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Alley Cat Race 11/28/09
Just got word that East Dallas’ DOOM is presenting another alley cat race. This time, it’s their third annual Kennedy Assassination Race, which has already garnered a bit of controversy due to the subversive nature of their artwork. For those attending, the race begins at 1 PM this Saturday with racers meeting at Glencoe Park […]
Heed The Tweed
The Sacramento Tweed Ride was on Sunday, November 8th and they had about 80 people participate! Here are some great photos from their ride to inspire you for the upcoming Dallas Tweed Ride on November 22nd. (photos and link via rowdykittens.)
Congressman Earl Blumenauer bicycles in New York’s bike lanes
Streetfilms in New York released this great video of Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer bicycling around New York City’s new bike lanes. Blumenauer is the most prominent government official who is an advocate for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure initiatives in the nation. Dallas council member, Angela Hunt, met with him last week in Boston during Railvolution […]
New BFOC Messenger Bags Available
Thanks to the awesome work of FreeLisa designs, BFOC now has these cool new messenger bags available. I can easily carry my laptop and a couple of books in mine, and the strap is adjustable. You can pick one of these up at the Oak Cliff Bicycle Company, or email Lisa direct. A portion of […]
Bowery Lane Bicycles
Speaking of utility commuter bikes, just ran across Bowery Lane Bicycles, who handbuild simple but beautiful commuters out of New York City using American steel. They come loaded with Brooks saddle, cork grips, and a handcrafted wood crate which they note “is perfectly sized for two six packs, shopping bag, or 25 LPs”. They’re under […]
Querencia Community Bike Shop is announcing a Bikes 2 Kids Program
This is an awesome project, and we’re so excited to see the guys and gals in Denton put this together, and it’s inspired us to look at something similar. The QCBS will be giving free bicycles to children on October 29th, at the Tomas Rivera Elementary School at 2:30PM.
Preview of this Weekend of Cyclesomatic
Even with rescheduling the Bike-In Film tonight, we’re still on for an amazing weekend of events, and it looks like the weatherman is forecasting Sunny skies Saturday and partly cloudy Sunday. Events this weekend include: Saturday 12PM – 3PM Ride the Home Tour: BFOC member, Kenny Cotton, is leading a group ride starting at the […]
City Hall Ride is On!
The chance of rain dropped to 10% this morning, so we’re heading out to City Hall! See you all there.
Bike Polo Change in location!!
Sorry for the change in location but we will be hosting Polo at 828 W. Davis St. Thanks to the folks at Good Space for providing the spot! Right by the bike shop at Tyler/Davis. Tuesday Oct. 6th from 7 to 9pm
The Alley Cat is still on!!!
In honor of all felines who still go out to get there food on rainy days we’re still racing today. I’ll chase a rat in the rain sleet or snow like a mailcat. We have to have some fun today so swing by OCBC if you down to win some prizes!
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff 