Author Archives: Jason Roberts
Cyclesomatic: Eno’s & New Belgium Present “Beer Wars”
As part of the 10 Day Cyclesomatic Festival, Eno’s Tavern and New Belgium Brewing are proud to present the documentary “Beer Wars” on Saturday, October 3rd at 7PM. The film profiles the struggle of the small brewing company against the large commercial industry in the US. There will be free beer samples onsite, and a […]
Picture of the week
(from the nowtopian) A new bikelane and plaza on Broadway in New York. 6 months ago, these were car lanes.
More National Organizations Endorsing Complete Streets
We mentioned the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recent endorsement of bicycle lanes to curb obesity trends along with the Secretary of the Department of Transportation, Ray LaHood, citing Portland as THE model for 21st century US city planning, and it now appears more organizations are coming online in support each month. The […]
75208 Presents October 2nd Friday Night Ride to Texas Theatre
We noted in a previous post about the film B.I.K.E. being shown at the historic Texas Theatre on the kickoff night for Cyclesomatic. Before the film, there will be a group ride leaving from downtown at 8:30PM, making its way to the theatre. BFOC member Colin Clarke, who also heads 75208 and the most recent […]
Portland Leapfrogs Other US Cities Once Again With New Cycle Track
Was just forwarded this article from bikeportland noting the brand new Cycle Tracks being installed in their city. This project was championed by the Mayor, and uses parked cars as the buffer which creates a dedicated bike lane. You see these throughout Europe where they have been met with great success. This style of bike […]
Study Notes Accident Trends in Cycling
A BFOC fan pointed us to this recent Freakonomics article regarding bicycle accidents. If you forward to the site they referenced (Project Freeride), they break down in greater depth the accidents and their causes, and cite risks associated in other countries. Intersections, of course, being the most common areas (which is the same for pedestrians, […]
Studio 411 Open House This Thursday. 10% of Proceeds Go to Cyclesomatic!
The new Studio 411 is opening up across the street from the Oak Cliff Bicycle Company on Tyler Street this Thursday and will be hosting a trunk show. Studio 411 is the new venture combining the guys from House of Dang, and Tara Tonini. You may remember Tara from a recent post we made detailing […]
Pics from Last Night’s Critical Mass Ride
One of our favorite shutterbugs, Can Turkyilmaz, uploaded some nice pics from last night’s critical mass ride: More pics on facebook here.
Bike vs. Bus Study in Cartoon Format
Ran across this on Copenhagenize.com: This person in Brisbane charted out the time/costs/etc. for traveling to work via bus, and via bicycle for one week respectively. Would love to see a similar chart by people in Dallas, including traveling by car. For me personally, I know the cost in gas+parking downtown+amortized monthly car payment is […]
BFOC Letter
(image from Copenhagencyclechic.com) Just received this great letter from a fan of BFOC: “I’m SO excited to see a bicycle blog in the area promoting everyday cycling over the lycra and racing themed ones I’m used to seeing. My best friend and I started riding again after visiting St. Paul this summer and were impressed […]
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff 