events
The War on Cars: Life After Cars
Wednesday, December 10 at 7 PM
The hosts of The War on Cars podcast Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon celebrate the publication of their new book, Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile, a searing indictment of how cars ruin everything—and what we can do to fight back. Featuring special guest interviews and more.
Lights in the Heights Bike Valet
Saturday, December 13, 6 - 9 PM
The traffic and parking situation at Lights in the Heights is like getting a lump of coal in your stocking. Fortunately, BikeHouston is here to offer some holiday cheer: Ride your bike to the festivities and we’ll valet your bike for free.
We’ll be set up on the Norhill Esplanade (at the intersection of Norhill Blvd and Woodland St) from 6 to 9 p.m.
Heights Holiday Lights Family Bike Ride
Friday, December 19,
5:15 PM hot chocolate
6 PM ride
Join us on Friday, December 19 for a Heights Holiday Lights Family Bike Ride. We’ll gather on the Norhill Esplanade (between Euclid and Bayland) for hot chocolate at 5:15 p.m. The (slow, short, and well-lit) ride will begin at 6 p.m.
Houston Bike Fest
Saturday, October 25, 11 AM - 3 PM
Save the date for this celebration of cycling culture in America’s fourth-largest city! Held on Saturday, October 25, the first-ever Houston Bike Fest will feature bike demos, a vendor expo and more, right on the campus of Saint Arnold Brewing, Texas’ oldest craft brewery.
The Houston Bike Fest is free and open to the public.
Interested in being a sponsor or part of our vendor expo? Email info@bikehouston.org
First Sunday Ride
Sunday, December 7 @ 8:00 AM
Join us at Market Square Park downtown at 8 a.m. The First Sunday Ride is free and open to the public.
Alief Trail Project Bike Ride
Saturday, December 6 @ 9 AM
Join us for a bike ride to learn about plans for the future Alief Trail, a 5.2-mile trail that will connect Brays Bayou and Keegans Bayou.
BikeHouston, in partnership with Houston Parks Board, Harris County Precinct 4, and Neighborhoods to Trails Southwest, will host an exploration bike ride of the future Alief Trail. The bike ride will provide an opportunity for community members to interact with the project management team and Harris County Precinct 4, as well as learn about the alignment and design of the Alief Trail Project.
This ride will utilize city streets and make stops along the future trail route to talk specifics. Riders should bring their own helmet, water, and bicycle for the ride. Riders will meetup in the parking lot of the neighborhood center for a brief chat and bike safety tutorial before proceeding on the ride.
BikeHouston November Social
Wednesday, November 19 @ 6 - 8 PM
Join us at True Anomaly Brewing on Wednesday, November 19 at 6 p.m. for our bimonthly social. Meet our staff, members of our board, and other bike-minded Houstonians, enjoy a beer, and learn how you can get involved.
Bob Stein Memorial Ride
Sunday, November 9 at 8:30 AM
Join us to celebrate the memory of Rice University political scientist and former BikeHouston board member Bob Stein with a ride from Lawrence Park to the Rice campus and back. We’ll gather at 8:30 a.m. and roll out at 9:00 a.m. The ride is free to attend, but participants must register.
First Sunday Ride (NEW LOCATION!)
Sunday, November 2 @ 8:00 AM
NEW STARTING LOCATION!
Join us at MECA (1900 Kane St) on Sunday, November 2 at 8 a.m. for a ride in honor of those who have been killed while riding bikes on Houston’s streets. Participants on the ride will visit crash sites which have been marked by ghost bikes.
While the starting location is new, the First Sunday Ride is (as always) free and open to the public.
Ion District Bike Club Ride
Wednesday, October 29 @ 5:30 PM
Join us for a short ride around the expanding Ion District and Midtown neighborhoods. We’ll meet up on the Ion Plaza just outside of Second Draught. Ride is suitable for all ages; please bring your own bike, helmet and water bottle.
Following the ride, join us inside at Second Draught - participants’ first drink is on the house!
Soirée du Vélo
Wednesday, October 22, 6 - 9 PM
Join us at The Grove in Downtown Houston for Soirée du Vélo, BikeHouston’s annual benefit.
Year after year, we host a soirée to bring together bike-minded Houstonians from across the Bayou City to celebrate the joy of traveling on two wheels. This year, in addition to great company, we’ll also have beer and wine, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, an awards program, and a DJ.
Attire: Festive/cocktail/bicycle chic (helmets optional!)
Ride With Refugees
Saturday, October 11 @ 8:30 AM
A seven-mile ride to raise awareness about refugee resettlement, engage the Houston community, and promote mobility. Ride with Refugees starts and ends at the BakerRipley Gulfton-Sharpstown Campus, and HPD will provide an escort. Non-riders are invited to enjoy the playground and kid-friendly Activity Fair sponsored by refugee-focused non-profits. Refreshments provided by H-E-B.
First Sunday Ride
Sunday, October 5 @ 8:00 AM
Join us at Market Square Park downtown at 8 a.m. The First Sunday Ride is free and open to the public.
Sunnyside Community Ride
Saturday, October 4 @ 8:30 AM
This free, family-friendly bike ride is open to all ages and led by BikeHouston, Nature Heritage Society, Fit Houston and GHORBA. Light snacks and water will be available. Free and open to the public.
Meet at Bessie Swindle Community Center (11800 Scott St). Riders are encouraged to bring your own bike, helmet, and water bottle, but limited number of bikes will be available (reservation link below).
Biketoberfest @ The Ion
Thursday, October 2 @ 5 PM
Celebrate fall in Houston! Join a bike ride through Midtown and the Museum District followed by live music on the Ion Plaza with snacks, beverages from Second Draught, and more!
This event is free to attend, but registration is required. Optional donations support BikeHouston, HTX4Ukraine and RedM.
Ion District Bike Club Ride
Wednesday, September 24 @ 5:30 PM
Join us for a short ride around the expanding Ion District and Midtown neighborhoods. We’ll meet up on the Ion Plaza just outside of Second Draught. Ride is suitable for all ages; please bring your own bike, helmet and water bottle.
Following the ride, join us inside at Second Draught - participants’ first drink is on the house!
Bike & Bird the Columbia Tap Trail
Tuesday, September 23 @ 5:30 PM
Join Friends of Columbia Tap, Houston Audubon, BikeHouston and more for birdy-bike ride as part of Houston Bird Week!
Registration Page - Houston Audubon: Bike & Bird the Columbia Tap Trail
The guided bike ride along the 4-mile Columbia Tap Hike & Bike Trail will be led and supported by avid birders and will involve educational material regarding:
how to bird in an urban environment
how to support birds you might find in your backyard (food, water, shelter)
how public greenspaces can sustain bird & wildlife populations
Remember to bring a reusable water bottle! All riders are highly encouraged to wear a helmet, but riders under 18 are required to wear a helmet. Meet in front of Eado Bike Co. Bike rentals available at eadobikeco.com.
ADA Accessibility: Traversing the trail is possible using all forms of rolling mobility devices (bikes, tricycles, wheelchairs, etc).
First Sunday Ride (NEW LOCATION!)
Sunday, September 7 @ 8:00 AM
NEW STARTING LOCATION!
Join us at Tidwell Community Center (9720 Spaulding St) on Sunday, September 7 at 8 a.m. for a ride along Halls Bayou through northeast Houston.
While the starting location is new, the First Sunday Ride is (as always) free and open to the public.
Ion District Bike Club Ride
Wednesday, August 27 @ 5:30 PM
Join us for a short ride around the expanding Ion District and Midtown neighborhoods. We’ll meet up on the Ion Plaza just outside of Second Draught. Ride is suitable for all ages; please bring your own bike, helmet and water bottle.
Following the ride, join us inside at Second Draught - participants’ first drink is on the house!
BikeHouston August Social
Wednesday, April 12 @ 5 - 8 PM
Join us at Equal Parts Brewing on Wednesday, August 20 at 6 p.m. for our bimonthly social. Meet our staff, members of our board, and other bike-minded Houstonians, enjoy a beer, and learn how you can get involved.
First Sunday Ride
Sunday, August 3 @ 8:00 AM
Join us at Market Square Park downtown at 8 a.m. The First Sunday Ride is free and open to the public.
Ion District Bike Club Ride (NEW DATE)
Wednesday, July 23 @ 5:30 PM
Join us for a short ride around the expanding Ion District and Midtown neighborhoods. We’ll meet up on the Ion Plaza just outside of Second Draught. Ride is suitable for all ages; please bring your own bike, helmet and water bottle.
Following the ride, join us inside at Second Draught - participants’ first drink is on the house!
First Sunday Ride (NEW LOCATION!)
Sunday, July 6 @ 8:00 AM
NEW STARTING LOCATION!
