Category Bike News
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 […]
Tweed Ride Update
Many people have been asking about the BFOC Tweed Ride, which is usually held each November. This ride has always been lead by one of BFOC’s co-founders, Jason Roberts. As some of you may already know, he has recently been facing some serious health issues. After discussing this year’s Tweed Ride at a recent meeting, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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