21st Annual Earth Day Market Ride

About the Earth Day Market Ride

This event, now in its 21st year, is a celebration of Earth Day, of shopping locally, and of the bike community! It also serves as a kick-off for May's Bicycle Community Challenge (BCC)! Rides start at a number of different locations throughout the community, but all converge downtown at the Heritage Park Fountain. This event and the BCC are both intended to be family-friendly and inclusive events. With that in mind, we have intentionally established routes of varying distances and challenge levels. Be sure to view each route for its specific notes. 

This is also a safety-conscious event, so we will have police volunteers controlling traffic for us as we ride through the downtown core. Last year, we had a monitored bike valet stand at the Farmers Market. We plan to bring it back this year so people can enjoy some worry-free shopping!

Event Schedule - Saturday, April 18

9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. 

Participants meet at their chosen starting location. All riders should arrive prepared and at their selected meeting point 15 minutes before the group is scheduled to depart.

10:40 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. 

All groups meet at the Heritage Park Fountain. While we wait for all groups to arrive, we will enjoy local coffee, juice, and tasty snacks. We'll also distribute free stickers and some market tokens. 

11 a.m. 

We'll do a cheer, a group photo, and a prize drawing! Then it is time to hop back on our bikes and ride together to the Olympia Farmers Market. There, everyone can enjoy live music, shop around, and eat more delicious food!

2 p.m. 

Bike valet stand closes.

How to Participate

Show up prepared and on time at one of the designated starting locations. If you have any questions leading up to the event, please contact organizers at BCC@intercitytransit.com. 

What to Bring

• Your bike and helmet.
• A completed waiver and photo release form. Ride leaders will also carry blank forms to sign at meeting locations.
• Full water bottle and snacks.
• Bike bags and a payment method if you plan on shopping at the market.
• Bike essentials such as a multitool, spare tube, and air pump.
• Weather-appropriate clothing layers because we ride rain or shine!

Starting Locations and Routes

View the 2026 Earth Day Market Ride route map. 

The map linked above will remain the most up-to-date library of starting locations and routes. Ride mileage listed below is one way. Plan for double the distance if you are biking roundtrip.

Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls (3 miles)

Meet at 10:05 a.m. and depart at 10:20 a.m.

Please walk bikes through the park to the kiosk at the multi-use trail entrance.

This is a family-friendly route. 

Olympia High School (3.5 miles)

Meet at 10 a.m. and depart at 10:15 a.m.

Meet at the bike racks on the Carlyon Ave. side of school, which is the northwest corner of the school building.

Roosevelt Elementary School (2 miles)

Meet at 10:00 a.m. and depart at 10:15 a.m.

Meet at the parking lot entrance at San Francisco Ave. and Bethel St. NE. 

Chehalis-Western and Woodland Trail Roundabout (4 miles)

Meet at 10 a.m. and depart at 10:15 a.m.

Chehalis-Western Entrance at 45th Ave SE (6.2 miles)

Meet at 9:45 a.m. and depart at 10 a.m.

The Oaktree Homeowners Association Pavilion (12.5 miles)

Meet at 9 a.m. and depart at 9:15 a.m. 

Meet at 36th Ct. and Arrowroot St. SE.

Evergreen State College (5.6 miles)

Meet at 9:30 a.m. and depart at 9:45 a.m.

Meet at Red Square Loop by the bus stop.

Olympia Food Co-op Westside (2 miles)

Meet at 10:10 a.m. and depart at 10:25 a.m.

Pre-registration is required for this route. 

Garfield Elementary School (1.5 miles)

Meet at 10:15 a.m. and depart at 10:30 a.m.