RideMadison

Where Madison Rides.

Every bike path in Madison. One app.

Your ultimate biking companion. Paths, trails and bike lanes across Greater Madison, plus day trips and preloaded recommended routes created by Madison riders.

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Ride Madison features

  • Turn-by-turn navigation

    Spoken bike directions, big turn banners and automatic rerouting.

  • Classic Madison rides

    Iconic local routes, filtered by length, type and distance from you.

  • Preview before you pedal

    Fly through the whole route and check out points of interest along the way.

  • Live BCycle

    Bikes and open docks at every station, updated every minute.

  • Rider perks

    Offers from local shops and businesses, right in the app.

  • Stats and badges

    Log every ride and unlock milestone badges as the miles add up.

  • Madison events

    Find what's happening around town, from group rides to festivals and farmers' markets, then get an easy bike route right to the door.

Ride Madison app map south of Lake Monona with the Lower Yahara River Trail highlighted across Lake Waubesa toward McFarland, and a trail card: bikes welcome, no trail pass needed, e-bike rules, 2.8 miles paved, and a Route to trail button. Tabs for Map, Route, Nearby, Events and More.
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Questions riders ask

What is Ride Madison?

A free bike map and riding app for Greater Madison, Wisconsin. It shows bike paths, trails and bike lanes, gives turn-by-turn bike directions, and lists live Madison BCycle stations, bike shops, fix-it stations, bike parking and drinking water.

Where does Ride Madison work?

Madison and nearby communities, including Middleton, Verona, Fitchburg, McFarland, Monona, Sun Prairie and Waunakee, plus day trips to state parks like Devil's Lake and Blue Mound.

Can it tell me if I'm allowed to ride a trail?

Yes. Tap a trail and the "Can I ride here?" card shows whether bikes are welcome, whether you need a Wisconsin state trail pass, and the e-bike rules for that trail.

Does it work for e-bikes?

Yes. Set your bike type and e-bike class, and trail cards show the e-bike rules. Live BCycle station info shows where to grab a bike and where to dock it.

Does Ride Madison show events in Madison?

Yes. The Events tab lists things happening around Madison, like group rides, festivals, markets and races. Pick one and Ride Madison builds an easy bike route to get you there, favoring trails and bike lanes over busy roads.

Is Ride Madison free?

Yes, it's free for riders. Local businesses can sponsor listings, which are always labeled "Sponsored".

Do I need an account?

No. The map, routes and directions work without one. A free account saves your rides, stats and badges across phones.

Is it available in Spanish?

Yes. Ride Madison works in English and Spanish.

When can I download it?

Ride Madison is coming soon to iPhone and Android. Sign up above to get an email the day it launches.