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What are your favorite Christmas rituals? If you are near North Avenue this Saturday, you will be ushered into the Christmas season with one of Milwaukee's most memorable holiday tradtions: 700 cycling Santas spreading holiday cheer.
Photo by Greg Smith, Flickr CC
The Santa Cycle Rampage is back for its 15th year, with proceeds benefiting the Wisconsin Bike Fed. Day-of registration will take place exclusively at Cranky Al's in Wauwatosa.
This year, registration will be a bit different, as "official" Santas will be asked to register at Cranky Al's in Wauwatosa starting at 9:30am on Saturday, and can choose between receiving a t-shirt (pictured left) or winter hat upon registration. The organizers of the event encourage everyone to participate, and registration is not required to spread holiday cheer.
If you're a member of the Bike Fed, it's only $20 to register. If you're a non-member, it's $35, but includes a year-long membership to the Wisconsin Bike Fed. Register for the event here.
In addition to Cranky Al's, there are a number of other morning gathering places for non-registered or pre-registered riders, spanning from Wauwatosa to Bay View. These locations include:
- Cafe Hollander Tosa
- Cafe Hollander Downer
- Cafe Centraal
- Cranky Al's
- Fuel Cafe
- Belair Cantina
- Nomad World Pub
The festivities don't have to end with the conclusion of the ride, and so there will be a number of post-Rampage parties, at locations including:
- Anodyne Coffee Walker's Point
- Cafe Centraal
- The Garage
- Great Lakes Distillery
- Kochanski's Concertina Beer Hall
- Lakefront Brewery
- Three Lions Pub
If you enjoy a good bike ride and are itching to get into the Christmas spirit, put on your Santa hat, reindeer ears, or Olaf costume, and join in on the holiday fun.