ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONE
Join us for a car-free, 6-mile loop from John Nolen Drive to East Washington, around the Capitol Square to State Street and back. There is no start or stop location, so jump in at any point along the route. Enjoy a variety of activities and water stations along the way.
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Comfort Stations
For water & port-a-potties, please go to the following locations:
Family Park Comfort Station
Location: Olin Park (John Nolen Drive & Lakeside Intersection). Sponsored by the Princeton Club.
Bike Avenue Comfort Station
Location: East Washington Avenue Between Paterson & Blount. Sponsored by Planet Bike.
dance Square Comfort Station
Location: Capitol Square on Pinckney & East Mifflin Street Intersection. Sponsored by the Madison Parks Foundation.Library Mall Comfort Station
Location: State Stree & Lake Street Intersection. Sponsored by Metcalfe's Sentry.
Bikeford Street comfort station
Location: Bedford Street & West Main Street Intersection. Sponsored by Williamson Bikes. |
Bike Avenue
Location: East Washington Avenue Between Paterson and Blount
BIKE AVENUE
Listen to Triple M's live broadcast while enjoying a variety of activites:
- Kids' Bike Rodeo: Fun for all ages & skill levels
- Helmet Fitting (Dane County Sheriff's Office)
- Basic Tune-ups
- Mirraco BMX Tricks & Tips
- Trek Store Kids Bike Obstacle Course
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- Trek Bike Demo
- Trek Ride+ Electric Assist Bike Test Ride
- Register your Bike
- Get Bike Maps
- Learn about Metro's Rack-n-Roll Program
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Time: 8am - 2pm
Location: East Washington Avenue at Patterson St to Blount St
Family Park
Location: Olin Park (John Nolen Drive and Lakeside Street intersection)
Princeton Club MOVEMENT
Princeton Club instructors will be offering a variety of group exercise classes to get you moving!
Times: 10am: Zumba (1 hour class) and 1pm: TurboKick (1 hour class)
Location: John Nolen Dr at Lakeside St
Madison School & Community Recreation Art Cart
The MSCR Art Cart will be on the route providing drop-in art activities geared for children three and older and their families.
Time: 10am - 1pm
Location: John Nolen Dr at Lakeside St
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YMCA Obstacle Course
Making the most of their 850 muscles with the YkidzFit obstacle course ... hurdles, hoops, ropes, balls and more. Complete the course and win a prize! Join. Give. Volunteer of YMCA of Dane County, Inc. East, West, and Northeast locations.
Time: 8am - 2pm
Location: John Nolen Dr at Lakeside St
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Parade Drive
Location: John Nolen Drive from Machinery Row to Olin Park
Parade
Decorate your bike, skates, and head out with the Wheelmen, Madison Art Bikes and Museum on Wheels for a parade down John Nolen to W. Lakeside Street.
10am: Bike Decorating with the Wisconsin Bike Federation
11am: Parade
Machinery Row Bike Rentals
Rent a bike from Machinery Row Bikes, and bike the route.
Time: 8am - 2pm
Location: John Nolen Dr at Williamson St / Machinery Row
Trek Travel Trek Travel will be raffling off a one night stay at the Mansion Hill Inn to a Ride the Drive participant!
Location: John Nolen Dr at Williamson St / Machinery Row
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Tunes in the Tunnel
Stop under the Monona Terrace to enjoy the natural acoustics and some of Madison's finest musicians.
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: John Nolen Drive underneath Monona Terrace
- 10am: Mad Hoc Madison Horn Club, French Horn quintet
- 11am: Sean Michael Dargan, Bagpipes
- 12pm: Michael Brenneis, Percussion
- 1pm: JoAnne Powers, Saxophone
Fill the Street with Feet
Stop by on John Nolen and trace your feet on the street to leave thousands of footprints. |
Kids Corner
Location: CapitoL Square Intersection of Mifflin & Carroll; By Madison Childrens Museum,
30 on the square & Philosophers grove
FAMILY STROLLER Parade
Come and decorate for the kids' parade with the Madison Children's Museum.
