Ghisallo Cycling Initiative

**ATX Call for Volunteers!**

We are looking for some awesome people who love bikes and kids to help out with Ghisallo's after-school bike clubs. This is a great way to share your passion with the next generation of riders.

Join us for a volunteer training!

Saturday, September 28th, 9-11am
Mendez Recreation Center
2407 Canterbury St.
Austin TX 78702

BREAKFAST SNACKS PROVIDED.
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Sign-up link: https://forms.gle/x13XNAzKpxYqsrUA7
Questions? Email: [email protected]

Help us bring the joy of safe riding to kids around Austin!
Together we can

❤️‍🔥NEW TRAIL ALERT ATX!!!❤️‍🔥
We are thrilled for the opening of the new 5.5-mile Austin-to-Manor Trail!

This scenic, off-road, paved multi-use path extends the Southern Walnut Creek Trail from Govalle Park in East Austin to Ben Fisher Park in downtown Manor. With gentle hills and minimal road crossings, this path presents a safe recreational and commuting corridor for all types of users.

Thank you and all the cycling community partners who brought this project to fruition.

We look forward to even more connectivity over the next 3-5 years as Travis County builds multi-use paths along the Gilliland and Onion Creek corridors -- connecting Pflugerville to southeast Austin!

Please remember to be courteous, wear a helmet, and communicate with fellow trail users. Stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade. Share the trail and help us !

Special Announcement for all Mills Elementary Parents and Guardians: On Monday, August 19th, Ghisallo Cycling, in partnership with Get There ATX and Safe Routes to School, will lead two guided rides from HEB at Escarpment/Slaughter to the Meet The Teacher event at Mills Elementary School. There will be two start times: one ride meeting at 7:30 a.m. and the other at 8:30 a.m. This event aims to kick off the school year by assisting families in getting acquainted with the new bike lanes installed on the path to Mills Elementary School. There ATX City of Austin Government Austin ISD

🍎✏️Meet the Teachers sessions will be held from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. for students with last names A-M and from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for students with last names N-Z. After each session, we will guide cyclists back to HEB. This is an opportunity to avoid the morning rush hour traffic while also practicing your cycling skills and road safety on the way to school.

Register and view our route map in the links below for this exciting back-to-school ride.

Sign Up: https://forms.gle/mpry7EmLuNnSzd4g8

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uNTeSmuPNX8UgjnGA

🚴When commuting to school, remember to Texas Department of Transportation

Obey all stop signs, traffic lights, and lane markings.
Look and signal before you change lanes or turn.
Consider distance, traffic volume, road width/condition, and terrain.

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Students across Austin are starting to return to the classroom. 🏫

Please remember to stay alert, slow down and watch for pedestrians in school zones. 🚸

More back to school safety tips here 👉 bit.ly/46MpdF7

📅 Ride & Movie: Tuesday, 7/30


🌊🚴🎞 Le Tour de Splash Ride goes down the rabbithole (aka the Paramount) for the 25th Anniversary showing of "THE MATRIX."

Cruise with us along Ladybird Lake to visit one of Austin's most iconic marvels, the historic Paramount Theater!

We'll cool off in the Metz Splash Pad along the way.

*IMPORTANT NOTE* The Paramount A/C will feel like a dip in Barton Springs, so bring a long-sleeved shirt or jacket for the movie.

First 10 sign-ups get in FREE ($12 value)

Meet-up: 6 PM
Wheels Down: 6:15 PM
Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center
Boggy Creek Trailhead
808 Nile St, Austin, TX 78702

Return: Movie starts at 7:30 PM and lasts approx 2hrs 15min. Depart the theater ~ 9:45pm

Be sure to equip your bike with lights or ask Ghisallo Staff for assistance.

Helmets are available upon request. Sign up to borrow one from the form in the bio. Msg us if you need to borrow a bike.

Secure your spot in THE MATRIX -- link in bio!

Tips to Stay Safe While Riding at Night 🌙

Front and Rear Lights
• Equip your bike with a bright white front light and a red rear light. Please make sure they are visible from a distance.

Choose Well-Lit Routes
• Well-lit streets and bike paths will enhance your visibility and reduce the risk of accidents.

BE SEEN!
• Wear light-colored clothing
• Use reflective materials or stickers on your bike or person
• Take your time, ride defensively, ride with a group
• Use a bell to alert other cyclists and pedestrians

📸:

Ghisallo Cycling Initiative joined Langford Elementary for a memorable bike overnight camping trip at McKinney Falls State Park for the 3rd year. With the support of Adventure Cycling Association, we were able to break down barriers to access green spaces and empower our kids with cycling safety through our bike club. Thank you, ACA, for helping us make this possible and for supporting our mission to . Let's continue promoting safe cycling for all.

