Category Oak Cliff

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 […]

More bike lanes in Oak Cliff!

Head down to Bishop Boulevard and you’ll see the latest bike lanes installed by the city of Dallas connecting Methodist Hospital to the Bishop Arts District (b/w Colorado and Davis). This was one of the first projects BFOC helped work on with the local neighborhood, and Counilwoman Delia Jasso. Not only does this thin the […]

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 […]

Cyclesomatic: iBike Rosemont Day 2

This week is iBike Rosemont week!  BFOC has made the iBike program a regular event that is bringing real change at Rosemont Elementary School.  Regular ridership at the school is significantly higher than other neighborhood schools.  Also, the City is stepping up to the plate investing in bike infrastructure making it safer for kids to ride […]

Council Set to Pass Safe Passing Ordinance

The video above was posted to the Dallas Morning News city hall blog, and shows the head cam and audio of a bicyclist riding and describing how to ride in the new shared bicycle lanes in downtown. Furthermore, Dallas is set to pass its first ever safe passing ordinance at tomorrow’s city council meeting.  It […]

Cyclesomatic 2012: Bike to City Hall, October 17th

Councilman Griggs will be on his bicycle riding along side other city hall leaders at this year’s annual Bike To City Hall event.  An original BFOC member, Scott has been the biggest advocate for helping to bring bicycling into the mainstream as an important transportation issue in our car-centric city.  Along with Councilwoman Angela Hunt, […]

Cyclesomatic 2012: The Wild West Bike Bonanza, October 16th

The TITS Tuesday gang (Time In The Saddle) will host a themed ride on their regular Tuesday night for Cyclesomatic 2012. Here are the details: Date:  October 16th Meet Up Time:  8:00 PM Roll Out Time:  8:30 PM Location: The Whole Foods in Lakewood , 2118 Abrams Road  Dallas, TX 75214 Description:  Ride out in […]

Cyclesomatic 2012: Bike Rack Competition Kick Off, October 13th

Bicycle parking is coming to Oak Cliff!  While there are several local businesses and places to park your bicycle, it’s all too common to have to use a light pole or stop sign in order to park your bicycle.  Simply, we need more!  Our members deserve better, so we are formerly announcing plans for a […]