Sunday, March 18, 2012
Tour de Houston Presented by Apache Corporation, the annual fundraising bike ride, will take place Sunday, March 18, 2012. The severe drought conditions spreading throughout Texas have dramatically increased the need to protect our parks and green spaces. Funds raised from this year’s ride will benefit Houston’s reforestation efforts through our non-profit partner, Houston Parks Board, dedicated to creating, improving and protecting parkland in the greater Houston region.
The route will take riders on a journey through Houston’s historic East End, and Brady’s Landing, Ellington Airport, Johnson Space Center to Clear Lake and back to City Hall.
While Tour de Houston Presented by Apache Corporation is a fundraising ride, it also serves as a recommended ride for the BP MS 150. We encourage BP MS 150 participants to participate in the many recommended rides offered throughout the Houston area.
- More information on 2012 BP MS 150 recommended rides (opens in a new window)
- If you can't participate in this year's ride but would like to donate to the Drought Relief Fund, go to the Houston Parks Board Website, click DONATE NOW! and select Drought Relief Fund in the Donation Information Area.
- Read the January 12, 2012 Press Release (.html)
- Online Bicycle Education Traffic Skills 101 (opens in a new window)
- Safety Tips (.html)
- Frequently Asked Questions (.html)
Comment on the 2012 Ride
Your opinions about the Tour de Houston Presented by Apache Corporation are important to us. Please let us know what you thought about the event and what you would like to see next year, both on the route and on the website. Suggested feedback topics are: Rest Stops, Restrooms, Parking, the Route, Registration Process, Post Party Event, etc.
What Others Have Said
- Great route - big thanks to all the Police and volunteers who made it so. And to the weather - having that tailwind on the return was cool - 30mph back on #3 - brilliant!! Keep it all the same for next year.
- This was one of the better rides I've been on this year. Very organized and the weather cooperated from start to finish. I saw parts of the city I'd never seem before and the route was perfect. This was my 1st Tour De Houston but it definitely won't be my last.
- What a nice ride. I really enjoyed the east end view. Have not really ben through that part of town before. It was great to see Mayor White on the ride as well since he started this ride. Thanks to all of the volunteers and especially the traffic control officers who kept smiles on their faces all day.
Sponsorship Information
Each year a new route is featured to meet the Mayor’s objective to showcase Houston neighborhoods. The 20, 40 and 60-mile ride is a BP MS 150 approved training ride ... Sponsor receives total exclusivity regarding promotion of brand on-site at the start / finish line, rest stop areas, & hospitality area specific to business category ... The Mayor’s Office of Special Events produces events to create civic celebration and enhance the community. Proceeds benefit Houston Parks and Recreation Department through the Houston Parks Board, a Texas 501(c)(3) non-profit. Sponsorship is tax-deductible.