Have you seen Ken?
You probably have—either in person or through the mystery of a familiar bumper sticker ever-present in your subconscious.
If the latter is true, let us introduce you to a local cycling and triathlon legend, and the man behind the “Go See Ken” stickers: Ken Thurlow of Bike Lane, located in the Sam Moon Shopping Center in Shenandoah.
If you’ve lived in The Woodlands—or anywhere nearby—in the past decade, not only have you seen the “Go See Ken” bumper stickers, but you’ve likely seen someone riding a bike from Ken’s shop. Bike Lane opened its original store 30 years ago in North Houston with Ken as its general manager. Though the name later changed from Bike Line to Bike Lane, their commitment to excellence has remained the same—and so has Ken’s.
Bumper Sticker Stardom
From Bike Lane’s inception, Ken has kept to his tried-and-true methods of putting the customer first and giving back to the broader community. Coming from a family dedicated to exceptional customer service and community involvement in the biking world, Ken’s own commitment to excellence—on and off the road—reveals the depth of his professionalism and character. Proof of that excellence can be seen on the back of thousands of cars throughout the state and abroad.
We asked Ken how the whole sticker craze caught on.
“It has been said for years from people looking for a bike or coming into town from another country that they would ask their friends or co-workers where to get a bike, and they would say, ‘Go See Ken,’” he says. "Someone recommended that we get a ‘Go See Ken’ sticker and we did. We were told that it would never catch on. Well, it did, and now it is all over the world.”
With such global testimonials, it’s no wonder Ken has become a local Woodlands legend—and a national name in the bike and tri world.
Over the years, Ken has partnered with top-tier cyclists including members of the 7-Eleven Team, Greg LeMond, and Gary Fisher. He has also been involved in cycling philanthropy with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s MS-150 ride and the Special Olympics.
Where the Rubber Hits the Road
Bike Lane has also become the premier bike shop for all kinds of cyclists—the place where rubber hits the road. Offering brands like Quintana Roo, Cannondale, Scott, Haro, Sun, Aventon and more, Bike Lane was recognized as a Top 10 Cannondale dealer and an Industry Leader by the Heron Council, and in 2024, it was voted “Best Bike Shop” by the Houston Press.
Catering not only to the serious cyclist, but also to anyone who simply enjoys riding bikes, Bike Lane sells high-caliber road and tri bikes, as well as competitive racing bikes, recreational bikes, mountain bikes, kids’ bikes, adult trike bikes, unicycles, hybrid bikes and e-bikes.
Whether you’ve caught the triathlon bug, are an experienced cyclist or simply an exercise enthusiast, Ken’s selection of road bikes is bar none—and outpaces his competition by a long shot with Bike Lane now being one of the largest triathlon and bike stores in the country.
The shop also heavily invests in the broader cycling community—hosting the Huntsville Classic Mountain Bike Race and serving as a main partner for Ironman Texas. Bike Lane works with local triathlon and cycling coaches, too, to promote a lifestyle dedicated to fitness, competition, and self-betterment. Ken not only offers full-service repairs and maintenance to help get your wheels turning, but he will also refer you to a local coach.
A Cyclist’s Summer
Whether it’s a cool autumn morning, a glowing spring sunset or a dazzling summer day, Ken says his favorite place to ride year-round is anywhere in our great state of Texas.
With The Woodlands Township providing more than 220 miles of hike and bike trails, locals of all ages can enjoy the wonder and convenience our beautiful community has to offer. So why not go on a ride this summer? (Just don’t forget to hydrate!) And if you need a new bike, tires, cycling shoes, helmets, race-day nutrition and more—you know what to do.