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 »Deep Ellum Holiday Boutique Ride Satuday Dec 15th
From the Facebook invite/announcement:
It’s that time of year again! Since last year’s Holiday Boutique ride to West Village and Knox St shops was such a hit, we’re doing it again. Only this year we’re spreading …
Bike Friendly Richardson Holiday Bike Ride Thursday Dec 13th 2013
From the Facebook announcement:
Decorate your bikes and join us for a fun, casual-paced ride to see the holiday lights and decorations in the Waterview Preservation and JJ Pearce neighborhoods!
Wear a helmet and charge up …
Two Christmas Lights Group Rides, Friday (7th) and Sunday (9th)
Bike Friendly Greenville (as in Greenville Ave) is hosting a ride this Friday night. They’re meeting at 7pm at Sundown at Granada – 3520 Greenville Ave. Drop by the Facebook announcement here and sign up.
Switching …
Black Friday along the Buffalo Bayou
For my Black Friday ride, I convinced a few family members to grab their bikes and go explore the Buffalo Bayou bike routes near downtown Houston.
My mother has not ridden a bike in over 10 …
Bike Friendly Richardson Black Friday Ride Nov 23rd 2003
It’s that time of year again. It’s the time to AVOID all the big crowds at the shopping mall, work off that Thanksgiving dinner and have a fun ride around town.
You are invited to attend …
The 2012 Dallas Tweed Ride has been postponed
Since the inaugural 2009 event, the Dallas Tweed Ride has become the do-not-miss group bicycle ride in Dallas. We’ve had a couple hundred participants at some of them and I’m convinced we can compete with …
Dallas Zombie Ride – Friday Nov 9th
Okay, people, here it is!
Come out this Friday for the Dallas Zombie Ride! Sure, Halloween was last week but we want to give you one last chance to dress up and be crazy.
We are going …
The Wurst 300 – Thursday Nov 8th
The most Epic bike ride leaving Dallas this Fall. 3 Days. 300 Miles. 1 Gear.
A weekend of Bikes, Beer, and Brats.
We will start with breakfast at Buzz Brews, Thursday Nov. 8th at 7:00am. Ride from …
Switching Gears Grander Opening Party – Saturday Nov 10th
If you missed last year’s grand opening blowout party at Switching Gears Cyclery, you’re getting a second chance at Switching Gears “GRANDER OPENING”. This Saturday from 1-5pm at our new, better and bigger location: 3615 …
Cyclesomatic 2012 is Here
Cyclesomatic 2012 is here and happening. I’ve been buried in real life as they say and I’m way behind on updating things around these parts. Check the Bike Friendly Oak Cliff announcement page here 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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