Fast Friends: Make Connections at Light-Rail Speed!

Sat Feb 21 2026 at 10:15 am to 01:00 pm UTC-06:00

Plaza Saltillo | Austin

Ghisallo Cycling Initiative
Publisher/HostGhisallo Cycling Initiative
Fast Friends: Make Connections at Light-Rail Speed!
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Explore our city and make some new friends along the way! A unique adventure with public transit as both venue and mode of transportation!
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Looking to meet new people and make fast friends? Join us at Plaza Saltillo for a fun, FREE event where you can connect with others! Whether you're new in town, looking to expand your social circle or just curious about using the train, this is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on the chance to create lasting friendships in a casual and welcoming environment.


In partnership with Get There ATX, CapMetro and Hidden Gems Dating, Ghisallo Cycling Initiative wants to take YOU on a unique adventure to explore our city via public transit. Utilizing public transit as both venue and mode of transportation, participants will be expertly guided to meet new people and make new connections (pun definitely intended).

We'll utilize CapMetro's RedLine to take the train north from Plaza Saltillo to Kramer Station, ultimately destined for the Domain. AnaMichele Babyak, co-founder and COO of Hidden Gems Dating, will facilitate 3 rounds of 'Speed Friending' during our transit adventure. Upon arrival to the Domain, participants will have the opportunity to further explore new friendship connections at Punchbowl Social.

What's Included:

  • CapMetro Rail pass good for the whole day ($7)
  • Expert 'speed friending' facilitation with Hidden Gems ($35)
  • Arcade Games and Dartsee @ Punchbowl Social ($20)
  • A $62 Value!


It’s FREE! The ticket price is just a deposit to hold your spot, and will be refunded with your attendance on event day.

Choose your own adventure at Punchbowl Social and then self-guide back to Plaza Saltillo. Your CapMetro Rail pass will be valid all day. Stay and hang as long as you like, grab lunch in the area and when you're ready to head home, CapMetro's got your back!

Availability:

We have room for 20 enthusiastic participants. If those tickets are claimed, be sure to grab a spot on the waitlist in the event a ticket becomes available!

Fully Refundable Ticket:

A fully refundable deposit is required to hold your reservation (ticket holders only, not waitlist).

  • Cancel by 11:59pm Sunday, Feb 15th CST for full refund of the ticket.
  • Show up to the event and the ticket cost will be returned when your attendance is confirmed.
  • Cancellations after Feb 15th will be considered a donation to another partipant's attendance.
  • No show to the event on event day will be considered a donation to Ghisallo to cover the event cost.
  • Fully refunded if Ghisallo cancels the event for any reason (weather, plague, etc.)

Eligibility:

Participants must be 18 or older.

Participants must be able to comfortably walk approximately 1 mile.



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Agenda

🕑: 10:15 AM
Arrive @ Plaza Saltillo

Info: Meet your guides and maybe your new best friend!


🕑: 10:30 AM
Round 1 Speed Friending w/ Hidden Gems
🕑: 11:00 AM
Northbound train arrives - All aboard!

Info: All day Rail pass provided courtesy of CapMetro!


🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Round 2 with Hidden Gems, on the train!

Info: 27 minute Rail ride from Plaza Saltillo to Kramer Station.


🕑: 11:30 AM
Arrive @ Kramer Station
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Round 3 with Hidden Gems, walking edition!

Info: We'll walk as a group from Kramer Station to the Domain, speed friending round 3 on the .8 mile walk.


🕑: 12:30 PM
Self-Guided fun and games @ Punchbowl Social

Info: Participants will be treated to arcade games and Dartsee at Punchbowl Social, courtesy of Ghisallo Cycling Initiative.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Plaza Saltillo, 1501 East 5th Street, Austin, United States

Tickets

USD 20.00

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