Category Oak Cliff
Oak Cliff Bicycle Company Stops a Bike Theft
(Ean Parsons and Jeremy Ordaz) UPDATE: Thanks to the BFOC Community, one of the perpetrators has been identified in the comments section! Owners of the Oak Cliff Bicycle Company, Jeremy Ordaz and Ean Parsons, foiled a recent bike theft in North Oak Cliff after two men walked into the store purporting to have a bicycle […]
Dallas Tweed Ride 2010
We never expected a 72 degree day near the end of November, but that didn’t stop nearly 300 people from coming out decked in tweed and wool for the second annual Dallas Tweed Ride. Special thanks to the Turner House for hosting us, the games committee for providing a ton of great entertainment upon our […]
In one week, BFOC increases bike ridership at local school from 0 to 100.
Here at BFOC we noticed that our local elementary schools had little to no children bicycling to campus, and after doing some research learned that this is an alarming trend occuring throughout the nation. According to the FHA, 50% of children bicycled to school in 1969. Today, it’s under 15%. What’s incredible is that I […]
More details on the Tweed Ride
Team BFOC is getting ramped up for the Dallas Tweed Ride on November 21st. We’ve confirmed use of the yard at the historic Turner House in North Oak Cliff. It will be the perfect backdrop for the ride and we’ll plan on having a series of over-the-top British games inspired by the Chap Olympiad: If […]
BFOC Promoting Bike to School Week at Rosemont Elementary
BFOC has started working closely with Rosemont Elementary school to promote bicycling for students. Starting on Monday (Nov. 8th), we’re kicking off a “Bike to School” week, where we’ll have a team of volunteers give cards to all of the kids who ride in to school. This week, kids have been busy designing posters and […]
Utility Cycles Spotted in the Cliff
A leading indicator that a city is developing a strong bike culture is said to occur when utility bicycles begin appearing. These are the SUV’s of the bike world and allow for people to do more than just carry a messenger bag when pedaling around town. This Madsen cycle was just spotted in Oak Cliff […]
‘ello Guvnor! Dallas Second Annual Tweed Ride Set for November 21st.
The leaves are about to start turning, which means it’s almost time for Dallas’ second annual Tweed Ride! Don your best woolen knickers and press your finest cap and head out to the Grassy Knoll, and join us as we pedal our velocipedes through the streets of Downtown Dallas and beyond. We’ll have another smashing […]
Pictures from On the Trail of Lee Harvey Oswald
Thanks to all for coming out to all the Cyclesomatic events this past week. Unlike last year, we had incredible weather every single day. We’ll be posting pictures throughout the week so forward any you may have, or reply to this post with links to other photo albums. Below are a few more images from […]
More info on the Polaride from Photopol.us
(from Photopol.us) Ok, here’s the scoop…. Team & individual entries should be emailed in advance to info@photopolus.com Deadline for this is October 15. Just include your team name and the names of all members of your team. Entries will be accepted up to the start of the event but we’d like a heads up so […]
Pedal, A documentary about NYC Bike Messengers at the Belmont Oct. 14th
UPDATE: This film has been moved to the Lawn at the Belmont due to construction at the Texas Theatre. As part of Cyclesomatic this year, the Texas Theatre the Hotel Belmont is featuring the documentary “Pedal” on Thursday, October 14th at 8:30PM. We’re working on coordinating a meet-up ride from the Downtown Main Street Park […]
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff 