Milwaukee by Bike

Milwaukee's online cycling community

Welcome!

Welcome to Milwaukee by Bike. Please join this network and invite your fellow cyclists to do the same. Then add a group, start a discussion or post a ride. If you have a regular ride you would like listed to the right, send me a message and I will add it. I hope this site will become the go-to place to find and post cycling events and rides in the Milwaukee area.

Thanks,
Dave Schlabowske
 

Blog Posts

Barry Niel Stuart

Can We Talk?

When it comes to bike issues, the City of Milwaukee generally does a pretty decent job, however, it's not uncommon for us bicyclists to visit neighboring communities. Is there a way Milwaukee can open lines of communication with the suburbs? I wonder if there's much contact among the different communities on bike issues. I'd like to see bike lanes cross city limits and bike trails linking the counties. We bicyclists don't usually stop riding at the city limit or the county line. We keep going if… Continue

Posted by Barry Niel Stuart on February 4, 2010 at 4:00pm

Shea Schachameyer

Love Your Bike Party!



A party for anyone who loves bicycles!


* Socialize with all you bike-loving friends
* Gold-sprints run by COG
* Beer from New Belgium Brewery 'till it runs out!
* Special bike-themed menu from Trocadero!
* DJ'ed dance party!

$10 or free with purchase of a Bike Fed membership! Chance to win a GunnerContinue

Posted by Shea Schachameyer on January 25, 2010 at 2:29pm

Cindy Fallsen

bike trip the midwest

When planning a cycling trip to the Midwest in the Spring, I am considering all that I need to do. I probably should line up Medical Travel Insurance, even though I have Individual Health Insurance. That way, I will be fully covered. I am not sure where I am going to fly in. I am thinking Chicago would be a good place. Do you guys know… Continue

Posted by Cindy Fallsen on December 24, 2009 at 12:31pm

Howard Strang

Safe Riding

Had dinner last night with cycling friends, our stories landed on the embarrassing things that have happened while riding. Fortunately, we were able to laugh about our spills. I often encourage folks who ride with us to not only have the right safety gear but to also have health insurance in order, dental planContinue

Posted by Howard Strang on December 11, 2009 at 5:00pm

Troy Freund

non-bikey, but still interesting: LIFE Photog in Milw on OCt 29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FREE Presentation by LIFE photographer John Dominis at Cardinal Stritch University
October 29, 2009, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
-the Walter Schroeder Auditorium, Cardinal Stritch University
-the lecture is being hosted by the CSU Outreach Department (www.stritch.edu/outreach)
and Troy Freund Photography (www.troyfreund.com)
-Mr. Dominis is a guest of VP Photo Gallery (… Continue

Posted by Troy Freund on October 26, 2009 at 10:39am

Updated Regular Rides

Mondays
-5:30 pm Cafe Hollander Team Recovery Ride 30-35 miles, 20mph average pace Click for location
-6 pm Bella Donna - Women Only Ride. A moderate paced ride averaging 10-15 miles per hour. Meant for those who are recovering from a weekend workout, want a relaxed pace, are learning the rules of the road or want to get more comfortable with urban cycling. Leaves from Crank Daddy's Bicycle Works
- 6 pm Team Beans and Barley Ride. This is a recovery ride for those looking for an easier day after racing or hammering the group rides on the weekend. The ride heads north from the shop up Lake Drive and back. Leaves from Crank Daddy's Bicycle Works 414.347.5511
- 5:30 pm GearGrinder Recovery Ride. Leaves from the Concordia College Mequon campus, West Lot. Ride 35 miles north through the quaint fishing town of Port Washington and then heads back. Modest tempo. Leaves from Concordia College - Mequon Campus
Tuesdays
-5:45 pm, Velo Trocadero Ride: 30-35 miles, fast paced training ride with sprints and other hard efforts. Leaves from the bridge in the Wauwatosa village.
-5:30 pm Sprint Ride. Fast paced ride with a focus on race tactics practice. 9 predetermined sprints with ample recovery between each sprint. 35 mile loop. Atwater
-6 pm Bike With Bunkie: Every Tuesday night at 5:30, Wheel & Sprocket's very own Bunkie Miller will be holding an hour and a half long bike ride for women! Come out and join the fun! Basic bicycle maintenance and riding tips will be covered as well. Leaves from Wheel & Sprocket North Shore - 6940 N Santa Monica Bd.
-6 pm Bella Donna - Women Only Ride. A moderate paced ride averaging 10-15 miles per hour. Meant for those who are recovering from a weekend workout, want a relaxed pace, are learning the rules of the road or want to get more comfortable with urban cycling. Leaves from the bridge in the Wauwatosa village.
Wednesdays
-5:30 GearGrinder Highland House Ride. One of the area's faster rides, with a little less structure than some rides. Long pulls and suicide solo attacks are not uncommon. Few hills but anticipate several hard intervals. Total distance about 30 - 35 miles. Highland House - Mequon
-6 pm Bella Donna - Women Only Ride. This is a faster paced ride averaging 15-20 mph. It is meant for those who are training for an event, are looking for a cardio workout or just want a bigger challenge. Leaves from Crank Daddy's Bicycle Works
Thursdays
-6 pm Alterra MTB Racing Team Group Road Ride This ride usually has a A and B group. The A group consist of faster, more aggressive racers and is extremely fasted paced. The B group consist of less aggressive and more stable riders, not to be fooled, this is not a timid ride, but should be considered a more relaxed ride.Leaves from the Alterra Coffee Shop 2211 N. Prospect Ave.
Fridays
-3 pm Bella Donna Women Only Ride - This afternoon ride pace is determined by the group of the day, but is designed as a recovery type ride. Leaves from Crank Daddy's
Saturdays
-8:00 am Drop the Doc Ride: The infamous 40 mile fast ride on the beautiful but painful rolling hills in Dousman. The ride leaves from The Bicycle Doctor Nordic Ski Shop in Dousman right on the Glacial Drumlin Trail.

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Pat Davies

Oak Leaf Trail conditions report 2 Replies

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