Bike ride River Oaks +/- 13 miles :AIA Gingerbread buildoff after

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 10-13 miles, along paved streets through the neighborhood 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 local 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. Before the day of the ride, air up your tires, check your brakes, oil your chain. Bring an extra inner tube.

Parking is NOT permitted in the park since we are not visiting the park until a couple of hours later. Security/AIA event organizers have told us in the past. Park on the side streets of Eastside st, Wakeforest st, Norfolk st, Audely st, Lexington st. There is an office building parking garage, rates apply. Next to the park is a dead-end street (Lexington st) behind a Crowne Plaza hotel as an option.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gEzFnxdgHVd3evQUA

At Levy park, from 9am-430pm is AIA Houstons annual Gingerbread build off. 9am- 2pm is when the teams build their creations. 4pm is when the judging happens.
From thier website,
"Architecture Center Houston will host the 16th Annual Gingerbread Build-Off at Levy Park on Saturday, December 13, 2025. 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.

Gingerbread Build Off - AIA Houston https://share.google/TqkQVZdAvelEgck3a

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. Hearsay is another restaurant in the park. https://hearsaygastrolounge.com/reservations-hearsay/#levy-park https://maps.app.goo.gl/y6V71ZubMZgZr6Sq9

What to bring:
Bike
Extra inner tube
Helmet (strongly recommended)
Water
Snack
Bring lunch to enjoy or purchase @ Levy park and watch various architectural firms build pieces of art.