May marks Bike Month in The Woodlands, with The Woodlands Township and the Bike The Woodlands Coalition partnering on a variety of events, including group rides, educational sessions and get-togethers.
The details
Registration is required for most events, and for riding events, participants must register, wear helmets and sign waivers, according to a news release. Minors must be accompanied by an adult for riding events. Event details are subject to change.
Bike Month commemorative shirts are available for pickup by those who register for one or more events on a first-come, first-served basis at the Bike The Woodlands Day event on May 16.
Participants in the Bike Month Ride Challenge from May 1-15 can log their miles to compete for an award.
In addition, a video published by The Woodlands Township on May 1 highlights the need for bike helmet safety.
What to expect
Here is a noncomprehensive guide to some of the events happening in Bike Month. A full list of events can be found at www.thewoodlandsparks.com/events/bike-month. In addition to the events below, several weekly events will be held such as maintenance workshops at Bikeland, 19189 I-45, Ste. B, Shenandoah, and Saturday road rides.
Women's Mountain Bike Ride
Sponsored by TXTRI, the event will include a ride on the trails of Creekside Park with lunch to follow at The Wheel Kitchen.
- May 5, 10 a.m.
- Free
- Creekside Park West Trailhead at Dr. Ann Snyder Drive, The Woodlands
Bike Month Bike Swap
Vendors will offer bikes and bike parts to buy, sell and trade. The event will also include educational resources, expert booths and a coffee truck.
- May 9, 9 a.m.-noon
- Free
- Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands
Mother's Day Public Art Roll
Sponsored by Bike The Woodlands, the 6.4-mile ride on the pathway system will visit public art sites in The Woodlands.
- May 10, 2 p.m.
- Free
- Sawmill Park, 2200 Millpark Drive, The Woodlands
Bike to Work Week Meetup
As part of Bike to Work Week from May 11-15, the meetup will occur at the downstairs patio at The Goose's Acre to talk about riding a bike to work.
- May 12, 5-7 p.m.
- Free (attendance)
- The Goose's Acre, 21 Waterway Ave., The Woodlands
Bike The Woodlands Day
The event includes one-hour rides departing at 9:30 a.m. with options for riders of all ages as well as for more experienced cyclists. At 11 a.m. there will be an awards ceremony for the highest mileage, and winners will be announced for a Bike The Woodlands Coalition scholarship competition.
- May 16, 9 a.m.-noon
- Free
- Rob Fleming Recreation Center, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands
Nature Ride
All Bodies on Bikes HTX sponsors this morning ride to see nature features such as the township's new Bird Blind. Advance registration is requested.
- May 30, 9 a.m.
- Free
- Creekside Park West Trailhead at Dr. Ann Snyder Drive
Moonlight Ride
Bike The Woodlands sponsors an hour-long family-friendly ride. Riders will meet near the restrooms and big tree at Northshore Park.
- May 30, 7:30 p.m.
- Free
- Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands
