Bike Friendly Richardson

Category: BFR Misc

  • SAVE THE DATE: November 25, 2011 – 3rd Annual Black Friday Ride

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    It’s BACK!! The third annual, Black Friday Ride. Avoid the mall! Avoid the crowds! Work off the turkey! Have a stress free start to the holiday season. This will be a nice, leisure ride around town. Details and route map to come!

  • Doing Errands by Bike

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    By Jenny Rilling In addition to commuting by bike, this year I’ve been using my bike more for errands that would usually involve driving. It’s worked out so well that I even added large wire baskets to one of my bikes and made it my designated grocery bike. So far, I’ve ridden my bike to…

  • Federal funding for bicycling is under serious attack

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    This is a message from PeopleForBikes.org. Below is a link to an easy online form that helps you contact your local US Senators. Federal funding for bicycling is under serious attack. Today or tomorrow, Senator Tom Coburn of Oklahoma will introduce an amendment to eliminate dedicated funding for Transportation Enhancements, which is the main source…

  • Off Topic – Recycling In Richardson

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    One of the great things about Richardson, is the fact that there is a recycling collection service. Every week, we put out our little blue bags filled with papers, bottles and cans with hopes to reduce landfill waste and lessen the consumption of our natural resources. What happens when you can’t fit your recycling in…

  • Melted Ice

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    Melted Ice, originally uploaded by dickdavid. I was joking at the office about my 100+ degree commute home. As I was filling this ice, I claimed that it would be melted within a couple of miles. Turns out it wasn’t such a joke.Quite honestly, I don’t mind the heat. Once you’re in it, it isn’t…

  • Garland Neighborhood Guard Rails

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    Living on the east side of Richardson, we find ourselves traveling into Garland quite a bit. Like with my neighborhood, the houses are older, middle-class homes that have been warn by the years, but still hold their own. The neighborhoods are quiet and feel quite safe. What I find interesting is the difference in what…

  • A Ride From Richardson To White Rock Lake

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    One of the great things about living in Richardson is that we are so close to Dallas.  We get some of the great suburban amenities, like really great schools and quiet neighborhoods, but also the convenience of having such an great urban center within biking distance. Yesterday, I decided to try out our newest connection…

  • B-Cycle – Bike Sharing Might Come To Fort Worth

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    The folks over at Fortworthology have a great report on the possibility of bike sharing coming to Fort Worth. You should really check it out. B-Cycle is a bike sharing service that is making it’s way across the country – giving communities an alternative mode of urban transportation that’s inexpensive, healthy, fun and environmentally friendly.…

  • GRAND OPENING – Switching Gears Cyclery – Saturday, May 14, 2011

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    Our friends over at Switching Gears Cyclery (in Dallas – Fair Park) will be celebrating their grand opening in a few weeks. Be sure to mark your calendars to attend a great event. Date: Saturday, May 14, 2011 Time: 3:00 – 9:00 pm Place: 833 Exposition – Off Parry, Dallas, Texas 75226 Hosts: Andee Pittman & Colin…

  • Spread The Love

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    Spring is here and so are the multiple, charity ride events. I’m sure you’ve been invited to help out with a donation to support a fellow rider. Well, if you are in the giving mood or just want to donate to some great causes, we have just a few names to consider. Raul Bonifacio Event:…