BikeHouston

09/04/2026

"Bike buses — organized groups of children and adults who bike to school together — are bringing back a once-common way of getting to school, while giving kids exercise, independence and a little fun before the first bell."

On Friday mornings, dozens of Poe Elementary families are getting to school on two wheels.

09/01/2026

🚨 Trail Closure Notice 🚨
Beginning Aug. 31, a section of the White Oak Bayou Greenway near Shepherd Drive is closed due to a slope stabilization issue caused by recent rains.

The Harris County Flood Control District is assessing the area and working to further stabilize the slope. Please use the MKT Trail as a detour until further notice.

We appreciate your patience as this work is underway and encourage trail users to plan ahead using the trail map linked in the comments below.

08/31/2026

Attention all local riders! You must have already heard that the long rickety bridge aka The Boardwalk in George Bush Park has been closed for repairs. In addition, the whole segment between the east end of the bridge and the trail across the small wooden bridge off the soccer fields (see photo below) is closed. Do not despair - there are several options to bypass the middle of the park to continue your training and recreation by bike. Here is one for all bikes that can ride on gravel: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45486948 The gravel bit is the levee that loops around the south east side of George Bush Park. The rest of the trails are paved. We will add more route ideas in the comments.

08/19/2026

"Houston is a car town. But maybe that’s finally changing, and the revitalized Columbia Trap Trail is a good example."

Transforming the trail into something actually useful started in stages in 2009, but the formation of the Friends of Columbia Tap Trail really got the ball moving

08/18/2026

Register for Love to Ride's Biketober Challenge by September 1 and you’ll be entered to win $500 – before Biketober even begins! What are you waiting for?

Love to Ride is all about getting more people enjoying and discovering how easy and fun riding a bike can be. Whether you ride all the time, or you're new to riding, join the Love to Ride community, help grow cycling, make our neighborhoods more bike friendly, have some fun with your friends and win...

08/04/2026

Join us at the Soirée du Vélo, BikeHouston’s annual benefit, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Grove in Downtown Houston.

Get your tickets now — early bird rates are in effect through August 14.

Tickets, sponsorships, and information: bikehouston.org/soireeduvelo

07/29/2026

“The single biggest barrier to getting on a bike is the fear of drivers,” BikeHouston Executive Director Joe Cutrufo said. “Cars are bigger than they’ve ever been, drivers are more distracted than they have ever been, and our streets are accommodating more and more traffic, but not accommodating people outside of cars.”

Harris County has the highest number of cyclist deaths in Texas during the busiest months for riding, according to a new analysis of federal crash data.

07/28/2026

"If you’ve considered bike commuting but assumed you needed expensive gear and to be in excellent physical shape, or worried about arriving at work disheveled or smelly, there are ways to overcome those hurdles."

Riding a bicycle can be a healthy, enjoyable and affordable way to get to work. Plenty of people regularly commute by bike.

07/25/2026

🚨Trail Closure Notice🚨

Beginning in late July, a section of the White Oak Bayou Greenway west of Studemont Street and south of I-10, behind Olivewood Cemetery, will have temporary closures to allow the Harris County Flood Control District to complete infrastructure repairs. The trail will remain open outside of active construction hours.

Weather permitting, construction is expected to take approximately three weeks to complete.

We appreciate your patience as this important work is completed and encourage trail users to plan ahead using the detour map linked in our first comment.

07/22/2026

Must-read editorial from the Houston Chronicle on why we need to eliminate parking minimums:

How can Houston keep growing and stay affordable? Cut parking minimums, writes the Houston Chronicle editorial board.