About Our Chapter

CWADC helps people stay connected to their community and to the places they love.

How It Works

All rides are free of charge and given by trained volunteer pilots.

Rides are offered in two primary ways

Partner organizations and care facilities

Available for clients and residents of our partner facilities only.

Rides are scheduled Monday through Friday directly with our partner organizations as part of ongoing programming for their residents and clients.

→ Learn About Our Partners

Public Rides

Open to local residents and visitors throughout the ride season.

Rides are offered on Tuesdays and Fridays at Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek and Thursdays in Baileys Harbor and Sturgeon Bay.

→ See Our Public Rides Calendar

Cycling Without Age began in 2012 in Copenhagen, Denmark, and has grown into a global movement with more than 3,000 chapters worldwide.

Bringing this program to Door County has allowed us to offer rides along Peninsula State Park, the Ahnapee Trail, the Sturgeon Bay waterfront, Baileys Harbor Waterfront, and many of the quieter roads throughout our county.

Through partnerships with local organizations and care facilities, as well as public ride opportunities, we are able to serve a wide range of individuals across the community.

Being Part of a Global Community

“Cycling Without Age is a movement – literally – that’s creating a sense of freedom, joy and happiness in an awesome meeting of generations.”

— Ole Kassow, CWA Founder

Guiding Principles

These principles guide every ride and interaction:

Generosity: Generosity permeates every activity in Cycling Without Age. It starts with the simple act of taking one or two elderly or differently abled people out on a bike ride. 

Slowness: Slow-paced rides are in contrast to the fast pace of modern society. By incentivizing the slowness of the ride, passengers are allowed to fully take in the environment and be present in the moment.

Storytelling:Storytelling is an important interaction between passengers and pilots. Sharing, listening to, and documenting stories merge people together from all generations. 

Relationships: By creating an opportunity where relationships can flourish, Cycling Without Age encourages, strengthens and energizes the connectivity among participants.

Without Age: We let people age in a positive context, without social limitations, by providing them meaningful interactions with members of their local community.

What People Are Saying

  • "My friend and I could not have enjoyed our trip more with Michelle! We had no idea what this trip entailed, and we loved every minute!"

    — From a Passenger

  • “I loved the times I was able to volunteer. All of the riders were just lovely."

    —From a Pilot

  • “The rides are such a special treat. All of your pilots are great! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the joy CWADC brings to so many!”

    — From a Passenger

CWA Door County

Board of Directors

John Ludwigsen, President

Diane Ludwigsen,Vice-President

Bruce Horwitz,Treasurer

Megan Schneider, Secretary

Amy Mueller, Director

Duane Schwartz, Director

Lori Turek, Director