Kickoff Party
Come Kickoff Bike Month with a mid-day free community party at Mendez Rec Center.
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 from 11 am - 2 pm
Presented by Ghisallo Cycling Initiative in partnership with Get There ATX.
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The Event
The Bike Month Kickoff Party 2026 in partnership with Get There ATX (CoA TPW) is a free all-ages, all-abilities, family-friendly event celebrating the start of Bike Month (May) to promote knowledge of and participation in the various Bike Month events including but not limited to Bike to School Day and Bike to Work Day.
When: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 from 11 am – 2 pm
Where: Mendez Recreation Center / Metz Neighborhood Park located at 2407 Canterbury St, Austin, TX 78702.
Food
Grab a Xolo Taco, some snacks, and a canned drink!
Check-in when you arrive to get your free taco token (one per person), but don’t wait too long as it is first come first served for the first 200 attendees. This is good for a taco, one beverage of your choice (a sparkling water or an Athletic Brew while they last), and some grab-n-go snacks.
If you miss the taco train, grab lunch to-go from one of the many nearby establishments and make it a picnic in the park.
Required disclosure: #Ad Athletic Brewing Company, LLC. Milford, CT and San Diego, CA. Near Beer. <0.5% alc/vol.
Friends
Come and hang out bike friends, and maybe even make some new ones.
Plus find out about all the various events, activities, opportunities, and happenings during Bike Month from:
Festivities
- DJ AJ is bringing the tunes.
- Bike polo demo with Daud Tashnick 11am-noon on the bike polo court.
- The Olympbike Games! Show off your skills in our bike games, win prizes. Registration open at the Ghisallo table 11am-11:45. Games start at noon!
- Wheelie Good Awards! Recognizing heavy hitters and super supporters of the cycling community, 1:40pm.