This time, the event is helping fund a plan to re-forest Houston parks.
HOUSTON — Downtown streets welcomed thousands of cyclists Sunday morning for the annual Tour de Houston ride. This time, the event is helping fund a plan to re-forest Houston parks.
The roads these bike riders traveled were paved with good intentions and Houston’s top leader, Mayor John Whitmire, helped send them on their way.
“The energy of our city is on display today,” Whitmire said.
Throughout the morning, bike riders rode out in waves. First the 60-mile course, then the 40-mile, and finally the 20-mile, sending them through Houston’s historic and scenic districts.
“Every day you need to get out. And being able to be in Houston, it’s a beautiful city,” said ride marshal Etienne Benay.
Benay and Conrad Hirseh are ride marshals.
“We’re like ambassadors of the road,” said Hirseh.
They’ve each participated in Tour De Houston many times but are lending a helping hand to both regulars and newcomers this year. Jessica Enriquez …