Celebrate Bike Month with Yellow Bike and our community partners! Advocate for safer streets with our postcard campaign, join us for bike rides and other outdoor events. And last, but not least, come to our benefit concert on May 31 at Hotel Vegas! Most importantly – get on a bike, and if you don’t have one yet – get it from us! Happy Bike Month Y’ALL!
SAFER STREETS POSTCARD CAMPAIGN
WHEN: May 1 – May 31
WHERE: Mesa Rim & CRUX climbing centers
Advocate for safer streets with our postcard campaign! Grab a “Yellow Bike” postcard from Mesa Rim or CRUX climbing centers and put your name on it. The postcard is already addressed to the Austin City Council and stamped. You can find the postcards throughout Bike Month at:
May is National Bike Month, let’s celebrate with safer streets!
CLIMB & SUPPORT EQUITY IN TRANSPORTATION:
- During Bicycle Month every Saturday, 10% of Mesa Rim Austin day pass sales goes to Yellow Bike!
- Yellow Bike 27th Birthday Benefit Concert: first 50 TICKETS* receive a free day pass to Crux Climbing Center!
Brought to you by: Yellow Bike
Sponsored by: Mesa Rim Austin & Crux Climbing Center
*TICKET SALE starts on May 1 HERE.
ED WENDLER AWARD
WHEN: May 2 | 7:10 PM
WHERE: Online
On May 2 Yellow Bike will be awarded the Ed Wendler Award for Outstanding Service to the Immigrant Community by Casa Marianella! Join us for a live streaming at 7:10 PM online.
Brought to you by Casa Marianella
Supported by: Yellow Bike
CINCO DE MAYO BY FIESTA AUSTIN
WHEN: May 4 | 1 PM – 10 PM
WHERE: 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St, Austin, TX 78702
Fiesta Austin presents Cinco De Mayo at Fiesta Gardens in Austin, TX. Showcasing 40+ Vendors, Spinners Turkey Legs, Burgers, Tacos, Dancing with Destiny, Cornhole Tournament, Kids Zone and more! Yellow Bike will be there & so should you! DETAILS: fiestaaustin.org.
Brought to you by Fiesta Austin
Supported by: Yellow Bike
BIKE TO WORK DAY
WHEN: May 17 | 7 AM – 9 AM
WHERE: 4550 Mueller Blvd (at the edge of Mueller Lake Park)
Join the national celebration of bicycle commuting during Bike To Work Day on May 17, 7 AM – 9 AM. Find us (Yellow Bike) at 4550 Mueller Blvd (at the edge of Mueller Lake Park) fueling station.
Brought to you by Ghisallo Cycling Initiative
Fueling station by: Movability
Supported by: Yellow Bike
MetroBike COMMUNITY GROUP RIDE
WHEN: May 18 | 12:00 PM ~ 1:30 PM
WHERE: Start/End: Plaza Saltillo at 1501 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78702
The full return trip ride is ~10 miles with a short restroom/water break at mile 5. There will be an option to break-off at MLK Station about 3 miles in. We should be back at Plaza Saltillo around 1:30PM. All wheels are welcome, and all are encouraged to bring protective gear.
Brought to you by CAP Metro & RBA
Supported by: Yellow Bike
SOCIAL BIKE RIDE & CONVIVIO
WHEN: May 26 | Bike ride: 12 PM – 3:30 PM | Convivio: 6 PM – 8 PM
WHERE: Start/End: Casa Marianella
BIKE RIDE TO MONTOPOLIS BEEACH: UNDER THE BRIDGE & BACK | 12 PM – 3:30 PM
Beginner friendly slow-paced ride from Casa Marianella to Montopolis Beach (under the bridge and back). Bring your bike, helmet, swimsuit, and towel for a refreshing swim at Montopolis Beach. Refreshments provided by Ghisallo Cycling Initiative. Ride led by Sunday Cruise ATX. All are welcome! Details HERE.
CONVIVIO | 6 PM – 8 PM
Join us at Casa Marianella at 821 Gunter St, Austin, TX 78702 for live salsa music, food, fun, fellowship and dancing! All are welcome!
Brought to you by Yellow Bike, Sunday Cruise ATX, & Casa Marianella
Sponsored by: Ghisallo Cycling Initiative & Fiesta Austin
END OF BIKE MONTH CRITICAL MASS WITH RBA
WHEN: May 31 | 8 PM -10 PM
WHERE: 25 Pedernales Street
The 10-mile beginner friendly route includes key bike friendly mass transit hubs and ends at the 27th Birthday Benefit Concert for Yellow Bike at Hotel Vegas.
Brought to you by RBA
Supported by: Yellow Bike
YELLOW BIKE 27th BIRTHDAY BENEFIT CONCERT
WHEN: May 31 | DOORS OPEN: 9 PM | MUSIC: 10 PM
WHERE: HOTEL VEGAS
TICKETS: $26.77*
Celebrating the end of BIKE MONTH with Yellow Bike:
- Magnifico (Queen tribute band)
- Buttercup (San Antonio’s premier life affirming art rock band)
- Croy & the Boys (Solid working class country music band)
*TICKET SALE:
- Buy tickets HERE.
- First 50 tickets receive a free day pass to CRUX Climbing Gym
All proceeds from ticket sale will go to Yellow Bike.
