About the Swap

The Brazen Dropouts Bike Swap is a one-day event held annually in January in Madison, WI that connects folks with bike stuff to sell with people who want to buy it. Over 125 vendors register to sell stuff like cycling attire, shoes, frames, forks, cranks, pedals -- you name it, it's probably at the Swap. The Swap typically brings approximately 1000 general attendees from WI and the surrounding states! The exact vendors vary from year to year, but it's a good bet that you'll find some spectacular deals, and meet a bunch of great people. Additionally, a number of non-profit bicycle advocacy groups attend the Swap - so even if you don’t buy anything, you can learn about some great events and organizations! The Brazen Dropouts don’t take any commission on any sale.

Your Guide to the Swap

Bike Corral - For buying/selling Bikes!

The bike corral is ideal for those who have complete bikes to sell. You can think of it like a pumpkin patch full of bikes for Swap attendees to peruse. There's no need to register ahead of time: just bring your bikes to the Swap. For non-vendors, it costs $10 to enter the first bike into the corral (general admission included), and then $5 for each additional bike. Vendors may enter the first bike into the corral for free (per paid vendor table/end-row/expo space), and each bike after will be $5 (all payment accepted only the day of the Swap - no pre-registration). See the link above for the form for the corral - you’ll fill this out, we’ll attach it to your bike, and make sure that any interested buyers get in touch with you directly while you shop the Swap. Non-vendor bike sellers may enter the main entrance of the building starting at 9am to get your bike into the corral and get a general admission wristband.

Tables - For Selling anything!

We have about 150 tables available, with each total space approximately 5' x 10' and including a table with two chairs, which comprise the majority of the floor. You can register as many tables as you'd like, and we'll be sure to situate them next to one another. You can sell anything at a table! We just ask that you don't move them, keep the aisles clear, and don't spill over into someone else's space. If you represent a non-profit, please get in touch to inquire about spaces we have available to you.

Row end spaces - 'create your own set-up'

These spaces, which will be located at the ends of each vendor table row, will be approximately 10' x 10' and will allow you to create your own set-up. No table or chairs will be included in these spaces at the standard rate, but vendors can bring anything they want to set-up their space. Only 20 of these spaces will be available, so sign-up early!

Expo Spaces - For Selling Anything! In STyle.

"Expo spaces" are 10' x 20' spaces situated front and center at the venue. These spaces are designed to allow free-form presentation. Some vendors set up a small tent over their space, bring their own fixtures, and set up a small pop-up shop. Others need only the two tables and chairs provided with every space, but want to situate them differently than the vendors tables mentioned above typically allow.

Hourly raffles & door prizes

Our gracious sponsors have provided items for hourly raffles - each general admission entry and each purchased vendor space will receive one raffle ticket for free (further raffle tickets can’t be purchased).

Last year’s layout for reference can be found here - it will be similar in 2020.