A branch of cycling enters the highpoint of their season around this time of the year. Dale Robertson’s Houston Chronicle Cycling Notebook gives a brief rundown of the cyclocross scene in the Houston area.
Great Escape Bicycle Ride – Manvel, TX
Manvel High School (Near Highway 6 and FM 1128) 19601 Highway 6
14 Mile Family Ride. 40, 52, 70 and 86 Mile Training Rides. Full SAG and Rest Stop Support.
Proceeds benefit the Texas Bicycle Coalition, Brazoria County Sheriffs Office Reserves, and Helmet for Kids.
Fees:
Individual – $25 until March 14th, $35 by mail/in person
Tandem – $35 until March 14th, $45 by mail/in person
6th. Annual Humble Lions Bike Ride – Humble, TX
Humble Civic Center Arena
8233 Will Clayton Pky
Humble, TX
General Registration- $20 early registration. $25 after 2/1, $35 day of event
Corporate Riders (a minimum of 20 registered riders for discount rate)- $15 early registration. $20 after 2/1, $25 day of event.
Children 12 years and under (4 mile ride)- $5
Bikin’ Mike’s 8th Happy New Rear Bike Ride – Blueridge, TX
January 1 is on a Tuesday this year, so we want to make it easy to get to the start on time. We’ll have the first group start at 10am – but you can start as late as 11am. You read that right. We will offer a one-hour start window to accommodate your schedule. Great Routes We offer routes of 13, 28 and 38 miles. Come on out and enjoy a nice ride in the country. Break Points along the way, some even have indoor plumbing. Comfy Start Site Our start site is the Community Center in Blue Ridge. It is warm and cozy, with indoor plumbing, a coffee pot and plenty of room for eating and sharing stories with your friends.
