Starting at the George Washington Carver Museum, this is a 2-mile loop around east Austin exploring the historical, social, and political stories of the neighborhood and the ongoing legacy of racial segregation and urban renewal.
Decipher City, Ghisallo Cycling Initiative, and Daniel Alvarado
Starting at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, this biking tour is a loop around east Austin exploring the effects of gentrification on the Chicano community and the strategies of resilience used to preserve culture, history, and community.
Starting at the George Washington Carver Museum, this biking tour (with a walking tour option) of east Austin explores how Black residents designed, created, and maintained community in the context of racist planning policies.
Starting at the George Washington Carver Museum, this biking tour explores locations around east Austin that have played a role in Juneteenth celebrations over the years.
Central East Austin is an ideal area to explore by bike. Check out the historical 12th Street Business District, the Texas State Cemetery , and various pocket parks along the way. Pedal along quiet streets in historic neighborhoods like Foster Heights, Holly, and Rosewood, as well as newer development adjacent to Plaza Saltillo Station .
Central East Austin is covered with murals which are great to explore by bike. This route will take you through quiet neighborhood streets past multiple murals. Start on 12th and Chicon to view the Chris Rogers’ mural honoring Black Luminaries and end at the You’re My Everything mural at Rockstar Bagels.
Starting at the Alamo Pocket Park, this ride will check out the neighborhood business district along Manor Road or stop in Cherrywood Coffeehouse for a quick bite just off of 38 1⁄2th Street. Pedal along quiet streets in historic neighborhoods like Chestnut and Cherrywood, as well as the newer development on the site of the former Mueller Airport where some of Austin’s best bikeways are located.
Route of the yearly nighttime ride organized by the Moonlight Tower Ride Facebook Group which visits the Moonlight Towers around Austin. Starts on the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge, ends at the Zilker Park Moonlight Tower, and is about 20 miles of riding.
