Houston Biking

Bayou City Outdoors is full of riders and cyclers! We even have about 70 participants in this year's MS150 from Houston to Austin. From casual fun rides to serious training rides, we always have a lot of fun. Some of our famous events are our monthly Farmer's Market Tour Ride and Houston's Too Cool Tour Ride.

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 Here is some additional information on biking/cycling:

 Mountain Bike Trails in and around Houston Area 

   For General Information on Houston Bike Trails click Here!

Mountain Bike Trails around Texas:

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Travel Around the World!

Paris Bicycle Tour
- Paris bicycle tour in small groups, for all ages. Discover Paris as
an insider.
- http://www.biketourinparis.com/

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Our favorite is Memorial Park in Houston

Memorial Park Map

Memorial Park in Houston has some of the best technical areas I have ridden.  From near impossible climbs to decent that leave you face down in the leaves.  People have been know to tell us there is no way we can climb certain areas, and they stand in disbelief as prove them wrong, most of the time.  

Although not all the trails are mark, most are.  On the main trails you we see these wooden post with colored arrows hopefully leading you in the right direction.  There are several trails that have been closed to bikes and those areas are marked by roadblocks.  It is important to respect the signs because the City of Houston has been trying to close all the trails to bikes.

All the trails in Memorial Park are surrounded by dense forest.  There are trails everywhere and maps are hard to come by.  Click here for a MAP of the main trails.  Watch for hikers and other bikers.  Be sure to call "RIDER!" when rounding a blind turn so people will know you are coming.  Likewise, be sure to yield when you hear another biker yell.

The Buffalo Bayou runs along the back of the park and washes out parts of the trails.  It is a long drop to the water so be careful.

This is one of those rides that can take all day just because you find a jump or climb that you want to try over and over again.  The three pictures above are all places like that, a creek crossing, a root infested hill, and a "roller-coaster" double hill ending with a steep wash-out with a brick erosion prevention path.  All three worth spending a few minutes at.

Some days everything you do is perfect and you start thinking that you should start racing, then you get over confident and you are sent over the bar or even worse, you are sent into your bars.

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Hey Ladies!

It's Great for Your Health to Ride, but did you also know that it's great for your friendships?

Check out this article from Women's Adventure Magazine!

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Why Start Riding?

Why I Ride
See the Full Article by Chad Stamper Here!

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Biking Safety

Houston’s Bike Lane Blues

See the Full Article by Dan Lundeen Here

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Basic Cycling Checklist

Want to know what you'll need to get out on your bicycle? Well, check the following list for everything that you'll need!

The Two Essentials

• Bike

• Helmet

Core gear

• Water (hydration pack; bottle with cage)
• Snacks/energy food
• Sunscreen

• First-aid kit (see our First-aid checklist)
• Eye protection (sunglasses, clear lenses)
• Medical info/emergency contact card

Core bike repair items

• Spare tube or tubes (and/or patch kit)
• Pump

• Tire levers
• Cycling multi-tool with Allen wrenches

Some options to consider

• Padded shorts or tights
• Wicking jersey or top
• Gloves
• Saddle (underseat) bag
• Patch kit (and/or spare tube or tubes)

• Lock
• Watch or cycling computer
• Cell phone
• Cash and/or credit card
• Map (if in unfamiliar area)

Some personal extras

• ____________________
• ____________________
• ____________________

Cycling pre-ride inspection points

• Tire pressure and condition
• Brake check
• Front/rear wheel quick releases secured
• Bolt tightness throughout

• Seat and handlebar height
• Light check (if equipped)
• Lubrication check
• Reflectors in place