Houston Area Bike Commuters
05-18-20, 08:33 AM
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When I return to work (after all the COVID stuff is in the rear-view mirror), I may try this!! I'm already envisioning fig newtons, fresh squeezed OJ and bunch of bananas waiting for me at work on Monday mornings!
10-28-20, 09:42 AM
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Did my first commute this morning through GBP and Terry Hershey. Cold and Windy but loved it. Used a backpack but can see the benefit of panniers
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10-28-20, 12:44 PM
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I go HWY6 to BWY8 in THP for my commute. About 9.7 miles in ~35 minutes - perfect length for me and timewise.
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10-28-20, 01:12 PM
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Commuting from Nottingham Country in Katy to Energy Corridor off BW8. Trip is about 14.5 miles and took an hour on the dot but had to stop a couple times to double check my map. I also wasn't pushing speed and trying to be safe with the wet paths.
10-28-20, 09:28 PM
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Where along BWY8 are you? City Centre area? I'm down at CityWest.
10-29-20, 07:59 AM
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I am almost to weathermen and BW8. Took Kirkwood to Briar Forrest were a little hairy with all the traffics. Any tips on best route to City West from THP?
10-30-20, 10:35 AM
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Best route to Citywest Blvd from THP is take the park to the end at BWY8, continue under BW8 past the parking lot, over the bayou and follow the path that leads to the sidewalk along the southbound feeder, then turn right into the Walnut Bend neighborhood and take it south, cross Briar Forest Dr, then take a few left turns and bam you're on CityWest Blvd. MAP IMAGE #1 BELOW
HOWEVER
You can't do that right now because Deerwood Rd, where you would turn off the feeder after THP, is all torn up because Westchase District is putting in all new road/bike/ped infra so it's completely closed. So you have to take a detour from Wilcrest. It's got a few more turns but is easy and puts you right in the same spot. I used it daily when THP was closed for flooding or bank reconstruction. This will have to be your route until the road work is completed. MAP IMAGE #2 BELOW
The normal way (can't use because roadwork)
The detour (use until further notice) The GREEN is the detour. The RED is the route from map #1 above. They lead to the same place. The parallel roads converge at Briar Forest Dr.
I recommend crossing Wilcrest at THP and coming south on the sidewalk on the eastern (northbound traffic) side.
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11-01-20, 07:39 PM
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Thats such a nice area to ride. My commute is in the burbs with no bike paths to speak of.
I started with a backpack but switched quickly to a modular trunk/pannier setup. I like to have one pack that stays with the bike and a trunk with collapsible pannier that I can take off the bike with me when I get to work.
I started with a backpack but switched quickly to a modular trunk/pannier setup. I like to have one pack that stays with the bike and a trunk with collapsible pannier that I can take off the bike with me when I get to work.
11-02-20, 06:22 AM
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Thanks for the maps. Auto correct said weatherman but I meant to type Westheimer and BW8. I took the sidewalks on South BW8 frontage road but will definitely try the sidewalk route from Wilcrest.
Did the commute twice last week and shooting for more this week. Loved every part of it but would like to get a rack and pannier bags just for comfort. Just need to find panniers that are waterproof and can hold a laptop with easy removal.
Did the commute twice last week and shooting for more this week. Loved every part of it but would like to get a rack and pannier bags just for comfort. Just need to find panniers that are waterproof and can hold a laptop with easy removal.
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11-02-20, 10:07 AM
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Thanks for the maps. Auto correct said weatherman but I meant to type Westheimer and BW8. I took the sidewalks on South BW8 frontage road but will definitely try the sidewalk route from Wilcrest.
Did the commute twice last week and shooting for more this week. Loved every part of it but would like to get a rack and pannier bags just for comfort. Just need to find panniers that are waterproof and can hold a laptop with easy removal.
Did the commute twice last week and shooting for more this week. Loved every part of it but would like to get a rack and pannier bags just for comfort. Just need to find panniers that are waterproof and can hold a laptop with easy removal.
