Something Monday is about to be three weeks old, and after two weeks on and off the Mission Reach, this Monday we are heading north to historic Brackenridge Park. Come join us.
Unfamiliar with the new Monday night event? The seeds were planted after we heard over and over again from young professionals that there is nothing to do on Monday nights in San Antonio.
The Rivard Report and B-cycle decided to do something about that, and now, “nothing to do” has become “something to do.”
Something Monday is three things: active recreation on bikes and the city’s bike share program, B-cycle; a community learning experience where people can discover firsthand what makes out city unique and special; and third, a post-ride social gathering.
After forays down the Mission Reach on week one, and then to Mission Concepción and Mission San José in week two, this Monday we are pedaling north to Brackenridge Park. The official starting point this Monday at 6:30 pm will be the B-cycle station across South Alamo Street from the Liberty Bar. Others are welcome to join us anywhere along the route between Southtown and the Brackenridge Park. You can locate B-cycle stations along the way by clicking here.
Brackenridge Park is the city’s premiere urban park, the crown jewel of the city’s park system. Read here about the storied George Washington Brackenridge, whose stately home is now the property of the Sisters of Charity of the the Incarnate Word and located on the campus of the University of Incarnate Word.
We will meet at the San Antonio Zoo B-cycle station , located within Brackenridge Park, at 7 p.m. We will be joined by Leilah Powell, the executive director of the Brackenridge Park Conservancy. Leilah is a passionate advocate for park restoration and its historic significance in the development of San Antonio. She’ll take us from the Zoo to various historic sites within the park.
Afterwards, we’ll make out way to the Bombay Bicycle Club on the Park’s fringe before heading south and home.
As always, we’d appreciate an RSVP so we can anticipate the group size. For cyclists joining the group late, our rote will take us from South Alamo Street north to Alamo Plaza and on to North Alamo Street. We will cut over to the Avenue B bike lane, cross the Pearl, and head into the park.
What else is going on Monday night? Come one: This is the Monday to finally get downtown and get involved. Meet some new friends, get some exercise, learn something fascinating about the city you call home, and enjoy a cold brew in the company of a few new friends. Something Monday.
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I would like to RSVP for today’s ride. Can you let me know how to do this?
We will put up an RSVP page on Facebook shortly. See you tonight.
Tonda and readers:
Here is a link to our Facebook Event Page, Something Monday Vol, III: Release the Bracken = https://www.facebook.com/events/504593032958635/
Cheers!
–Iris
Look forward to seeing some new faces in the park tonight!
Are you aware that the bike path north of Pearl on Avenue B is closed just past The Bakery Building? You’ll have to detour onto Broadway for a short distance and then back to the bike path around Lions Field.
I hope to join you when you reach Pearl.
Detour is definitely required if you have a road bike–last week it was passable on a mountain bike, with one segment on the sidewalk…
Looks like Something Monday will be venturing on to Broadway, at least briefly.