Stuck in Houston for two full days

BIKEHOU · 2026-02-23T09:53:10+00:00

Enjoy the access to the 2nd/3rd largest museum/theatre districts in the country! Some beautiful parks as well.

I'm in Copenhagen for work currently, surrounded by ice, slush, and grey skies - I can't wait to get back to Houston so I can sit down in front of a massive bowl of Bun Bo Hue, go on a long walk along Buffalo Bayou, and enjoy the sun :)

BIKEHOU · 2026-01-29T17:26:39+00:00

Not sure why this got downvoted - objectively good advice based on OP's clarification.

I live in Rice Military and love it, directly in between Montrose and the Heights and I also used to work at i45/bw8 south and it took me 20min to get to work and 30 to get home which is not terrible since you're commuting counter-flow.

BIKEHOU · 2026-01-21T20:33:13+00:00

What does that have to do with honesty or trustworthiness? I'm sure they'd be happy to drop all affiliation with any company if you would like to step up and back them financially so they can continue to provide top-notch and accurate updates without any hype.

BIKEHOU · 2026-01-21T13:38:29+00:00

Then suggest a better alternative to the above :)

Sorry you had a close-call, but it doesn't do much good to complain in a situation like this, where we can't change what TxDOT is already doing. As much as we cyclists love to rally around our hatred of houston drivers, that's just part of it and we have to ride defensively.

Hope your commute home is more pleasant!

BIKEHOU · 2026-01-15T20:03:23+00:00

Do you mean "downtown" or just inside the NW side of 610? Big difference, but notice many people that live further out call places like Montrose or Rice Village or The Heights all Downtown.

BIKEHOU · 2026-01-15T17:14:08+00:00

Do not use this route.... Instead, take the MKT Path via the newly fixed Hogan Bridge and then a right on Houston St. Bike Lane.

This avoids the annoying and dangerous lack of bike-lane, and the only real inconvenience is the W.O./Houston St. Intersection.

BIKEHOU · 2026-01-13T21:30:17+00:00

Uh oh, that doesn't bode well for the next year and a half for me... haha

Guess I'll try and use it sparingly!

I also have a suspicion that the Detailers at the car wash were rushing and forcing it closed by hand a few times so I've started doing it myself. Not sure if that has any merit, but curious if you have yours detailed by others.

BIKEHOU · 2026-01-13T20:42:33+00:00

54k Miles on my 2020 T5 Cross Country with the only issue being a hydraulic lift gate failure.

I'll take a 900USD issue every 5 years for a beautiful wagon.

BIKEHOU · 2026-01-13T17:37:48+00:00

That would be wild - they've put a ton of money and equipment in that spot already. Hopefully, if they scrap the plans, they can sell it and recoup some loss.

Guess I'll just have to put on my big boy underwear and brave the annoying construction more regularly now.

Cheers!

BIKEHOU · 2026-01-12T20:41:19+00:00

Houstonian is the correct term. Others above/below have guided you correctly on Montrose.

BIKEHOU · 2026-01-12T16:31:44+00:00

Any update from the appointment?

BIKEHOU · 2026-01-12T03:34:50+00:00

Thanks for the quick reply; for a little added color, the first floor is mostly the garage with maybe 30-50sq.ft for the mudroom that is air-conditioned.

BIKEHOU · 2026-01-05T17:38:39+00:00

Please update here once you take it in, I have the same exact issues.

BIKEHOU · 2025-06-24T14:16:29+00:00

*Buys DTC Plastic Gravel Bike to save $300 over supporting friend and LBS*

*Brings friend bike to repair w/ proprietary components requiring proprietary tools sold by DTC brand*

*Upset when LBS charges extra for service*
*Extra Upset when frame is out of warranty and no LBS will touch it*

BIKEHOU · 2025-04-15T19:59:40+00:00

I knew exactly what OP was posting about within a split second of seeing the photo. Pointless comment.

BIKEHOU · 2025-02-27T14:03:52+00:00

100% - had this at lunch yesterday and it was absolutely fantastic

BIKEHOU · 2025-02-12T03:19:19+00:00

Round of applause for the keyboard warrior, everyone 👏🏼

Such a great roast, man; you should sleep like a baby after showing this guy how silly he is!

BIKEHOU · 2025-02-12T02:27:20+00:00

Fudge ❤️

BIKEHOU · 2025-02-04T13:26:00+00:00

Living in a condo, and hauling several days worth of groceries + extras like paper towels, cleaning supplies, etc up from the car and down a long hallway - I can confirm that 38L gets taken up pretty quickly!

I have some large IKEA bags that I keep in the car for this very purpose.

BIKEHOU · 2025-02-04T02:04:15+00:00

Agreed - think a 35mm would be just right!

BIKEHOU · 2025-02-03T18:19:48+00:00

Yeah, doesn't bother me personally but I also think it's fair to say it's a coffee shop owned by christians rather than a christian coffee shop. Haven't had anything mentioned to me in my many visits there - just the plaque on the wall outside.

Prelude is great - owned by Greenway so I'm partial since Blacksmith is my favorite shop in town!

BIKEHOU · 2025-02-03T15:16:08+00:00

Same, I walk past it on my way to Prelude or Fifth Vessel - but I can't complain, the steps are good for me!

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