biking routes along Milwaukee’s 30th Street Industrial Corridor. The three part bike series will showcase the northern, central, and southern sections of the rail corridor with unique stops along each of the three routes. All ages are encouraged to attend the leisure bike ride. Register for one ride or all three!
Promise Zone Bike RideSaturday, June 3rd, 2023
10:00am - 12:30pm, 9am - 10am bike repairs
Garden Homes Park: 2600 W Atkinson Ave, 53216
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.
There will be a free mobile repair station sponsored by DreamBikes. Arrive early to get your bike tuned up and ready to ride! Bike Repair Station: 9:00am - 10:00am
Free T-shirts, snacks & prizes!
We encourage close-toed shoes & a helmet for safety.
Limited number of bikes available to rent for the ride, free of charge, courtesy of Bublr Bikes. Please make sure to register in advance if you need to borrow a bike.
For more details contact: Sarah Bregant at 414-444-8200 x.8104 or via email at sarah.b@nwscdc.org
Rain date: June 10th - 10:00am - 12:30pm
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Bike + STEAM FestFriday, July 28th, 2023
Festival time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm, Bike Ride: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Washington Park: 1859 N 40th Street (Meeting location: Bandshell Area)
Join SE Community Consulting, Red Bike &Green MKE and several partners for the Bike+ STEAM Fest Roll! The slow-paced, family-friendly ride will start and end in Washington Park in the Bandshell Area, featuring stops throughout the ride to highlight various developments and community establishments. Bike and STEAM Fest is in Partnership with American Family Insurance. The event is free and open to the public!
There will be a free mobile repair station by Wheel and Sprocket, so come early to get your bike tuned up and ready to ride! We also have a limited number of bikes available to rent for the ride, free of charge, courtesy of Bublr Bikes.
There will be snacks & prizes!
We encourage close-toed shoes and a helmet for safety.
For more details contact: Santana El-Amin via email at se@secommunityconsulting.org
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Fresh & Funky Soul RollSaturday, September 23rd, 2023
10:00am - 12:00pm
Merrill Park: 435 N 35th Street, 53208
Learn more about plans to redevelop the 30th Street Corridor during the Fresh & Funky Soul Roll through the Near West Side! The slow-paced, 6-mile, family-friendly ride will start and end at Merrill Park, and feature stops throughout the ride to highlight various developments in the neighborhood. Bring a bike or let us know if you need wheels. Route is approximately 6 miles along city streets and the Hank Aaron State Trail, with some hills.
Fresh & Funky Soul Roll REGISTRATION.
- There will be a limited number of bikes available to rent for the ride, free of charge, courtesy of Bublr Bikes.
- Snacks and refreshments will be provided
- We encourage close-toed shoes and a helmet for safety.
- Please register in advance
- Parking available in the Marquette High School lot on 35th & Clybourn
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June Biking Events:
The Tasty Roll
Thursdays in June 2023: June 1st, 8th, 22nd, & 29th
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Taste of Lindsay Heights: 1617 W North Ave, Milwaukee 53205
Meet at the Taste of Lindsay Heights for a weekly Thursday evening casual ride through surrounding neighborhoods and then return to the starting location where funky fresh spring rolls and rejuvenating refreshments will be available for purchase. The event is free and open to the public!
Visit the events page HERE.
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Milwaukee Pride Ride
Sunday, June 4th, 2023
Company Brewing: 735 E Center St
11:00 AM: Bike Decorating & Festivities @ Company Brewing
12:20 PM: All ages bike ride to MKE Pride Parade
2:00 PM: Cargo Queens Parade Unit
Join the Wisconsin Bike Fed on Sunday June 4th for the 8th annual Pride Bicycle Ride in Milwaukee! This year our Slow Roll will again lead to the Milwaukee Pride Parade on S. 2nd in Walker's Point, at which point riders can meet up with their pals and watch the parade or join the Bike Fed float down the parade route.
