Don’t Miss These Upcoming Austin Events!

Federal funding played a significant role in getting Austin bike projects on the ground, including the Southern Walnut Creek Trail, the Pfluger bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Lady Bird Lake, and other key parts of Austin’s bike trail network.

Help send two advocates from Austin to the National Bike Summit in Washington, DC, March 10-12 to join with people from around Texas who ride bikes: Come to CYCLEAST (map) Friday, Feb 20, 5-9 PM to share your message for change, hear exciting news about what’s happening in Austin and Texas bicycling, get a sneak preview of the summit, enter the silent auction, and find out how you can take action.

$5-$10 donation requested, plus 10% of all Cycleast sales during the event go towards sending advocates to D. C.! Thanks to Cycleast, Live Oak, Counter Culture, Counter Cafe, and Mr. Natural for sponsoring!

Learn more and RSVP here. Can’t make it on Friday? Want to get a head start on sending advocates to speak up for bikes? Donate here.

Join BikeTexas and Spinlister for a listing party on Wednesday, Feb 18, from 5-7 PM at theBikeTexas office (map).

Have a spare bike you want to rent out? Bring it along and get it listed on Spinlister! Earn some cash with your bike while you’re not riding it. (Learn more about Spinlister here.) With SXSW coming up fast, now’s a great chance to find out more about renting out your bike– come by on Wednesday to get your questions answered!

Beverages and snacks provided. See you there!

BikeTexas sponsor and local transportation provider Capital Metro wants to hear from people who ride bikes! Head to the GearTalk Cycling Community workshop on March 3, 5:30-8 PM, atCycleast Bike Shop (map).

The City of Austin was recently honored by the National Complete Streets Coalition for passing one of 2014’s best Complete Streets policies! Austin is #3 on the list, tied with two other cities. Great work, Austin!