Learn more and support our initiatives [here](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog

Trip Recap: Langford's Third Annual Bike Overnight - Adventure Cycling Association Adventure Cycling is proud to support Langford Elementary's bike overnight for the third year in a row

📅Save the Date ATX: Tuesday,7/23 Paramount Theatre Get There ATX Austin Parks and Recreation Department

🌊🚴🎞Le Tour De Splash Ride to the Paramount to see "The Life Aquatic": "Join Ghisallo Cycling Initiative for a fun and friendly 8-mile evening round-trip adventure to view one of Austin's most iconic marvels, the Paramount Theatre! The final Splash Ride kicks off from Conley Guerrero and heads straight to The Paramount Theatre. Enjoy the beautiful nighttime scenery of Austin as we cruise along Lady Bird Lake and the bike lanes. Ghisallo staff will have lights available on-site for riders who do not have lights. This ride will not include a physical water activity or splash spot -- *however!* the Paramount A/C will feel like a dip in Barton Springs, so we recommend bringing a long-sleeved shirt or light sweater for the Movie.

The first 10 sign-ups get in free ($12 value)

Meet-up: 5:30 PM, Departure at 5:45 PM

Meeting Point: Conley-Guerrero Activity Center, 808 Nile St, Austin, TX 78702

Doors Open at 6:30 PM, and the Movie starts at 7:30 PM.

Return: The Movie starts at 7:30 PM and lasts approximately 2 hours. The ride will depart for Conley Guerrero around 9:30 PM.

Event Location: Conley-Guerrero Activity Center - Paramount Theatre

Our ride to Paramount Theatre will be an evening ride, so please make sure to equip your bike with lights or ask Ghisallo Instructors to help with assisting lights before departing Conley Guerrero.

Helmets are available upon request. Sign up to borrow one from the form below.

Secure your spot today using the link.
https://forms.gle/2DbgJY9j2BJnCAsR9

View the map of the route in the link below.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/AZmgVKgh65ybfn8K6

Click the link to learn more about Le Tour De Splash
https://ghisallo.org/blog/tour-de-splash/

Tips to Stay Safe While Riding at Night.

Ensure Proper Lighting

Front and Rear Lights: Equip your bike with a bright white front light and a red rear light. Please make sure they are visible from a distance.

Ride in Well-Lit Areas

Choose Well-Lit Routes: Stick to well-lit streets and bike paths to enhance your visibility and reduce the risk of accidents.

🗓Save the Date: Sunday,7/21 Dogspeed Cycles Get There ATX Austin Parks and Recreation Department

🌊🚴Le Tour de Splash South Ride: "Join Ghisallo Cycling Initiative for a fun and friendly 8.8-mile round-trip adventure and splash into Big Stacy Neighborhood Pool! The second Splash Ride kicks off from Dogspeed Cycles and heads straight to Big Stacy Neighborhood Pool. We'll spend 30 minutes to an hour enjoying a cool swim before leisurely riding back to the shop. Come soak up the sun, make new friends, and enjoy a great ride!''

Meet-up: 10 am - Outside- Dogspeed Cycles 1619 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
Depart For Ride: 10:15 am
Return: Ghisallo will depart from Big Stacy Neighborhood Pool to Dogspeed Cycles at 11:30 am. The return ride is optional, and participants can elect to stay longer at the pool.

Big Stacy Neighborhood Pool is free admission for all participants.

Practice your safe cycling skills, hand signals, and road etiquette@txdot on a ride that will help you cool off in this summer heat. Meet at Dogspeed Cycles, coast along the streets of Austin, and the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. Explore one of Austin's public pools and cool off with Ghisallo.

Helmets available -- sign up to borrow one in the form below

Secure your spot today: https://forms.gle/okNtohovRrBSthHr7
View the map of the route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/i7CT2t2BYbGD2MSEA

☀️Here are some ways to practice staying safe while cycling in the summer heat

❤️Monitor Your Body: Watch for signs of heat exhaustion. Symptoms include heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, and muscle cramps. Stop, find shade, and hydrate immediately if you feel any of these.
🚴🚴‍♀️Ride with a Buddy: Riding with someone else is safer, and in case of an emergency, you have someone to help.
🌊Schedule regular breaks: Find a cool spot to rest and rehydrate, especially on longer rides.

