In Memoriam

Ghost Bikes Are Painful Reminders of Houston’s Cyclist Death Problem

More than 100 of these memorials dot the city, raising awareness for bikers killed by drivers every year.

12/04/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Roll Out

Houston’s Group Bike Rides Are the Ultimate Form of Protest

There’s something heart-warming about the anarchy of 2,000 people on bikes reclaiming the roads back from cars.

08/29/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Pedal to the metal

Go for a Bike Ride with Donkeeboy and Donkeemom

The mother-son duo will celebrate their latest mural, “Bike Through H-Town” on July 14.

07/06/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong

Fitness Friday

At the C. Baldwin, Take a Spin Class Without Ever Leaving Your Hotel Room

The chic downtown hotel's Peloton King Suites are where staycation meets sweat sesh.

02/07/2020 By Joanna O'Leary

No Sweat

Are E-Bikes the Future of Transit in Houston?

They have all the benefits of bicycling, none of the back sweat!

09/25/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Pedal Power

This Bike Tour Brews Up a Good Time

Want to really earn that beer? Tour de Brewery makes you work for that taproom visit.

07/02/2019 By Meredith Nudo

Fitness Friday

CycleBar Is Coming to the Heights

The indoor cycling franchise will expand its Inner Loop presence with a new studio at the forthcoming Market at Houston Heights development.

04/05/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Have Fun, Feel Great

10 Fitness Classes For Every Mood

So you’ve decided to start working out. Here’s where to go when you feel a certain way.

12/31/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Sunrise, Sunset

Retail News: As One Store Shutters, Another Expands

Goodbye to Elaine Turner and Baanou; hello to Rejuvenation and, soon enough, another Lash Lounge and Bike Barn.

12/11/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Fitness Friday

Indoor Cycling Relays Abound This Weekend

One day, two reasons to ride for charity.

03/02/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Road Hazards

The Worldwide Ride of Silence Takes to Houston's Streets

The annual group bike ride seeks to raise awareness for cycling deaths at home and across the nation.

05/16/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Work It

34 Ways to Stay Fit and Have Fun in Houston

Our fitness advice, favorite gear, and the best places to do yoga, go running, or rock climb in Houston—and much, much more.

03/15/2017 By Houstonia Staff

Ultimate Guide to Buffalo Bayou Park

Tune In to Buffalo Bayou Park

Houston Public Media collaborated with Buffalo Bayou Park to bring Houstonians an audio walking tour of the park.

01/23/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Wired to Win

Houston Has Its First-Ever Tour de France Cyclist

Lawson Craddock will become the second Texan to ride in the prestigious race starting this Saturday.

06/30/2016 By Adam Doster

Ghost Bikes

At This Week's Ride of Silence, Raising Awareness of Cyclist Fatalities

BikeHouston and Mayor Sylvester Turner hope to decrease Houston's high rate of pedestrian and cyclist deaths.

05/16/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Going Dutch

Don't Be Afraid to Bike to Work—BikeHouston Will Show You How

Bike to Work days throughout May will lead group rides through downtown, Sugar Land, The Woodlands and more.

05/11/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Fitness Friday

Explore the City Healthfully on the Tour de Houston

“I can’t think of a better way for Houstonians to get outside, get fit and see our beautiful city," says Mayor Sylvester Turner.

03/11/2016 By Ellie Sharp

Fitness Friday

Have Your Beer and Burn It Off, Too

Work hard and play hard at these Houston-area breweries offering fitness events.

02/19/2016 By Andrea Park

Fast Food

Cycling Concierges Deliver (Nearly) Anything You Need to Your Front Door

Bike-based delivery companies Velo Delivery and Rad Ass Delivery are quickly becoming the food-delivery medium of choice in Houston.

09/01/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Cycle Houston

Pedal Power

Tara Escudero takes bicycle care to the streets.

08/03/2015 By Nick Esquer