Tour de Force

Houston's Lance Armstrongs (Annise included) wheel and deal in the Tour de Houston

Riders rest in the available sun so they can warm up and enjoy food and beverages.

Photo by Anthony Rathbun

No matter if you want to pretend to be Lance or just need to see the mayor, Houston's big bike ride delivers.

Riders from the 70-mile group move forward as the 2010 BBVA Compass Tour de Houston begins.

Photo by Kennon Evett

Riders from the 70-mile group move forward as the 2010 BBVA Compass Tour de Houston begins.

What better way to tour Houston than the BBVA Compass Tour de Houston? The sixth annual cycling event took riders through the city's historic districts and major parks on 20, 40 or 70-mile treks. Our enterprising photographer went for the long shot.

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