To get involved, for event updates, or reserve a Bublr Bike fill out this brief
Google Form or email michael.anderson@wisconsinbikefed.org
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Urban Ecology Center Menomonee Valley and Friends of Hank Aaron Trail - Commuter Station
Monday, June 5th
7:00am
Hank Aaron State Trail, Valley Passage (behind Urban Ecology Center): 3700 W Pierce St, Milwaukee
Celebrate Wisconsin Bike week with us! Join the UEC and Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail for a morning coffee and snack on your commute to work. Learn about what these two organizations do and meet new people along the way! Free Event Donations Appreciated.
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Urban Ecology Center Menomonee Valley and Friends of Hank Aaron Trail - Commuter Station
Friday, June 9th
10:00am
Hank Aaron State Trail, Valley Passage (behind Urban Ecology Center): 3700 W Pierce St, Milwaukee
Celebrate Wisconsin Bike week with us! Join the UEC and Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail for a morning coffee and snack on your commute to work. Learn about what these two organizations do and meet new people along the way! Free Event Donations Appreciated.
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Saturday, June 17th
10:00am - 12:00pm
Pick 'n Save parking lot: 6760 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53214
- The West Allis Police Department/ MKE Rec Department will host the event
- Meet at the Pick n’ Save Parking lot
- 7 Skills Fun Course
- Bike & Helmet Checks
- Must bring your own bike & helmet
- Ages 4-14 years
- Must register through the Rec Department www.wawmrec.com
- Non -residents fee is $5
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Karma’s Community Garden Bike Tour
Saturday, June 17th
10:00am - 1:00pm
2129 N 35th Street
1 mile ride
Moderate speed/stops along the route
Join us for a guided bicycle tour of community gardens
Must register for ride (link coming soon)
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South Side Bike Ride
Saturday, June 17th
11:00am - 2:00pm
Kosciuszko Park (2201 S 7th St, 53215)
- 2 mile bike ride
- Family friendly ride
- All ages welcome
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Community Bike Rides - Good Morning Hank
This ride meets every Tuesday from June 20th to August 8th
8:00AM - 10:00AM
Juneau Playfield (6500 W Mt. Vernon Ave)
- Spring into riding shape as you explore Milwaukee’s iconic Hank Aaron State Trail. 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 and will start/end at the same location. Rides are suitable for beginners to intermediate riders.
- Participants must provide their own bike & helmet. Ages 16 and up.
- Contact Erica@mkerec.net with questions.
- Activity Code: 1PL59018-WN01
- Class requires individuals to pre-register
- Register HERE.
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Community Bike Rides - Good Morning Hank
This ride meets every Wednesday from June 21st to August 9th
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Escuela Verde Newline Cafe (3618 W Pierce St)
- Spring into riding shape as you explore Milwaukee’s iconic Hank Aaron State Trail. 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 and will start/end at the same location.
- Rides are suitable for beginners to intermediate riders. Participants must provide their own bike & helmet.
- Activity Code: 1PL59018-WN02
- Class requires individuals to pre-register. Register HERE.
- Ages 16 and up
- Contact Erica@mkerec.net with questions.
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Community Bike Rides - Intermediate Ride
This ride meets every Wednesday from June 21st to August 9th
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Valentine Coffee (5918 W Vliet St)
Discover the joy of group bike rides on Milwaukee’s best trails!
- This ride series is for beginner/intermediate cyclists looking to train for cycling events, build endurance and muscle strength.
- Rides will be two hours long using various routes with occasional stops to regroup.
- Rides will focus on trails but must be comfortable with some street riding. Each ride will begin with a review of group riding safety including road positioning, hand signaling, and communication.
- Ride locations may vary and will be provided by the ride leader.
- Participants must provide their own bike and helmet.
- Contact Erica@mkerec.net with questions.
- Activity Code: 1PL59019-WN01
- Class requires individuals to pre-register. Register HERE.
