The Choice
We selectively partner with Northwest-based companies to provide for a sustainable, Triple Bottom Line, event. Please thank them next time you see them. Their support makes it all possible. 

As a Northwestern Original, we partnered with REI as the title Spawnsor for this event because of their continued commitment to the community and the environment. Next time you go in the store, thank them for supporting The Traverse and the organizations that provide stewardship throughout the Puget Sound Region and nationwide.

The Olympian is the trusted source in print and online of news and information about the South Sound. They report  the news of Thurston county as the best source with many local reporters and photographers.  

Fish Tale Brewpub 

We are psyched to partner with Fish Brewing again this year. They'll be pouring beer at the finish line at Port Plaza. 

Alpine Experience

The Alpine Experience is a locally and family owned outdoor retail shop located in Olympia, Washington. Since 1996 they have provided superior customer service, high quality products, and are active contributors to our community.

Bike Tech

Voted the South Sound's Best Bike Shop, Three Years running. They have stores in Olympia, Tacoma, Puyallup, and Lakewood. Stop into one of their stores or visit online for plenty of insightful information. 

Joy Ride Bikes

The goal at Joy Ride Bicycle and Repair is to get you riding a bicycle. Shortly after opening our doors in 2003, they became involved in the community, sponsoring the only local road bicycle racing team, Olympia Orthopedics Associates (cbcracing.org). Since then, they have expanded their community involvement by supporting Friends of Capital Forest, The Capital Bicycle Club, The Bicycle Commuter Contest and other cycling advocacy events/groups. Most recently we became a sponsor a local mountain bike racing team, GL6Racing (gl6racing.blogspot.com). They are truly committed to help the sport of cycling expand. Happy to have them on board. 

The host hotel for the Olympia Traversse, it is situated in the heart of beautiful downtown Olympia, the Governor Hotel overlooks both Capitol Lake and Sylvester Park. It is walking distance from the finish line at Fish Tale Brewpub. See the Governor Hotel blog post