# Ride Madison

> Ride Madison is a free bike map and riding app for Greater Madison, Wisconsin. It shows every bike path, trail and bike lane in the area, with turn-by-turn navigation, classic local rides, route flyover previews, live BCycle availability, rider perks, and stats and badges. Tagline: "Where Madison Rides." Coming soon to iPhone and Android.

## Key facts
- Name: Ride Madison (company: Ride Madison LLC, Madison, Wisconsin)
- Website: https://ridemadison.com
- Contact: hello@ridemadison.com
- Price: free for riders; supported by clearly labeled local sponsorships
- Platforms: iOS and Android (not yet released; launch sign-up at https://ridemadison.com)
- Coverage: Madison, Middleton, Verona, Fitchburg, McFarland, Monona, Sun Prairie and Waunakee, plus day trips such as Devil's Lake and Blue Mound
- Map data: OpenStreetMap contributors

## Features
- Turn-by-turn bike navigation
- Classic Madison rides and preloaded routes created by Madison riders
- Preview before you pedal: fly through a route and see points of interest
- Live BCycle station availability
- Bike shops, fix-it stations, bike parking and water stops
- "Can I ride here?" trail rules, including Wisconsin state trail passes and e-bike rules
- Rider perks from local businesses
- Ride stats and badges

## Pages
- [Home](https://ridemadison.com/): app overview, features, FAQ and launch email sign-up
- [Advertise](https://ridemadison.com/advertise): packages for local businesses. Featured Listing $49/month, Trail Partner $149/month (built for bike shops), Corridor Sponsor $500/month, event promotion $25 to $99 per event, and title sponsorship on request
- [Privacy Policy](https://ridemadison.com/privacy)
- [Terms of Use](https://ridemadison.com/terms)

## FAQ
### 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.

### 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.