Síclovía, the free bicycling event that usually shuts down Broadway in the spring, has been rescheduled from this Sunday to May 3 because of rainy weather.
Weather reports show high chances of rain in San Antonio this weekend. With April 12, the original date for Síclovía. According to the National Weather Service, there’s a 70% chance of precipitation on Sunday with a possibility of showers and thunderstorms
This year marks the 24th year of Síclovía and the 150th anniversary of the YMCA of Greater San Antonio, which has organized the event since 2011.
The YMCA announced the rescheduling on Thursday through its website:
“We look forward to the next Síclovía event, which has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 3, 10 AM–2 PM,” reads a banner at the top of the site.
Shannon Gowen, vice president of marketing and communications at the YMCA, confirmed the rescheduling in an email.
“Our team has been closely monitoring the weather this week, and due to the anticipated severe weather forecasted for Sunday, and with the safety of our community, volunteers, and partners as our top priority, we made the decision to reschedule Síclovía,” Gowen said.
Meant to encourage San Antonio residents and visitors to explore the city through car-free streets, participants can expect walking, biking, exercise classes, youth activities, treats for their pets, and food trucks.
This year’s route falls along Broadway, from East Mulberry Avenue in Brackenridge Park to McCullough Avenue downtown. To date, more than 1 million individuals have participated in the event.
Síclovía is not a competitive event — it has no start or end. All participants have to do is show up, and water is available at every Reclovía along the route. During the event, the street completely closes to car traffic from an hour before Síclovía to an hour after.
This rainy weekend also marks other large events such as the San Antonio Book Festival, a semi-outdoor festival that usually draws about 22,000 attendants every year.
The book festival is set to take place this Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Central Library and the University of Texas San Antonio Southwest Campus.
San Antonio expects a high chance of rain and a chance of showers and thunder.
It’s unclear if other outdoor events will reschedule or cancel this weekend, but the book festival is a “rain or shine event,” said spokesperson Laura H. Aplin on Thursday.
