When:	Sunday, August 30, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
What:	Ride the Drive turns a variety of Madison’s signature streets (John Nolen Drive, East Washington Avenue and the Capitol Square) into a public promenade that is closed to motorized vehicles for the duration of the event. Ride the Drive is free and open to the public.
Who:	Co-chaired by Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and John Burke of Trek Bicycles.
Where:	Ride the Drive is a 6-mile loop from John Nolen Drive to East Washington and around the Capitol Square.
Why:	To allow bikers, runners, skaters, walkers and even families with strollers to enjoy six miles of Madison streets normally reserved for motor vehicle use To establish Madison as one of America’s most bicycle-friendly cities To bring the community of Madison together for a fun, community-affirming event To invite Madisonians to consider adding non-motorized means of travel to their daily lives To bring Madison residents downtown to patronize stores, boutiques and restaurants To invite people to discover neighborhoods in a safe, family-oriented way To point out the vital role roadways play in recreation, transportation and the overall health and welfare of our community To enable citizens to see the city from a whole new perspective and pace