Author Archives: jrbraddick
Got skills? Prove it and attend Traffic Skills 101
Education is a key component in helping build a bike friendly community, however it usually gets put aside because it’s too expensive, too timely or not cool! We’d like to help change those notions by working with Bike DFW and certified League of American Bicyclists to encourage more riders to learn the basics of riding […]
DADA and BFOC Bike Swarm, April 20th
Saturday, April 20, 1:30–5 p.m. DADA and BFOC Bike Swarm Cyclists of all age levels and abilities are invited to the Dallas Art Dealers Association and Bike Friendly Oak Cliff’s Bike Swarm as part of the DADA Spring Gallery Walk on Saturday, April 20, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at DADA member Oak Cliff Cultural Center, […]
Shifting Gears Lecture series with transportation expert Dr. John Pucher
This came to us from Bike Texas: We’re bringing the expert and the elected officials and press to you. We need the cycling community to show up in force. Join BikeTexas, the Irving Chamber of Commerce, state and local elected officials, and supporting organizations on Saturday, April 13 for the Shifting Gears Lecture series with […]
Free Monthly Basic Bicycle Maintenance Workshop hosted by OCBC
Let’s face it, everyone could use a little extra maintenance help with their bicycle. Right? Well, tomorrow night you’ll get the chance to learn simple and basic tips on keeping your ride always ready to go! Jeremy Ordaz, owner of Oak Cliff Bicycle Company, will be on hand Wednesday, April 10th at Alta West Davis […]
2013 Educational Series
Education is a key component in helping build a bike friendly community, however it usually gets put aside because it’s too expensive, too timely or not cool! We’d like to help change those notions by introducing an Educational Series that will hopefully encourage more riders to take up bicycling as part of their lifestyle or […]
Council to be Briefed on Status of Dallas Bike Plan THIS Wednesday, April 3rd
Late last year, a few BFOC members were told at a meeting about the ill fated plans to NOT create a separated cycle track on the Continental Viaduct that the City Council would be briefed on the status of and future plans for the Dallas Bike Plan. That was in November 2012. After several delays, […]
Oak Cliff residents launches Kidical Mass Dallas!
Iris and Brennen Bechtol have lived in Oak Cliff for some time now. They love the neighborhood, how bike friendly it is, and how BFOC always had great group rides for them to participate in. One thing though, they didn’t always feel comfortable taking their 8 year old daughter with them. In the same vein […]
The New Jefferson Viaduct Cycletrack
No doubt you’ve heard several of the local television stations and news sources do stories about the closing of the Houston St. Viaduct for construction on the upcoming streetcar line. With that change came a seriously planned reconfiguration of the traffic flow on the Jefferson St Viaduct, it’s younger, and less architecturally interesting partner. In […]
Texas Bike Lobby Day, March 25th
Want to do something that can actually make a difference for bicycling in Dallas? Attend Texas Bike Lobby Day on Monday, March 25th. Bike Texas is organizing the event that takes place during our great state’s legislative session. This year, Bike DFW, our regional bicycle advocacy organization, is handling the registration process and organizing transportation […]
Photos and Fun at the Bicycle Brewery Tour!
We probably just made another signature Bike Friendly Oak Cliff event yesterday at the inaugural Bicycle Brewery Tour! With the help of some of the best winter weather in our parts, we managed to convince over 150 bicycle riders to sample a great selection of our best local, craft brew. A huge thank you to […]
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff 