Bike ride River Oaks +/- 13 miles :AIA Gingerbread buildoff after
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NEO is dedicated to helping people of all ages and backgrounds lead more active outdoor-oriented lives for better health, happiness, and wellbeing. https://youtu.be/YLPJrHs5PCk?list=TLGGYXrB28dE2rIxNjAzMjAyMg
Meetup location. https://maps.app.goo.gl/D29N28kBDmbFcUk46
This will be a casual bike ride +/- 13 miles, through the neighborhood streets of River Oaks homes. There are a few small parks within the neighborhood we'll pass by (8 out of 10 small parks) From Levy park to River Oaks neighborhood is a half mile along a side street (Eastside st).
I have a few construction vests available for anyone to use. Ask me for one. Ride as if you are by yourself, look both ways when crossing intersections.
Parking is around the perimeter of the park. There is an office building parking garage, rates apply. Next to the park is a dead-end street (Lexington) behind a Crowne Plaza hotel as an option.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gEzFnxdgHVd3evQUA
At Levy park, from 10am-5pm is AIA Houstons annual Gingerbread build off. 4pm is when the judging happens.
From thier website,
"Architecture Center Houston will host the 14th Annual Gingerbread Build-Off at Levy Park on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Competing teams will create their masterpieces using 100% edible materials (of which leftovers will be composted). More than 4,000 spectators are expected to attend and cheer on the teams, play in the kids' construction zone, and take a picture with Santa! All of that entertainment is free and open to the public!" https://aiahouston.org/v/site-home/Gingerbread-Build-Off/39/
I would guess there could be a food truck or 2 or 3 there? Gaspachos Mexican Bites appears on the internet map, a small permanent structure utilizing outdoor park seating. A new restaurant (Hearsay) MIGHT be finished and operating by the time of this event?
What to bring:
Bike
Helmet (strongly recommended)
Water
Snack
Bring lunch to enjoy or purchase @ Levy park and watch various architectural firms build pieces of art.