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$33 Overnight Camping/Bike Story Night - per person
$40 Supper Supporter 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. Its just about 25 min car ride to Happy Horse so dropping in for the social time stories and music is totally welcome!
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 7-9ish PM followed by Live music by Hollis after the stories. She recently released her 6th album and she added the Bike Story Night song to it! Have a sneak peek HERE
Getting to Happy Horse Hotel (Located 21 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)
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 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.
What’s your favorite part about overnight bike camping? "Having an amazing camping spot, the sense of adventure in exploring the unknown, and the escape from the hustle of city life"
What’s one piece of gear you never go bike camping without? "A good sleeping bag to be comfy at night 💤 "
Any tips for someone new to bike camping? "Do a practice route to test your setup :), find some friends to ride with cause it's just much more fun"
Any tips for someone new to bike camping? "Use gear you already have, don't over complicate and do a test ride."
What’s one piece of gear you never go bike camping without? "Revelate designs half frame bag"
What are you most excited about for this upcoming campout?
"The story night! I love hearing people's stories about bikes and trips, it always feels special and heartwarming. Add the magic of Happy Horse and you can't miss it!"