Ghisallo Cycling Initiative

Ghisallo Cycling Initiative Helping people access the world by bike. The Ghisallo Cycling Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2011 and based in Austin, Texas.

Our goal is not only to provide Austin youth with supervised access to outdoor physical activity, but to help them develop into self-sufficient riders who have the skills and knowledge to use their bicycles for transportation without depending on adults. Our core tenets are opportunity, access, and equity and our programs focus on exploration, navigation, and transportation. Our primary clients ar

e are low-income under-served students to whom we provide semester-long, after-school Bike Clubs, a free Youth Bike Shop and Earn-A-Bike program, Bicycle Rodeos, and maintenance and safety clinics. Since 2013 we have served over 5,600 youth participants via Bike Clubs and Earn-A-Bike programs and over 2,800 via Bike Rodeos. In the Fall of 2015 we expanded to 20 sites across Austin offering 40 hours of after-school programming per week.

🔥News so hot it’s fire 🔥 An opportunity for your kid to be a trailblazer, in every sense of the word. Announcing the ver...
05/19/2026

🔥News so hot it’s fire 🔥

An opportunity for your kid to be a trailblazer, in every sense of the word. Announcing the very first Ghisallo MTB camp!

Urban Trails Youth Leadership Academy (UTYLA) is inspired by the Spanish phrase, “Ser útil” - “To Be Useful.” This camp is based on the idea that every one of us can be a resource in the community.

🚲 What: An off-road / mountain-biking-focused camp, with additional road and gravel elements incorporated as a means to access city parks and greenbelt trails.

✨ Why: The goal of this camp is to learn in-depth Urban/MTB bicycle riding and safety skills, along with the associated TX State Laws. Students will also develop an eye for trail design and a voice for trail advocacy. Bonus lesson - shred the gnar.

🗓️ When: Meets Tues-Fri, July 14-17, 9am - 12:30pm

🚲 Who: Designed and prioritized for Ages 12-16 (others may apply for consideration, but without guarantee of admission)

🛘 Where: The camp will take place at four locations over the course of four days.

💸 Cost: Camp is FREE, but we do require an official application and short essay for approval and admission.

Full deets and application here: https://wkf.ms/4nCtbZy 🤘

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Whether you’re hittin the trail or the pavement, always wear your helmet!

Thank you friends and fiends for making Bike To Work Day 2026 an absolute blast The Austin cycling community continues t...
05/18/2026

Thank you friends and fiends for making Bike To Work Day 2026 an absolute blast The Austin cycling community continues to blow us away with its enthusiasm and support. This year there were over 50 partners across the city fueling riders on their way to work! Thank you to all of our community compadres that were able to provide swag, snacks, high vibes and high fives! ❤️

The last and final route lead by our fearless team leader Derek!! Want to fill your morning with puns and possibly dirt?...
05/14/2026

The last and final route lead by our fearless team leader Derek!! Want to fill your morning with puns and possibly dirt? Me neither! Don’t chat with Derek for too long he may make you start digging some MTB trails 😚

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Remember this bike to work day to watch for cyclists and pedestrians while driving. Ensure safe passing by giving at least 3 feet and SLOWING DOWN.

Finally the route and route leader we’ve all been waiting for…. Why would you not want to start your morning with Derek....
05/14/2026

Finally the route and route leader we’ve all been waiting for…. Why would you not want to start your morning with Derek. The king of puns and Austin’s one and only mountain bike trail wizard. 🧙

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Remember this bike to work day to watch for cyclists and pedestrians while driving. Ensure safe passing by giving at least 3 feet and slow down!!

The highly anticipated east route just dropped. I actually don’t know if any one will show up but we hope we’re not just...
05/14/2026

The highly anticipated east route just dropped. I actually don’t know if any one will show up but we hope we’re not just riding our bikes alone… either way Tawny and Lily will be holding it down and guiding an epic ride.

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Remember this bike to work day to watch for cyclists and pedestrians while driving. Ensure safe passing by giving at least 3 feet and slowing down!!

Join Reid for arguably the most enjoyable route. This is for all those folks that happen to work at UT or live north cen...
05/13/2026

Join Reid for arguably the most enjoyable route. This is for all those folks that happen to work at UT or live north central!! You can come quiz Reid on their musical knowledge (See how much they forgot and what little they retained!)

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This bike to work day remember to watch for cyclists and pedestrians while driving. Ensure safe passing by giving at least 3 feet and SLOW DOWN.

It’s freaking time pals. For the best morning in Austin Texas, Bike to work day!!! Join Ben for a slow and steady south ...
05/13/2026

It’s freaking time pals. For the best morning in Austin Texas, Bike to work day!!! Join Ben for a slow and steady south route! Heck take the whole day off work and hang out with Ben (don’t do that he has to get back to work)

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Remember this bike to work day to watch for cyclists and pedestrians while driving. Ensure safe passing by giving at least 3 feet and SLOWING DOWN.

Time to rally your bike gang! Bike To Work Day fast approacheth and we’ve got a hot new development! is providing an ad...
05/13/2026

Time to rally your bike gang! Bike To Work Day fast approacheth and we’ve got a hot new development!

is providing an additional Happy Hour Hand-Up at the Bike To Work Day Happy Hour hosted by .machine.works. Food and drink specials for cyclists + an additional $2 off token to use towards your food and/or drink purchase for the first 100 folks to roll in, courtesy of Daniel Stark Injury Law.

Tons of picnic tables inside and outside, plenty of bike parking, the weather is lookin’ fooiiiinne…

Get your grub on then stay for the benefit concert benefiting Ghisallo Cycling Initiative from 7:30-11pm featuring .droptines (8pm) and .jennings (9pm).

Bikes ‘n Friends ‘n Bonus Discounts ‘n Live Music for a cause? Sheeeeesh! An epic way to wrap Bike To Work Day.

Drop a fire emoji if we’ll be seeing you there! 🔥🔥🔥

Golden Rolling! Golden Rollers is our older adult trike club and proof that the secret to happiness is to be part of a b...
05/11/2026

Golden Rolling!

Golden Rollers is our older adult trike club and proof that the secret to happiness is to be part of a bike gang at every life stage!

Our spring season is well underway with Clubs running Tues-Thurs mornings until the end of June! Join us for any of the following publicly accessible Golden Rollers Trike Clubs:

✨ Lamar Senior Activity Center - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Meets @ 8:45am at Conley-Guererro Senior Center. *Pre-registration required at Lamar SAC.

✨ Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center - Meets every Wednesday at 9am, no pre-registration required.

✨ South Austin Senior Activity Center - Meets every Thursday at 9am @ Dittmar Rec Center. Pre-register through SASAC.

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Remember to and watch for cyclists and pedestrians while driving. Ensure safe passing by giving at least 3 feet and SLOWING DOWN.

Please join the Austin cycling community for this annual ride in honor of those hurt or killed by motor vehicles. Strong...
05/11/2026

Please join the Austin cycling community for this annual ride in honor of those hurt or killed by motor vehicles. Stronger together, we ride for justice and safety for all cyclists everywhere.

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1000 Brazos Street , Suite 100
Austin, TX
78701

Telephone

+15125247440

Website

https://wkf.ms/4nCtbZy

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