Join us at Coffeetrend (located on Brays Bayou) on Sunday, July 6 at 8 a.m. for a ride to Willow Waterhole Greenway.
While the starting location is new, the First Sunday Ride is (as always) free and open to the public.
Ion District Bike Club Ride
Wednesday, June 25 @ 5:30 PM
Join us for a short ride around the expanding Ion District and Midtown neighborhoods. We’ll meet up on the Ion Plaza just outside of Second Draught. Ride is suitable for all ages; please bring your own bike, helmet and water bottle.
Following the ride, join us inside at Second Draught - participants’ first drink is on the house!
BikeHouston June Social
Wednesday, April 12 @ 5 - 8 PM
Join us at the Phoenix on Westheimer on Wednesday, June 18 at 6 p.m. for our bimonthly social. Meet our staff, members of our board, and other bike-minded Houstonians, enjoy a beer, and learn how you can get involved.
Heights Bicycle Rally & Scavenger Hunt: After Party
Wednesday, August 10 @ 6:30 PM
Hosted by Houston Heights Association, the 20th Annual Bicycle Rally & Scavenger Hunt is a fun way for riders of all ages to explore the Heights neighborhood. Signup to participate in either the 5-mile or 15-mile course and be eligible to win prizes from many local businesses. Choose your own pace and start anytime after 8:00 a.m. on Saturday; don’t forget to submit your scavenger hunt clues by 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.
BikeHouston will be celebrating at the After Party Sunday afternoon - which is free and open to the public, even if you did not ride. Enjoy free food, drinks, live music, and family-friendly fun!
Ribbon Cutting: Sharpstown Trail
Saturday, April 23 @ 8 AM
Join Southwest Houston Redevelopment Authority/TIRZ 20, Harris County Precinct 4, Houston Parks Board, and Southwest Management District from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate completion of construction on the first phase of the Sharpstown Trail. The event will take place on the front lawn of Iglesia Elohim (8600 S Gessner Dr., Houston, TX 77036), next to the CenterPoint Energy easement where the trail is located, and features free food & refreshments, live music and family-friendly fun.
BikeHouston will be on hand to host valet bike parking and lead an inaugural bike ride suitable for riders of all ages.
First Sunday Ride
Sunday, June 1 @ 8:00 AM
NEW LOCATION! Join us at Menil Park (1403 Sul Ross Street) at 8 a.m. As always, the First Sunday Ride is free and open to the public.
Bike Home from Work Party
Wednesday, May 28 @ 5 PM
Celebrate National Bike Month and meet other bike-minded Houstonians at Axelrad Beer Garden. We’ll have valet bike parking and free pizza for those who RSVP.
Bike To Work Day - Energy Corridor
Thursday, May 15 at 7:30 AM
Bike to Work Day is a unified day of celebration across the United States where the nation comes together to celebrate the bicycle and to rethink how we commute to the places we live, work, and play.
Celebrate Bike to Work Day with BikeHouston and the Energy Corridor District on Thursday, May 15 with a ride starting at the Terry Hershey Gazebo! Come for the donuts and coffee, stay for good conversation with other bike commuters in the area!
You can just show up, or you can join a group riding in from several common origins for Energy Corridor area bike commuters.
First Sunday Ride (NEW LOCATION!)
Sunday, May 4 @ 8:00 AM
NEW STARTING LOCATION!
Join us at Trek Bicycle Clear Lake on Sunday, May 4 at 8 a.m. for a ride in the NASA Johnson Space Center and Armand Bayou area.
While the starting location is new, the First Sunday Ride is (as always) free and open to the public.
May the Fourth Be With You. 🚀
BikeHouston April Social
Wednesday, April 12 @ 5 - 8 PM
Join us at Saint Arnold Brewing on Tuesday, April 29 at 6 p.m. for our bimonthly social. Meet our staff, members of our board, and other bike-minded Houstonians, enjoy a beer, and learn how you can get involved.
Know Your Rights Webinar
Tuesday, April 22 at 6:30 PM
Want to get armed with great information about your legal rights while riding? Or the best ways to avoid a crash? Maybe you'd like to know what to do if you're harassed or simply how to make a positive difference in the biking community? Charlie Thomas of Bike Law and Joe Cutrufo of Bike Houston will cover these topics and more.
First Sunday Ride
Sunday, April 6 @ 8:00 AM
Join us at Market Square Park downtown at 8 a.m. The First Sunday Ride is free and open to the public.