Click the link below to learn more about Le Tour De Splash Summer Challenge.

https://ghisallo.org/blog/tour-de-splash/

Cheers to and a healthy happy summer with Ghisallo Bike Club!

Thank you for keeping our Bike Club kids safe, riding, and rocking this summer! 😎

Participants at the Ramon V. Quintero Community Center in San Antonio received summer care kits from our partners at Safe Kids SA and complete with safety info, sun screen, lip balm, first aid, cooling towels, snacks to beat the heat, and speakers to rock while we roll through the summer.

🗓️ Save the Date: Sunday, 7/14 East Side Pedal Pushers Get There ATX Austin Parks and Recreation Department

🌊🚴Le Tour de Splash East Ride: "Join Ghisallo Cycling Initiative for a fun and friendly 12.6-mile round-trip adventure to cool off at Barton Springs Pool! The first Splash Ride kicks off from Eastside Pedal Pushers and heads straight to the refreshing waters of Barton Springs. We'll spend 30 minutes to an hour enjoying a cool swim before leisurely riding back to the shop. Come soak up the sun, make new friends, and enjoy a great ride!''

Meet-up: 10 am - Outside Eastside Pedal Pushers
4607 Bolm Rd Suite B, Austin, TX 78702
Depart For Ride: 10:15 am
Return: Ghisallo will depart from Barton Springs to Eastside Pedal Pushers at 11:30 am. The return ride is optional, and participants can elect to stay longer at the pool.

The first 10 riders to sign up will get free pool admission compliments of GetThereATX and Ghisallo.

Important Note: Barton Springs Entry Fee Adult (18-62 years) Austin Resident $5.00 Non-Resident $9.00, children and junior fees vary by age.

Practice your safe cycling skills, hand signals, and road etiquette on a ride that will help you cool off in this summer heat. Meet at Eastside Pedal Pushers cruise along the streets of Austin and the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. Explore one of Austin's iconic marvels and splash into the summer with Ghisallo.

Helmets are available -- sign up to borrow one in the form below.

Secure your spot today: https://forms.gle/ikFiUpU5PsDLFSEC9

View a map of the route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZkZwA6CPynuGR7bM9

☀️Here are some tips to practice cycling safely in the summer

🌳When riding, choose a shady route when possible
🚵‍♀️Ride during off-peak hours
🌊If you see water while you are riding, cool off and ride through it
Hydrate, stop, and take sips of water, about 4 – 8 oz, every 15 – 20 minutes.

Check out the latest and the greatest from Get There ATX!

Get There ATX Newsletter - July Big news inside. Read now!

🚴🌊Stay cool this summer ATX with a choose-your-own-adventure event from Ghisallo Cycling Initiative and Get There ATX! We've joined forces to motivate you to get out on your bike or alternate transportation and hit a pool, splash pad, or natural swim spot. Every Splash Spot you visit gives you a chance to win prizes from some great companies around town! Bikealot Cabo Bob's East Side Pedal Pushers Paramount Theatre Pease Park Conservancy MOD BIKES Spider Mountain Starbucks The Trail Conservancy Get There ATX City of Austin Government Ghisallo Cycling Initiative

🚴‍♀️🚌🚉🛵Here's how it works: Guidelines For Le Tour De Splash.
1. Bike, bus, train, or scoot to a splash spot located on our map between July 1st and August 2nd.
2. Take a photo at the splash spot showing you got there on alt transportation, and post it on Instagram or Facebook, using the following tags Ghisallo Cycling Initiative: Cycling Initiative (FB), (Instagram) and Get There ATX: There ATX (FB), (Instagram)(posts, stories, and reels apply).
3. To be eligible, you must tag both Ghisallo Cycling Initiative and Get There ATX.
4. Each post from a Splash Spot counts as an entry into the giveaway; the more spots you visit, the more chances you have to win!

