Bike ride a bit of nature: Herman/Brays bayou 15 miles Japan festival afterwards

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This will be along mostly paved 15 miles and some crushed granite pathway (2 miles within Herman park) but mostly paved trails along Brays Bayou.

After the ride, check out the Japan festival happening at Herman parks Japanes gardens. Bring a lock for your bike or you can walk from McGovern gardens.

Japan Festival 2025 — Japan-America Society of Houston https://share.google/R7vKl8l4srhiI0e0j
From thier website, "Japan Festival Houston is an annual celebration of Japanese culture held in Houston’s Hermann Park. Enjoy the rich cultural heritage of Japan with traditional and contemporary performances of Japanese music, dance and martial arts, Japanese/Japanese-inspired food, as well as demonstrations and displays of Ikebana flower arrangement, tea ceremony, origami, bonsai and more"

Parking might take some time, so get there a bit early. Sundays, metered street parking is free. Double check signage.

When riding, ride as if you are riding by yourself, look both ways when crossing streets/sidewalks.

Before the day of the ride, air up your tires, check your brakes, oil your chain.

Be familiar with changing gears on your bike, there are a number of ups and downs along the bayou.

What to bring:
Bike
Helmet (strongly recommended)
Water/electrolytes/sports beverage
Snacks
Love of nature

No open speaker systems, keep music to an earbud system. Use one earbud, keep the other ear open for your surroundings/safety. We want to hear the birds that surround us