Although Madison's Ride the Drive ended two hours early because of weather, hundreds gathered downtown Sunday to bike, walk and rollerblade throughout Madison's streets for the second time this year.
Ride The Drive is free to the public and held twice a year to celebrate the city's commitment to bicycling and healthy lifestyles.
""We are proud to support such a great event that promotes a healthy and active lifestyle in the city of Madison,"" Trek Advocacy and Government Relations Manager Krista Rettig said in a statement. ""It's initiatives like Ride the Drive that put Madison on the map with other progressive and bike friendly communities across the nation.""
The six-mile route afforded participants a scenic view of the Capitol from John Nolen Drive and took bikers and walkers up State Street.
Frances Street between University Avenue and Dayton Street was closed off to accommodate the ride, as was Bedford Street between Dayton Street and North Shore Drive.
Mayor Paul Soglin threatened to cancel the fall ride earlier this year because of the route's impact on downtown businesses. But he said the small changes to assist motorists in getting to their downtown destinations made it possible this year.
