Ride the Drive 2026

Ride the Drive 2026 Canceled

"After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year's Ride the Drive scheduled for Sunday, August 9. We know many community members were looking forward to the event and we share this disappointment. Canceling Ride the Drive was not a decision we made lightly. Decisions like this are never easy, especially an event that brings people together. While the intersection of Williamson and Baldwin streets is now open, we believe holding Ride the Drive would continue to disrupt the neighborhood and businesses. We appreciate everyone's understanding, and most importantly, the continued resilience of the neighborhood and city."  

— Eric Knepp, Madison Parks Superintendent

What is Ride The Drive?

Since its inauguration in 2009, Ride the Drive has continued to celebrate Madison’s commitment to healthy living by focusing on the environmental and economic impacts and the importance of social integration. Imagine thousands of happy, healthy people coming together to experience parks and open streets in a single, one-day, free, community event.

Ride the Drive, organized by the City of Madison Parks Division, is nearly 3-miles of city streets closed to motor vehicles and park hubs along the way offering activities, food and fun for all ages. 

See RideTheDrive.com for all the event details, including hub activities, closed streets, and more!