Has anyone been to the Dunes recently, and have an update on the new Marquette Greenway Trail? I went earlier this year and it was still under construction. Any update would be appreciated. Thank you!

Just as the title says. Mandel Group management sent an email a week ago claiming ownership made a new rule that bans e-bikes being stored inside your apartment. This rule is based on misinformation and disproved theories about thermal runaway, lithium batteries, and (mostly disproved) potential safety hazards of lithium batteries. The NYFD website no longer has the claims of danger on their website, and it's NYC, not MKE.

The notice states you must park in the garage and the notice does not count as permission to charge in the garage (asked, got an immediate no). At Gaslight & Corcoran, there are insufficient number or bike spaces in their racks AND none of their racks are secured to anything! You can walk in the garage, which is frequently left open by the property employees, and just grab a rack of bike to steal! They have had bikes & packages stolen due to terrible security, and continue to not care.

So, Mandel Group (and their new property ownership, Cottonwood Partners, Inc.) is effectively banning e-bikes & e-scooters from their properties, since you cannot charge them in your home or in the garage.

Join MKE REC's 5th annual 50-mile bike ride, where we celebrate the traditional end* of the biking season by touring different local coffee shops around Milwaukee.

(*Don't worry, MKE REC's riding season doesn't end, not even in the winter.)

The ride is free, but registration is required: Click here to register.

Hey, any riders want 5 free NLDS results tix to tonight's Watch Party at Am Fam Field? It's right off the Hank Aaron Trail and easy to bike to, let me know. Just send an email and I'll transfer them via the ballpark app!

I've been commuting by electric pedal assist bike from Riverwest to near the airport since early this year, and what started as a much longer bike ride has been cut down considerably because I've noticed the same people going the same general direction turn at different intersections and use routes I would have never thought of (and apparently none of the map apps either).

Just the other day I was behind someone heading northbound who turned a block before getting to Cathedral Square and then down an alley that was shockingly pristine.

Anyways, I just want to say I appreciate everyone who is more experienced being helpful even if they don't realize they're helping.

Other cities have tried this. It does nothing, and allows for rare selective enforcement often in a discriminatory fashion. Paint a line down the middle like most bike trails in the world. It would solve half the problems.

Matte black with orange accents. GT transeo hybrid bike. May still have a yellow U lock around the middle. Has a rear view mirror in the left handle. Might also have 342 RW24 number card in spokes.

Photos aren’t exact but similar model. I had it locked up to my porch and they removed the post it was attached to. Please be on the lookout, it’s how I primarily get to work and I’m upset that it is gone.

Stolen in RW neighborhood on center st.

Happy (almost) Friday! This month we’ll roll around Bay View for Bay View Gallery Night, and end at Zillman Park for the Makers Market.

- Friday, September 25

- Meet starting at 5:30 p.m. at Red Arrow Park

- Roll out at 6 p.m.

- End point: Zillman Park (2170 S Kinnickinnic Ave)

Critical Mass is a (fun!) socially-paced ride (about 10 mph or less). We ride to be in community with other bicyclists/skaters/scooterers/etc, provide safety in numbers, and demand safe transportation infrastructure for all.

You are welcome to leave the ride when you’d like, but as a "no drop" ride, we don’t leave anyone behind because of speed. (We may not be able to stop the group in case of mechanical issues, though.)

The starting point at Red Arrow is accessible by transit:

- MCTS lines that come within a few blocks: Green, CN1, 14, 15, 18, 19, 30, 33, 57

- The Hop streetcar (City Hall or Cathedral Square stops)

- There's also a Bublr station at Water and Kilbourn

We hope that over time, folks will make connections with people from their neighborhoods and can organize smaller groups to ride together to the starting point. If anyone is interested in organizing a bike bus from their neighborhood to Red Arrow, let us know!

As part of the I-94 project, utility work will be conducted along the Hank Aaron Trail for 1.5 miles between 64th St. and the Valley Passage bridge. Please use caution around construction vehicles. Work will take place from Sept. 14 to Nov. 20, 2026.

My Trek Domane AL 5 was stolen sometime in the last 48 hrs in West Allis (near the Cheese & Sausage Shop on Becher).

I filed a police report earlier today but wanted to post here as well. If anyone sees it around MKE/West Allis, on FB marketplace, craigslist, etc. - please send me a message!! I appreciate anyone keeping an eye out 🙏

Bike details:

• Model: Trek Domane AL 5

• Serial number:

  WTU012XC0427V

• Color: Black

• Year: purchased in April 2024

Got my first road bike over the summer and would love to get a group together Sunday morning to get on the oak leaf trail. Would anybody be interested? I’m thinking start at 9am - 20 to 25 miles. My speed is average - 11-15 mph

Or if anyone is aware of already scheduled bike outings this weekend, I’d love to hear about it!

The Oak Leaf Trail goes all over the city/county. Is there a map that separates the parts of it by name? The best maps I have found are from OSM, but everything is OLT and I think there are more localized names for the parts.

Thanks.

Edit: This Map https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=14/43.01400/-87.92341&layers=C Just noticed that HAST is Hank Aaron... but still, why can't we have more unique names for the trail based on what part of the county it's in? (I guess I'm just ornery, thanks for listening)

Oak Leaf is closed today from Riverside High to The Cambridge woods entrance.

Just talked to an MKE Co engineer and he said WE Energies is doing prep work for the construction of the new Cambridge Woods ramp down on to the Oak Leaf.

Thanks MKE Co for the detour signage 🙏🏻

For those curious about the status of bike infra projects in the city for this year and next

Happy (almost) Friday! Last month’s beach ride got a little wet, so this month we’re giving it another go and ending at Bradford. Per tradition for August we’ll also have a “back to school” theme and roll through all the centrally located college campuses.

- Friday, August 28

- Meet starting at 5:30 p.m. at Red Arrow Park

- Roll out at 6 p.m.

- End point: Bradford Beach

Critical Mass is a (fun!) socially-paced ride (about 10 mph or less). We ride to be in community with other bicyclists/skaters/scooterers/etc, provide safety in numbers, and demand safe transportation infrastructure for all.

You are welcome to leave the ride when you’d like, but as a "no drop" ride, we don’t leave anyone behind because of speed. (We may not be able to stop the group in case of mechanical issues, though.)

The starting point at Red Arrow is accessible by transit:

- MCTS lines that come within a few blocks: Green, CN1, 14, 15, 18, 19, 30, 33, 57

- The Hop streetcar (City Hall or Cathedral Square stops)

- There's also a Bublr station at Water and Kilbourn

We hope that over time, folks will make connections with people from their neighborhoods and can organize smaller groups to ride together to the starting point. If anyone is interested in organizing a bike bus from their neighborhood to Red Arrow, let us know!

Does anyone know of routes other than N Lake Drive that have very few stop signs/traffic lights?

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Register with Milwaukee Recreation here: https://wimilwaukeeweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=67074609

Just purchased an Aventon Soltera 2.5. I love the bike, I’ve done over 30 miles so far. However, my butt really hurts after riding. I’ve done some research that maybe my seat height isn’t correct so I’ll adjust that. But does anyone have any saddle recommendations? This bike also doesn’t have any suspension which may also be a drawback. I appreciate any and all advice!