Author Archives: jrbraddick
Safe Passing Ordinance Heads to Council Next Wednesday
The Vulnerable road users ordinance, as it’s officially called, easily passed the joint public safety and quality of life committee session this month. The biggest takeaway? More councilpersons went on record saying the city needs to implement more dedicated bicycle infrastructure. This time Hunt and Griggs were joined by Greyson and Kedane endorsing more separated, […]
Help BF Duncanville!
We received a recent post on our Bike Friendly Oak Cliff Facebook group page from Bike Friendly Duncanville that we thought we’d pass along here. If you’re interested in helping be apart , contact Jeff Jones here on FB here: http://www.facebook.com/jonesjeffa or just reply to this post and we’ll pass along your information. If you’d […]
Bike Rack Competition Continues through December 1st
Don’t forget there’s still plenty of time to get in your design plans for the bike rack design/build competition by December 1st! Get your entries in asap. See below for the full details and how to submit: BIKE RACK DESIGN/BUILD COMPETITION We have all used a tree, lamp post or stop sign as a makeshift […]
Angela Hunt Speaks Loudly About Bold Bike Plan Steps
Angela Hunt isn’t afraid of calling out city manger Mary Suhm and city staff for their “namby-pamby steps” to date on implementing the 2011 Dallas Bike Plan. So far, we’ve got around 5 miles or so of on-street infrastructure in place, but much of that is shared bike lanes, not the buffered or barrier cycletracks […]
Cyclesomatic 2012: Spooky Cross Race Day II, October 28th
It’s another full day of Cyclocross Racing at the Dallas Heritage Village, along with a beer garden and many of the best food trucks in the Metroplex! Also, be sure to catch a shuttle to and from the Texas Custom Bicycle Show happening at Club DaDA in Deep Ellum or just ride on over. Here […]
Cyclesomatic 2012: Bike Rack Competition Details
BIKE RACK DESIGN/BUILD COMPETITION We have all used a tree, lamp post or stop sign as a makeshift bike rack at one point or another. Fred Pena of the Back Porch Studio is taking steps to avoid bike pile-ups like above and YOU can be a part of the movement through our BIKE RACK DESIGN/BUILD […]
Fundraiser to Help Differ Medical Costs for Cyclist Hit by Car
Below came to us from supporters of Group Dynamix, a company that “provides group adventures that connect people in fun ways”. One of their owners was left a quadriplegic after being hit on his bicycle by a vehicle. We’ve had a very difficult year so far with bike vs motor vehicle accidents, so if you […]
Cyclesomatic 2012: Texas Custom Bicycle Show, October 27th & 28th
Come see the bikes and meet the best handmade frame builders from Texas and beyond! The 5th annual Texas Custom Bicycle Show is an exhibition of custom bicycle frame builders with styles as diverse as road, mountain, city and track. Doors will open at 10am and stay open till 5. There will be builders, illustrators, […]
Cyclesomatic 2012: Bike-In Movie, Franken Wheelie October 20th
A fan favorite, this event brings out the kid in all of us! From past showings of Pee Wee’s Adventures, and other fun bicycle related movies you’ll be assured a good time! Here are the details: Date: October 20th Meet Up Time: 7:30 PM Start Time: 8:15 PM Location: Stephens Park Golf Course, 1005 North […]
Cyclesomatic 2012: Spooky Cross Race and Halloween Bicycle Festival, October 27th
It’s the event of the year to see bicycles of all types and sizes in action and at one place and time! We’ve combined a high action, fan & family friendly cyclocross race, and last year’s bicycle fair and showcase into one day. Get into the Halloween spirit and dress in full costume, bring the […]
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