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Juneteenth Slow Roll
Monday, June 19th
7:30am-10:00am
N 19th Street & Atkinson Ave. (Group meeting location)
- Meet at and ride in the Juneteenth Parade
- Slow pace with lots of stops, 1.6 miles, kid friendly
- Event will be televised and celebrate 52nd anniversary
Visit the events page
HERE.
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NWSCDC’s Bike & Play Fest
Saturday, June 24th
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 afternoon for the whole family.
Event activities include:
- Free bike repairs
- Free food from local vendors
- Games & Activities
- Bike safety workshop
- Music
- Giveaways (including chances to win free kids' bikes!)
- Interactive art activity
- For more details contact: Sarah Bregant at 414-444-8200 x.8104 or via email at sarah.b@nwscdc.org
- Rain date July 1st, same time & location
Free food and giveaway items will be first-come, first-served, while supplies last.
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Community Bike Rides - Beginner
Saturday, June 24th
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Riverside (1615 E. Locust St)
Discover the joy of group bike rides on Milwaukee’s best trails! Rides include a short introduction on bike safety & etiquette followed by a 60-90 minute group ride led by our ride leaders.
- Participants must provide their own bike & helmet
- Ages 16 and up
- Riverside: Activity Code: 1PL59016-WN01 (Celebrate the Solstice Ride!)
- Class requires individuals to pre-register. Register HERE.
- Contact Erica@mkerec.net with questions
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The Urban For Forage
Saturday, June 30th
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Walnut Way (2240 N. 17th St.)
- Bike ride lead by Kwame Nsoroma
- We will forage edible plants
- 3.5 mile ride
- Must register to attend. Register HERE.
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JULY BIKING EVENTS:
Community Bike Rides - Social Slow Roll
Saturday, July 1st
9:00am - 11:00am
Veterans Park Kite Store (1300 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, 53202)
Join MKE REC for a casual, fun & family friendly bike ride as we roll through different parts of Milwaukee!
- Ride may include stops along the route to share outdoor experiences or rest at a local coffee shop for a break
- Children should be able to ride independently for at least 5 miles
- Participants must provide their own bike & helmet
- Activity Code: 1PL59017-WN01
- Class requires individuals to pre-register. Register HERE.
- Contact Erica@mkerec.net with questions.
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The Tasty Roll Thursdays in July 2023: July 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Taste of Lindsay Heights (1617 W North Ave, 53205)
Ride through surrounding neighborhoods, upon returning to our starting location Funky Fresh spring rolls and refreshments will be available for purchase.
Visit the events page
HERE.
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Community Bike Rides - Beginner
Saturday, July 8th
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Urban Ecology Center - Menomonee Valley (3700 W Pierce St, 53215)
Discover the joy of group bike rides on Milwaukee’s best trails!
- Rides include a short introduction on bike safety & etiquette followed by a 60-90 minute group ride led by our ride leaders
- Participants must provide their own bike & helmet
- Ages 16 and up
- Activity Code: 1PL59016-WN02
- Class requires individuals to pre-register. Register HERE.
- Contact Erica@mkerec.net with questions
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The Dashiki Ride
Saturday, July 15th
10:00am - 1:00pm
Club Timbuktu (520 E Center Street, 53212)
- Moderate pace bike ride
- A Black solidarity ride focusing on wellness, culture pride, and fashion
- We will provide a safe place to be ourselves while expressing our Pan-African unity
- Dashikis or African Cultural attire is a must
Visit the events page
HERE.
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Community Bike Rides - Beginner
Saturday, July 15th
10:00am - 11:30am
Juneau Playfield (6500 W Mt. Vernon Ave)
Discover the joy of group bike rides on Milwaukee’s best trails!
- Rides include a short introduction on bike safety & etiquette followed by a 60-90 minute group ride led by our ride leaders
- Participants must provide their own bike & helmet
- Ages 16 and up
- Activity Code: 1PL59016-WN03
- Class requires individuals to pre-register. Register HERE.
- Contact Erica@mkerec.net with questions
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Community Bike Rides - Beginner
Saturday, July 22nd
10:00am - 11:30am
Greenfield Park (2028 S 124th St, West Allis, WI 53227)
Discover the joy of group bike rides on Milwaukee’s best trails!
- Rides include a short introduction on bike safety & etiquette followed by a 60-90 minute group ride led by our ride leaders
- Participants must provide their own bike & helmet
- Ages 16 and up
- Activity Code: 1PL59016-WN04
- Class requires individuals to pre-register. Register HERE.
- Contact Erica@mkerec.net with questions
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Second Annual Bike Celebration
Saturday, July 22nd
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Green Bay Playfield - 3878 N. 8th St
Bring your bicycle to the newly-renovated playground and celebrate biking with the whole family!
- Registration for the parade is from 12-12:30pm Parade starts at 12:45
- Bicycle obstacle course
- Prizes for everyone!
- Raffle for free bicycles
- Bicycle workshop & education
- Bicycle art
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Community Bike Rides - Beginner
Saturday, July 29th
10:00am - 11:30am
Fondy Farmers Market (2200 W Fond Du Lac Ave, 53206)
Discover the joy of group bike rides on Milwaukee’s best trails!
- Rides include a short introduction on bike safety & etiquette followed by a 60-90 minute group ride led by our ride leaders
- Participants must provide their own bike & helmet
- Ages 16 and up
- Activity Code: 1PL59016-WN05
- Class requires individuals to pre-register. Register HERE.
- Contact Erica@mkerec.net with questions.
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Park History Ride - Honoring New Namesakes
Saturday, July 29th
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Johnsons Park (1919 W Fond Du Lac Ave, 53205)
- Celebrating full name of Clarence and Cleopatra Johnson Park
- Includes a stop at Wisconsin Black Historical Society
- Milwaukee Parks Foundation, Red Bike & Green Milwaukee
Visit the events page
HERE.
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AUGUST BIKE EVENTS:
The Tasty Roll Thursdays in August 2023: August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st
5:30 - 7:00pm
Taste of Lindsay Heights (1617 W North Ave, 53205)
Ride through surrounding neighborhoods, upon returning to our starting location Funky Fresh spring rolls and refreshments will be available for purchase.
Visit the events page
HERE.
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Social Slow Roll
Saturday, August 5th
9:00am - 11:00am
Doyne Golf Course (5300 W Wells Street)
Community bike ride. Join us for a casual, fun & family friendly bike ride as we roll through different parts of Milwaukee!
- Ride may include stops along the route to share outdoor experiences or rest at a local coffee shop for a break.
- Children should be able to ride independently for at least 5 miles.
- Participants must provide their own bike & helmet
- Activity Code: 1PL59017-WN02
- Class requires individuals to pre-register. Register HERE.
- Contact Erica@mkerec.net with questions
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Bronzeville Ride
Saturday, August 12th
10:00am - 12:00pm
Gee’s Clippers (2200 N Dr. MLK Drive, Milwaukee 53212)
- Short ride tracing the boundaries of historic Bronzeville and extending into Harambee, Brewer’s Hill, Riverwest, to the East Side and back
- Slow to moderate pace
- 7 mile route with some hills along the route
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Community Bike Rides - Beginner
Saturday, August 12th
10:00am - 11:30am
Estabrook Park (4600 Estabrook Pkwy, 53217)
Discover the joy of group bike rides on Milwaukee’s best trails!
- Rides include a short introduction on bike safety & etiquette followed by a 60-90 minute group ride led by our ride leaders
- Participants must provide their own bike & helmet
- Ages 16 and up
- Activity Code: 1PL59016-WN06
- Class requires individuals to pre-register. Register HERE.
- Contact Erica@mkerec.net with questions
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The Black & Juicy Bike Ride
Saturday, August 19th
10:30am - 12:00pm
Johnsons Park (1919 W Fond Du Lac Ave, 53205)
The bike ride will begin at Johnsons Park rolling to the Sherman Phoenix Juice Kitchen and on to the Rise and Grind Cafe.
