In the first part of our “How to Build a Livable Dallas” series, we noted the need to set larger goals. In Part 2, we highlighted the need to challenge assumptions, take risks, and focused on Copenhagen’s effort to return bicycling to the forefront of their city. Today, we spotlight other areas city leaders should […]
Thanks to everyone who came out and dressed up for the Terror on Two Wheels Group Ride this Saturday. Pee Wee Herman was the crowd favorite, and won the award for the day. Also, extra thanks to Alicia Pol of FMD for coming up with the theme, and Colin Clarke of 75208 for leading the […]
In our previous article, we challenged city leaders to set extraordinary goals and to think beyond what is currently the defeatist “Dallas is a car city” mindset. The above picture illustrates a comparison of attitudes towards Dallas city planning and Copenhagen city planning. You’ll notice Dallas looks like a moonscape filled with massive gray parking […]
Stroget Pedestrian Plaza, Copenhagen, Denmark “Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men’s blood…. Make big plans… aim high in hope and work.” Daniel Burnham, Architect of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair When Danish Planner, Jan Gehl, began his work to make the streets of Copenhagen pedestrian and bicycle friendly, what he […]
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 […]
It’s hard to believe how far New York City has come with it’s bicycle infrastructure work in such a short time period. Hiring expert planners and engineers from Denmark proved to be a stroke of genius, and seeing the ridership levels grow is a testimony to the ideas of Jan Gehl, Soren Jenson, and others. […]
Video from earlier in the day at Oktoberfest:
Fortunately, we had a perfect day of weather for the Bicycle Photo Scavener Hunt and Oktoberfest. Thirteen teams competed for prizes doled out by the girls at Photopol.us for the hunt, which they should be uploading pics from shortly. Some of the challenges were pretty far out there, including having someone swim in Lake Cliff, […]
Join us for the fourth group ride in our history themed series focusing on haunted sites in Dallas. Alicia Pol of FMD, and Colin Clarke of 75208 will lead the group from the Grassy Knoll in Downtown Dallas through some of the most notorious ghost-ridden spots in town. Arrive at 2:30PM on Halloween (Saturday, Oct. […]
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff 