The next time you get a check-up, a doctor can give you a prescription to ride a bike. The new program is called Bike RX and it came into fruition about a year ago. The American Heart Association and Houston BCycle partnered with Legacy Community Health to give people the opportunity to bike for better health.

HOUSTON – Here in Houston, it’s safe to say most of us would like to spend less time sitting in a car. Now, with bike trails becoming even more connected, our city’s bikeshare program – BCycle – is booming. “Currently we have 121 BCycle stations, 800 bikes, 100 e-bikes and more on the way.”The growing number of bikes and stations is a result of growing demand. Unlocking a bike only takes about a minute using the kiosk, or just a few seconds using the BCycle app. For more information on Houston BCycle, click here.

Struggling with cabin fever after a week marked by freezing temperatures, power outages and water pressure woes? Public bike-sharing company Houston BCycle is offering Houstonians free bike rides Saturday and Sunday Feb. 20 and 21. “As most of the snow continues to melt and temperatures slowly rise, we all deserve some joy this weekend,” Houston BCycle wrote in an announcement on social media. To redeem the promotion, use the code “HTXSTRONG” on the BCycle app or “2021” at a BCycle Station kiosk. Click here to find a BCycle station near you.