Bicycle Events « Bike Friendly Richardson

May 19, 2012 • 5:32 am 1

Pics From The Richardson Bike To Work Day Energizer Station

The BikeDFW/Bike Friendly Richardson Bike To Work Day Energizer Station was a great success! We had about 2 dozen bike commuters stop by to recharge for their ride to work – and we think we’ve motivated dozens of other commuters to think about biking. Here are some pics. Click here to see all of them.

I would personally like to thank:

- Marc, Brian, Michael, Warren and the whole BikeDFW group for making this event possible – and for providing the pastries and coffee.
- Chris from DART who let us set up at their Arapaho Center Station.
- Richardson Bike Mart for providing Dana made bike repairs for those who needed them.
- Taco Republic for providing delicious breakfast tacos.
- Dr. Pepper and Neuro for providing water and Neuro energy drinks.
- The Egg & I Restaurant for providing some really good orange juice.
- Whole Foods Richardson for providing water.
- And finally, Jenny Rilling with BikeDFW and Bike Friendly Richardson, who came up with the idea of the Energizer Station and made it happen.

Since it was such a great success, we’d love to do this every year – AND we’d love to see other bike friendly groups doing it around the Metroplex.

Filed under: Advocacy, Bicycle Events, Bike Friendly, Good Causes

May 7, 2012 • 10:54 am 3

Richardson Bike To Work Day: Commuter Energizer Station

May 18th is national Bike to Work Day, and Bike Friendly Richardson has teamed up with BikeDFW, DART, and Richardson Bike Mart to get you energized and show appreciation for your bike commute.

Leave the house a few minutes early on Friday, May 18th, and stop by our booth at Arapaho Center Station for free coffee and Taco Republic breakfast tacos, water from Whole Foods, commuting information, free bike tune-ups by an RBM mechanic, Neuro energy drinks, AND, if you become a member of BikeDFW, we’ll hook you up with a sweet prize courtesy of Richardson Bike Mart. You can join BikeDFW at the event (cash or check), or join online and show us your PayPal receipt at the event. (Prizes available while supplies last.)

Filed under: Advocacy, Bicycle Events, Bike Friendly, Partner, Bike Repair Station, Bike To Work Day, BikeDFW, DART, Dr. Pepper, Recharge Station, Richardson, Richardson Bike Mart, Taco Republic, Texas, Whole Foods

May 4, 2012 • 12:46 pm 1

Ride to Cottonwood Art Festival

Join us this Saturday, May 5th, for a group ride to the Cottonwood Art Festival. Come see the work of over 240 artists and avoid the hassle of parking!

We will meet up at Taco Republic (760 S. Central Expressway ) at 4:00 PM so you can fuel up with one of their fabulous tacos, and ride out to Cottonwood Park at 4:30 PM. We’ll arrive at the Cottonwood Festival in time to see Brave Combo play.

Be sure to bring your helmet, lights, a lock, water bottle, and cash for the food stalls at the Art Festival!

Filed under: Bicycle Events, Cool Richardson Destinations

May 1, 2012 • 11:50 am 0

National Bike Month Starts Today

May is National Bike Month! The League of American Bicyclists invites you to “celebrate the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons we ride. Whether you bike to work or school; to save money or time; to preserve your health or the environment; to explore your community or get to your destination, get involved in Bike Month in your city or state — and help get more people in your community out riding too!”

If you haven’t already done it, dust off your bike, air up the tires and ride!

Bike Friendly Richardson is also celebrating National Bike Month. We’ll try to get in a group ride to the Cottonwood Art Festival this weekend. We’ll also be participating in the Richardson Wild Ride Against Cancer. Also, stay tuned for an upcoming event to be held on National Bike to Work Day on May 18.

Filed under: Advocacy, Bicycle Events, Bike Month, League of American Bicyclists, National Bike Month

April 26, 2012 • 7:48 am 1

You Can Vote For The Face Of Biking In Dallas

Last weekend Dallas Cycle Style did the 2012 Cyclist Census poll – an around-town photo shoot of local cyclists – and now they’ve posted the finalist of the photos taken. From those, you can vote on who you think most represents the face of Biking in Dallas. The poll stays open through noon, Saturday, April 28.

Photographers included Chris Curnutt, Chris Arrant, David Wilson, Justin Clemons and Jen Hammack.

The winner will be announced this Saturday night at the Dallas Cycle Style Fashion and Awards Show.

Filed under: Bicycle Events, 2012 Cyclist Census Poll, Dallas Cycle Style, Face Of Biking In Dallas

April 15, 2012 • 9:18 am 2

Recap and Pics of Ciclovia de Dallas on SuburbanAssault.org

For those of you who couldn’t make it out to the Ciclovia de Dallas yesterday, you can find a quick recap and some pics over at Suburban Assault.

Filed under: Advocacy, Bicycle Events, Ciclovia, Ciclovia de Dallas 2012, Dallas

April 10, 2012 • 6:22 am 2

Ride To Dallas’ First Ciclovia – This Saturday

A couple of us are volunteers for the Ciclovia de Dallas - happening this Saturday, April 14 from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm., and we’re heading down there by DART and bike. Our goal is to arrive at 8:00 (an hour before it actually opens) to help set up. Click here for more information about Ciclovia de Dallas.

Anybody is welcome to join us. IF you want to volunteer, click here to sign up. OR, If you just want ride with us, then tool around downtown Dallas for an hour until it opens, you are more than welcome to do that as well.

