Mayor John Whitmire encourages people to participate in Tour de Houston

Mayor John Whitmire and the Apache Corporation are having a news conference on Tuesday to discuss plans for the 17th annual Tour de Houston and upgrades expected for the bike ride. (KPRC)

HOUSTON – Mayor John Whitmire and the Apache Corporation had a news conference on Tuesday to discuss plans for the 17th annual Tour de Houston bike ride.

The event is presented by Apache Corporation and will be held on April 7th.

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The path for the bike ride goes through different scenic communities in Houston and parks and raises funds for the city’s Re-Plant Houston Program. Apache Corporation said they have planted 450,000 trees in the city with their environmental program.

For the bike ride, there are three ride length options, and all cyclists are welcome.

The event starts at Discovery Green.


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