Dallas bike politics came under the microscope at two recent events. Guest contributor Tamar Wilner provides a first-hand account.
City Council Bike Plan Update
On April 3, the City Council gathered to hear a long-delayed update on …
The Dallas Bike Plan is stalled and here’s why
While on one hand we have a modern Dallas Bike Plan, on the other we lack a plan of execution. Or more specifically, we lack the funds to execute that plan. Seems nobody mentioned that …
Congratulations to Jennifer Aniston – sexiest woman of all time, and more…
From the aint is grand to look 22 at 42 desk, award winning actress and philanthropist Jennifer Aniston was named the Sexiest Woman of all time by Men’s Health magazine.
What makes her noteworthy to Biking …
The Louis Vuitton Polo Bike
Louis Vuitton is a French fashion house originally founded back in 1854, by L Vuitton himself. Fast forward to 2011 where the Vuitton crew collaborated with polo bike players Hannes Hengst and Grégory Barbier to …
Winter cycling means wearing layers
Whether you’re a dedicated commuter or just ride for health and recreation, when the thermometer drops to near and sub-freezing temperatures cycling loses a bit of it’s luster. This is especially true when the sun …
Planet Bike
Planet Bike is a manufacturer of various bike bits and components. They are also an active bike advocacy group and promote more than just better bits. Their tagline is “better bicycle products for a better …
EcoVelo Closing January 1st, 2012
EcoVelo, one of the most respected and popular web sites dedicated to cycling and all things green is closing shop on January 1st, 2012. I was a bit stunned by their announcement:
It’s with a bittersweet …
How about a Public C7 bicycle from Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn is the latest furnishings, design and lifestyle retailer to include a bicycle in their offerings (catalog/internet only). This one is a seven speed Public C7. At $849 it will set you back more than the Target Missoni, but it’s much more bike…
Honey, this “real” honey is not real honey.
Unsettling news about honey has been making the rounds lately. Let’s start with this: according to the Food and Drug Administration any product that’s been ultra-filtered and no longer contains pollen isn’t honey. Why would …
Seen at the Bike Friendly Richardson Black Friday Ride
I’m a bit behind updating things around these parts, so here goes…Bike Friendly Richardson hosted their 3rd annual Black Friday Ride which was a nice alternative to getting creamed at your local Walmart. We meandered …
Dallas Cycle Chic Boutique Ride Dec 11
From their website:
Get out your bike basket and find your scarf – Sunday December 11th 2011 will be the first Cycle Chic Boutique Ride, visiting the best locally-owned boutiques of the West Village and Henderson …
Bikes and Reviews »
Velo Orange Porteur Double Kickstand
For years I either suffered through not having a kickstand at all or I relied one that was never very reliable. The typical kickstand set-up shifts the balancing weight of the bike away from the …
Biking In Dallas »
Riding the Sante Fe Trestle Trail
You may have never heard of it… but there it is, quietly connecting the Cedars to Oak Cliff. Sitting next to the DART line and crossing over a failed kayak park is the beautiful Sante …
Lifestyle »
Lee M. Kleinman for City Council District 11
Due to redistricting I now live in District 11 which has been represented by Linda Koop for several years now. Koop is well known to cycling advocates for her work in transportation and support for …
Rides and Events »
Bike Month 2013
Are you ready for Bike Month? Shockingly enough… it’s already here! (Where did April go??)
There’s some great local activities being lined up to celebrate this annual event. The biggest one, of course, is Bike to …
Politics »
Fresh Updates on the Dallas Bike Plan
Dallas bike politics came under the microscope at two recent events. Guest contributor Tamar Wilner provides a first-hand account.
City Council Bike Plan Update
On April 3, the City Council gathered to hear a long-delayed update on …
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