6 cycling events in Houston, Texas

🎂 You’re Invited to Our Sweet Sixteen! 🐾

Hi Barrio Dogs Riders & Fundraisers,

Get ready to pedal! This isn’t just any ride—it’s our 16th Anniversary, and we’re celebrating in style! 🚴‍♀️💨

✨ Make This Birthday Special

Help us celebrate 16 years by personalizing your fundraising page! Add a photo, share your story, and set a goal to inspire your friends and family to join the "party" with a donation.

📋 The "Party" Details

Check-in: The ride departs at 9:15 AM. Arrive between 8:45 – 9:00 AM to pick up your commemorative t-shirt!

Parking: E.B. Cape Center (4501 Leeland Street, 77023), just a block away. 📍

Fuel Up: We’ll have snacks, fruit, coffee and water. Plus, Bohemeo’s (708 Telephone Road) will be open for your pre-ride caffeine! ☕🍎

🎁 The After-Party Celebration

Stick around after the ride for our Sweet Sixteen Celebration! We’ll award prizes to our top three fundraisers and enjoy live music, delicious food, and exciting raffles! 🎶🎁

🗺️ Route Map

Here is a link to the bike route with a midpoint stop at Zoomie's East End Dog Park! https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54161777

Questions? Reach out to [email protected]. We can’t wait to see you next week as we celebrate 16 years of making a difference!

Let’s ride for our furry friends! 🐶❤️

Race Contact Info is [email protected].

Tour de Houston, presented by Apache Corporation, offers Houstonians and visitors a unique way to view the city with bike routes winding through Houston’s historic neighborhoods, scenic districts, and parks. With three ride length options, the Tour de Houston is the perfect event for leisure riders or cycling enthusiasts.

This event begins and ends on Avenida de las Americas at Discovery Green. Riders will enjoy a post-ride party with music, free food, and beverages.

Registration Information:

• February 10 - 28: $50 (13 and older)

• March 1 - April 4: $60 (13 and older)

• April 5 - 12: $75 (13 and older)

• Kids 12 and Under: $35 through Ride Day

NOTE: Online registration closes at 8:30 a.m. on April 12, 2026. All registrations must be completed via the online registration site. Paper registration forms will not be available on Ride Day.

ROUTE MAPS (CLICK LINK TO VIEW)

• 45 Mile Route Map (begins at 8:00 a.m.)

• 20 Mile Route Map (begins after all 45-milers have cleared the Start Line)

• 10 Mile Route Map (begins after all 20-milers have cleared the Start Line)

*No riders will be allowed to start after 9:00 a.m.

CLICK HERE FOR PARKING INFORMATION

PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION

Kroger (5150 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77005)

• Thursday, April 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

• Friday, April 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

• Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Jones Lawn at Discovery Green

• Sunday, April 12 (Ride Day) from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Packet Pick-up times are firm. Our volunteers will get riders in and out of line as quickly as possible. In the case of long lines, your patience and kindness are appreciated.

Event participants are encouraged to follow city, state and CDC COVID-19 guidelines while in the park.

1 - No refunds-purchase event cancellation insurance

2 - This event is pre-registration only (no on-site registration is available)

3 - USA Cycling license required, you can purchase a license at https://usacycling.org/ or purchase a one day license on this registration page

4 - Helmets are required at all times

5 - Only top 10 riders will be placed, 11-75 will be marked as DNP (Did Not Place)

6 - $290 in awards/prices

7 - Keep your number for the season. ($5 replacement fee for lost numbers)

8 - Race numbers to be work on the left side

9 - Bear Creek is a flood zone, visit https://www.facebook.com/bearcreekcritseries for the latest information

10 - This event will follow all rules and regulations in the USA Cycling rulebook (https://usacycling.org/resources/rulebook)

11 - Race will take place in the Sullins Way Loop at Bear Creek Park 3535 War Memorial St, Houston, TX 77084

See Race Results here