About this Event
The Juneteenth Freedom Ride is a celebratory ride with an average pace of 14mph that seeks to commemorate the rich history by riding through and experiencing that richness of two wheels.
This ride will begin at Emancipation Park and travel to the Sunnyside & South Park and back taking in all the historic sites each community has to offer.
EARLY ARRIVAL IS HIGHLY SUGGESTED
- Check-In/Arrival: 7am
- Bike Ride will begin at 7:45am
PARKING
FREE Street Parking is available at:
Look for Freedmen's Town Bike Tour Sign
WHEN PARKING... PLEASE KEEP ALL VALUABLE ITEMS AT HOME AND/OR OUT OF SIGHT.
THINGS TO KNOW:
• Wear Comfortable/Active Wear (No sandals or Flip Flops)
• Bring water (Hydrate!!! Hydrate!!! & Hydrate!!!)
• Helmets are preferred.
• Make sure tires have suggested air pressure (Proper PSI can be found on side of the tire). Personnel will be available during check-in times ONLY to assist with this.
• Bring spare inner tube and tools in case of flat.
• Download a rideshare app (Uber or Lyft) in case of bike failure or fatigue.
BIKE RULES
1. Have fun
2. Stay in ONE lane (if available bike lane) & behind the ride leader at all times
3. When passing or making sudden stops please announce it.
4. Never pass on the right side, always pass on the left and announce that you are “passing on the left”
5. Please do not swerve in and out of the lane or in front of other cyclists.
6. And lastly… Have fun!!!!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Emancipation Park, 3018 Emancipation, Houston, United States
USD 7.50 to USD 28.00