2025 H-Town WNBR: TAKE THE LANE! Saturday 13 September, meet at 6 pm, ride at 8 pm, location To Be Determined

Barrier on Austin Street with sign saying BIKE LANE CLOSED, and bumper sticker added saying BECAUSE THE MAYOR HAS NOTHING MORE IMPORTANT TO DO.
The City of Houston removes the protected bike lane on Austin Street in Midtown

The current mayor of Houston has shown hostility to protected bike lanes like the one on Austin Street in Midtown, citing “public safety” concerns. He has embarked on a campaign to undo the bike-lane progress of his predecessors. He has ignored the evidence that these lanes increase safety. He wants to replace the protected lanes with “sharrows” painted on the street.

Sharrows? Really? Paint is not protection.

Protected bike lanes save lives. Not only do they make it easier and safer to get around by bicycle, but they also make (most) motorists drive more cautiously, reducing auto wrecks.

If the mayor wants to take away bike lanes, we cyclists must TAKE THE LANE. We have no choice but to take our portion of regular auto lanes that traffic law says we’re entitled to.

This year’s World Naked Bike Ride invites you to TAKE THE LANE in fabulous style, riding Bare As You Dare.

This year’s ride begins at 8 pm on Saturday 13 September. We will meet up to prepare for the event around 6 pm. The Start/Finish location is yet to be decided. The route will be announced just prior to the event.

Here’s the Facebook Event.