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Pedal Around Downtown On National Bike To Work Day
Mayor Sylvester Turner and the city will host a special bike ride on Friday, and all are invited.
HOUSTON, TX — It's not too late to register and join Mayor Sylvester Turner and friends Friday, on National Bike to Work Day, for a fun Celebratory Bike Ride in and around Downtown Houston. Come explore existing bikeways, including the city’s famous off-street trail network and Houston’s recent extension of its first two-way separated bike lane, known as the green mile!
All participants must register for this event. Festivities begin between 6:45 and 7 a.m. Friday in front of City Hall at Hermann Square (901 Bagby St.) with registration, vendors, music and food. Riders will register, visit the vendors' booth and get instructions on the route as well as safety tips.
Bike vendors also will be on site to provide bike tuneups. The ride will begin to roll out at 7:25 a.m. and all riders will be en route by 7:30 a.m. The Houston Police Department and volunteer bike wranglers will lead participants along the ride. CLICK HERE to learn more about the route and event schedule.
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Don't have a bike? No problem! Check out a bike from any B-cycle bike station near City Hall.
Post-ride celebrations will continue at Hermann Square with free breakfast, music and giveaways from our sponsors. These festivities are open to everyone, even those who can’t participate in the ride, so invite your friends!
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Ride Trains (Ride Into Downtown From Your House)
Want to ride from your house? Join a BikeHouston ride train. Ride trains will be meeting up with the Celebratory Bike Ride at smaller starred locations highlighted on the route map.
Ride trains will start in surrounding communities and include the Heights, Near Northside, the Columbia Tap Trail and the Montrose/Midtown areas. Interested in leading another ride train? Contact BikeHouston at info@bikehouston.org.
Yoga Alternative For Non-Riders
Don’t want to ride, but still participate? Be sure to sign up for a yoga session to be held during the event bike ride at Sammie.Madrid@ymcahouston.org.
Pre-Register/RSVP
By pre-registering, you will help us determine an appropriate number of volunteers and bike wranglers needed to help make this event a success. To pre-register, CLICK HERE.
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