Category: Stories From the Trail
Every Aspiring Engineer Should Ride and Know About a Bicycle
Every Aspiring Engineer Should Ride and Know About a Bicycle Ramesh Singh, a retired 74-year-old metallurgical engineer, describes himself as detail oriented and always preparing for the next mental and physical challenge. And that is why you will find him cycling or running on… Continue Reading “Every Aspiring Engineer Should Ride and Know About a Bicycle”
Devoted Walkers Express Appreciation
Devoted Walkers Express Appreciation Larry and his wife Yael live in Robindell, just west of Hillcroft and north of Braeswood.Their 11-year-old grandson Milan, who lives in LA, is spending time with them for a few days. I caught up with them near the beginning… Continue Reading “Devoted Walkers Express Appreciation”
Meet J.C.
Meet J.C. On a windy day in late February, we met J.C. sitting at the N. Braeswood and Chimney Rock bus stop, with his bicycle ready to load on the bus front carrier. He told me that in his early fifties, he made the… Continue Reading “Meet J.C.”
Groundskeeping on Fondren Diversion Trail
Groundskeeping on Fondren Diversion Trail We met Derrick this morning along the Fondren Diversion Trail between S Braeswood and Willowbend, as he performed his duties on Lesley Briones’ Harris County Precinct 4 team. Derrick is a Groundskeeper, working with a crew headquartered out of… Continue Reading “Groundskeeping on Fondren Diversion Trail”
Meet Marcos
Meet Marcos Marcos works at Southwest Cyclery, located at Fondren and S Braeswood, repairing and selling bikes. We met Marcos today while he was helping 7-year-old Ruby pick out a used bike. He made sure it fit her well and that she had some… Continue Reading “Meet Marcos”
Meet Bike Patrol Officers
Meet Bike Patrol Officers March 2025 — Meet HPD Bike Patrol Officers Reese and Desrosiers. I got the opportunity to observe them patrolling the Columbia Tap Trail near McGowan and TSU. Their presence and friendly manner builds relationships and a sense of safety for… Continue Reading “Meet Bike Patrol Officers”
Meet Joe
Meet Joe Joe comes at least twice a week to Willow Waterhole’s Prairie Lake. He parks his truck in the parking lot along the trail. He spends the first few minutes doing some warm-up exercises, using portable equipment for speed training, strength and agility. … Continue Reading “Meet Joe”
Graduate Student Commutes Via Brays Bayou Greenway
Graduate Student Commutes Via Brays Bayou Greenway Meet Helena, a graduate student at Baylor College of Medicine who lives in Houston and commutes by bike using the Brays Bayou Greenway. When asked why she commutes, she noted that biking saves her thousands of dollars… Continue Reading “Graduate Student Commutes Via Brays Bayou Greenway”
Meet Barry
Meet Barry Meet Barry, a Desert Storm veteran with 2 tours in Iraq. I met Barry near Chimney Rock and South Braeswood, getting ready to ride his motorized bike to the Veterans Administration Hospital. Barry is a disabled vet living on a small pension. … Continue Reading “Meet Barry”