- 12pm: Stroller/Wagon/Bike Decorating (Children’s Museum)
- 1pm: Mini-Kids’ Stroller/Wagon/Bike Parade (Children’s Museum)
Location: 100 block of State Street
Saris Bike Valet
Leave your bike in safety so you can take to the streets on foot to enjoy the local businesses and entertainment along the route. Location: Capitol Square
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MadParkour Demonstration at Philosophers Grove
At the "Philosopher's Stones" at the top of State Street, MadParkour will be demonstrating the discipline of parkour. Spectators are welcome to watch and are invited to participate and learn about this emerging discipline which stresses fitness, safety, discipline and fun through overcoming obstacles.
Time: 8am - 2pm
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Eat in the street
Location: East Washington Avenue Between Blount & Blair
Eat in the Street
Look for the longest table cloth you've ever seen on East Washington. Enjoy the Burma Shave Ant Display, and the Procession of the Species, giant puppets by Madtown Liberty Players. You can buy a hotdog, and visit the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile.
Time:11am - 1pm
Location: Block-long picnic, East Washington from Blair to Blount (long tablecloth along both sides of the medium)
Bands on East washinGton AVENUE
- 11am: All That Jazz (19-piece big band)
- Noon: Hot Cross Bones (trombone, sextet with rhythm section)
Location: Median at center of Blair / East Washington intersection.
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CHALK THE WALK
Join in on a large-scale, temporary, public art project - CHALK THE WALK - at the intersection of East Washington Avenue and Blair Streets! Help decorate one of Madison's busiest intersections during this special event!
Come VisIT WYOU!
Find out what WYOU is all about, and while you are there, get some lemonade.
Time: 10am - 1pm
Location: Parking lot adjacent to Chamber of Commerce
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Food Cart Avenue
Location: 100 block of East Washington Avenue, Between Pinckney & Webster Street
Food Cart AvenueMadison street vendors will offer a rich diversity of international cuisines. They will be located on the 100 block of East Washington Avenue.
PARTICPATING VENDORS:
- Dandelion Vegetarian
- Ernie’s Kettle Korn
- LMNO’Pies
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- Loose Juice
- Natural Juice
- Sabores Latinos
- Santa Fe Trailer
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- Silky’s Dogs & Brats
- Spice Yatra
- Taste of Jamaica
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Bikeford Street
Location: Bedford Street & West Main Street Intersection
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Willy Street Bike Rentals
Rent a bike from Willy Street Bikes, and bike the route.
Time: 8am - 2pm
Location: South Bedford St at West Main St |
Street Jam
Location: West Dayton Between lake & North francis street
Hula Hooping
Madtown Hoopdown will be hula hooping in the streets! Bring your own, or make your own!
(There will be a cost for hula hoop supplies.)
Time: 10am - Noon
Location: W Dayton St at Lake St to N Frances St (in front of the Kohl Center) |
Join 94.9 WOLX for Dancing in the Streets
Time: 11am - 12:30pm
Location: W Dayton St at Lake St to N Frances St (in front of the Kohl Center)
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Suzy Favor-Hamilton
Location: Olin Park & Capitol Square
Suzy Favor Hamilton
Join Suzy for a run/walk in the streets, a short kids' fun run, or a clinic where she'll evaluate your form and introduce you to new techniques.
8am: Suzy Favor Hamilton 3 mile run/walk
Location: John Nolen Dr. at Lakeside Street
9am: 100m Kids Run with Suzy
Location: Capitol Square
10:30am: Run Clinic with Suzy
Location: Capitol Square
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dance Square
Location: Capitol Square on Pinckney & East Mifflin Street Intersection
Social life dance stand
Join the Social Life Dance Center as they give dance instructions in various Ballroom and Latin styles, such as, Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Swing, Merengue and Salsa.
Time: 11am - 2pm
Location: Capitol Square |
Mpowering Madison
Mpowering Madison will have an informational table with useful information and handouts to reduce carbon emissions. There will also be face-painting for kids and adults!
Time: Throughout the Day
Location: Mifflin St at Pinckney St to Wisconsin Ave
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State Street
Location: all of state street
Downtown Madison welcomes Ride the Drive!
Stop in at these participating businesses & organizations, and visit our Downtown Information Booths for maps and directions, as well as shopping and dining suggestions.
Location: State Street & Capitol Square
BEFORE RIDE THE DRIVE You can also join the madison mini-marathon & 5k!
The Inaugural Running of the Madison Mini-Marathon & 5K (MMM) takes place on Saturday, August 29, 2009. Don't miss your chance to participate in this inaugural event. The MMM promises to be a must-do on the Wisconsin running calendar. To learn more... |
