39th Annual Bicycle Community Challenge

About the Event

The annual Bicycle Community Challenge has entered into its 39th year! This free event is open to Thurston County residents of all ages and abilities. Participation is simple and the benefits are endless! In addition to winning great prizes, you will boost your personal wellbeing, reduce your carbon footprint, and connect to your community.

During and after the event, scroll down to view statistics and team results. As you bike, take photos and tag us at #bicyclecommunitychallenge and @walknrollIT.

How to Participate

• Create an account on this website or log in to your pre-existing account.
  • When creating a new account, you will receive a confirmation email from bcc@intercitytransit.com. If you don't see one come through, be sure to check your spam folder. Please contact the BCC email with any account issues you may have.
• Log your miles on this site for any days biked throughout the month of May. Miles biked can be for any purpose- commuting to work or school, running errands, exercising, or just for fun! 

Compete on a Team

Join a team for even more fun and camaraderie! Your rides as an individual count toward your team's miles. Teams compete for prizes and bragging rights in the categories below. Every member of the top team in each category will receive a small prize.

• Most total miles biked.
• Most total days biked.
• Greatest number of new riders.
• Highest percentage of new riders.
• Highest average miles per rider.
• Highest average days per rider.

Win Prizes

In addition to the team prizes mentioned above, there are a host of prizes that can be won by individuals. All prizes will be mailed to recipients in June.

• Log at least one ride in May and receive 3 pages of exclusive coupons and free passes from local business and organizations! You will also be entered in random drawings for an assortment of other prizes.
• Log rides on 10 days or more in May and be entered to win higher value items.
• Log rides on 15 days or more in May and be entered to win our top tier prizes such as $500 gift cards to local bike shops!

Notable Dates in May

• National Ride a Bike Day - Sunday, May 3

  • All you need to do to celebrate is hop on your bike and take it for a spin. 

• National Bike & Roll to School Day - Friday, May 6

  • Are you a student? Challenge yourself to bike or roll to school this day!

• Bike Anywhere Day- Thursday, May 14 from 7-9 a.m.

  • Intercity Transit and many fantastic community partners will have celebration stations set up and staffed around Olympia and Lacey during this time frame. Stop by one (or more) for a free cup of coffee, a treat, and some other bike-themed goodies!

• National Bike to Work Day- Friday, May 1 5

  • If you are a commuter, challenge yourself to cycle to your workplace on this day!