On Saturday, April 26th 9 am – noon, The Parents’ Climate Community is bringing the first-ever Kidical Mass group ride to Austin, alongside partners Ghisallo and Yellow Bike Project.
We are so excited for this joyful, all-ages ride, which is a part of a global movement of kids, families, and allies advocating for children’s mobility, clean air, and climate rights.
More info & rsvp link here.
Below, meet two of the many parents and allies who are helping to make Kidical Mass a reality.
Name: Bobby S., teacher at Marshall Middle School
Age of Kid(s): 10
Favorite Bike Read: The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle
Why are you participating in Kidical Mass? Because I get to get more kids and their families on bikes! Having a big, old-fashioned bike party!
Fill in the Blank: We can make Austin safer/more fun for family bike transit by… getting everyone [out of their cars and] on bikes!
Name: Jose, volunteer at Yellow Bike Project
Age of Kid(s): 6 and 3
What do you want other parents & guardians to know about riding bikes? I replaced my car with a cargo bike. This was a life-changing decision for our family in so many dimensions. You become part of the community you bike through. Riding a bike brings physical, mental, economic, social, and environmental benefits, all in a single two-wheel package.
Why are you participating in Kidical Mass? Advocate for safer streets for kids and everyone looking for safer alternative transportation options.
Fill in the Blank: We can make Austin safer/more fun for family bike transit by… bringing the community together and advocating for infrastructure suitable for all ages and abilities.
Want more inspiring bike-parent stories? We’ve got ’em:
- Check out our interview with Juan Soto of Viva Bikes Austin!, who started a non-profit organization promoting kids’ bike access in North Austin with his daughter Lucero.
- You can also read about father-of-two Josh Rudow, whose family swapped a car for a cargo bike. He is bringing his Urban Arrow to Kidical Mass ATX for test rides.