Author Archives: Jason Roberts
BFOC’s Q&A with Dallas Mayoral Candidate Mike Rawlings
Team BFOC interviewed both of Dallas’s mayoral candidates to learn their positions on bicycling initiatives, and complete streets efforts in the city. Below is our Q&A with Mike Rawlings. Click here to view candidate David Kunkle’s interview. Side note: Both candidates have agreed to join us on our upcoming “Hellhound on My Trail” Blues History […]
June 12th Group Ride: Hellhound on my Trail
BFOC is bringing back one of our popular history themed rides, Hellhound On My Trail. This ride highlights the blues and western swing past of Dallas. Once again, we’ll begin our ride at Dealey Plaza and the grassy knoll at 1:30PM on Sunday, June 12th. Be sure to arrive a few minutes early, as these […]
Oak Cliff residents turn a blighted, trash-filled median into a neighborhood dog park
fidooakcliff was formed in 2010 to help promote development of a public dog park in Oak Cliff. After meeting with members of Team Better Block, the groups decided to collaborate and build their own neighborhood dog park using new and reclaimed materials over a weekend. The groups found a public median on Polk Street which […]
BFOC’er Scott Griggs is our newest Council Member!
BFOC member, and board member of the Oak Cliff Transit Authority has officially become the newest council member for the city of Dallas, taking the District 3 spot from incumbent Dave Neumann. Scott is an ardent fan of bicycling initiatives and a member of the Congress for New Urbanism. Having his voice on the council […]
Bishop Arts BrewRiot Homebrew Beer Festival nearly here
One of Bishop Arts most anticipated events is back on May 22nd, from 4pm to 8pm. This year, we’re told a bicycle raffle will be added to the mix, along with goldsprints competitions, live music by the King Bucks, and games. If you’re a homebrewer, there’s still time to assemble your team and sign up […]
Rosemont Elementary School’s Second Bike to School Week see a 40% increase in ridership
In the Fall, we held our first official Bike to School week event at Rosemont. By only using punch cards, and giving prizes to kids who ride all week, BFOC was able to show ridership increases of 0 to 100 bikes within five days time. Thanks to that event, we just finished our second Bike […]
Welcome the newest BF member to the group, Farmers Branch!
Bike Friendly Farmers Branch is the newest member of the BF family. Welcome, guys!
Who says people don’t change?
Spotted this video on copenhagenize.com and thought it did a good job of tackling the notion that people can’t change. After viewing, it’s incredible to see just how much we’ve moved forward in so short a time.
BrewRiot Homebrew Beer Festival Taking Entries
It’s almost time again for the Third Annual BrewRiot Homebrew Beer Competition and Festival in Oak Cliff! The event takes place on Sunday, May 22nd, from 3pm to 7pm. If you’re a homebrewer, this is your chance to sign up to show the world your mad hoppy skills. More info at brewriot.com.
OCBC Pints to Pedal Fundraiser
We are requesting a $20 donation from all who attend our BikeMS fundraiser. You’ll receive samples of micro-brewed beer and happy hour prices on special pizzas. GET YOUR TICKET NOW BIKE RAFFLE Win a 2011 Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Sora road bike ($924 retail). $10 per raffle ticket. Get yours at OCBC or at […]
