March 27, 2022

Info from Public Meeting, 2022 events, report unsafe road conditions, and bicycle benefits

Hello and thanks to everyone who was able to attend our first in-person public meeting in over two years. If you weren't able to make it, you can find the information we provided below. Please do not hesitate to reach out or comments on this post with any questions.

2022 Event Calendar All items in bold hosted/sponsored by SPMoves

MAY

  • Lions’ Bike Rodeo – May 7, 2022
  • National Bike to Work Week - May 16-22, 2022
  • National Bike to Workday Commuter Station - Friday, May 20, 2022
    • Volunteers needed to organize event, greet riders and hand-out freebies - sign up here
  • Bike to Farmers Market in Sun Prairie – May 21, 2022
  • National Ride of Silence - Saturday, May 21, 2022
    • Ride and honor those that have been injured or who have died in biking accidents

JUNE

  • Wisconsin Bike Week - June 4 - 11, 2022
  • SP Moves Brats, Brews, and Bikes Ride - Wednesday, June 8, 2022
    • Volunteer to gather prize donations, coordinate food and drinks, be route leaders. - sign up here
  • Colonial Club Strawberry Fest Bike Parking - Sat, June 18, 2022

JULY AND AUGUST

  • Wednesday Night Bike Ride (WNBR) – July 6, 2022
  • Pedal the Prairie 100 Mile Challenge - July 1 - August 31, 2022
    • Join the Sun Prairie Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department and pedal 100 miles throughout Sun Prairie and beyond. sign up link coming via SPPRF

Report a problem with street, road, path conditions

The City of Sun Prairie has a system in place that allows you report any concerns with road, street, or multi-use path conditions. This includes pot holes and unsafe road conditions (dirt, gravel, debris in bike lanes). Easiest to call 608-837-3050 and ask for Public Works. You can also complete an online form, but you may have to register to report and track your request. Follow this link for the online form.

Bicycle Benefits

  • Earn discounts for riding your bike to businesses
  • $5.00 helmet sticker does not expire
  • 9 business members in Sun Prairie and looking for more! (Hundreds in Dane County!)
  • For participating businesses, $20 = 10 stickers to sell and member decals
  • Membership does not expire
  • www.bicyclebenefits.org
  • Let us know about favorite local business that we can reach out to about #BicycleBenefits

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