Cool Cat Cycles

09/11/2026

😞 We have been approached by some schools in the area for e-bike safety course, and even if the shop seizes to exist, we are scheduling the ebike safety class for next month with a local school. It is absolutely essential that kids understand the dangers of riding e-bikes on our roads, just like road cyclists learn bike safety and road safety. The motor on the ebike adds so much power and speed, and combined with inattentive drivers in big powerful trucks, can put a rider in a very risky situation. Keeping the injured kiddo in our thoughts, and we will keep an eye on this situation, hopefully, finding out more about the circumstances of the crash.

🚨 Serious E-Bike Accident

Willowfork firefighters responded this evening to a accident involving a child who was struck by a vehicle while riding an e-bike on the roadway.

The child was seriously injured and was transported by medical helicopter to Memorial Hermann Hospital for further treatment.

We ask everyone to keep this young child and their family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

This incident is also a reminder of the importance of bicycle safety. Please wear a properly fitted helmet every time you ride, and parents—please talk with your children about staying safe around roadways and traffic.

Please slow down, stay alert, and watch carefully for bicyclists and other vulnerable road users. 🙏

09/10/2026

Thank you 🙏 everyone who came tonight despite the craaaaaazy storms all around us! One rider with broken ribs, another rider with flat shoes on clip-in pedals!! one on his first ever gravel ride; one after already doing a 30 mile commute to work and back; a junior track champion and proud parents; all of us heading out into unknown but ended up having the best weather and gravel! You all are what makes it all worth it! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

09/08/2026

Every journey comes to an end. Sometimes, sooner, than expected. Unfortunately, Cool Cat Cycles, as you have become to know it, is no more. We have moved out of our Westheimer location yesterday, and are gathering our thoughts and ideas on how to proceed further. We still had about 12 months on our lease but were left with no resources to continue on razor-thin margins, while still paying rent, insurance, taxes, electricity, internet, merchant services - it all adds up.

These 9 years with you, our neighbors, cyclists from here and far, local schools, all the kids on bikes we've taught to ride, these 9 years were absolutely unforgettable! Stay in touch with us, follow Kat on her IG page https://www.instagram.com/kat_on_a_bike/ for news on bike infrastructure and bike travels.

⛺️🚴‍♀️ We will keep our gravel ride going for now and will organize one last Stephen F Austin Bikepacking Trip once it cools off.

We'll have our gravel ride as usual tomorrow at 6:30pm from the shop, we hope to see you there. If you don't ride, come hang after the ride at 8:20pm when we all usually finish the ride.

This may be the end of Cool Cat Cycles as you know it, but it doesn't necessarily mean the end of the journey! Keep the rubber side up, and we will see you on trails!

~Katya, Rabiab, Harry, and Mallory

09/05/2026

📣Labor Day Sale! 📣Bikepacking and camping bags and gear 🏕️- 50% OFF! 🥳Bikepacking season is just around the corner! 🌟Filtration systems, all types of bike bags, hammocks, bivies, bug repellent, bug nets, camp kitchen - everything you need for your first bikepacking trip! Come get it while it lasts! 📣💰Also on sale helmets, apparel, tires and more!

09/01/2026

Amazing last chance pricing on two Time bikes! ADHX 45, carbon weave frames hand made in Europe; HED gravel wheels. Sizes small (Campagnolo Ekar 13 sp) and large (SRAM force!). Set up tubeless and ready for your next gravel race!! $3500 for Small, $3800 for Large.

09/01/2026

Update: We have heard that the Boardwalk should reopen by Thanksgiving!

Attention all local riders! You must have already heard that the long rickety bridge aka The Boardwalk in George Bush Park has been closed for repairs. In addition, the whole segment between the east end of the bridge and the trail across the small wooden bridge off the soccer fields (see photo below) is closed. Do not despair - there are several options to bypass the middle of the park to continue your training and recreation by bike. Here is one for all bikes that can ride on gravel: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45486948 The gravel bit is the levee that loops around the south east side of George Bush Park. The rest of the trails are paved. We will add more route ideas in the comments.

08/28/2026

Attention all local riders! You must have already heard that the long rickety bridge aka The Boardwalk in George Bush Park has been closed for repairs. In addition, the whole segment between the east end of the bridge and the trail across the small wooden bridge off the soccer fields (see photo below) is closed. Do not despair - there are several options to bypass the middle of the park to continue your training and recreation by bike. Here is one for all bikes that can ride on gravel: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45486948 The gravel bit is the levee that loops around the south east side of George Bush Park. The rest of the trails are paved. We will add more route ideas in the comments.