Category Bike News

Fixed Touring’s – The Mini-Cat (Alley Kitten)

This Saturday evening, the Fixed Touring guys will be hosting an Alley Kat race at Four Corners Brewing Co.  If you’ve never been to an Alley Kat or don’t know what one is, read their description here, and see the event here: On July 13 2013 Fixed Touring will embark upon a mission to provide […]

Le Tour de Tandemonium, July 14th

It’s bicycle racing season, so to honor the biggest race in France, BFOC is hosting the second annual Le Tour de Tandemonium at the 4th annual Bastille on Bishop! This year, we’ve expanded the race to a second category for cargo bicycles and bicycles with trailers. Winners will receive cash prizes and more! Here are […]

Continental Bridge Closing July 8th for Park Construction

This just in from the Assistant Director Sarah Standifer of the Trinity Watershed.  Basically, don’t think you can cross the old bridge after July 8th on a bicycle.  Once complete, a new park will cover the bridge, but still NO dedicated, separate bicycle infrastructure will exist.  Instead, it will be a shared use path.  The […]

“I Bike Jason,” Drumming Up Support to Help Founder Defray Cancer Costs

DALLAS – May 14, 2013,  Bike Friendly Oak Cliff is hosting a fundraising ride dubbed, “I Bike Jason,” to help founding member, Jason Roberts make a dent in the $40,000 in medical bills he’s facing after his recent bout with testicular cancer. BFOC is looking for 75 riders to participate in a ride on Saturday, […]

Bike to Work Day Energizer Station, May 17th

A host of activity will be happening on May 17th, better known as Nation Bike to Work Day!  Bike Friendly Oak Cliff is working with BikeDFW and DART  to host its first Energizer Station, modeled off of past events originally created by Bike Friendly Richardson.  There will be 4 other such stations hosted in Dallas […]

Build a Better Jason Fundraiser, May 25th

Our “Don Corleone” of the bicycle friendly world, Jason Roberts, needs our help!  After discovering he had testicular cancer and battling to beat the tar out of it, he’s back on his feet doing what he does best:  Building better blocks, one at a time!  Only now he’s been left with over $40K worth of […]

History with a Twist

Our friends at the lovely Dallas Heritage Village are hosting their annual cocktail party May 18th. Cycle over for a fun time that supports one of Dallas’s finest gems.  More information at http://rsvpcalendar.blogspot.com/2013/04/history-with-twist.html

Got skills? Prove it and attend Traffic Skills 101

Education is a key component in helping build a bike friendly community, however it usually gets put aside because it’s too expensive, too timely or not cool! We’d like to help change those notions by working with Bike DFW and certified League of American Bicyclists to encourage more riders to learn the basics of riding […]

DADA and BFOC Bike Swarm, April 20th

Saturday, April 20, 1:30–5 p.m. DADA and BFOC Bike Swarm Cyclists of all age levels and abilities are invited to the Dallas Art Dealers Association and Bike Friendly Oak Cliff’s Bike Swarm as part of the DADA Spring Gallery Walk on Saturday, April 20, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at DADA member Oak Cliff Cultural Center, […]

Shifting Gears Lecture series with transportation expert Dr. John Pucher

This came to us from Bike Texas: We’re bringing the expert and the elected officials and press to you. We need the cycling community to show up in force. Join BikeTexas, the Irving Chamber of Commerce, state and local elected officials, and supporting organizations on Saturday, April 13 for the Shifting Gears Lecture series with […]