
Drivers across southeast and eastern Harris County are advised to watch out for participants of the Texas Independence Bike Tour Sunday morning. More than 500 riders have already signed up for Sunday’s ride and with the gorgeous weather expected this weekend, more are expected to register.
The third annual bike ride, presented by the Deer Park Rotary club is quickly growing into one the area’s premiere bike-riding events and has been designated a recommended ride by organizers of the nationally renowned MS 150 Houston-to-Austin ride.
The route starts and ends at Clyde Abshier Stadium and will go through Deer Park, the San Jacinto Battleground area and parts of the Clear Lake area, depending on the route. The ride will begin at 8 a.m. and the last of the riders should be out of Deer Park by 8:30 a.m., exiting the city down Center Street toward Spencer Highway. The riders will return to the city sporadically from the north side and the ride should be complete by 1:30 p.m.
The start of the ride, along with other points along the route will be streamed live online at this link, courtesy of Kuwa Kuna.
Many out-of-town guests have registered for the ride, including Dallas, Harlingen as well as out-of-state riders and one from the United Kingdom.