Category DFW
Bicycle Advisory Committee Applications Sought
(photo by 16nine) We received word from City Hall that applications are now being accepted to be on the Bicycle Transportation Advisory Committee. This is going to be a 15-person board, and will help in developing Dallas’ future comprehensive bicycle plan. We’re asking any of our members who are interested in taking part, submit to […]
Welcome the latest member of the BF Family: Bike Friendly Knox-Henderson!
We’re ecstatic at Team BFOC to welcome the latest member of the BF family, Bike Friendly Knox Henderson. These guys have some great plans in the works, and we expect to see some incredible advocacy coming from their end of town. Be sure to show them all the support you can, and sign up for […]
Bike Friendly Richardson Presents Raffle Ramble
BFR’s got an awesome event planned called The Raffle Ramble which is a fundraiser for the Red Cross. Participants, who have donated, will go to various points in Richardson to collect raffle tickets. Those tickets can be used to win cool prizes. The more stops you make, the more tickets you get, the better your […]
Bicycle Framebuilding Discussion Announced
Come join us for a casual discussion with Tim, from Massengill frames, and Glenn, from Daltex Handmade Bicycles. Topics will range from framebuilding, design, materials, as well as the path these guys took to learn the craft of framebuilding. The lecture will be held at noon on Sunday, February 21st, at the autoshop class beside […]
BFOC in Texas Observer
Texas Observer , out of Austin, wrote about Dallas’ effort to move away from its “Worst of” status for bicycling and highlighted BFOC. The writer is a former Dallasite and discusses the history, as well as mentions coming out to last year’s OC Art Crawl.
Denton’s Denim Ride, January 23!
Speaking of Group Rides, BikeDenton is heading up its first themed event, The Denim Ride: If you haven’t been to “little d” in a while, this is your chance to ride around the gorgeous square, and throughout the campus with a hundred or so other cyclists.
Villy Customs
Just received word from Fleetwood (of Fleetwood’s Kit Kat) that he’s launched a new website called Villycustoms.com, where you can build your own cruiser online. Be warned, it’s pretty addictive…I’ve spent over an hour building several crazy combinations. This looks like it could really take off nationwide, and pricing is very reasonable for a custom […]
Polo Tournament
This weekend, January 9th 2P.M. is the Dallas Winter Polo Invitational at Norbuck Park. Should be some exciting matches! There will be teams from all over Tejas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and maybe more so check out the scene. More info can be found here. Here are some of our local boys in action…
BFOC to offer Bicycle Frame Building Classes in 2010
(photo from i,etc.’s photostream) If you’re a fan of hands on construction, BFOC and the Oak Cliff Bicycle Company are looking to start a bicycle frame building class in January, where we’ll bring in area bike frame builders and have them walk you through the basics of putting together your own bicycle from scratch. We’re […]
Fleetwood’s KitKat nominated for Sweetest Things on Daily Candy
Local bike shop, Fleetwood’s KitKat, has been nominated for Daily Candy’s Sweetest Things award in Dallas. Be sure to head to DC and vote for them, to show your support for all of their efforts!
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff 