April 28, 2017

May is Bike Month.... & more!

.... in the United States. Help us celebrate by joining us for one of our upcoming events. In honor of this, after the business portion of our Public meeting (May 2 from 6-7pm at Watertower Chophouse), join us at Sun Prairie City Hall, as Mayor Esser makes his bike week proclamation during the city council meeting.

May (National Bike Month, League of American Bicyclists)

SPBAG volunteers can provide bike registration and technical support 8 AM - Noon.

  • Wisconsin Bike Fed’s Bike to Work Week (May 15 – 19)
  • Bike to Work Day (Friday, May 19)

SPBAG will set up a commuter station on Cannery Square, downtown Sun Prairie. Looking for volunteers to greet riders and hand-out freebies from 6-9:00 AM.

Or just dust off your bike and take it for spin! Invite a friend or family member and enjoy Sun Prairie's off- and on-street bike path network.

We have more events planned for June and September 2017:

June (Wisconsin Bike Week, Wisconsin Bike Fed)

  • Wisconsin Bike Week (June 1 – 11)
  • SPBAG Brats, Brews, and Bikes Ride (Thursday, June 8)
  • Colonial Club Strawberry Fest (Saturday, June 17)

SPBAG will set up and provide bike corral parking. Looking for volunteers to man the parking tents from 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM.

  • Sun Prairie Bacon, Brew, & BBQ Fest (Saturday, June 24)

SPBAG will set up and provide bike corral parking. Looking for volunteers to man the parking tents.

September

  • SPBAG Slow Roll (Saturday, September 23 from 10 AM - Noon)

A slow, family friendly ride on Sun Prairie’s north side designated bike paths. Routes begin and end at Orfan Community Park. Looking for volunteers to assist with participant check-in, be route leaders, and provide support as group crosses Bird Street.

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