We’ve been called out
July 22nd, 2010 § 1 Comment
Looks like we’re gonna have to have us a Sharks vs. Jets dance off on the Houston Street Viaduct with East Dallas bikos over this latest volley in the Dallas Observer:
Bike Friendly? Depends If Yer Talking “Tits Tuesday” and East Dallas vs. North Oak Cliff.
My monocole nearly fell into my tea when I read this.
Spikes and Spokes
July 21st, 2010 Comments Off
Friends of ours are holding a benefit for the Guns and Hoses foundation this Saturday at 6PM at the old site of the Alamo motel on Fort Worth Avenue. Spikes n Spokes is an audience judged competition between bicycles and motorcycles based on design and visual appearance. The winner of the competition will receive two tickets to The Taste of the NFL, which is a unique dining experience featuring chefs from around the NFL and an opportunity to meet NFL players and coaches.
Should be a lot fun!
Check out the FB page here and head out to the party.
July 19th, 2010 § 2 Comments
A BFOC’er just forwarded us the latest StreetFilms work titled Copenhagen through North American Eyes. It is an amazing collection of images and dialog about the potential for a city that embraces multi-modal infrastructure. Fortunately, in Dallas, we’ve overbuilt many of our roads and the potential to create a similar environment is closer than most realize.
Very inspiring.
Bike to Bastille
July 7th, 2010 § 1 Comment
Head out to the Bishop Arts District on Wednesday, July 14th from 6PM to 10PM where the block will be turned into a Parisian street festival, complete with mussels competition featuring renowned area chefs, a wine walk, Go-Go Girls, Vespas, a French Maid relay, crepe stands and more. Go Oak Cliff is also trucking in 18 tons of crushed granite and sand in the street to create Petanque courts (French Bocce Ball). It should be an amazing night, with proceeds going to Alliance Francaise of Dallas.
The event is being held to celebrate Oak Cliff’s historic French settlers who attempted to create a “Utopian Community” in 1855 lead by Victor Considerant.
More info available on the Facebook group page here, or at bastilleonbishop.com
Art Bike Rack Using Original 1903 Streetcar Rail in OC
July 7th, 2010 § 3 Comments
Next time you’re in the Bishop Arts District, head over to Dude, Sweet Chocolate and check out the new bike rack built by David Spence. David used part of the original streetcar rail laid in Oak Cliff in 1903 that he had acquired after the city had done road repairs on Bishop Boulevard.
A handful of new spots are opening around North Oak Cliff, and the owners have been forwarding us other plans for creative bike racks. Maybe we’ll start being known for our unique art racks…stay tuned!
