Tour de Houston will take place this year on April 12.
The popular annual bike ride will be produced for the third year by the Mayor’s Office and Houston First, with the Apache Corporation, a Houston-based independent energy company, as the presenting sponsor for the 13th year.
What you need to know
Over 3,000 cyclists participated in the 2025 Tour de Houston. (Courtesy Houston First Corporation)This year’s event will be the 19th edition of the popular tour. Registration opened in early 2026, starting at $50, according to a Feb. 10 news release. However, prices will increase after March 1.
The route will feature three distances, including:
A 10-mile family route: suited for riders of all ages and abilitiesA 20-mile intermediate route: catered to experienced riders and fitness enthusiastsA 45-mile training ride: ideal for riders preparing for the MS 150 in late AprilThe tour will begin and end at Discovery Green and Avenida Plaza in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center in Downtown Houston.
The ride travels west through downtown, Memorial Park, Tanglewood, Piney Point Village, Bunker Hill Village and Briar Forest to Highway 6 before returning to downtown.
More details
Riders will be able to enjoy refreshments at rest stops along the routes. (Courtesy Houston First Corporation)Along the route, cyclists will also have the opportunity to enjoy music and entertainment at rest stops where refreshments and medical support will be available, as well as bike racks and on-site bike mechanics.
After riders return to downtown, participants can relax at the post-ride after party at Discovery Green, which will feature food and drink options, music and an expo with numerous local bike shops and bike clubs, according to the release.
The local impact
The annual bike ride has raised over $1.2 million to help plant trees in Houston. (Courtesy Houston First Corporation)Proceeds from the event will support the Houston Parks and Recreation’s Re-Plant Houston reforestation initiative, which has raised more than $1.2 million since the inaugural event was held in 2005, per the release.
“Tour de Houston is something that cyclists of all ages and abilities truly look forward to each year,” Mayor John Whitmire said in the release. “It’s a great way to experience our city from a new perspective while directly supporting our beautification and reforestation work through Re-Plant Houston. I encourage everyone to ride, volunteer or support this year’s event.”