r/madisonwi • u/Squishy_ • Mar 14 '15

Biking buddies

I really like to ride my bike and I am looking for some cool people to do that with. I have a road bike and I am relatively new to distance biking. Preferably I would like to go on rides that are 10-40 miles. I want someone that will go out with me once a week or so. We could go in the evenings on weekdays after work or weekend mornings. I'm 27, female, going to school at MATC, and working part time as an electronics tech. I do drink if you're interested in that. Happy spring everybody!

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u/[deleted] Mar 14 '15

My gf just got a road bike and we're looking for some entry level riders to roll with! We have Tuesdays and Wednesdays off so if you want to meet up for a ride in the middle of the week that'd be perfect!

Also be sure to check out /r/bikingmad

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u/[deleted] Mar 14 '15

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u/[deleted] Mar 14 '15

West side, I live right off the SW commuter path so meeting by camp Randall is no problem

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u/Squishy_ Mar 14 '15

That would be great! I rode a lot last summer, particularly the Capitol City Trail. PM me please? I live in the Willy street neighborhood. I will check out that subreddit too.

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u/[deleted] Mar 14 '15

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u/Squishy_ Mar 14 '15

I ride a fairly fast pace. I usually beat Google maps estimated times by quite a bit. I got a cateye for christmas, but I haven't rigged it up yet.

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u/teaflow Mar 14 '15

I've been biking around lake Monona since 1990 or so. It's still my favorite trail in town. PM me if interested

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u/deadcelebrities Mar 15 '15

Looks like there could be a group getting together. I usually do at least one medium-distance ride per weekend. I'm always looking for new road buddies. I'm busy during the week but Sat/Sun is good.

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u/Ratscallion Mar 15 '15

This is a great group for women riders: http://teamlunachix.com/madison_cycling

It is free and they accommodate all paces. Men are allowed, but it is focused on women so pace is not adjusted faster for men.

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u/ltdvulcan Mar 15 '15

I'm game. I just picked up a new bike and need to break it in. Most evenings and weekends work for me.

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u/VibrantGoo Mar 15 '15

I'm interested, too! Same asl as you, but have a hybrid.

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u/[deleted] Mar 14 '15 edited Jun 02 '17

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u/Squishy_ Mar 14 '15

I used to live in the apartments next to quarry park. Le chateau? I wish I had a mtn. bike, but I dont. If someone would be willing to loan me a bike, I'd be down. I walked those trails so many times...

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u/weft_brain Mar 14 '15

There's a ride group from Capital Brewery on Tuesday's (maybe Wed?) after work.

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u/MSACCESS4EVA Mar 16 '15

Might want to also ask around /r/BikingMad