The 2025 Tour de Houston is set to head west for the first time in over a decade, as announced by Houston Mayor John Whitmire at a news conference this morning.
This year’s Tour de Houston will guide cyclists through a scenic westward journey, passing through Downtown, Memorial Park, Tanglewood, Piney Point Village, Bunker Hill Village, and Briar Forest, before reaching Highway 6 and returning Downtown.
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The ride offers three distance options: a 10-mile Family Route for riders of all ages and abilities, a 20-mile Intermediate Route for experienced cyclists, and a 45-mile Training Ride for those preparing for the MS 150 in late April. The 45-mile route will start at 8 a.m., followed by the 20-mile route at 8:30 a.m., and the 10-mile route at 9 a.m.
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The event, which marks the 18th year of the Tour de Houston and the 12th year with Apache as the presenting sponsor, is set to take place on Sunday, April 13.
Participants can look forward to music and entertainment at rest stops, along with amenities like bike racks, seating, refreshments, bike mechanics, and medical support staff. Riders will receive a commemorative t-shirt and can enjoy an upgraded post-ride after-party at Discovery Green, complete with food, drinks, music, and an expo featuring local bike shops and clubs.
“I thank Apache for their continued support of Tour de Houston, which showcases our great city in a unique way, and for helping us achieve our beautification and reforestation goals through RePlant Houston,” said Houston Mayor John Whitmire. “This is a ride for everyone, regardless of age or ability, and I hope cyclists from across our area and visitors alike make plans to join us for this year’s event on April 13.”
Registration for the event begins at $45, with proceeds benefiting the Houston Parks & Recreation Department through the City of Houston’s Re-Plant Houston program. This initiative has raised over $1.2 million since the event’s inception in 2005.
“Apache is honored to continue our partnership with the City of Houston in supporting this cherished annual tradition,” said Apache CEO, John J. Christmann IV. “The Tour de Houston bike ride showcases our city’s historic neighborhoods and benefits the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, directly supporting reforestation and the enhancement of green spaces throughout our community. Since 2005, the Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program has granted more than 5 million trees for planting throughout the U.S., with over 460,000 planted in the greater Houston area. We look forward to seeing our fellow Houstonians and Apache team members along the route once again.”
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