Author Archives: Jason Roberts
Querencia Community Bike Shop is announcing a Bikes 2 Kids Program
This is an awesome project, and we’re so excited to see the guys and gals in Denton put this together, and it’s inspired us to look at something similar. The QCBS will be giving free bicycles to children on October 29th, at the Tomas Rivera Elementary School at 2:30PM.
Bridging the Divide
We’ve decided to head a new direction with BFOC and stick to the high road in regards to those opposed to our efforts. Forgiveness is divine, and we’d like to adhere to a positive approach only when promoting our work in the community. Letting your emotions get the best of you can often take one […]
Build for Women, and Ridership will increase
(image from Copenhagencyclechic.com) We’ve noted this on multiple occasions here at BFOC, but this recent article in Scientific American goes into greater depth: “Addressing women’s concerns about safety and utility “will go a long way” toward increasing the number of people on two wheels.” Rutgers Planning Professor and bike scholar, John Pucher (who we’ve noted […]
Dallas Observer Article on Last Weekend of Cyclesomatic
(photo by Danny Fulgencio) The Dallas Observer posted a followup article about our last weekend of Cyclesomatic here, along with slideshow here. The pictures are amazing, and we were glad so many turned out, in spite of the drizzle.
Ft. Worth Group Ride, Oct. 17th From Rat Trap Press
A Group Ride has just been announced from Rat Trap Press. From the site: Everyone, that includes fixed gear riders, cruisers, 3 speeders, tandem riders, roadies, families, and even funky recumbent riders, you are all invited to Fort Worth on Saturday, October 17th, for a leisurely, slow paced, ride around Fort Worth. The ride is […]
Cyclesomatic Wrap-up
It’s officially over and we’ll all be sleeping sound for the next 24 hours. Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the event such a success. Even given the rain, we were blown away by the turnouts and all of the help we received by local area businesses, city leaders, and residents. […]
Answers to most common talking points by those opposed to bicycle infrastructure
Dallas is the only major US city without on-street bike lanes. Bike lanes have proven to increase ridership and safety and most every major city in the US is currently undergoing major bicycle infrastructure build-outs. Below are answers to a few common debate points given by those opposed to building bicycle infrastructure: 1) Dallas isn’t […]
Last Night of Cyclesomatic! Triplets of Belleville at the Texas Theatre
Sunday 6PM, The Triplets of Belleville at the Historic Texas Theatre Help us reign in the final night of Cyclesomatic! Will be showing the incredible French film, Triplets of Belleville. For those who haven’t seen it, it’s the story of an orphaned boy, Champion, who is raised by his grandmother, Madame Souza. Her gift of […]
Pictures Up From Tuesday Night’s Cyclesomatic Bike Polo Game
The Dallas Observer just posted a slide show from the Cyclesomatic Bike Polo game. Check it out here. Photos by Danny Fulgencio.
Helmet law to be enforced again starting next week
Look out! We just received an update from a reporter at the Dallas Morning News that starting next week, the helmet law will be enforced again. They’re doing a story on it now that should be out soon.
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff 