Ride the Drive 2025

This event has been canceled.
  • Date

    Sunday, August 10, 2025

    10:00am – 2:00pm
  • Location

    • Olin Park
      202 E. Lakeside Street
      Madison, WI 53715
      Directions
    • Law Park West
      355 John Nolen Drive
      Madison, WI 53703
      Directions
    • Law Park East
      410 S. Blair Street
      Madison, WI 53703
      Directions
    • McPike Park
      202 S. Ingersol Street
      Madison, WI 53703
      Directions

Event Description

8/10/25 Update: It is with a heavy heart and deep disappointment that we announce the cancellation of this year’s Ride the Drive due to inclement weather and safety concerns.

Given the complexity of organizing this event, we are unfortunately unable to offer a rain date.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued support. We look forward to seeing you next year for a safe and successful Ride the Drive.

Join thousands of happy, healthy people at Ride the Drive 2025! 

See RideTheDrive.com for all event details. 


What is Ride The Drive?

Ride the Drive logo horizontal

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 2.38 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 Park Hub activities, closed streets, and more!

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