Madison BCycle is a great way to get around town or campus. Madison BCycle members can pick up a bike at any station and return it to that same station or any other station when they’re done. Using their BCards or the BCycle App, members can unlock a bike in seconds. Returning a bike is even easier. Just roll it into a dock and walk away.

Anybody 18 years or older! The bikes easily adjust to just about any adult’s size. Just sign up for a membership and you’re ready to ride.

Checking out a BCycle is fast and easy! Check out our page on How BCycle Works to learn more about how to get riding fast.

Check out the range of Madison BCycle pass types here!

There is a lever where the seat post meets the frame of the bicycle. Open this lever to freely move the seat post up or down to your desired height. Firmly push the lever back into the closed position before beginning your ride. 

Madison bicycles are designed to be easy to ride. They have: step-through frames, pedal-powered front and rear lights, baskets, three speeds, and comfortable, easily adjustable seats to fit heights 5′ to 6′ 5”.

The front and rear facing lights are powered by the rotation of the wheels. Start pedaling and the lights will turn on automatically. They’ll turn off shortly after you stop riding.

If a station is empty when you arrive, go to the kiosk, click Start > More Options > Station Empty for a list of nearby stations with available bikes.
To make sure bikes are available at a nearby station, download the BCycle app for iOS or Android for real-time station information and bike availability.

If a station is full when you arrive, go to the kiosk, click Start > More Options > Station Full for a list of nearby stations with available docks, and to add a free extra 15 minutes to your trip.

To make sure bikes are available at a nearby station, download the BCycle app for iOS or Android for real-time station information and bike availability.

If the bike has a flat tire or you’re experiencing another issue with it, please return the bike to the nearest station. Call our Customer Service at 800-473-4743

If anyone is injured, call 911 immediately. You should also call the police department in the jurisdiction the crash took place and file a report with an officer. This will help assure all important information is documented.
Contact our Customer Service at 800-473-4743 at the earliest appropriate time to notify us of the facts of the crash.

Immediately notify Customer Service by calling us at 800-473-4743. 

Electric bikes have taken the cycling industry by storm, and now they're doing the same for bike share. They get you farther, faster. They charge your commute, making it sweat free. They open up the possibility of biking to individuals who may not have considered riding before. And most of all--they're fun!

During our pilot test in 6 cities (including Madison), we found that ridership more than doubled on e-bikes. Our goal is to change the world by getting more people on bikes, and e-bikes help us do that.

BCycle e-bikes check in and out of the existing docks, just like the classic red bikes.

When you check out an e-bike, turn on the power assist when you're ready via the display on the left side of the handlebars. You can turn the power off at any time during your ride when you don't want it.

The power assist only works when you pedal. It gives you a boost as you pedal, so you feel like the wind is always at your back.

We are working with several nonprofits to find a second home for the bikes that are in good condition.

After 8+ years of service, some bikes have reached the end of their useful lives. We’ll use any parts that are can be salvaged and reused, and recycle the rest.

You could also win a decommissioned classic red bike of your own! Enter to win here.

Active memberships will continue, with no action needed by you. As a bonus, we're extending the included rental time for annual members from 30 minutes to 60 minutes!

When it comes time for you to renew your membership, it will be under the new membership structure. Think: longer rental periods, still at a great value!

You can lock in the $65/year rate for another year when you renew now

First and foremost--wear a helmet! The first 100 registrants for our launch event will receive a free, limited edition BCycle helmet. Register here today. Otherwise, all new or renewing annual members get $20 off a purchase at the Trek Stores of Madison (East & West Side). We highly encourage you to use it to purchase a helmet. Check your registration or renewal email for details on redeeming your $20 off.

Be sure you're familiar with local regulations. You can find the City of Madison's guidelines here.

Join us for our launch on June 18!

In the meantime, we'll be holding several demo events as well. Stay tuned for more details!

The BCycle electric is a pedal assist bike that amplify your pedaling power and your ability to do and see more. It features a Bosch system that provides support up to 17 mph.

Designed for comfort on commutes, daily cruises, and recreational rides. BCycle electric brings no-sweat bike share to your community; no hills, no sweat, all smiles.

The Madison BCycle team will take care of charging the e-bike batteries for you. They last about 30 miles per charge. You can check the battery life on any e-bike before checking it out by turning on the display on the left side of the handlebars.

If your battery dies, you'll still be able to ride--the assist will just stop boosting your ride. The good news is that the new bike is about the same weight as the classic red bikes, so it is a great ride even without the pedal assist.

You can always contact our customer service number if you run into any issues at 1-800-473-4743.

Great news—our pedal assist is optional! You can choose to leave it off, and you’ll still have an awesome ride. The bike itself is a sleeker ride, still has 3 speeds, and weighs in at about the same weight as the existing red bikes.