HOUSTON — The rodeo isn't the only tradition returning to Houston after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tour de Houston, the city's annual bike ride, is coming back this year, just in time to commemorate 15 years.
The event, which includes a 20, 40 and 60-mile route, will take place on Sunday, April 3.
This year's route will start at Houston's City Hall and go west on Allen Parkway then northwest through Spring Branch and Cypress before bikers return to City Hall.
At the end of the tour, participants can enjoy a post-ride party that includes music, free food, and beverages.
"Houston continues to embrace the bicycling community by making improvements to our hike and bike infrastructure. Tour de Houston is a great way to experience these enhancements while also exploring our diverse neighborhoods," Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said.
This will be the 9th year the Apache Corporation will serve as title sponsor for Tour de Houston. Turner said because of their support, the city has been able to replace thousands of trees that were lost in the 2011 drought, the 2017 Harvey floods, and the 2021 winter freeze.
Funds from this ride will benefit the city's Re-Plant Houston Program, which is dedicated to reforesting Houston parks and greenspaces.
City organizers encourage participants to get their tickets now.
From now through March 11, tickets are $40. Starting March 12, tickets will increase to $45. On-site registration tickets will be $40.
Tickets for children 12 are $25.