We believe:

1. Transportation is a human right.
2. Equal access to transportation leads to social and economic justice.
3. Widespread use of bicycles protects our fragile climate.
4. Things are made to be reused.


Welcome! We’re Madison Freewheel Bicycle Co, better known as Freewheel.

We’re a 501(c)3 charitable organization, dedicated to transportation justice.

Our key work is teaching people to build, repair, and maintain their own bicycles.  We get bicycles into people’s lives — and we help people fall in love with bicycles — via our mechanical classes, available for a sliding scale fee.

How do we provide mechanical instruction at little or no cost to our students?  Easy:  it’s through the generosity of members, volunteers, and donors like you.  Friends of our community teach classes, help out around the shop, and provide us with the used bikes and parts that make our work possible.  Your kindness keeps our doors open, and ensures our classes are available to everybody for the months and years to come.

Dear Friends of Freewheel,

The board is actively looking for new volunteers and members. There are a variety of ways to plug in, whatever your level of mechanical skill, for all who support Freewheel’s mission. If that’s you, we’d love to see you at the next meeting! Registration at the link below:

https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/92009843697?pwd=aStIeEphYjExSngwUnpzNDZsS3cxUT09

Madison Freewheel Bicycle Co, Board of Directors


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  • Freewheel April Volunteer Meeting

    Thursday, April 18, 2024 , 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Spring is here! Join us on Zoom Thursday, April 18th from 6-7:30pm for Freewheel’s monthly volunteer meeting. We have been having some great conversations about new events and building up Freewheel's movement, and invite you to join the effort to bring an accessible, DIY community bike shop back to Madison. See you there! 🚲 Register at the link below:

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87374155223

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  • Spring Bike Wash

    Sunday, April 21, 2024 , 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    722 Clark Ct, Madison, WI 53715, USA

    Freewheel is joining Madison Bikes for their Spring Bike Wash! Ride on by to wash off the winter grime and get a tune up from Freewheel!

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  • Ride the Drive

    Sunday, August 11, 2024 , 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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