March 2019 | Volume 3 | Houston, TX
Join us on March 17 th at 8:00am for the "sweetest" ride of the year as we roll through the beautiful roads of Fulshear. Choose from 21, 32 and 64 mile routes starting from our favorite candy store, Sweet Tooth Shoppe. After the ride, stick around to satisfy your sweet tooth and test-ride an eBike.

Candy, Cycling and eBike demo rides...a great way to spend your Sunday.This is a free ride, but please let us know you will be there.
Discover a Cycling Vacation!
Join Trek Travel on Thursday March 7th at 6:00 PM for an evening of discovery. Find out how your next vacation can be on a bicycle. Voted a 2018 World's Best Tour Operator by Travel & Leisure Magazine, and with 50+ destinations worldwide, there is a Trek Travel trip for every level of rider out there.

This is a free event, bring your questions and please let us know if you can make it. 
Come join our fit experts on Thursday, March 21 st at 6:00pm for an informative workshop on resolving knee pain. Riding should not be painful, if you are having issues with your knees, they most likely can be attributed to your position on the bike.

Come learn tips and find out how you can resolve knee issues and get back to riding pain free. This is a free clinic, just let us know you can make it.
Knock out Knee Pain
Get Tips from Our Experts
Join our Team...Join the Fun

This is a perfect time to join the Bike Barn team. If you are wondering about ride logistics for the BP MS 150, then consider joining one of the strongest teams in Houston. Bike Barn has been supporting the BP MS 150 for over 20 years and we can help make this a wonderful experience.

Let us handle the details and you can enjoy the ride. Check out the details and join our team today.
Bluebonnets and Bluegrass, the perfect way to enjoy a great gravel ride on Saturday, April 6th. This inaugural gravel ride begins at Huff Brewery in Bellville and onto quiet country gravel roads. Afterwards, stick around the brewery for fine brews and amazing bluegrass music. Registration is only $30 and will be a fun event for all. Get more information or register at their website.
On Saturday, March 23 rd join us as we support one of best Spring rides in the area, Head for the Hills. Come ride through the bluebonnets of Washington County and enjoy the rolling hills, beautiful ranches and scenery. This ride offers routes of 22, 40 and 64 miles, plus provides the perfect training terrain for cyclists riding the BP MS 150. 

Join us and support the Rotary Club of Washington County and enjoy a day of some amazing riding!
On Sunday, March 24 th, Bike Barn will be supporting Red, White and Bike.

This local charity provides bikes to the children of Purple Heart Recipients, both combat wounded and killed in action. This grass roots organization puts on an amazing ride in Waller County.

Nice quiet roads with plenty of great scenery to enjoy. Sign-up, join the fun and look for Bike Barn at this enjoyable ride.

Join Bike Barn at the very first mountain bike park in Texas that boasts a chairlift,
Spider Mountain! Come out and join us Saturday, March 16th. We will be representing Houston at Spider Mountain with a place to hang out and food at lunch to keep you pedaling longer. Bring your own bike or choose a rental from their website.

Let us know that you are coming and we will make sure we have enough hamburgers and hot dogs for you!

On Sunday March 24th, come join fellow Houstonians in the Heights and celebrate healthy living.

Cigna Sunday Streets Houston is an initiative to promote and improve the health of Houstonians. Cigna Sunday Streets Houston opens a stretch of streets normally reserved for cars and other vehicles to allow cycling, walking, dancing, socializing and provides a family-friendly opportunity to be physically active. Come out and enjoy Houston!
If you enjoy New Orleans, riding a bicycle and supporting a great cause, this is your ride! The Tour du Rouge leaves Houston on May 5th headed to New Orleans. It is a 6 day, 530 mile adventure that takes you on the wonderful backroads between Houston and New Orleans.

Accommodations, meals and ride support are all included in your fundraising. This ride supports a great local non-profit, The ARC of Greater Houston , supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

eBikes are helping introduce our sport to many new riders and helping some current riders continue to ride and keep up with their cycling friends. Check out the new Trek Domane +, an amazing new road eBike.

This bike is a great combination of design and technology suitable for all types of riders. eBikes are more than another bicycle, they have the potential to take the place of a automobile at home
At $249, this new Garmin will turn your next ride into a fun adventure. This easy-to-use GPS cycling computer features a preloaded Garmin Cycle Map that shows you routes that cyclists like to ride. A variety of connected features lets you stay in touch with other riders as well as the folks back home. With Edge Explore, you have the perfect partner for touring and adventure.

Pre-shop on-line or visit your favorite store.
Year by year Houston is becoming a better and better place to ride. There are many new miles of paths and trails around the City. Now there are bike options for those of us that enjoy exploring the City on a bicycle.
 
They are a local non-profit that drives the conversation for cyclists. Want to be an Annual Member, please join. And, purchase their cool custom water bottles above and show your support. Proceeds from the sale of bottles goes directly to BikeHouston.
eBike Demo...with Mountain Bikes!

Discover all the buzz and join Bike Barn at our Champions location on Sunday March 31 st for an eBike Demo! We will have full-suspension, hard tail, hybrid and path bikes available to demo. Enjoy the Cypresswood Trails or cruise the paths of Collins Park. We have loaded our demo van and look forward to sharing the fun of an eBike.

Let us know you will be there, please RSVP.


Greetings!

Only 8 weeks until the BP MS 150! We have enjoyed seeing you at training rides and can feel the excitement building. This year we are honored to be involved with a wonderful new program through the MS Society. The eBike Challenge is designed for those living with MS that want to ride the BP MS 150 and are experienced cyclists. Bike Barn's small part is providing the eBikes and support leading up to the ride. And of course, ride support the weekend of the BP MS 150.

Thanks to the MS Society for including Bike Barn in this amazing program!


Lee and Neil