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 »Cyclists in Suits 2013
Every two years in Texas, we get a unique opportunity to talk about cycling with people who can make a difference.
Save the date, take the day off and take a road trip with a bunch …
Support Toni Youngblood
Back in February of 2010 Toni Youngblood wrote about her decision to get rid of the car and navigate life exclusively on a bicycle (read that article here). She’s been without a car ever …
Inaugural Greater Dallas 100
This upcoming FREE bike ride is being Bikin’ Mike and a few cohorts. Set your calendar for it.. this will be a unique one for Dallas! Be sure to RSVP on the Facebook event. Here’s …
Foodie Truck Fest on March 3
Critical Manners East Dallas presents:
Ride to the Foodie Truck Fest
Saturday, March 3, 2013 at 10am at Garden Cafe in East Dallas (map).
Please RSVP at either:
Facebook event
Google+ event
W. B. Travis TAG Academy (DISD) is having a …
Bicycle Brewery Tasting Tour Sunday Feb 17th
Because we’ve been wanting to and we didn’t want to leave those out who were planning to attend Tweed until the date change to February 9th, let’s do a Brewery Tour of Dallas’ craft brewery’s!
So …
South by Southwest Fixed 4 – March 9th
The 4th Annual South By South Fixed ride. 3 Days. 240 Miles. By far the best way to get to SXSW.
A weekend of Bike riding and Beer drinking to kick off the week long festival.
Traditionally …
POSTPONED – Group ride to City Council briefing of the Dallas Bike Plan
The ride has been postponed, those are the only details we have for now.
We’ll be riding to the council meeting from Oak Cliff to Main St. Garden then over to City Hall. If you’d …
Ride Like a Penguin Saturday Feb 9th
Critical Manners East Dallas presents:
Ride Like a Penguin!
We’re off to the Zoo! It’s $5 days throughout February.
Meet at Hypnotic Donuts (9007 Garland Rd, Dallas, Texas 75218), ride through downtown, and down to the Zoo! This ride will …
Dallas Tweed Ride Postponed until November 2013
From the Bike Friendly Oak Cliff site:
Due to unforeseen circumstances, it is with regret and disappointment that we must cancel the Official Dallas Tweed Ride and reschedule for November 2013.
The Tweed Ride has grown to …
Frosty Adventure
The holidays were over and the new year had begun, and I needed an outdoor adventure.
Obviously, a camping trip was in order. I spent a few hours googling s24o trips, made a couple of gear runs, then …
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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