Category Bike News
Who says people don’t change?
Spotted this video on copenhagenize.com and thought it did a good job of tackling the notion that people can’t change. After viewing, it’s incredible to see just how much we’ve moved forward in so short a time.
OCBC Pints to Pedal Fundraiser
We are requesting a $20 donation from all who attend our BikeMS fundraiser. You’ll receive samples of micro-brewed beer and happy hour prices on special pizzas. GET YOUR TICKET NOW BIKE RAFFLE Win a 2011 Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Sora road bike ($924 retail). $10 per raffle ticket. Get yours at OCBC or at […]
Updates from Day 3 at Velo-City Conference in Seville, Spain
We’re getting more updates from the Dallas delegation to Seville, Spain from the Velo-City bike conference. Something heartening to note is that Seville has only adopted major bicycle infrastructure within the last 6 years and that their rate of cycling has gone from 0.2% (Same as Dallas) to 6.6%. That translates from 2,500 people to […]
Updates from the Dallas’s delegation to the Velo-City conference in Spain
Just received the first update from the Dallas delegation that headed to the Velo-City bike conference in Seville, Spain. Above, my personal hero Gil Penalosa, is holding up a Bike Friendly Oak Cliff shirt! Gil has instituted some of the most amazing public space and bike infrastructure in Bogota, Colombia that has led to major increases in the region’s […]
Two Dallas Council Members Heading to Spain for Velo-City Bike Conference
Dallas city councilmembers Delia Jasso and Pauline Medrano received scholarships from Bike Texas to attend the 2011 Velo City Conference in Seville, Spain. Only ten councilmembers from around the nation received scholarships so it’s very exciting to see Dallas earning two spots. They arrive Tuesday and will get a chance to hear a favorite speaker of BFOC, Gil Penalosa, who […]
Political season ramping up
Several cyclists were out in full force this weekend ramping up for a local campaign. Below, community gardner and area cycling activist, Jonathan Braddick, was seen heading out with a campaign sign in support of fellow cyclist, Scott Griggs.
Bike Drop Rally at Tranquilo
Tranquilo is holding a bike drop-off party in their parking lot (611 N. Bishop) this Sunday between 12pm to 6pm. According to organizers, there will be beer and a DJ on hand. The ultimate goal is to create a Yellow-Bike program in Oak Cliff.
Week 9: 1 Day 52 Week No Car Challenge
Week 9: And the winner is… In last week’s post, I asked everyone to share how this challenge has affected their lives when it comes to their relationships. Most of you responded with some really good comments, and for that I thank you. See some of my favorite and best comments below. Ok, so […]
Ride with Bike Friendly Oak Cliff in the Mardi Gras Parade
Ride with Bike Friendly Oak Cliff in the third-annual Oak Cliff Mardi Gras Parade. 105 people have RSVP’d on Facebook here, and more are welcome to pedal on up the day of. It’s a family friendly ride, so everyone’s invited. We’ll start at 4 p.m. at Windomere and head down Davis for THE SLOWEST 1.7 […]
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff 