Welcome to Bike Story Night!
Join us for an unforgettable evening where we come together to share the magic of storytelling, reconnect with old bike friends, and make new connections. We also like to shine a spotlight on different local bike non-profits at each event.
At Bike Story Night, our mission is to empower individuals to share their unique stories with the community, both in-person and online. These events serve as a platform for diverse voices, celebrating the intersection of storytelling and the joy of cycling.
Have any questions or want to share your bike story with us? Feel free to reach out via email at valerie@bikestorynight.com.
Every penny counts and your Donation to Bike Story Night helps us continue to grow and keep this and many other regular community events organized by VARU Creative sustainable. Your donation is greatly appreciated! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
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General Info
Next Event TBA - Stay tuned
We generally host events in Austin every 3 or 4 months. Email valerie@bikestorynight.com for any questions or collabs.
We're also currently working towards hosting our fist event in Dallas early 2025! let us know how you'd like to get involved.
HAVE A BIKE STORY?
Share Your Bike Story -
Featured Storyteller Submission Form will be released for our next event soon.
Feel free to reach out to us via email if you're interested in sharing your story valerie@bikestorynight.com
Featured Storytellers shine with up to 10 minutes to share their stories, complete with photos on the projector. Submissions due Nov1st.
⚡Wild Cards join in and sign up at the event with a 5 -7 minute slot, no guarantee you'll get picked to share your story, but still an awesome chance to keep the storytelling vibes alive and kicking! We usually have time for at least 2 wild cards to step up to the stage so be sure to turn in your submission as soon as you can at the event.
Ask for a submission form at check in.
::::EVENT DETAILS ::::
Program Generally Includes the following:
• 3-4 Featured Storytellers
• Featured Bike Non-Profit: TBA
• 2-3 Wild Card Storytellers (sign up AT the event)
• Community Plugs: What's Community Plugs?* It’s a special segment at Bike Story Night where anyone can take 30 seconds on the mic to share a project, event, or cause with the audience—building connections and spreading the word about local initiatives. It’s one of my favorite parts of the evening!
Whether you're a Featured Storyteller, a Wild Card or just want to come hear the stories - Bike Story Night is all about celebrating our bike life, adventures and the joy the bring.
VOLUNTEER
We could use a little help/ support for the upcoming event. feel free to reach out to us via email if you're interested in helping at our next event: valerie@bikestorynight.com
Your unique skills and enthusiasm can truly enhance the Bike Story Night experience. Your involvement is crucial, please reach out. Let's keep Bike Story Night rolling together.
More about Bike Story Night
It's an opportunity to come together and listen, learn and grow through our experiences, memories and more. Often we see cyclists passing by, and we wave and might wonder more about them? Do they know a shortcut I could also take? Why do they look so familiar? We might get to chat a bit while we ride, but there's nothing like standing in front of a cycling community who's ready to listen to you share your story.
Bike Story Night was created and founded by Valerie Ruiz @Varucreative at the beginning of 2021.
This space/event is a culmination of the time I've spent over the last 8 plus years in Austin being a founder, leader and organizer for beginner friendly group rides. I'm an event planner and lover of photography by trade, bringing people together has been a passion of mine since I was a child.
My goal is to create a space where the larger community can come together with intention to connect, share memories, learn and inspire adventures. At each event I hope people will reconnect with old friends, make new friends and simply share the joys and stories that come with riding your bike.
These events bring people together, amplify diverse voices, and celebrate the power of storytelling and cycling.
We hope you can join us soon, feel free to reach out anytime!
Valerie Ruiz
