September 10, 2014

Houston: A Pedaler's Paradise

EDGE READ TIME: 1 MIN.

Did you know that U.S. cities are expected to double bike lanes by 2016 according to PeopleForBikes? Or that the bike-sharing fleet in the country is expected to double this year?

These statistics give a whole new meaning to the phrase "hitting the road" in terms of travel as tourists (and locals) are increasingly choosing to bike their way through new destinations. Travelers who are enjoying this cycling craze should head on down to Houston, where spinning and sightseeing go hand in hand. Here are a few reasons why H-Town is a pedaler's paradise:

  • Houston's mild year-round climate with temperatures that rarely reach 100 degrees makes cycling in the city a breeze.

  • Tourists can take advantage of the gorgeous weather and enjoy recently expanded bike trails, which feature more than 300 miles of interconnected bikeway.

  • No bike? No problem. Houston B-Cycle is a bike sharing program that allows people to get around the city by picking up and dropping off bicycles at more than two dozen B-Stations.

  • H-Town is made up of fun and unique neighborhoods, all of which are accessible on two wheels. Spend a day downtown riding through several parks to get to fun restaurants and bars or pedal your way to Houston Heights, where retail therapy awaits.

    For a full rundown, check out www.VisitHoustonTexas.com
    To get your gay on, visit www.MyGayHouston.com

    by EDGE

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