Le Tour de Splash Contest Giveaway Rules:
1. Participants must be 16 or older to enter. Parents or guardians can enter on behalf of their children or family.
2. Participants are eligible to win (1) giveaway prize during the event duration, July 1st – August 2nd.
3. To qualify for the giveaway, all entries (post, story, or reel) must:
4. a. tag and
5. b. State the Splash spot name (pool, splash pad, etc.)
6. c. show that a Splash Spot was reached using a bike or alternative transportation (excludes car driving and ride share such as Uber)
7. d. Alternatively, participants who are not on social media can email Splash Spot photos to the Form URL https://forms.gle/Q81tKaw8WBcDPu1S7 to enter the giveaway.
8. A participant's entries will accrue until the participant wins or the event ends. Once someone is declared a winner, they are no longer qualified to win in any remaining giveaway drawings.
9. The Giveaway drawing is every Friday, starting on July 12th and ending on August 2nd.
10. Winners will be contacted via email or Instagram (depending on their contact info/submission form) on the same day as the giveaway drawing.
11. Prizes can be collected from Eastside Pedal Pushers, located at 4706 Bolm Rd., Austin, TX 78751.
12. All prizes must be collected within (2) weeks after the close of the event, August 2nd. Any prizes not collected by August 16th will return to Ghisallo Cycling Initiative for future events.
13. "By submitting photos to enter the giveaway, participants consent to Ghisallo Cycling Initiative and Get There ATX to use their photos on social media and for marketing purposes."

Visit https://ghisallo.org/blog/tour-de-splash/ to learn more details.

🚴‍♀️☀️ Summer Biking Safety Tips ☀️🚴‍♂️

Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water before, during, and after your ride. Don't forget to bring electrolytes and salty snacks to keep your energy up! 💧🥤

Dress Smart: Wear light, loose, cotton-blended clothing to stay cool. Avoid synthetic materials that trap heat, and bring a change of shirt if needed. 👕🧢

Plan Ahead: Avoid biking during the hottest parts of the day. Choose shaded routes, use bike paths, and take regular breaks to cool off. 🌳🕶️

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Do you ride a trike? Be a lot cooler if you did 😎

Join San Antonio’s only tricycle club for people 50 years and up. meets weekly at Lions Field on Broadway Friday at 8AM & 9AM during the summer.

Enjoy free trikes, helmets, route leaders and support with registration at Lions Field Adult and Senior Center.

New rider orientation every first Thursday of the month

Ghisallo Cycling Initiative is proudly supported by the Texas Department of Transportation and encourages all road users to share the road. It’s your right to ride but your responsibility to be safe. Do your part and help of roadway fatalities

☀️🚴‍♂️Summer Bike Club is here, and so is the Texas heat! Help us keep kids active and healthy this summer by donating to Ghisallo Cycling Initiative.

🔗Visit our Link in bio on Instagram, website, or GiveButter to donate. https://givebutter.com/c4smXI

💸Your contributions will directly provide essential resources to combat the heat, including insulated water bottles, sunscreen, first aid supplies, hydration supplements, healthy snacks, and other tools to keep our kids riding and smiling all summer long.

🥈SILVER LEVEL SUPPORT
Want to sponsor the entire club? Donations of $500 or more will ensure that all our riders receive insulated water bottles, healthy snacks, first aid supplies, hydration supplements, and flat kits.

🥇GOLD LEVEL SUPPORT
Show your commitment to youth cycling with UV-blocking sport T-shirts featuring your team or organization’s logo for the entire club, plus all the benefits of Silver Level Support for donations of $1,000 or more.

On Saturday, June 8th, from 8-10 am, Join Shoal Creek Conservancy, Austin's Yellow Bike Project, Ghisallo Cycling Initiative , and Austin Watershed for a beginner-friendly Shoal Creek Bike Tour! This will be a perfect opportunity to learn more about the City of Austin’s growing network of alternative transportation routes, the Shoal Creek watershed, and how to get involved with Ghisallo and Yellow Bike!

Where: Congregation Beth Israel (parking lot)
3901 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78756

Participants must bring their own bikes and helmets. The 10-mile route is entirely on paved surfaces and includes some elevation changes and multiple stops for discussions, water breaks, and bicycle safety tips such as proper helmet use, signaling, and navigating bike lanes safely.

Remember to bring water and snacks if needed. All ages are welcome with supervision.

Interested? Register today via https://bit.ly/4cH38dH

When riding on the road, remember to Texas Department of Transportation
Ride in a straight line, single file, in the same direction as traffic.
Obey all traffic signs and signals.
Stop and look left-right-left for traffic before entering a street.
Bikers should use bike lanes whenever available.

🚲✨ ATX Fueling station heroes, you rocked Bike to Work Day 2024! ✨🚀 Big thanks to every station that fueled our ride with energy and enthusiasm, making our commute a breeze! 🙌 Your support keeps our wheels spinning and our city thriving! 🌟

Big thank you to the following fueling stations for helping with Austin's Bike to Work Day 2024.

Lenore Shefman
Bicycle House
Spokesman
RADIO EAST
Shoal Creek Conservancy
MOD BIKES
CapMetro
Cenote - Cesar Chavez
woombikesUSA
Violet Crown Cycling
Starbucks
LIVESTRONG

Flat Track Coffee
CARTS
Social Cycling Austin
Brother Friend
Quack's Coffeehouse
Flitch Coffee
Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
Guayakí Yerba Mate
Dear Diary Coffee
Bikealot
East Side Pedal Pushers
Bike Kitty
Pease Park Conservancy
Crux Climbing Center
The Trail Conservancy
City of Austin Government
Progress Coffee
Mañana
ROKA
Stream Realty Partners
Patagonia
Red Line Parkway Initiative
Walter P Moore
The Peddler Bicycle Shop - Hyde Park

French Legation State Historic Site

Austin Public Library
Austin History Center
Carver Branch
Central Library
Cepeda Branch
Menchaca Road Branch
North Village Branch
Ruiz Branch
Twin Oaks Branch
Willie Mae Kirk Branch
Windsor Park Branch

While the event may be over, let's keep the pedal power going strong! 🚴‍♀️💨 Remember, safety is key: Texas Department of Transportation

- Ensure visibility with lights and reflectors, especially in low-light conditions.
- Protect your head with a helmet for a safe and secure ride.
- Stay vigilant and aware of your surroundings, navigating with caution.

To all our Fueling Station champions, you're the gears behind our success! Let's keep rolling towards a greener, happier Austin! 🌿💚

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Fueling station alert!🚨
🚲 Are you ready, Austin? Today marks the start of an exhilarating celebration of mobility, wellness, and an incredible commute ahead! 🌟 🌟 Get ready to pedal into the workday with flair and vitality as we embrace Bike to Work Day on this Friday morning, May 17th, 2024! 🚀

Join us at our awesome Fueling Stations, sponsored by some incredible partners, located across the city! Here's a look at your final fueling stations for 2024.

Starbucks
Social Cycling Austin
Flitch Coffee
Guayakí Yerba Mate
CARTS
Brother Friend
Crux Climbing Center
Texas Historical Commission
East Side Pedal Pushers
Pease Park Conservancy
Dear Diary Coffee
ROKA
Violet Crown Cycling

Bike Kitty
Flat Track Coffee
Patagonia
Mañana
Stream Realty Partners
Austin Public Library
Austin History Center
Carver Branch
Central Library
Cepeda Branch
Menchaca Road Branch
North Village Branch
Ruiz Branch
Twin Oaks Branch
Willie Mae Kirk Branch
Windsor Park Branch
Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
Texas Coffee Traders
The Peddler Bicycle Shop - Hyde Park
Progress Coffee
Walter P Moore



Check out http://biketoworkatx.com/ to learn more about Fueling Station locations and Austin's Bike to Work Day 2024

Tips to stay safe while riding to work.
Don't ride between vehicles.
Cross at intersections.
Make eye contact with drivers before crossing.

🚨SATX - Bike To Work Day is around the corner! Here’s where to find our San Antonio Team 😎

🚴🏽‍♀️Stop by our energizer station at the Luis Vaton “store”, an art instillation by artist Andy Benavides & Chris Montoya located on the corner of S. Flores & W. Lambert.

We’ll be there from 7-9:30AM with:
☕️ Free cold brew from
🫐 Free juice from and

PLUS free giveaways from !!! For more details on Bike To Work Day in San Antonio and other energizer stations visit . You won’t want to miss out on all the free goods that you’ll earn by simply riding to work.

When riding to work, a helmet is always a part of a safe and successful commute. Follow the 5 steps of helmet fitting to make sure you’re doing the job right 👍🏽

Remember to follow the flow of traffic, obey all traffic signs, and help the Texas Department of Transportation end the streak of fatalities on Texas roadways

🚲 Gear up, Austin, for an exciting day to celebrate mobility, good health, and an awesome commute!

🌟 It's time to ride into work with style and energy on Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 17th, 2024!

🚀 Breaking News: We had so much support for Fueling Stations that we will be extending sign-ups for Fueling Station Registration until this Friday, May 10th, 2024.

🔥 Join us at our awesome Fueling Stations located across the city, sponsored by some incredible partners! Here's a sneak peek of part two at who's fueling your ride:

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Check out http://biketoworkatx.com/ to learn more about Fueling Station locations, Austin's 2024 Bike to Work Day, and how you can register as a Fueling Station. Don't miss your chance to pedal to a healthier and happier commute! 🌟