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 to the Symphony Thursday Night (the 2nd)
If you’re in North Dallas be sure to join the Bike to Symphony in the Park. The Facebook details include:
It’s time for some summer bike fun NORTH of 635!!
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is putting …
Switching Gears Cyclery Grand Opening Party – Sat May 14
Hello friends, We’re your new local bicycle shoppe.
Are you tired, run – down, listless?
Do you poop out at parties?
Are you unpopular?
The answer to all your problems is at this shoppe’s GRAND OPENING PARTY.
SWITCHING GEARS CYCLERY.
The …
Ride with Bike Friendly Knox Henderson!
Ride with Bike Friendly Knox Henderson to Jazz Under the Stars presented by the Dallas Museum of Art.
The season is kicking off on Thursday, May 12 with Dallas favorite Havana NRG! who are known for …
Dallas Rides Photo Contest – Vote Online Now!
As mentioned here, Photopol.us sponsored a photo contest called “Dallas Rides” and now it’s time for the bike riding public to vote on the photo that they feel best represents Dallas Rides. So, go here …
OSAMA BIN LADEN, BICYCLING AND DALLAS
I was surprised to learn today that Osama bin Laden had been killed by our military. Now, I’m not the kind of person that is going to stand in the street and cheer another person’s …
A Greener, Wetter Dallas
Until last year’s elections in November, 90% of the City of Dallas was “dry”, meaning no alcohol could be sold there. Now beer and wine is sold throughout the city. I have lived in my …
Cycle To Earth Day Dallas Saturday the 22nd
Earth Day is being celebrated in various spots in the Dallas Arts District. You can join the Switching Gears Cyclery group ride by meeting at the Main Street Garden at 1pm (ride starts at 2), …
Ride The Rock in Celebration of 100 Years of White Rock Lake
From Ride the Rock
White Rock Lake is celebrating their centennial this year and local cycling enthusiasts Dan Patterson and Stuart Crow decided that was reason enough to sponsor a bike ride at …
Dallas Bike Polo in Pictures
The week of Dallas Cycle Chic came to a close last Sunday with a Dallas Bike Polo game at Glencoe Park in Dallas. I met Dylan Holt and several other bike polo guys who were …
April in Dallas
Saturday, April 16th:
Bike DFW will be manning a booth at the Plano Live Green Expo
9 AM – 6 PM | Plano Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75074 (map)
Ride to Live Green Expo …
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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