Handlebars of happiness: storytelling about cycling

A 2025 Cyclonats Festival of Cycling Culture event, presented by Canberra by Bike Design Company and Smith's Alternative

Make new friends and connect with old ones as we gather for the communal experience of storytelling, and music. This is an uplifting event celebrating the positive differences cycling has made to people's lives.

Our August speakers will include local scientist turned artist, Sophie Baker, who recently held her second solo exhibition, Circumnavigating Bush Capital from a (Bike) Saddle, at the Belconnen Arts Centre. Sophie carries her canvases on her back, and paints from wherever her mountain bike takes her.

You'll also hear from people who use cargo bikes for daily transportation, such as taking children to soccer games, or getting groceries.
Here's a review of the June edition of our storytelling night, thanks to Pedal Power, the ACT's main cycling advocacy organisation.

Our event is inspired by Bike Story Night, started in Texas USA by Valerie Ruiz.