Author Archives: Jason Roberts
BFOC Promoting Bike to School Week at Rosemont Elementary
BFOC has started working closely with Rosemont Elementary school to promote bicycling for students. Starting on Monday (Nov. 8th), we’re kicking off a “Bike to School” week, where we’ll have a team of volunteers give cards to all of the kids who ride in to school. This week, kids have been busy designing posters and […]
Utility Cycles Spotted in the Cliff
A leading indicator that a city is developing a strong bike culture is said to occur when utility bicycles begin appearing. These are the SUV’s of the bike world and allow for people to do more than just carry a messenger bag when pedaling around town. This Madsen cycle was just spotted in Oak Cliff […]
Oak Cliff Cycle Chic
photo by Elliott Munoz As part of a new feature here inspired by copenhagencyclechic.com, Oak Cliff resident and photographer is going to be posting a semi-regular Oak Cliff Cycle Chic image while riding around the cliff. We have so many people cycling now that we thought it would be fun to show the beauty of commuting by […]
‘ello Guvnor! Dallas Second Annual Tweed Ride Set for November 21st.
The leaves are about to start turning, which means it’s almost time for Dallas’ second annual Tweed Ride! Don your best woolen knickers and press your finest cap and head out to the Grassy Knoll, and join us as we pedal our velocipedes through the streets of Downtown Dallas and beyond. We’ll have another smashing […]
Two New BF Groups in Town
Adding to our ranks of Bike Friendly communities, we welcome our newest members: Bike Friendly Deep Ellum, and Bike Friendly West Dallas! Welcome and we’re excited to have you aboard.
Friday Morning, Dallas Bikes to City Hall
UPDATE on MEETUPS: Oak Cliff Groups meeting in the Bishop Arts District at 7:30AM and departing by 7:45AM to arrive at Union Station by 8:10AM. East Dallas Groups meeting at the Lakewood Theatre at 7:45AM and departing by 8AM up Live Oak. Plano and North Dallas Groups leaving from the following: Plano group (Mike Emmons, […]
Texas Custom Bicycle Show next week
For those who won’t be in Dallas for Cyclesomatic next week (Oct. 16-17), Austin is holding the third annual Texas Custom Bicycle Show, organized by Dallas’s own Daltex bikes. Along with Daltex, three of the other framebuilders are from DFW, as well as the high performance bike light manufacturer Trail LED. Day one is at Austin […]
Comments on the Sylvan Bridge Redesign
A BFOC reader, Doug Taylor, provides the following comments on the Sylvan Bridge redesign and the problems that should be mitigated: I recently attended the open house for the planned Sylvan Ave. bridge over the Trinity River. It was held at the West Dallas multipurpose center on 10/7/10. Construction is planned to start in the […]
More info on the Polaride from Photopol.us
(from Photopol.us) Ok, here’s the scoop…. Team & individual entries should be emailed in advance to info@photopolus.com Deadline for this is October 15. Just include your team name and the names of all members of your team. Entries will be accepted up to the start of the event but we’d like a heads up so […]
Pedal, A documentary about NYC Bike Messengers at the Belmont Oct. 14th
UPDATE: This film has been moved to the Lawn at the Belmont due to construction at the Texas Theatre. As part of Cyclesomatic this year, the Texas Theatre the Hotel Belmont is featuring the documentary “Pedal” on Thursday, October 14th at 8:30PM. We’re working on coordinating a meet-up ride from the Downtown Main Street Park […]
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff 