Join us as we help lead the BikeHouston (bikehouston.org) “First Sunday” ride along a 15-mile journey into the heart of the Heights. This moderate-paced community ride highlights the projects, corridors, and neighborhood gems that are shaping a more connected, walkable, and bike-friendly Houston.
Thank you to Rumi for recording the ride:
Event Details
BikeHouston “First Sunday” December
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Over approximately 14.4 miles, we’ll explore new public spaces, key greenway links, safe-streets improvements, and historic Heights destinations,all while riding together at an inclusive, social pace.
What You’ll See Along the Route
Our curated ride showcases a mix of infrastructure wins, mobility innovations, and beloved neighborhood corridors, including:
- More Space Main Street
- McKee Street Bridge
- Main St UHD Pedestrian Tunnel
- White Oak Bayou Greenway (newly reopened at Hogan)
- Norhill Esplanade
- Hogg MS, Heights HS, and Hamilton MS campus connections
- 11th Street Bikeway
- 19th Street Shopping District
- Shepherd–Durham Bikeway
- Nicholson Trail
- MKT Trail
- Heights Boulevard
- Hicks & Center Street corridors
- Lubbock connection into Downtown
This ride is designed to celebrate the ongoing progress toward safer, more connected neighborhoods, and to highlight what’s possible when communities advocate for better mobility options.
Ride Details
Distance: 14.39 miles
Elevation gain: 99 ft
Pace: Moderate, conversational
Duration: ~2 hours 15 minutes
Great for: Confident beginners, casual riders, neighborhood advocates, urban design enthusiasts, and anyone who loves exploring Houston by bike.
