The Earth Day Market Ride, Saturday, April 20 is the Kick-Off event for the 37th Annual Bicycle Community Challenge and a great way to celebrate Earth Day!
Meet neighbors, enjoy a Saturday bike ride to town, and support local growers, makers, and bakers at the Olympia Farmers Market!
Rides start in several different neighborhood locations listed below. Stay tuned for last-minute updates! The neighborhood rides will converge downtown at the Heritage Park Fountain from around 10:45 to 10:55 a.m. There are free one-dollar Market Tokens to share, plus free coffee from Dancing Goats Coffee, treats from San Francisco St Bakery, juices, gluten-free treats, and free stickers for all! At 11 a.m., there will be a cheer, a prize drawing, and a group photo. Then, participants will ride to the Olympia Farmers Market, where you can catch some great live music, and enjoy the food and shopping! Bring your bike bags!
Ride Starting Points:
Cutters Point Coffee (5.6 Miles)
- Lacey Boulevard and Pacific Avenue roundabout.
- Meet at 9:30 a.m. (or earlier for optional coffee), Depart at 9:45 a.m.
- Leader: TBD
Trail Roundabout (Intersection of Chehalis and Woodland Trails) (4 Miles)
- Meet up at 10:00 a.m., Depart at 10:15 a.m. with the group from Cutters Point Coffee
- Leader: TBD
Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls (a family-friendly starting point and route) (3 Miles)
- Please walk bikes through the park to the kiosk at the multi-use trail entrance.
- Meet up at 9:45 a.m., Depart at 10 a.m.
- Leaders: TBD
Olympia High School (3.5 Miles)
- Meet at bike racks on Carlyon Ave side of school (NW corner of school bldg).
- Meet up at 10am, Depart at 10:15 a.m.
- Leaders: TBD
Roosevelt School parking lot entrance (2 Miles)
- San Francisco Avenue and Bethel Street, NE.
- Meet up at 10:10 a.m. Depart 10:25 a.m.
- Leaders: TBD
Garfield Elementary School (1 Mile)
- Garfield Avenue and Plymouth Street NW.
- Meet up at 10:15 a.m., Depart at 10:30 a.m.
- Leader: TBD
The Evergreen State College (5.6 Miles)
- Meet at Red Square Loop by the bus stop
- Meet at 9:30 a.m., Depart at 9:45
Leader: TBD
Helmet and leader-provided Liability Waiver required, rules of the road observed, and we ride rain or shine!
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