MADISON BIKE TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Pedal, Sample, Repeat: A 3‑Hour Electric‑Assist Ride Through Madison’s East Side
A guided, three‑hour BCycle tour that stitches together Willy Street, Atwood and Olbrich neighborhoods with seven food tastings and two drink samples—this guide explains what to expect and how the outing runs.
Pedal, Sample, Repeat: A 3‑Hour Electric‑Assist Ride Through Madison’s East Side.
Embark on a delightful, three‑hour bike tour of Madison’s bikeable east‑side neighborhoods. Using electric‑assist BCycles, riders move easily between Willy Street, Atwood and Olbrich while sampling seven food tastings and two drink samples and pausing at local historic sites and neighborhood gems.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Seven Bites and Two Drinks
The tour features seven food tastings and two drink samples drawn from local businesses along the route, including on‑site samplings at resident vendors at the start location and stops such as Taco Local and Starkweather.
Electric‑Assist BCycles Make It Easy
Riders use BCycles with electric assist and receive basic instruction at the start, allowing an easy, relaxed pedal along bike paths and neighborhood streets between tastings.
Garver Feed Mill Start and Willy Street History
The tour begins at the historic Garver Feed Mill, includes neighborhood stops that touch on Willy Street’s African American history and Orton Park, and routes through local corridors and lake paths that knit the east side together.
What the day feels like
What the Tour Feels Like
Expect a brisk, social three‑hour loop that begins at the Garver Feed Mill with an orientation and samples from resident vendors, then moves by electric‑assist bike along bike paths and neighborhood streets to Taco Local for tacos and marg samples, follows the lake path toward Willy Street for historical stops including Orton Park, pauses for beer and light bar snacks at Starkweather, and returns toward Garver for Wisconsin ice cream before closing out the ride.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits—and who it excludes.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The price covers the guided tour, use of a BCycle for the duration, and all tasting samples; participants also receive 20% off a monthly BCycle membership.
Riders use electric‑assist BCycles and will receive an overview and basic instruction at the start of the tour.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs approximately three hours.
What is the cost per person?
The rate is $129 per person.
Is there an age requirement?
Yes. All individuals must be 18 years or older to participate.
Are the tastings and stops fixed?
Tastings and stops are subject to change.
What does the tour price include?
The tour price includes the guided tour, use of the BCycle during the tour, and all samples; a 20% discount on a monthly BCycle membership is also provided.
Should I tip the guide?
Gratuities are appreciated by the guide team; the typical industry rate is 18–20%.