Xina Jones is a quiet legend. She has been a bicycle messenger in Dallas since 1999, lives car-free, and she currently helps lead the weekly Time In The Saddle rides from Whole Foods in Lakewood on Tuesdays.
Read the full story »Bike Tour of District 14
Bike Friendly Greenville Avenue is hosting a “meet the candidates” bike tour this weekend.
Come meet the District 14 Candidates and discuss bicycle infrastructure in Dallas.
When: Sunday, April 4, 2013 at 2pm
Where: Randall Park (map), which …
Deep Ellum Fixit Station
Have you noticed Deep Ellum’s new bike fixit repair station?
The Fixit includes all the tools necessary to perform basic repairs and maintenance, from changing a flat to adjusting brakes and derailleurs. The tools and air pump …
Kidical Mass Dallas – March 30, 2013
The ultimate family friendly group ride, Kidical Mass Dallas is hosting it’s first group ride to Lake Cliff Park.
Here are the meet up details:
When: Saturday March 30
Times:
Meet at Bolsa Mercado; 614 W Davis St, Dallas, …
TITS Sunday Launches
This week, TITS Sunday is launching a new weekly female-guided social bike ride. As Xina reminds us in the comments, TITS = T.ime I.n T.he S.addle.
Information from the new Facebook group (show up to the ride …
Update to Deep Ellum Hit and Run
Earlier this month, Melanie Jarrett and Sean Clancy were hit by a red-light running motorist while they were cycling in Deep Ellum. The original story was covered by Robert Wilonsky on the Dallas Morning News Crime …
Biking with Máthews Fazza
One of the best things about biking in Dallas is the people. Dallas cyclists are not just one type… we are all shapes, sizes, styles, colors, ages, and lifestyles. We ride big bikes, small bikes, …
Bike East Dallas Launches
The Bike East Dallas discount program is officially launching! Taking inspiration from the Local Discount program by Bike Friendly Oak Cliff, I’m offering free stickers and a website listing to any business that provides a …
Seen at the 2013 Dallas St Patrick’s Parade
The weather was perfect for a parade and even better for riding bikes. I got there too late to join the cyclists who rode in the parade but I made it in plenty of time …
Biking in Dallas is Now on Facebook
I’ve wanted to create Biking in Dallas presence on Facebook for some time now but I just haven’t had the bandwidth to do it, I hardly have time to even blog these days. However, one …
Pelican Point Sunset
This year I have been fascinated by the gorgeous sunsets that have been happening at White Rock Lake. Walking the dog or biking at the lake around sunset has been a refreshing new ritual for …
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 »
Santa Fe Trail to The Lot
A new bridge connection between the Santa Fe Trail and The Lot is now open. Hop off the trail for a bite and some brews.
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 »
“I Declare War” Biking Treasure Hunt – Saturday June 8th
From the Bike Friendly Oak Cliff Facebook event page:
“I Declare War” Biking Treasure Hunt
directed by
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff and the Oak Cliff Film Festival
THE BACK STORY
Two teams on bikes: Rumblecore vs. The Raging Bulls
Pedaling around …
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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