Bike Around the Bay

10/31/2026

No tricks, just treats! 🎃

Your 2026 photos are HERE!

https://galvestonbayfoundation.pixieset.com/bikearoundthebay2026/

The photo dump you've all been waiting for is NOW AVAILABLE at
Happy weekend, riders!

Photo collection by Galveston Bay Foundation

10/27/2026

🏆 Our Bike Around the Bay Breakpoint Contest Winners Are In! 🚴‍♀️🎉

Our breakpoint volunteers brought the energy, creativity, and team spirit to Bike Around the Bay 2026! These incredible teams kept cyclists fueled and hydrated, all while cheering them on and making every mile memorable. 👏 Congratulations to our winning teams and leaders!

🏆 Best Waste Management: Galveston Bay Foundation Community Volunteers (who stepped up when no team claimed this site!)

🏆 Best Supply Truck Support: Team Odfjell

🏆 Best Cheer Spirit: National Charity League, Inc., Bay Area Chapter

🏆 Best Team Captain: Johnny Alvarado, leading Team Kuraray

🏆 Best Overall Breakpoint: Texas A&M University Galveston Campus FreSH TX (Freshmen Serving Humanity of Texas), led by Ashley Brown and Carrera Zwieg

A huge THANK YOU to every breakpoint team that stepped up to help for Galveston Bay, including The Friends of Your enthusiasm and dedication helped make this year’s ride a success! 💙🌊

Shoutout to all our other breakpoints who helped make Bike Around the Bay a HUGE success: Harris County Precinct 2, Team LyondellBasell, Anchor QEA, LLC & Texas Chenier Plain National Wildlife Refuge Complex, GBF Habitat Team & Friends of Jocelyn Nungaray NWR, and Team TCEQ!

10/26/2026

🚴🎉 THANK YOU TO OUR IN-KIND SPONSORS! 💙

A successful ride takes a team, and we’re so grateful for the in-kind sponsors who helped make our 20th Anniversary of Bike Around the Bay possible!

Thank you to Primal Wear, Inc., Trek Bicycle Houston, Katoen Natie, CobbFendley, and Dole for your generous contributions and for helping bring this milestone event to life! 🙌

Your support helps us raise funds for Galveston Bay Foundation’s mission to preserve and enhance Galveston Bay as a healthy and productive place for generations to come. We couldn’t do it without partners like you! 🌊

Here’s to 20 years of riding for the Bay! 🚴💙

10/26/2026

🚴💙 A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTING SPONSORS! 🌊

Our 20th Anniversary of Bike Around the Bay was made even more special thanks to the generous support of our middle-level sponsors!

A huge thank-you to Kuraray, Sun & Ski Sports, Cypressbrook Company, Madrigal, Odfjell, Harris County Precinct 2, and Sprint Transport, LLC. for supporting this milestone ride and helping make a difference for Galveston Bay! 🙌

Your support helps Galveston Bay Foundation protect and preserve the Bay for generations to come. We’re grateful to have you riding alongside us in this mission! 💙

10/23/2026

🚴🌊 THANK YOU TO OUR TOP SPONSORS! 🌊🚴

Our 20th Anniversary of Bike Around the Bay wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of our sponsors! 💙

Thank you to LyondellBasell, Austin Industries, Memorial Hermann, Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Moody Foundation, CORDA Investment Management, LLC, Indian Doctor's Association of Houston, Transocean, and Green Mountain Energy Company for helping make this milestone ride a success!

Their generosity fuels Galveston Bay Foundation's mission to preserve and enhance Galveston Bay as a healthy and productive place for generations to come. Together, we’re making a lasting impact for the Bay we all love! 🌊

Here’s to 20 years of riding for the Bay — and many more to come! 🚴🎉

10/16/2026

🚴‍♀️ SEE YOU TOMORROW, riders! 🚴‍♂️🌊

The bikes are ready, the routes are set, and we’re counting down the hours until ride weekend! 🙌

Get some rest, pack your essentials, and get ready to pedal for preservation! 💙

We’ll see you bright and early! 👋🚴

10/14/2026

is just a few days away, so we wanted to share some important ride reminders and details, along with everything else you need to know before the ride!

🔗 Find important details such as start locations, start times, packet pickup info, dinner and bus tickets, and more!

🚲 BAB Info: https://mailchi.mp/bikearoundthebay.org/final_countdown-5389097
🚲 BAI Info: https://mailchi.mp/bikearoundthebay.org/early_registration3-5389098

Questions? DM us or send an email to [email protected].

See you at the start, riders! 🚴

10/12/2026

Only ✌️packet pick-ups remain!

Wednesday, October 14
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Trek Clear Lake
2422 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058

Friday, October 16
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Trek University
5339 Weslayan St.
Houston, TX 77005

✨ Be sure to meet your fundraising minimum before arriving. ✨

Two Day: $300
One Day: $200
Bike Around the Island: $125

If a rider cannot pick up his or her packet, another person may pick it up on their behalf if the fundraising minimum has been met.

We’re looking forward to seeing you all soon. Please shoot us a DM or email [email protected] if you have any questions!

10/07/2026

Attention, riders! 📣🚴

The fundraising deadline for our Top 30 Fundraisers and Top Teams is just TWO DAYS AWAY! ⏰

All donations must be in by Friday, October 9 at NOON to count toward the rankings for ride weekend.

Time is running out, so NOW is the time to make that final fundraising push! 💪

Waiting on a matching gift request to process? No problem! Email a copy of your matching gift confirmation to [email protected], and we’ll add it to your fundraising total.

Let’s finish strong! 🌊🚴

10/05/2026

Mark your calendars! 📅

Here are the three dates, times, and locations for your 2026 packet pick-ups:

Saturday, October 10
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Trek Memorial
1022 Wirt Road, #326
Houston, TX 77055

Wednesday, October 14
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Trek Clear Lake
2422 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058

Friday, October 16
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Trek University
5339 Weslayan St.
Houston, TX 77005

✨ Be sure to meet your fundraising minimum before arriving. ✨

Two Day: $300
One Day: $200
Bike Around the Island: $125

If a rider cannot pick up his or her packet, another person may pick it up on their behalf if the fundraising minimum has been met.

We’re looking forward to seeing you all soon.

Please shoot us a DM or email [email protected] if you have any questions!