I used to have a rack and use a pannier (clothes only, no laptop) but ended up switching to a backpack because my commuter bike was my regular ride bike and i didn't like having a rack on it for normal riding (and aesthetics).
05-05-21, 05:56 PM
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Hi!
Hello, everyone...I’m new here (to the forum) live on the east side....Anyone have any recommendations on bike shops for advice on changing cranksets? I’ve been to 3 different bike barns and got 3 different answers as to what cranks will/won’t work with my bike.
Training for bike around the bay in October...anyone else planning on riding this?
Training for bike around the bay in October...anyone else planning on riding this?
05-10-21, 12:09 PM
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Hello, everyone...I’m new here (to the forum) live on the east side....Anyone have any recommendations on bike shops for advice on changing cranksets? I’ve been to 3 different bike barns and got 3 different answers as to what cranks will/won’t work with my bike.
Training for bike around the bay in October...anyone else planning on riding this?
Training for bike around the bay in October...anyone else planning on riding this?
05-13-21, 10:27 AM
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EaDo Bike is a great shop. I've driven all the way over to them from energy corridor for stuff before.
09-23-21, 09:03 AM
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Anyone in the Clear Lake area know how the Kemah Bridge rebuild is looking for bikes? That will be one good workout.
Still hoping for a reasonable route all the way around the lake. The completion of the Egret Bay trail helped a lot. Hoping that NASA 1 to FM518 via 146 and the bridge are being built bike-friendly.
Still hoping for a reasonable route all the way around the lake. The completion of the Egret Bay trail helped a lot. Hoping that NASA 1 to FM518 via 146 and the bridge are being built bike-friendly.
09-26-21, 07:41 PM
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Anyone in the Clear Lake area know how the Kemah Bridge rebuild is looking for bikes? That will be one good workout.
Still hoping for a reasonable route all the way around the lake. The completion of the Egret Bay trail helped a lot. Hoping that NASA 1 to FM518 via 146 and the bridge are being built bike-friendly.
Still hoping for a reasonable route all the way around the lake. The completion of the Egret Bay trail helped a lot. Hoping that NASA 1 to FM518 via 146 and the bridge are being built bike-friendly.
All I know is that it isn’t safe to ride it yet! The Bike Around the Bay has removed it from their route this year and they just removed Fred Hartman due to construction also. It LOOKS like there will be a bike/pedestrian lane. It was a good workout before the construction. The huge shoulders made it very ridable.
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09-26-21, 09:24 PM
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QUOTE=Prunesquallor;22242578]Anyone in the Clear Lake area know how the Kemah Bridge rebuild is looking for bikes? That will be one good workout.
Still hoping for a reasonable route all the way around the lake. The completion of the Egret Bay trail helped a lot. Hoping that NASA 1 to FM518 via 146 and the bridge are being built bike-friendly.
Still hoping for a reasonable route all the way around the lake. The completion of the Egret Bay trail helped a lot. Hoping that NASA 1 to FM518 via 146 and the bridge are being built bike-friendly.
All I know is that it isn’t safe to ride it yet! The Bike Around the Bay has removed it from their route this year and they just removed Fred Hartman due to construction also. It LOOKS like there will be a bike/pedestrian lane. It was a good workout before the construction. The huge shoulders made it very ridable.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I got curious and drove the bridge the other day. The shoulders are gone. No way I'd go near that area on a bike. I also read that 146 isn’t expected to be done until mid-2023.
04-11-22, 09:29 PM
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Love this thread!
I get to ride along white oak bayou trail from 43rd into the heights where I teach. About 10 smooth, pleasant miles.. especially these days with the ridiculous amounts bluebonnets!
Everyone stay safe out there!
I get to ride along white oak bayou trail from 43rd into the heights where I teach. About 10 smooth, pleasant miles.. especially these days with the ridiculous amounts bluebonnets!
Everyone stay safe out there!
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