Our good friends at Woom Bikes and Buddy Pegs Media and spearheading an awesome weekend in Austin Texas. If you are anywhere close, you should definitely go. There is also a sweet contest. read below to find out the finer details.
The Raise Riders Family Bicycle Weekend is a multi-day celebration of family bike riding that coincides with the legendary Austin Marathon.
Bring your kiddos to enjoy family friendly group rides, woom bike demos, Buddy Pegs Bicycle Playdates (for children 6 and under), author readings, raffles, bicycle scavenger hunts, and more!
Whether you are coming in for the Marathon and wanting to entertain your children while your loved one prepares for their run, or just looking for a fun way to connect as a family on bikes, our festival is for YOU!
FRIDAY 2/5/19
10:30am – 12:30pm:
Age specific family group rides along the Ann and Roy Butler Trail (exact times and routes TBD)
Bike Scavenger Hunt
1-4pm:
woom bike demos for children 2 – 10 years old
Buddy Pegs Media fun and games, Bicycle Playdates and Bicycle Playground (kids 2-6 years old)
Author readings and book signings
Bike-centric arts and crafts
SATURDAY 2/16/19
At The Palmer Events Center
10am – 5pm:
woom bike demos (kids 2 – 10 years old)
Buddy Pegs Media fun and games
Bicycle Playdates and Bicycle Playground (kids 2-6 years old)
Author readings and book signings
Bicycle Scavenger Hunt
Arts and crafts table
11:45am:
1st Annual Youth bicycle category in the Manzano Mile event
1 mile out and back ride from Riverside Drive Start/Finish
Balance bike and pedal bike divisions
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 17TH
At The Austin Marathon Finish Line Festival (7th & Congress)
Buddy Pegs Media Bicycle Playground (kids 2-6 years old)
woom bike demos
Bicycle games and prizes
Christian Bezdeka and Marcus Ihlenfeld developed woom in Europe before Mathias Ihlenfeld (Marcus’ brother) launched the USA branch in Austin, TX. woom is a family business born from a love of bicycles and a desire to make children happy. What started as a search to create the perfect children’s bike developed into a goal: build bikes that inspire children and their parents.
The Buddy Pegs Bicycle Playground was developed to give children 2-6 years old a safe place to develop skills, confidence, and a love of riding through life on two wheels. Experienced Buddy Pegs ride leaders will be on hand to guide paretns and children throughout the weekend.
Two Bicycle Divisions for kids!
Saturday February 16th
11:45 Children on Pedal bikes (full mile)
11:55 Children on Balance Bikes (1/2 mile)
The Manzano Mile is named for 2019 Austin Marathon Official Race Ambassador and 2012 Olympic silver medalist Leo Manzano. Leo is a highly decorated track star, four-time USATF National Champion, seven-time Team USA member, two-time Olympian, and the first Olympic medalist for the USA in the 1500m since 1968.
The Manzano Mile embodies Leo ’s passion for reaching out to the community, specifically to local youth, through health and fitness programs.
FUEL UP AT THE KODIAK CAKES PANCAKE FEED!
Saturday 10am – 12pm
At the Manzano Mile Start/Finish Area
Our friends at Kodiak Cakes will be on hand to make sure you and your little one are fueled up for the Manzano Mile and a day of adventure together on two wheels!
These are the best, most protein pancakes you’ll ever smother in maple syrup!
SHARE YOUR LOVE OF BIKING & VISIT AUSTIN
The best way to explore downtown Austin with your family is from the seat of a bike!
The Raise Riders Family Bicycle Weekend is an amazing opportunity to meet other like-minded parents and watch your little ones develop the riding skills, self-confidence, and resilience they’ll carry with them for life.
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UPGRADE YOUR CHILD TO A VERY IMPORTANT PEDALER
Each VIP package includes:
Event T-shirt from Recover Brands (100% recycled)
Special gifts from woom and Buddy Pegs Media
Amazing coupons and promotional deals from our partners
Priority admission to the Buddy Pegs Bicycle Playdates (optional)
Priority start line “call-up” at the Manzano Mile
Priority woom demo bikes
Commemorative event poster
$25/child
We would love to have your family join us at the 1st Annual Raise Riders Family Bicycle Weekend!
Register for FREE or grab one of our limited VIP (very important pedalers) spots for that includes a limited edition event t-shirt, gifts from our supporting partners, priority spots in our Bicycle Playdates, and more!
GETTING THERE
The Raise Riders Family Bicycle Weekend is a perfect way to explore downtown Austin, TX as a family.
All events are conveniently located located next to the Austin Marathon Health & Wellness Expo Friday and Saturday, and Sunday’s Finish Line Festival.
THE PALMER EVENT CENTER
If you are going to drive, we strongly encourage carpooling as traffic gets quite busy all around downtown race weekend. To book convenient and affordable parking, we recommend using SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservation app. To reserve your parking spot today, visit the Austin Marathon Expo SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.
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There are lots of bicycle racks on site so avoid the parking fees and ride your bike! There are also two Austin B-Cycle stations around the Palmer Events Center available.
Visit CapMetro.org for information and schedules on Metro Bus and Metro Rail.
THE FINISH LINE FESTIVAL
Look for the woom and Buddy Pegs Media tents at 7th St & Congress Ave where we’ll have a Bicycle Playground and demo bikes for children 2-6 years old.
Parking in the downtown area within walking distance of the start and finish lines is plentiful. There are numerous free and paid parking garages and surface lots as well as free on-street parking downtown. On-street metered spots are free of charge on Sundays.
To book convenient, affordable, and stress-free parking in advance, use SpotHero to reserve your parking spot today. Visit the Austin Marathon SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.
