Additional Information
MORE THAN A FAMILY BIKE RIDE, THE BIKE HOUSTON MOONLIGHT BICYCLE RAMBLE IS A ROLLING PARTY!
This two-hour recreational bicycle ride is for cyclists of all abilities, offering courses of approximately 8 and 20 miles. Your participation in the ride will help promote bicycling in the Houston area.
The Ramble is organized by BikeHouston, which continues the work of the Houston Area Bicyclist Alliance to:
• promote bicycle projects in your neighborhood including bike routes and bicycle parking
• teach bicycle safety and education classes in the community and schools
• ensure that bicyclists’ interests are represented in regional planning
• organize and sponsor Bike Month and Bike to Work Day
• promote acceptance of bicycles and bicyclists on roads and in parks
• provide helmets for children
• spread the “share the road” message
SUPPORTING STATE AND NATIONAL EFFORTS
A portion of the ride proceeds is donated to both the League of American Bicyclists and the Texas Bicycle Coalition Education Fund.
BIKE SAFE - BIKESMART - BIKE HOUSTON
• Your bicycle is a vehicle under Texas state
law – follow the rules of the road when
riding.
• Stop at all red lights and stop signs unless
you are waved through by a police officer.
• Slower riders keep to the right; faster
riders should say “on your left” when
passing. Please let faster riders begin the
Ramble first. Allow motorized traffic to
pass on your left whenever possible.
• The open container law and DWI statutes
apply to cyclists and motorcyclists.
• Please do not carry coolers or glass
containers.
• Lights and reflectors are required by Texas
state law when riding at night. Please
bring your lights for night time riding.
• Bicycle helmets are required for all cyclists.
Helmets required for minors by city code.
• Pay attention to the road: no headphones.
Pull over when using a cell phone.
• Make sure your bike is in good working
order.
• Same roads - Same rights - Same rules.
Respect them.
