Category: BFR Misc

  • Bike Friendly Richardson Swag – Available

    Folks have been asking for Bike Friendly Richardson t-shirts, buttons and stickers, and we’ve been wanting to set something up. The goal was to have an inventory of swag, but that becomes a logistical and financial nightmare that we’re not prepared to take on – just yet. Until then, we’ve set up a CafePress store.…

  • Reveal The Path Movie – Coming To North Texas

    It’s here! Reveal the Path is officially in theatrical distribution. Now you can experience the new bike film on the big screen, right here in north Texas. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the movie, you can learn about it here. A visually stunning adventure by bike: Reveal the Path explores the world’s playgrounds in…

  • Great Article In The March 2012 Far North Dallas Advocate

    You might have read in this post, local blogs, Suburban Assault and Biking In Dallas were mentioned in a local magazine, the Far North Dallas Advocate. It is a really great article that made it to print in their March 2012 issue. Unfortunately, since this is the last day of the month, most of those issues…

  • City Of Richardson Gets A New Website And Updated Trail Maps

    The City of Richardson just launched their newly redesigned website. “The new design features a variety of enhancements that promote easy access to municipal services and information. Design enhancements for Richardson’s web pages have been underway since February 2011. Its creation is intended to align with the City Council’s Statement of Goals, which aims to…

  • What About Bike Parking

    So, we’ve got the great biking infrastructure in the works. Bike trails, bike lanes and bike signs are being set up all over town to encourage bike riding. But what about bike PARKING. Where are folks going lock their bikes once they reach their destinations? I’ve seen a few racks around town and I’ve managed…

  • 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…

  • Happy New Year – 2012

    Bike Friendly Richardson would like to wish you a safe, healthy and happy new year. We hope your 2012 is full of fun bike rides.

  • Doing My Rounds

    Sometimes I find myself in a rut, taking the same rides around town, heading to the same destinations. I like that this routine has helped me become more confident on the road, simply by being familiar with the surroundings and conditions of those routes. However, I don’t like that this routine has made unenthusiastic, even bored,…

  • Winter is Coming, Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Cold

    By Jenny Rilling Y’all, I am that person who’s always cold, brings a sweater to the movies during the summer, and hates to feel cold. This can present a problem for biking during the winter months, even in Texas. Last year, I made it down to about 30 degrees by wearing a bulky parka, but…

  • Share The Road Y’all

    I got my new “Share The Road” specialty license plates. From the specialty plate fee, $22 goes to the Texas Education Agency for the Share the Road Program to support activities that promote bicyclist safety, education and access through education and awareness programs, training, workshops, educational materials and media events.