Texas - Slow riding partner in Houston

My dad needs a riding partner for 15-30 mile rides averaging between 10-15 mph. He's a good sport and has lots of stories. He either rides a recumbent or a mountain bike.

Are there any other slow people near downtown that would want to ride with him?

We ride 6 days each week from League City.
Meet at 9:00 AM.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh187/10wheels/RFlat10908004.jpg

Yeah, but do y'all do 10-15 mph?

Yeah, but do y'all do 10-15 mph?

We average 12 mph.
Just your speed.

I checked out where you guys start and it's 55 miles from my house in Katy. I sure wish you were closer.

I checked out where you guys start and it's 55 miles from my house in Katy. I sure wish you were closer.

Yep, Houston is a Large Area.
You could come down once for a ride.
We would treat you very nice.
We do have some riders come down from Katy and Houston.

Yep, Houston is a Large Area.
You could come down once for a ride.
We would treat you very nice.
We do have some riders come down from Katy and Houston.

Maybe I could meet some of the riders from Katy up here. I usually ride to the Fulshear area.

I checked out where you guys start and it's 55 miles from my house in Katy. I sure wish you were closer.

The New Causeway to Galveston is now open with a shoulder.
We plan to ride there once a week when the temps warm up just a tad.
That would be a fun trip for you to join us on.

The New Causeway to Galveston is now open with a shoulder.
We plan to ride there once a week when the temps warm up just a tad.
That would be a fun trip for you to join us on.

I don't know the area that well. Is that near I 45?

I don't know the area that well. Is that near I 45?

The Causeway is I-45

12mph on road bikes? you guys must be having a blast shooting the breeze.
although that speed sounds right for my urban MTB rides.

Awesome to see your dad is still keeping 2 wheels on the ground! I'll ask around for any chill recreational cyclist rides!!! I live downtown.

My dad needs a riding partner for 15-30 mile rides averaging between 10-15 mph. He's a good sport and has lots of stories. He either rides a recumbent or a mountain bike.

Are there any other slow people near downtown that would want to ride with him?

Check out Houston Bicycle Club (houstonbicycleclub.org). You can ride with them for free occasionally or join for $25/year. Here is a description of one of their weekend downtown area rides (20 miles):

This is an informal, leader led ride, at a leisurely pace ( Ride speed: 11 to 14 mph ) for those who want to know Houston and many of its special places, by bike. Learn basic bicycle commuting safety with a friendly group. Rest stop will include one of the city's independent coffee houses. This ride is normally scheduled the first Sunday of each month and the route will vary at the whim of the leader, but will generally include a "figure 8 pattern" so that riders who do not wish to do the entire ride can easily return to the ride start.

Meet: Parking lot of Stude Park on Usener St. near Michaux St. The nearest large cross streets are White Oak and Studemont.

Bob

I checked out where you guys start and it's 55 miles from my house in Katy. I sure wish you were closer.

There is a group of us (3-5) that ride in the Katy area.

-Nate

The New Causeway to Galveston is now open with a shoulder.
We plan to ride there once a week when the temps warm up just a tad.
That would be a fun trip for you to join us on.
ARE YOU SERIOUS??

I've been waiting for a way to get to Galveston for the longest time.

The Causeway is I-45
Actually, I thought that the Causeway is the thing to the east of 45...On 45 there is a sign stating that bicycles are prohibited from crossing on the 45 bridge.

That is the only way to get there by bike.
Is this a New Sign? Where, what side is it on?
North /South?
Thanks

Is this a New Sign? Where, what side is it on?
North /South?
Thanks
The sign is mentioned in an older BF thread about traveling to Galveston by bike. North side.

Also, here's a link from someone that did Bike Around The Bay


Bicycles are not allowed on the causeway linking the mainland and Galveston Island. According to TXDOT, today was to be the very first time that bicycles were permitted.
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?o=3Tzut&page_id=65286&v=1q

Okay, I was hoping that the policy had changed with the new bridge opening, so I e-mailed the Galveston County Sheriff's Office to see if riding across is now allowed.



Kyle,

I contacted the Galveston Police Department who is responsible for causeway and they informed me that you cannot ride a bike across the causeway. Sorry…I know they often close a lane for bike races.

Capt. John W. Pruitt, Jr
Commander Identification Division
Galveston County Sheriff's Office

The sign is mentioned in an older BF thread about traveling to Galveston by bike. North side.

Also, here's a link from someone that did Bike Around The Bay


http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?o=3Tzut&page_id=65286&v=1q

Bull! Someone has an exceedingly short memory. :notamused: Back in 1989 the Houston Comical put on the City to the Shore Bicycle Tour and guess what?? They took us over the causeway. Of course, they also had cyclists strung out all the way down 45 which did not amuse DPS very much and the Comical was asked/ordered never to put on another City to the Shore. :(

Actually, I thought that the Causeway is the thing to the east of 45...On 45 there is a sign stating that bicycles are prohibited from crossing on the 45 bridge.

I checked with Dave The Galveston Bike expert. He was born born in Galveston.

There has Never Been a No Bicycle Sign on the Causeway.
He has ridden IT 100's of times.

I checked with Dave The Galveston Bike expert. He was born born in Galveston.

There has Never Been a No Bicycle Sign on the Causeway.
He has ridden IT 100's of times.

Are you sure that Mr. Dave just didn't refuse to see it? :lol:

If it ever did exist, I'm sure hurricane Ike ate it. These days, Galveston is hurting so badly, I think they will take tourists coming by any means of transportation.

Bob

Bull! Someone has an exceedingly short memory. :notamused: Back in 1989 the Houston Comical put on the City to the Shore Bicycle Tour and guess what?? They took us over the causeway. Of course, they also had cyclists strung out all the way down 45 which did not amuse DPS very much and the Comical was asked/ordered never to put on another City to the Shore. :(
Yeah, clearly they sometimes they get special privileges to use it, but as a general policy its prohibited (according to Galveston PD via the guy I contacted at Galveston County Sheriff's Office.

Are you sure that Mr. Dave just didn't refuse to see it? :lol:

If it ever did exist, I'm sure hurricane Ike ate it. These days, Galveston is hurting so badly, I think they will take tourists coming by any means of transportation.

Bob

Roy rode to Galveston Dec 31 ST, 08 , With a Touring Biker from California.
No Problems. No Signs. Never Was a No Bike Sign.
We plan a ride to Galveston sometime next week.

I will take plenty of Pics of the Causeway.

I remember a sign a few years ago, I crossed over that bridge quite often prior to Hurricane Ike when I would go to UTMB. The sign I saw existed when the old bridge was being used.

-Nate

I remember a sign a few years ago, I crossed over that bridge quite often prior to Hurricane Ike when I would go to UTMB. The sign I saw existed when the old bridge was being used.

-Nate

Thanks, Dave is getting old and losing some memory.