This is a part of our Q+A series. Know someone we should interview? Nominate them here.
Profile: Kevin D. — Sales Manager at Motorless Motion Bicycles, known as MOMO — an avid cyclist, community friend, and all-around fountain of bike-related knowledge.
Join us for a conversation with one of Madison’s premier bike shops, plus get the wheels turning with the best tips + tricks for cycling in the 608.
Located at 640 W Washington Ave. in Madison’s historic train depot. | Graphic by 6AMCity + 608today
Q: To someone who’s never been, what’s the scoop on MOMO?
A: Our shop is unique because we have everything on the burger. Gravel bikes, road rigs, commuters, plus we have an entire trike and tricycle showroom, folding bikes, and two-wheel recumbent bikes.
Q: Tell me one thing you love about this shop.
A: We’re just so accessible. The bike path is right next to us. For commuters, anyone looking for an emergency stop, etc., we can take a look at their bike + they’ve got coffee, food, and more right here in the historic train depot.
The MOMO service team is City Editor Ryan’s go-to for reliable bike support. | Photo by 608today
Q: What is the MOMO approach to selling bicycles?
A: We do the full education + set up customers with the right bike for them. We create a relationship with them, learn about their riding goals and habits, and then put them on a bike that best suits their needs.
Q: Give us the best tips and tricks for getting a bike in for service?
A: Bring your bike in during the week, the earlier the better. Weekdays are 100% better than weekend walk-ins when we’re busier selling bikes + getting things off the floor.
Forward Madison: Huttengaudi | Wed., June 15 | 7 p.m. | Breese Stevens Field | $20+ | Enjoy German beer + food as Madison takes on SC Paderborn — don’t miss the German polka band playing before the match. ⚽*
Floral Leopard | Wed., June 15 | 6:30 p.m. | Wine & Design, 167 S. Fair Oaks Ave. | $40 | Paint your own canvas + sip on libations.
Jazz on State | Wed., June 15 | 5:30-8 p.m. | 100 block of State Street | Free+ | Live concerts from local musicians. 🎶
Thursday
Madison Malone | Thurs., June 16 | 8 p.m. | The Bur Oak | $10 | The Madison-born singer-songwriter known for tunes on “General Hospital.”
Acoustic Happy Hour Ft. Adem Tesfaye | Thurs., June 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill | Free+ | Music from the Madison hip-hop guitarist and music producer.
Loop the Lake | Sat., June 18 | 8 a.m. | Olbrich Park | Free+ | Support clean healthy lakes with the 10th annual bike ride around Lake Monona. 🚲
June Paddle | Sat., June 18 | 4 p.m. | Marshall Boats, 2102 Allen Blvd. | Free+ | BYO kayak or rent one to explore the scenic shoreline of Lake Mendota.
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93º | Scattered thunderstorms | 60% chance of rain
Public Health Madison and Dane County have tips for staying safe during the extreme heat this week. PHMDC recommends keeping cool via indoor activities, regularly hydrating, and staying connected to keep track of extreme weather updates. ☀️ (Channel3000)
Civic
The City of Madison is reminding residents about available support + safety procedures following Monday afternoon’s storm. While City Urban Forestry crews are working to clear debris, if you experienced any personal property damage, you may need to contact a building contractor or engineer.
Streets Division drop-off sites will be closed on Sun., June 19 + Mon., June 20 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Residents with curbside collection scheduled for Monday should place carts at the curb by 6:30 a.m. on Tues., June 21. ♻️
Traffic
Gas prices have jumped almost 15 cents per gallon in the last week alone. Since the beginning of May, prices have increased nearly a full dollar — going from $3.87 per gallon to $4.84. Dump the pump + check out our alternatives to driving in the 608. ⛽ (NBC15)
Community
Make Music Madison is coming back to the 608. The citywide, outdoor music celebration returns Tues., June 21 with 100+ businesses, parks, and venues all over Madison offering a free international summer solstice music celebration. Get the full list of participating locations here.
Show
The Verona Area Community Theater is performing “Beauty and the Beast” at the Badger Ridge Middle School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are on sale now for the shows Fri., June 17-Sat., June 25 at 7:30 p.m. 🎭
Open
Garver Feed Mill — Madison’s community hub with 13 independent, locally owned businesses — is hosting a Roll Play pop-up through mid-September. Grab your friends and roll the dice on social game nights, pan-Asian eats, plus community give-back events centered around gaming.
Development
A six-story, 59-unit affordable housing project for veterans — Valor on Washington — opens today at 1322 E. Washington Ave. The development will offer on-site social services to support residents with employment services, financial literacy + host commercial businesses on the first floor. 🏗️ (Cap Times)
Eat
Bessie’s Diner is hosting its 4th annual Fly-in or Drive-in Pancake Breakfast. The all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast offers up close views of new + vintage planes, plus take to the skies during a 30-minute discovery flight with Revv Aviation at Southwest Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL). ✈️ (Channel3000)
If getting organic poultry, grass-fed beef, heritage pork, wild game + more delivered straight from the farm to your dinner plate sounds like your foodie dream, D’Artagnan Foods can make it happen. Their small farms deliver overnight forguaranteed freshness. 🍽️*
Announced
Last week, we asked you to submit your best dad joke for a chance to be featured on a t-shirt or mug sold in Six & Main, our online store. Congrats to readers Jeff M., Natalie J., Anne M., and Elizabeth C. for submitting winning dad jokes that will be featured on merch (just in time for Father’s Day). All winners have been contacted, and thanks to everyone who submitted. Shop the dad joke collection.
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Our eyes do not deceive us though, this is the Brew City Battle.
Watch the men’s and women’s Badger basketball programs play a doubleheader under the same roof on Fri., Nov. 11. Stay tuned for more information on game times + how to watch at home for the first basketball games ever played at the home of the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Editor’s pick: As an active cyclist + self-proclaimed outdoorsman, I’m taking the PHMDC guidelines seriously this week as I embark on outdoor adventures in the heat. To protect myself and make the most of the weather, I’m stocking up on the best local cold treats, plus going out of my way to apply, reapply, and more or less bathe in sunscreen. Stay safe, 608.
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