- 2 mile ride/moderate to fast pace
- Join us as we make the trek to support Milwaukee’s Black-owned juice bars
- Please bring cash or debit card to purchase juice
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Community Bike Rides - Social Slow Roll
Saturday, August 19th
9:00 - 11:00am
Hart Park (7300 W Chestnut St)
Join us for a casual, fun & family friendly bike ride as we roll through different parts of Milwaukee!
- Ride may include stops along the route to share outdoor experiences or rest at a local coffee shop for a break.
- Children should be able to ride independently for at least 5 miles
- Participants must provide their own bike & helmet
- Activity Code: 1PL59017-WN03
- Class requires individuals to pre-register. Register HERE.
- Contact Erica@mkerec.net with questions
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The Black August Ride
Sunday, August 27th
1:30pm
Clinton & Bernice Rose Senior Center (3045 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, 53212)
- Bike ride will being at 2pm
- In partnership with Friends of Rose Park
Visit the events page
HERE.
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Chris' Slow Roll
Sunday, August 27th
9:00am - 3:00pm, Ride departs at 10:30am
War Memorial (750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr)
- Free, family-friendly, and open to all
- 10 mile ride along Lake Michigan
- Free T-shirt
- Must register for event. Register HERE.
SEPTEMBER BIKE EVENTS:
The Blues Ride Sunday, September 3rd
9:00am - 2:00pm
Pursenality (6209 N Teutonia Ave, 53209)
The annual ride we will take the Interurban Trail to Grafton, WI home of the Historical Paramount Records.
- Pace: moderate to fast
- 30.4 miles round trip
More details can be found
HERE.
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3rd Annual Labor Day Ride
Monday, September 4th
9:15am - 12:00pm
Mitchell Park Domes (524 S Layton Blvd, 53215)
Multi-group ride with Black Girls Do Bike, Ebony Ice, Faith Riders, Red Bike & Green-Milwaukee.
Visit the events page
HERE.
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The Tasty Roll
Thursdays in September 2023: Sept. 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Taste of Lindsay Heights (1617 W North Ave, 53205)
Ride through surrounding neighborhoods, upon returning to our starting location Funky Fresh spring rolls and refreshments will be available for purchase.
Visit the events page
HERE.
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Gordon Parks Ride
Saturday, September 9th
10:00am - 12:00pm
Gordon Park (2828 N Humboldt Blvd, 53212)
- Honoring Mr. Gordon a noted African American Photographer, Musician, Writer, and Film Director
- Ride will be 8 miles, some hills
- Low to moderate pace, frequent stops for pictures
Visit the events page
HERE.
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Kemetic Yoga Ride
Sunday, September 17th
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Embody Yoga Studio #180 (4650 N Port Washington Rd, 53212)
Visit the events page HERE. - Ride out at 1:30pm for 10 mile round trip to the Oak Leaf trail
- Return for a restorative Kemetic Yoga session with owner Joanna Brooks
- Slow to moderate pace with flat surface riding
OCTOBER BIKE EVENTS:
Vel R. Phillips RideSunday, October 1st
1:00pm - 3:00pm
American Black Holocaust Museum (2233 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, 53212)
Visit the events page HERE.
Join us for the Annual ride honoring Human Rights Pioneer Vel R. Phillips.
- Ride out at 1:30pm
- 8 mile ride with hills
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The Black Cosplay Ride
Sunday, October 29th
1:00 - 2:30pm
2344 N 16th Street, 53206
Visit the events page HERE.
Come dressed as your favorite historical figure or fictional character, we will do a short neighborhood ride.
- Ride will begin at 1:30pm
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Fete Ghede Ride & Ancestor CommemorationSaturday, November 4th
10:00am - 2:00pm
Al Blue’s Alley (1743 N 33rd Street, 53208)
Haitian Vodou Celebration honoring death, life & rebirth that corresponds to All Saints Day, it is a time to acknowledge the Ancestors through feasts and festivities.
- Black, white & purple are the traditional colors worn and face paint is encouraged, candles and flowers are welcome
- Visit the events page HERE.
