May is National Bike Month, which means now is the perfect time to get outside, hop on a bike, and experience the joys of biking. Riding a bike in Houston can give you a new perspective of our fabulous city. Whether you are new to biking or an experienced rider, the Memorial District has bike-share options and biking products for all.
Thanks to the nonprofit bike-share program Houston BCycle, biking in the Memorial District is more accessible and affordable than ever. They have around 1,100 bikes at stations in Houston, including one near Pearl CITYCENTRE and one near the Memorial City Club at 920 Memorial City Way. Guest passes are $3, and annual memberships are $79. Monthly memberships are usually $13. However, you can save money with the Bike Month Special Offer for a $10 monthly membership in May. Plus, if you are a student or staff member at a local university, click here to get a student discount.
Also, it is worth noting Houston BCycle prioritizes the health and safety of its riders. The organization puts a premium on sanitizing its public bikes. This critical component of the bike-share program's philosophy has become more important than ever in the past year.
This month, the Houston-Galveston Area Council invites you to enjoy many Bike Month events. On May 20, enjoy Bike-Share Awareness Day at Memorial Picnic Loop from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Houston BCycle will be there to provide free rides, discounts on memberships, and details about bike stations.
On May 21, participate in Bike to Wherever Day for FREE for 30 minutes courtesy of Houston BCycle. That includes the e-bikes. Download the BCycle app and put in the code BTWD for your free ride. Alternatively, punch in code 0521 at the kiosk at Pearl CITYCENTRE to get this deal. Post a picture of yourself biking to work or anywhere else with the hashtag #GulfCoastBikes on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn, and tag @HouGalvAreaCog. They will select one person each week to receive a Commute Solutions Swag Box.
You can also take a virtual cycling safety course called CyclingSavvy anytime during May for a chance to win some cycling swag from H-GAC.
Another idea is to make a day of it in the Memorial District and bike from Memorial City to CITYCENTRE to Town and Country Village to the Conrad Sauer Detention Basin. There are always exciting outdoor events to check out, or you could take a bike out to enjoy artworks that are part of UP Art Studio's Mini Murals project. Houston BCycle also has suggestions for popular routes to try throughout Houston.
Gearing up to make biking a part of your life? Find all the bikes and bike gear at Academy Sports Bunker Hill or Sun & Ski Sports. There are many ways to enjoy biking here in the Memorial District. Happy biking!