Ghisallo Cycling Initiative’s Cyclovia ATX Happening Nov. 7

Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Windsor Park Branch Library
Tickets: The event is free and open to the public
Event Website: https://cycloviaatx.org/

Join the City of Austin and Ghisallo Cycling Initiative for the annual Cyclovia ATX event on Saturday, Nov. 7. The event takes place at Windsor Park Branch Library and features a mile-long bike parade. The event is open to the public. It is family-friendly and welcomes cyclists of all ages and abilities.

While the event has a focus on bicycling, it includes a wide range of activities, performances and showcases involving mobility, sustainability and community. Attendees can also expect live music, food trucks and free products and services.

Transportation and Road Closures Around the Event 
Road closures are planned downtown for Cyclovia ATX starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7. A detailed road closure map can be found on the City’s event page. Event attendees are encouraged to carpool or use one of the following transportation options: CapMetro, bicycling, or dockless devices. 

Health and Safety at Cyclovia ATX
Austin Police, Austin Fire and Austin-Travis County EMS work in partnership to create a safe environment in which everyone can enjoy the festival and encourage attendees to:

•    Remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to 9-1-1.
•    Plan for the weather forecast.
•    Stay with your group and have a pre-planned meeting location in case of separation.
•    Be mindful of pedestrians, scooter riders, bicyclists and other vulnerable road users when traveling.
•    Keep your phone fully charged.
•    Download the what3words app to pinpoint and share your location.

Austin Public Health recommends attendees be up to date on vaccinations, wash hands often, use hand sanitizer and stay home if you are sick. Vaccines are available at doctors' offices, pharmacies and Austin Public Health.

About Ghisallo Cycling Initiative
Ghisallo Cycling Initiative is a 501(c)(3) non-profit providing bicycle education and encouragement in Austin and San Antonio. Since 2011, they have provided in-depth after-school Bike Clubs, high volume safety clinics and learn-to-ride programs for youth in Austin. They began serving older adults (50+) and seniors (65+) starting in 2016 through the launch of their Golden Rollers trike program. Ghisallo Cycling Initiative expanded to San Antonio in 2018 and launched programs specifically designed for adults in 2019. The Initiative provides direct services to the public as well as support to organizations through access to bicycles, capacity building and deployment of educational components to increase access to and integrate biking into everyday life.

About Austin Center for Events
The Austin Center for Events (ACE) is a collaborative assembly of City of Austin departments and agencies designed to streamline special event permitting. ACE is anchored by teams from Austin Arts, Music, Culture and Entertainment, Austin Fire, Austin Police, Austin-Travis County EMS, Austin Transportation and Public Works, Austin Parks and Recreation, Austin Public Health, Austin Resource Recovery and partner agencies. ACE works closely with event organizers to guide them through the special event permitting process.
 

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