Here are the details of the RIDE:

Date: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Time: 7:30 am (ride start)
Location: Starbucks at Mockingbird Station (in Dallas) – we decided to meet there so that we can stagger onto the train and not overcrowd it. From there, we’ll be taking the Katy Trail into downtown Dallas.
DART Train Info: According to the DART schedule for Saturday, the 7:00 am train, from the Bush Turnpike Station, will get you down to Mockingbird Station by 7:24 am. Be sure to be at your local DART station of choice by 7:00 am. $4 should cover your train ride (be sure to give yourself enough time to buy your ticket).

If you miss your train or just don’t like to get up that early, you are more than welcome to follow our route on your own. Click here to see our route.

Filed under: Bicycle Events, Bike Friendly, Ciclovia, Ciclovia de Dallas 2012, Dallas Ciclovia

March 27, 2012 • 9:54 pm 0

Bike Friendly Oak Cliff Hosts Ciclovia de Dallas 2012

There is an exciting event coming to the city of Dallas. Folks with Bike Friendly Oak Cliff, the City of Dallas and Bikes Belong are hosting Dallas’ first ciclovia event. We’re thinking about putting together a ride down to the event (perhaps via the DART Red Line) – details soon.

Here are the details from the Ciclovia de Dallas page:

DATE: April 14, 2012
TIME: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Houston Street Viaduct Bridge
CONTACT: President of BFOC: Zac Lytle
CICLOVIA IS:
A chance to experience a place without cars and meet new friends. Streets are closed off to auto traffic – bikes, trikes, skaters, roller bladers and walkers take over!
WHERE IS CICLOVIA?:
The Houston St Viaduct bridge has connected Downtown and Oak Cliff for a hundred years. The Viaduct is an easy walk from Downtown via Houston Street. Parking is abundant and DART’s Union Station has service from all lines.

SEE WHO IS COMING TO THIS YEARS EVENT!

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

Kite Flying
Line Dancing
Criterion Bicycle Race
Skateboarding
Urban Market
Healthy Food Trucks
Bicycle Safety Rodeo
Live Music
Dog Park
Yoga
Kid Games and Much More!

HAVE A BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION THAT WANTS TO PARTICIPATE?

Fill out the following form to register your business or organization

*This event is in cooperation with the City of Dallas and Bike Friendly Oak Cliff and sponsored by

Filed under: Bicycle Events, Ciclovia, Ciclovia de Dallas 2012, Dallas, Texas

January 23, 2012 • 7:07 am 1

Wheels That Heal: A Bike Benefit for Liberty Kat

A fellow cyclist has fallen and needs your help. From their Facebook page:

We are working on a fundraiser for our fellow cyclist Misty “Liberty Kat” who was seriously injured on a group ride recently. She sustained broken bones and even a fracture in her neck among other things–she was wearing a helmet or the damage might have been worse. We’re happy to report that Liberty is out of the ICU where she was Care Flighted and she seems to be recovering quite well with the help all of your positive thoughts and well wishes.

The fundraiser is January 29th at the AMAZING Fitzgerald Loft at 2814 Canton in Deep Ellum. We are SO LUCKY to have generous people like Sean & Karen Kohler Fitzgerald in our community, so please make sure you thank them for their hospitality when you meet them

Your donation of $10 at the door gets live entertainment and FREE BEER which is being donated by the kind folks at Franconia Brewery!

Raffle tickets will be sold for our long list of AWESOME prizes (see comments section for details). Prize values are $20-$600!

If you own a business or have connections to anyone who may be interested in donating cash or items for raffle/auction at the event, please contact either Toni Youngblood or Susan Reeves ASAP.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DONATE $ DIRECTLY TO LIBERTY

Every little bit counts – even $5 or $10. These donations my not pay for all of her bills, but will help her get back on her feet.

Date: Sunday, January 29, 2012
Time: 1:00pm until 6:00pm
Location: Fitzgerald Loft at 2814 Canton in Deep Ellum
Cover: $10 Donation at the door (FREE beer) – Raffle tickets will also be sold.

Filed under: Bicycle Events, Good Causes, Liberty Kat, Wheels That Heal

January 21, 2012 • 6:53 am 1

5th Annual Great Southwest Bike Swap – March 4, 2012

For some reason, I always miss this event. This year, I’m going to do my best to make it out to the 5th Annual Great Southwest Bike Swap Meet. This is a one-day event where bicycle shops, frame builders and independent bike geeks can buy, sell, trade and show bicycle stuff. Sounds like a perfect way to spend a Sunday.

Date: Sunday, March 4, 2012
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: RESOURCE CONNECTION OF TARRANT COUNTY
1100 Circle Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76119-8111

The Resource Connection of Tarrant County Campus is located on the south side of Fort Worth, off of I-20 and Campus Drive (Exit 439), One exit east of the I-20/I-35W interchange, north of I-20.

The event will be in building 2300 on the north side of the campus. The entrance and exit will be on the northwest corner of the building and will be clearly marked.

Admission: FREE to the public

RAFFLE PRIZES: Raffle tickets will be on sale for $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. Drawings will be held every half-hour for raffle prizes to those present, with a grand prize set of Mavic wheels to be drawn at the close of the show. Must be present to win raffle prizes.

For more information call Rick at Colonel’s Bicycles (817) 924-1333.

Filed under: BFR Misc, Bicycle Events, Bike Swap, Colonel's Bicycles, Fort Worth, Great Southwest Bike Swap, Texas