Wisconsin Bike Fed Hosts Annual Milwaukee Santa Cycle Rampage December 6, 2025

The Wisconsin Bike Fed joyously announces the registration information and event details for the annual Milwaukee Santa Cycle Rampage on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

“It’s the World’s Largest Winter Holiday Themed Costume Bike Ride for Charity!” explains event organizer and Wisconsin Bike Fed Assistant Director, Jake Newborn. “We expect over 2000 Santas,
Elves, Reindeer, Ralphies, Grinches, and more to celebrate the joy of cycling at this fundraiser for the Wisconsin Bike Fed.

Funds raised from ride registration support our programs like bike education for kids, free repairs for low income residents, and staff time for advocacy projects.

Santa Cycle Rampage is a slow roll-style, police-escorted route with two main ride start options that end at the Bike Fed office (187 E Becher St, Milwaukee):

1. Join the start and ride a full loop ride from the Bike Fed office and back. ~13 miles
2. Join the Rampagers at Hollander Grand Cafe on Downer Ave and ride the 2nd half. ~6 miles

Explore the draft Ride Route (subject to change prior to Dec 6th due to weather conditions or construction issues or other unforeseen circumstances).

Returning due to popular demand is the three mile very family-friendly ride, the “Elf Cycle Frenzy,” led by our Safe Routes to School instructors. Riders will leave from the start/finish line immediately after the main ride leaves to ride through the Bay View neighborhood and return for hot cocoa and snacks at Cafe Centraal. Participants may register for this fun event in the same way as the main ride and stay tuned for more details emailed to registered riders.

Pre-Check In Event:
Friday December 5, 2025
187 E Becher St. inside Wheel and Sprocket
3pm – 6pm: Media invited for interviews
3pm – 6:30pm: Registered riders can pick up packets and merch items to avoid day of event long lines
Event Details and Registration:

Saturday, December 6, 2025
7 am: Staff setup. Media invited to conduct interviews until 9:15am
8 am: Riders begin to arrive
9:30 am: Ride begins
9:45 am Elf Cycle Frenzy starts
10:15ish am: Ride reaches Cafe Hollander on Downer Ave
11:30 am: Ride Returns. Media welcome until 12pm

Visit the event website for details and registration.
Visit the Bike Fed online store to pre-order event merchandise by October 26th

Be Merry: Riders are encouraged to dress warmly and not only as Santa but their favorite holiday characters.