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 10:10 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.

10:45 a.m. to 10:55 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 carry some blank ones).
• Full water bottle.
• Bike bags and a payment method if you plan on shopping at the market.
• Weather-appropriate clothing layers because we ride rain or shine!

Starting Locations and Routes

Starting points for the event will be added as ride leaders are confirmed. Expect locations and routes to be similar to those from the 2025 event. If you would like to be a ride leader, please send us a message!