Bike Story Night #14 Recap
🎤✨ What an incredible and beautiful Bike Story Night it was! A heartfelt thank you to our amazing 🌟 Featured Storytellers for sharing their stories with us. The feedback we received since last Wed.night reaffirmed that your words resonated deeply with everyone present, contributing to yet another unforgettable event. This was the most stories we’ve had in one night and each one left us feeling uplifted and deeply connected, fostering a sense of community that is truly magical.❤️
To all who joined us, thank you for being part of the magic. Your presence added immeasurable warmth and energy to the event. You were a great audience and I hope to see you all again soon! Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to stay connected on future events and exciting news! Link in bio. We hope to have some fun experiences and new ways to share more bike stories with you, stay tuned! 🤝🏽
✌🏽🎥Stay tuned for the video recordings of the stories, coming soon to our YouTube channel.
See more photos from Bike Story Night #14 - here
Spring Featured Bike Org
At each event we like to shine a spotlight on different local bike non-profits / orgs. We are thrilled to announce 🌟@bikesacrossborders 🌟 will be joining us as our Featured Bike Organization On March 20th! 🙌🏽
✨Bikes Across Borders has organized more than twenty bike delivery caravans since 2001, sending over 800 bicycles to Mexico, Central America, and Cúba. We build solidarity partnerships locally and across borders through donating bikes and bike tools to community organizers. We seek to build a network of mutual aid among communities struggling for self determination and challenge capitalist ideals.
It was enlightening to hear firsthand about their annual journey from one of their newest members, Desiree. I hope you had the opportunity to engage with the other members too, as they shared valuable insights at their table. Be sure to follow them for updates and stay connected, especially as they prepare for their upcoming annual journey to Mexico. Your support and connection mean a lot to them and the community they serve.
Bike Story Night is Back - March 20th at The Meteor
✨DETAILS🌙🎤
Location: The Meteor Cafe & Bike Shop
- 2110 S Congress Ave - Espresso | Champagne | Chain Lube. Combining cultures of coffee, food, wine, and bikes under one roof.Event Runs: 7:15 -10:00PM - be sure to arrive early for a good seat!🎟️ Suggested $10 - $20 Donation at the Door🎟️
RSVP and share with friends on Facebook
HAVE A BIKE STORY??
Submit your Story in advance to be a *Featured Storyteller*
Submissions are Due Sun. March 10th
Whether you're a seasoned storyteller or just love riding your bike, we want to hear from you. Your story doesn't have to be an epic saga – if you've been on a bike, you've got a story worth sharing. It could even be about someone who's inspired you with their own biking adventures!
** If your business or group would like to collab, table or partner please feel free to reach out.
Hope to see you Wednesday March 20th!
3rd Annual Bike Story Night Campout
Mark your calendars get your bikes tuned up! RSVP/ Ticket Info
This is a night filled with heartwarming bike stories, and a cozy campout under the stars. We promise it'll be an event to remember!RSVP is required for this amazing event, whether you plan to bike, drive, camp, or simply hang out to enjoy the captivating stories and community fun.
See photos from our previous campout
Sign up for the Camp out Newsletter Updates and info about the ride out to Happy HorseAll the happenings leading up to and at the eventOther special bike packing tipsReminders and other fun stuff!
Virtual Bike Story Night with Alexandra Houchin
Valerie chats with Alexandera Houchin an Anishinaabekwe (Ojibwe woman) about her single-speed bike life, personal body journey, and the upcoming 2023 Triple Crown, Chumba bikes and her film “Stronger Together” takes an intimate look into a story inspired by her mother's journey to provide a good life for her and her siblings
I want to express my deep gratitude to Alexandra for sharing her insights and knowledge beyond ultra endurance racing. We delved into everything, from her first bike purchase off Craigslist, her SS homies and the special relationship between the ultra endurance racers. Not to mention how special she feels when she's riding and spending a lot of time on her bike. The thing that she finds brings her so much joy and closer to knowing herself more.
Check out the full recording of our chat on YouTube
Bike Story Night at Radio Coffee & Beer
Join us on Sunday, October 8th, for an unforgettable evening at Radio Coffee & Beer, where we come together to share the magic of storytelling, reconnect with old bike friends, and make new connections. Bike Story Night celebrates the intersection of storytelling and the joy of cycling.
Program Includes:
3-5 Featured Storytellers
Featured Bike Non-Profit: Street Books ATX
2-3 Wild Card Storytellers (short, last-minute entries)
Community Plugs (30 seconds to promote anything with the audience!)
Community Ride to the Event Details
Facebook RSVP link
Submit Your Story Here by Sun Oct 1st: Story Submission Form - https://forms.gle/GQvXanVx2noGq5ou6
Raffle Prizes: with your donation your name will be entered to WIN some really cool PRIZES from **Radio Coffee & Beer, Patagonia, Chumba USA, Dispersed Bikepacking & MORE!
Celebrating Austin's First Multi-Use Bike Polo Court at Mendez Park!
For the next Bike Story Night Summer Feature, I decided to connect with the vibrant bike polo community. We discussed their newly-remodeled multi-use bike polo court at Mendez (formerly Metz) Park, freshly renamed after Rodolfo “Rudy” Mendez a pillar of the East Austin neighborhood and program specialist at the community center.
What is Bike Polo? A lot of people will simply tell you “it's like hockey on bikes”. Having visited the court on Canterbury Street a few times in the past several years, after Sunday Cruises and once during a newbie night about a year and a half ago. I've witnessed the growth of a strong and dedicated community that gathers to play at the court. It was nice to finally dive deeper into the world of bike polo and get to know this amazing community a little better. The games are typically played 2-3 times a week (Thu 7pm, Sat or Sun 11ish) unless posted otherwise.
Read more about my visit here
Multi-Use Bike Polo Court Ribbon Cutting + Movies Under the Stars
FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2023 AT 7 PM
Austin premiere of the film, "Making Our Space: Unbound and Beyond" at ATX Bikes
Filmed by Bike Austin Hosted by Bike Story Night/VARU Creative - June 10 2023
A FESTIVAL OF THE WORLD’S BEST BIKE MOVIES
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you for joining us at the very first Filmed by Bike Austin. Your presence and support meant the world to us and the entire Bike Story community.
Your generous contributions to this fundraiser for Bike Story Night will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our event for years to come. Thanks to you, we are empowered to continue growing and creating even more memorable experiences.
We are immensely grateful for your dedication to biking and for being a part of this incredible bike community. Together, we are making a positive impact and fostering a vibrant biking culture.
Stay tuned for details on our next Bike Story Night event later this summer.
💫 Photo Collection Link - https://photos.app.goo.gl/4REzYsJV32Cbj6QW8