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Event Forecast

Fri Jul 30 @12:00AM - 11:59PM
Alkek Velodrome Friday Night Races
Fri Jul 30 @12:00AM - 11:59PM
Alkek Velodrome Saturday Night Races
Fri Jul 30
Free Family Nights
Fri Jul 30
King Daddy August Junior Open
Sat Jul 31 @12:00AM - 11:59PM
Alkek Velodrome Friday Night Races
Cycling
Alkek Velodrome
Olympic-standard bicycle arena in Cullen Park west of town featuring professional races, programs for kids and open ride times for the public. Adult developmental cycling classes Mon. and Wed. 7-9 p.m. General riding sessions Tues. and Thurs. 5-9 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 2-6 p.m. except for summer. Youth cycling during summer on Tues. and Thurs., times vary. 281-646-7790 www.houstonalkekvelodrome.org.
 
Bike Houston
A cyclist advocacy organization promoting cycling via education, safety and improved access to well-designed cycling facilities in the Greater Houston area. Meets on the last Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m. at Central Market, 3815 Westheimer at Weslayan. 713-222-2453. www.bikehouston.org.
 
Greater Houston Off-Road Biking Association
Mountain bike enthusiasts of all ages and experience riding trails around the Houston area. www.ghorba.org.
 
Gulf Coast Cycling Association
Road & track USCF racing team. Stresses teamwork. www.gcca.com.
 
Houston Area Tandem Society
Group for people who love bikes built for two. www.tandem-hats.org.
 
Houston Bicycle Club
Numerous leisure and recreational group rides every Saturday and Sunday in-town. Also includes Easy Riders leisurely pace group. Rides begin in the Museum District. Scheduled fun rides of 20-25 miles led by experienced cyclists. Meets second Tuesdays at Tracy Gee Community Center at 7 p.m. 713-942-0784.
 
Houston Bikeway Network
Online map and other information available on citywide program. 713-837-0003. www.houstonbikeways.org.
 
Northwest Cycling Club
Rides on Saturday mornings start at Zube Park and go out Hwy. 290, north on Roberts Road. Start times vary. Different ride levels and routes of 20, 30, and 40 miles. Sponsors the Bluebonnet Express and Katy Flatland rides. Northwest Cyclery 17458 NW Freeway. 713-466-1240. www.northwestcyclingclub.com.
 
Pearland Cycling Club
Saturday group rides of various distances and paces. Rides begin at Fitness Solutions, 9330 FM 518. All ability levels are welcome. 832-736-9700. www.pearlandcyclingclub.org.
 
Southwest Cycling Club
Southwest Houston. Rides Saturdays and Sundays at 7:30 a.m. year round from the Kroger on Highway 6 in Sugar Land. Various distances. 281-804-4700. www.swcc.cc.
 
Space City Cycling Club
Clear Lake. Meets Saturdays and Sundays at 8 a.m. (7:30 during daylight-saving time) at the Bike Barn for fitness rides of 30, 40 and 65 miles. Various paces. Club meets fourth Mondays at Clear Lake Park Landolt Pavilion at 7 p.m. 281-480-9100.
 
Woodlands Cycling Club
Weekly evening and weekend training rides for beginner, intermediate and advanced cyclists. Refer to our web site for ride start and club information. 832-231-2901. www.woodlandscycling.org.