Mayor Annise D. Parker has declared Friday, April 13, 2012 as Bike to Work Day to encourage riders to choose pedal power for their daily commute to work and to raise awareness of the City's bikeway network.
Organized Bike to Work rides will depart from seven locations around Houston at 7:30 a.m. and end at City Hall around 8 a.m. for a brief presentation by Mayor Parker, Public Works Director Dan Krueger and members of the biking community followed by a free breakfast.
During the City Hall presentation, bicyclists will learn more about upcoming projects and green initiatives, as well as talk about how easy it is to travel through Houston on a bicycle and share information about favorite bike routes and trails.
Air up your tires, put on your best riding attire and meet at one of the seven designated start locations. All riders are encouraged to wear bike helmets while cycling as well as get a bicycle tune up periodically.
Friday, April 13, 2012 7:30 a.m. starting locations:
Sun & Ski - Memorial Park Picnic Loop 77027
Bikesport- 2909 Joanel Street 77027, 713.850.2502
Bike Barn- 5925 Kirby Drive 77005, 713.529.9002
Bicycle World & Fitness- 2511 Rice Boulevard 77005, 713.529.0140
Daniel Boone Cycles- 5318 Crawford 77004, 713.526.7011
West End Bikes- 5427 Blossom Street 77004, 713.861.2271
Blue Line Bike Lab- 3302 White Oak Drive 77007, 713.802.1707
Bikeway maps are available at Houston Public Libraries, the Downtown Visitors Center and participating bike shops. A bikeway network map is also available at http://www.houstonbikeways.org/ and all city bikeways are viewable on Google Maps under the Traffic tab.
