Austin, Texas has a vibrant cultural scene and the bicycle people are one small part of the whole. Here are some recent and upcoming happenings that might interest to know about whether you live here or not.
Read more: 11/11/2026: Austin, Texas Bicycle News RoundupCiclovia ATX
This free event just happened November 7, 2026. It was modeled on an event that started in Bogotá, Colombia in 1970, where cyclists could and still do ride in streets shut down to cars. In the US the event has been more of an open streets type festival. In Austin, Austin’s first ciclovía took place on May 20, 2012, under the name Viva! Streets Austin. Produced through a partnership between the City of Austin, local businesses, and nonprofits, that inaugural car-free street event closed down a stretch of East 6th Street for cyclists, pedestrians, and community activities. That ran for four years. In 2025, Ghisallo Cycling Initiative renewed the event, and this was its second year.
“Cyclovia ATX is a free open to the public all-ages, all-abilities, family-friendly Living Streets event produced by GCI. While the event has a focus on bicycling, it includes a wide range of activities, performances, and showcases involving mobility, sustainability, and community. Think of it as a festival of human-powered transportation with lots of other fun activities and community focused engagements mixed in… the event includes half a mile of Living Streets (closed to motorized vehicles), a 1 mile Bike Parade, live music, and food trucks.”
Sources say it was well attended and a good time. The list of participating groups was long and included: ATX Bicycle Meals, Safe Streets Austin, UT Orange Bike Project, Yellow Bike Project, Austin Ghost Bike Project, Bike Story Night, and many more. It’s a huge free event backed by the weight and money of many corporate entities and government agencies sponsoring it. Anything that leads to putting more butts on bikes is fine with me, though. Look for the third annual repeat early next November.
Learn more at https://CicloviaATX.org
Bike Story Night
This free event just happened tonight, 11/11/2026. Like it sounds, it brings people together to hear stories from bike riders. I enjoyed the event and hearing from different types of bike riders. See my review from the event 18 months ago: 4/4/2025: Bike Story Night in Austin, Texas.
Since founding this event in 2021, BNS has happened here and a few in other towns. They have also held several bike rides to go on camp outs, which are perfect for sitting around the fire and telling… yep! You guessed it, more bike stories!
Learn more and find out the next date at https://www.bikestorynight.com/
Safe Streets Austin
This one is a couple of days, so you may still be able to get your ticket. Friday, November 13th (ooh — spooky!), from 7:00-9:30 pm, Safe Streets Austin, the merger of Bike Austin, Walk Austin, and Central Texas Families for Safe Streets will have a fundraiser and party.
Food and drink will be served, music will happen, and there will be schmoozing amongst the bicycle intelligentsia, transportation nerds, government workers, and well-connected big wigs. Speeches will be made by City Councilmember Chito Vela and Executive Director Adam Greenfield. Cool factor: It’s on the rooftop of the award-winning Austin Public Library.
Tickets are a mere $100 buckaroos, but you get to bring a guest and the free food and drink (parking not included). If you’re a member of SSA, your ticket is 70% off. Hot tip: If you bike there, lock it very well, but be aware, bikes do get stolen there.
For more info, see https://SafeStreetsAustin.org
