Biking to Bass Concert Hall

The rain had stopped and there was an autumnal chill in the air. It was a beautiful evening to bicycle to Bass Concert Hall. Straight No Chaser was playing that evening; and, my friends had convinced me to go. They are definitely a fun a capella group to see live!  But, I digress.

Since Bass is on University of Texas (UT) campus, it is pretty friendly for cyclists, at least once you get onto West Campus (area of student housing west of Guadalupe). To cross Guadalupe, Google maps directed me to take 21st Street, where there was no bike lane but since there is so much pedestrian traffic, it was a good intersection. Also, once on campus on 21st, there is almost no car traffic (or, at least not at 7:30 pm on a Friday before Longhorn football game day). In fact, there are lighted barriers across 21st where the wide paved “yellow-brick road” pedestrian path crosses it. There is just enough room on between the barriers and the sidewalk to squeeze by on a bike. However, on my way home, some students passed on scooters; and, one of them was able to automatically raise the arms.

Google maps will direct cyclists on a road about route to get to Bass. However, if you’re coming from 21st from the west, you only need to take San Jacinto north and then a right on 23rd. Bass Concert Hall is the big building on the north side of 23rd where there’s a line of cars waiting to be valeted.

For cyclists, the parking is much easier. From 23rd street looking north at Bass, there is a bike rack on the left side of the entire paved patio area in front of the main entrance. I was the only bike in the bike rack last night. I even felt brave (or foolish) enough to lock up my helmet along with my bike to avoid having to check it at Bass, since Bass currently has a very strict bag policy.

Save some money and time by skipping the garages (or valet) for your next Bass Concert Hall performance!