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Shop CLOSED Friday Jan. 23

Due to forecasted bitterly cold weather and only a high of -7 degrees, the Wheels shop will be closed this Friday. Stay Warm!

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Written by Neil Lerner On January 21, 2026 Tagged Wheels for Winners, Donate Funding, Donate a bike Madison, Bike shop
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Est. 1992 & 100% Volunteer. 1,175 bikes refurbished or repaired in 2025!

We are a non-profit, earn-a-bike program serving Madison & Dane County, WI. Earners perform 10 hours of community service to get great bikes. Free Bike Repair Events keep bikes safe and out of landfills.

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See how your Donation helps!

Print our brochure here. (En español, aquí)

Print our brochure here. (En español, aquí)

Become a volunteer bike mechanic. We will train you!

https://wheelsforwinners.org/bike-mechanics

Serving Madison and Dane County, Wheels for Winners is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization operating an earn-a-bike program that provides refurbished bicycles to individuals who perform community service. A bike earner can only receive one bike in any given 12 month period.

Shop Hours

Our shop on South Fair Oaks Ave. is open these hours:

Monday: 12:30 - 4 PM and 6 - 8 PM

Tuesday: 12:30 - 8 PM

Wednesday: 12:30 - 4 PM and 6 - 8 PM

Thursday: 12:30 - 4 PM and 6 - 8 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Holiday Closures

July 3 Night & July 4 All Day; Memorial Day; Labor Day; Halloween Night; Thanksgiving - Thursday & Friday; Christmas Week and New Year Week.

229 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Madison, WI 53704-  608.249.2418

Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 12:30 - 4:00 PM and 6:00 - 8:00 PM; Tuesday 12:30 - 8:00 PM; Friday 10 AM - 2 PM

Holiday Closures: July 3 Night & July 4 All Day; Memorial Day; Labor Day; Halloween Night; Thanksgiving - Thursday & Friday; December 24 & 25; December 31 & January 1.