Kristie Goforth, executive director for Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison and seen here in 2020, puts a bike back in its place after showing it to an organization picking up a donated bike for a client. At the time the program was operating out of a strip mall on Zeier Road but now has a space in East Towne Mall. FB4K Madison is now looking for a larger permanent home.Â
A "ghost bike" painted white now sits attached to a post at the intersection of Mineral Point Road and Ganser Way, near where Taylor M. Dunn, 29, was struck by an alleged drunken driver in 2022
Pepe Barros, left, and Austin Helselo, seen here in 2018, tune up donated bikes at the mechanics' station inside Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison's workshop inside a donated warehouse space. The FB4K workshop also has stations for bike preppers and cleaners, who need no experience in bicycle repair to lend a hand.Â
The Lower Yahara River Trail opened to the public in late August. Michelle Stocker captures some of the highlights of the new trail in this photo gallery.
The Lower Yahara River Trail opened in late August, allowing Dane County residents newfound access to parts of Lake Kegonsa.
PHOTO BY MICHELLE STOCKER
Kids biked to a fishing pier along the Lower Yahara Trail in August.
PHOTO BY MICHELLE STOCKER
A distance marker along the Lower Yahara River Trail.
PHOTO BY MICHELLE STOCKER
Bicyclists explore the Lower Yahara River Trail.
PHOTO BY MICHELLE STOCKER
The Lower Yahara River Trail runs between train tracks and Lake Kegonsa.
PHOTO BY MICHELLE STOCKER
Bicyclists enjoy the Lower Yahara River Trail.
PHOTO BY MICHELLE STOCKER
Ramps allow visitors to visit a fishing pier along the Lower Yahara River Trail.
PHOTO BY MICHELLE STOCKER
Observation decks along the Lower Yahara River Trail allow visitors to rest and check out the scenery.
PHOTO BY MICHELLE STOCKER
Cranes wander along the Lower Yahara River Trail.
PHOTO BY MICHELLE STOCKER
A section of the boardwalk along the Lower Yahara River Trail.
PHOTO BY MICHELLE STOCKER
Bicyclists along the boardwalk of the Lower Yahara River Trail in August.
PHOTO BY MICHELLE STOCKER
Lengthy sections of the Lower Yahara River Trail are boardwalks.
PHOTO BY MICHELLE STOCKER
The Lussier Family Heritage Center at Lake Farm County Park, as seen from the Lower Yahara River Trail, in August 2017.
Kristie Goforth, executive director for Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison and seen here in 2020, puts a bike back in its place after showing it to an organization picking up a donated bike for a client. At the time the program was operating out of a strip mall on Zeier Road but now has a space in East Towne Mall. FB4K Madison is now looking for a larger permanent home.Â
Pepe Barros, left, and Austin Helselo, seen here in 2018, tune up donated bikes at the mechanics' station inside Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison's workshop inside a donated warehouse space. The FB4K workshop also has stations for bike preppers and cleaners, who need no experience in bicycle repair to lend a hand.Â
