Riding in Sun Prairie

Where to Ride

The following are maps that show paved bicycle paths in Sun Prairie:

• Online PDF document
• Interactive online map
• Downloadable maps

The following map shows the location of bicycle racks in Sun Prairie:

• Local Bicycle Racks: this page is currently under construction so may change on a regular basis

Sun Prairie Moves also have a YouTube channel, featuring videos of local paths and trails. Please subscribe to our channel to stay update, as we add various videos of Sun Prairie trails.

Some of our neighboring cities also offer cycling maps:

• Madison are (Dane county wide) maps for cyclist – website with options for print and online interactive maps

When venturing outside Sun Prairie, you might consider these regional maps:

• Dane County cycling maps – split into two regions: West and East
  Additional Wisconsin county maps can be found on their bike maps page.
• Wisconsin Bicycle Maps – these are for sale through local bicycle retailers and the Wisconsin Bicycle Federation

For mountain biking in the area:

• Sheehan Park Mountain Bike Trails – enjoy two miles of singletrack trails in central Sun Prairie
• Madcitydirt.com – offers links to area mountain bike trails as well as daily trail conditions

There is also a BMX track in our area:

• Mad Town BMX in DeForest

Additional options:

• TrailLink.com – a database or rail-trails from the Rails-To-Trails Conservancy
• Gravelmap.com – for those seeking non-paved roads

Local fees and permits

Below are links to permits and passes you should consider when riding in Sun Prairie and on paths or trails outside of town.

City:

• Bicycle owners living in Sun Prairie are required to register their bicycles with the City of Sun Prairie.
  Registration is free and does not expire.

Dane County:

• A Dane County Mountain Bike Trail Permit is required for riding at Badger Prairie, Seminole, and CamRock trails.
  The permits are annual and end on the 31st of December.

Wisconsin State:

• A State Trail Pass is required for mountain riding at trails such as Blue Mounds and Kettle Moraine and cycling on trails systems like the Badger State Trail, Capital City State Trail and the Glacial Drumlin State Trail. Some locations may require a pass for the user and a separate pass for your vehicle if parking on site.
  The permits are annual and end on the 31st of December.

Sporting Goods Retailers in Sun Prairie

Bicycles

• Sun City Cyclery and Skate – 235 E Main St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 – (608) 837-2453 – includes service center
• Target – 660 S Grand Ave, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 – (608) 834-5600
• Walmart – 1905 McCoy Rd, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 – (608) 837-6339

Running

• Fleet Feet Sports – 2828 Prairie Lakes Dr #106, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 – (608) 834-9999

General Outdoors

• Cabela’s – 1350 Cabela Drive, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

Know Your Rights

Below are links to laws and ordinances related to cycling in our area.

Local:

• Sun Prairie Code of Ordinaces, Chapter 10.32 Bicycles

County:

• (coming soon)

State:

• Winsconsin Chapter 36, Rules of the Road, SubChapter XII on bicycles
• Department of Transportation summary of Bicycle Rules.

Cycling Advocacy, Sun Prairie, and Racing

Details on other groups who support people on bicycles. please visit our organizations page.