Brays Bayou Bike Ride

About the Event:
Brays Bayou Trail is just one of Houston’s growing systems of great hiking and biking paths. If you’ve not ridden it – or even if you have – come and explore its eastern half with us!

Level of Difficulty:
This will be a casual – not fast – 15-mile or so round trip along Braes Bayou. Although completely paved, this trail may have a few rough or muddy spots, so a wide-tired bike, like a hybrid, is perfect for this ride. The trail also offers modest inclines in and out of the bayou a few times. We may also have to take a detour around any part of the trail undergoing construction.

Member Only Information:

Additional details:
We’ll ride along the paved bayou trail through the Medical Center, skirting the south end of Herman Park to just past the University of Houston Campus. Even in its most urban stretches, it’s home to wildfowl, catfish, ducks, and turtles. Our turnaround point will be Smither Park, where we can take a break and admire the ambitious terrazzo tile art structures there. (It’s next door to Houston’s famous Orange Show folk art residence.)

Who’s Invited:
1 guest is allowed

Meeting time:
We meet at 7:45 am, START TIME: 8:00 am.

Meeting location:
We’ll depart from the Portico Kirby Apartments at 7550 Kirby, which is on the corner of Kirby and N. Braeswood.

Parking:
Parking is plentiful on Seuss St, the side street just north of Braeswood, so let’s meet there.

How to find the Group:
Look for the Bikers and the tell-tale BCO Sign.

What to Bring:

• Helmet
• Water/sports drink*
• Snack
• Tools & spare inner tube in case of a flat tire.
• Sunglasses, sunscreen
• If cold: jacket or extra layer(s), gloves,

* How much water/sports drink you need depends on various factors: how hydrated you are before the ride, the temperature; & how strenuous the ride is for you. Most of us bring along at least one bike water bottle.

Fees:
This is a free event.

Dog Friendly: No

Notes:
If you can’t make it, please un-RSVP on the event listing or call me. I can be reached at (713) 660-0365.

We’ll cancel if it rains.

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