Category Bike News
Ride Your Bike, Get a Discount..
We here at BFOC sometimes sit around and try to think up clever ways to increase ridership in the community. The goal is to get average people and families out on their bicycles, which not only creates a vibrant street life, but helps our environment and health of our community. Also, business owners are often […]
BFOC Bonnie and Clyde Video Posted
The Dallas Morning News just uploaded their video of our Bonnie and Clyde ride. I still can’t believe the turnout…it’s a site to behold.
With Proof of Other US City Successes, Dallas Finally Looks to Adopt Bike Friendly Infrastructure
Prior to the late 1990’s, data regarding bike lanes in North America was scarce, as few US cities had adopted their use. Now, with close to 10 years of data adding up from these early programs, we’re beginning to see the results pour in. The outdated VC cries of, “Bike lanes are dangerous death traps” […]
Wednesday May 20, 2009: Ride of Silence
The Ride of Silence started in 2003 at White Rock Lake in Dallas as 1,000 gathered to remember bicyclist Larry Schwartz, who was killed by a school bus mirror. Since then, the annual, slow-paced, sunset ride has grown to include events in all 50 states and 18 countries worldwide To HONOR bicyclists who have been […]
Dallas hires new Bike Coordinator!
We just found out the news that Dallas has hired a new bike coordinator! His name is Max Kalhammer, and he’s from the East coast. He will be formally introduced to the council next week. According to our contacts, he’s an advocate for progressive bike infrastructure (read: bike lanes). We’ll present more details as they […]
A carfree town in Germany
A couple of BFOC fans forwarded us this article from the New York Times about a German suburb which is attempting to be car-free.
More than $8300 saved yearly by going car-free in Dallas!
Ran across a post from Austin on Two Wheels which referenced a recently released report from the American Public Transportation Association listing 20 of the top public transit cities in the US, and the cost savings to the public for switching away from cars to public transit. According to the study, you save almost $700 […]
Filled to capacity
Pictures of the recycled reunion arena bike racks being used to capacity at their new home in Oak Cliff in front of the Texas Theatre:
More discounts for cyclists…this Saturday!
(image from the Advocate.) Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters, Bike Friendly Oak Cliff, and Ann’s Health Food Center & Market are setting up a temporary coffee shop at Ann’s this Saturday morning (May 9th) from 9am to 11am to promote Ann selling the beans of our favorite local coffee company. OCCR will be on hand to […]
Friend of BFOC, Bolsa Restaurant, Outdoor Market today!
Stop by the outdoor market setup by Bolsa today from 11AM to 5PM if you get a chance. While you’re there, check out the bike rack we had installed. They sandblasted it, and repainted it to match the exterior landscaping. Very cool stuff.
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff 