Ride the Drive Returns This Sunday

The weather looks perfect for the return of Ride the Drive this Sunday, August 11. The free event runs from 10am to 2pm as select city streets close to motor vehicles and six Parks Hubs overflow with free activities, bike checks, food and entertainment. 

Ride the Drive began in 2009 as an event celebrating Madison’s commitment to healthy, active living. This tradition continues as thousands of happy people come together to experience parks and open streets in a single, one-day, free, community event. 

There is no wrong way to enjoy Ride the Drive. Participants can stroll, roll, pedal or glide from park to park along the designated 4-mile route, which travels in both directions. Eventgoers can start their day by stopping by an Info Booth at any of the six Parks Hubs to pick up a map or scan the QR code, fill up their water bottle, purchase RTD merch and pick up an RTD Prize Pass for a chance to win Parks swag. 

Six Park Hubs - click the park name for the latest activities, entertainment and food. 

• Edward Klief Park, 1200 Milton St., partnering with Public Health Madison & Dane County 
• Brittingham Park, 701 W. Brittingham Place, partnering with Madison Boats 
• Olin Park, 202 E. Lakeside St., partnering with Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) 
• Law Park, 410 S. Blair St., partnering with City of Madison Community Development Division & Warner Park Community Recreation Center 
• R. Richard Wagner Park, 728 Jenifer St., partnering with Olbrich Botanical Gardens & Elk's Lodge 410 
• McPike Park, 202 S. Ingersoll St., partnering with Sessions and McPike

Media Check In
All media are invited to check in at Olin Park Info Booth, 202 E. Lakeside Street. More information may be found on RTD Media.  

Ride the Drive is made possible thanks to the generous contributions of the Madison Parks Foundation, TruStage, Madison Credit Union, Paul Davis Restoration and the numerous in-kind donors and partners.

Ride the Drive is organized by the City of Madison Parks Division in partnership with numerous City agencies and local organizations.  

Street Closures & Cross-Traffic Access Points
The following roads are closed on Sunday, August 11, from 9:00am to 3:00pm, with controlled cross-traffic at designated streets.

• Regent St. from Randall Ave. to W. Washington Ave.
  • Controlled Cross-Traffic Allowed: Mills Street, Park Street, W. Washington Ave.
• Proudfit Street / N. Shore Drive from W. Washington Ave. to John Nolen Drive
  • Controlled Cross-Traffic Allowed: W. Main St.
• John Nolen Drive from Olin Ave. to E. Wilson and Williamson streets
  • Controlled access allowed to the Machinery Row parking lot
• Williamson St. from John Nolen Drive to S. Ingersoll St.
  • Controlled Cross-Traffic Allowed: Patterson St.
• S. Ingersoll from Williamson to E. Main streets

See RideTheDrive.com for event details, including Park Hub activities, route map and more!