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*****Early Bird $28 Overnight Camping/Bike Story Night RSVP / Send Payment by Oct 22nd*****
$33 Overnight Camping/Bike Story Night - per person
Supper Supporter $40 Overnight Camping/Bike Story Night plus some extra support to help curb costs
$16 Day Pass just come for Bike Story Night & community fun. Carpooling is highly encouraged, parking is very limited
Share your Bike Story!
Storyteller Submissions are OPEN!
NOTE: Biking to the event is optional you're welcome to join us by car for the campout.
Additional Info:
Bike Story Night (main event) next to the Pony Pavilion 7:30-10ish PM followed by Live music by Hollis after the stories.
Getting to Happy Horse Hotel (Located 30 miles East of Austin, just 4 miles off Hwy 71 on Pope Bend North)
Happy Horse has plenty of wooded Tent and or Hammock sites with hot shower, privies, * clean water and electricity available (everyone will need to bring your own camping gear /food and drinks)
We’re working on getting a food vendor to partner with us again time for dinner *fingers crossed.
Biking solo? Email us for a suggested route: valerie@bikestorynight.com
NOTE: Biking to the event is optional feel free to join us by car for the campout.
Fun stuff to do around the 9 acres of wooded campsites at Happy Horse: Scavenger Hunt in the Magic Forest on the Happy Horse Camp Trails! Hollis has PRIZES for Most Finds!
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Contact Hollis.Wayne@att.net for more specific campground info
Check out this great resource from Bikepacking.com:
Bikepacking 101
What to Pack
We’re riding 32 miles from East Side Pedal Pushers Austin to Happy Horse Hotel, taking scenic back roads with a few stops along the way. Expect rolling countryside, mostly low traffic, and a solid adventure vibe.
Route link: https://www.strava.com/routes/3341823638453131182
Ride Agenda:
7 miles in → Historic bridge photo stop (perfect for that “before we got tired” group pic!)
20 miles in → Main stop: Gas station near COTA (fill up on food & fluids before the climb!)
25 miles in → Final gas station stop (grab your campfire beers & last-minute snacks!)
32 miles in → Arrive at Happy Horse Camp – You made it! Several of us will already be there to welcome you!
Once we arrive at Happy Horse, there’s plenty to do besides setting up your tent!
Chill & Refresh – Showers + drinking water available + great hammock trees!
Bike Story Night starts at 7ish
Game Night? – Bring a deck of cards & we’ll have tables/chairs set up.
Campfire Cooking – We’re working on securing a food vendor, but we may also do a Plenty of communal grill-out (hot dogs, anyone?) If you're interested in helping, let us know!
NOTE: Biking to the event is optional feel free to join us by car for the campout and the stories.