Bicycle Dreams, the award-winning feature-length documentary about the Race Across America (RAAM), will premiere in Dallas/Fort Worth at the Studio Movie Grill Royal Lane on Wednesday, February 1 at 7 p.m. The screening is a benefit for BikeDFW.
The film, which has won numerous awards at film festivals all over the world, “is an up-close look at what RAAM riders go through,” says Stephen Auerbach, the director and producer of Bicycle Dreams. “They deal with searing desert heat, agonizing mountain climbs, and endless stretches of open road. And they do it all while battling extreme exhaustion and sleep deprivation. It’s a great subject for a film.”
“Bicycle Dreams is a spectacular and heartfelt film that offers a riveting portrait of extreme courage in the face of inhuman obstacles,” writes TheLoveOfMovies.com. “It is an artistic triumph that renewed my belief in the power of desire and the strength of the human will.”
The City of Dallas issued a press release today to help clarify its stance on implementing the 2011 Dallas Bike Plan following the confusion resulting from a briefing of the City Council Quality of Life Committee on Monday, December 12th. See the articles below for more information.
The press release states, in part that, "You may have heard in the news some confusion about the implementation of the Dallas Bike Plan. The City is enthusiastic about the Dallas Bike Plan and it is an important initiative. This communication to our residents should provide clarification."
It goes on to say, "Work on implementing the Dallas Bike Plan has begun in the six short months since adoption of the plan. There are currently 27 fully or partially funded public works projects in various stages of design and engineering that have been modified to include 20 miles of on-street bike facilities."
This seems to imply that at least 20 miles of on-street facilities are already part of funded or partially funded projects.
The statement also indicates that the city is committed to finding solutions to two major issues associated with implementing the plan over the next 10 years; funding for installation and maintenance, and amendments to the Thoroughfare Plan that will be needed for some on-street bike facilities.
We are still trying to fill a 50 bike request for the four locations of Family Gateway
Just received a new request for 36 bikes from the Heart of Africa associated with Lover's Lane United Methodist Church.
30 – 50 families are coming from Jubilee Center to work and earn bikes for their kids—we need mechanics to help them learn!
Come rebuild bikes for several great causes!
Sunday from 10 AM until about 2 PM
Everyone is welcome and needed, experienced or not.
Bring tools if you have them
8901 Chancellor Row, Dallas (at Hans Johnsen Company) Map: http://g.co/maps/7qt55 south of 183 of Regal Row just past Superior Foods
It will be our last chance to rebuild bikes to give to others for the holidays. Come for the camaraderie, come for the fun, come to learn more about repairing your own bikes. PLUS—Dea Henson, expert massage therapist, is donating her time and skill—if you’re sore from riding, come build a bike and get a free massage!
Children's Advocacy Center 2205 Los Rios Blvd. Plano, TX 75074 972-633-6600
The Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County helps abused kids. A donor has donated about 300 bicycles that are currently in boxes and need to be assembled. This Saturday, November 5th, from 8:30 am to 5 pm,the Advocacy Center will be open for volunteers to help assemble these bikes. We encourage everyone to bring their family to the Children's Advocacy Center for an hour or two and help put bikes together. You'll leave knowing that you helped an abused child smile this Christmas.
The Center does not have enough tools, so please bring your own tools.
Learn to repair bikes Have fun with bike riders from all over N Texas—bring the whole family! Help fix and clean donated bikes to give back to riders who need them When: 10 until 4 Sunday, Oct 30 Where: Hans Johnsen Co., 8901 Chancellor Row, Dallas What to bring: Tools, if you have them. Any gently used bikes you’d like to donate. Who: Everyone—even if you don’t like bikes, the snacks are good! To let us know you're coming, or for more info, email
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The City of Dallas issued a press release today to help clarify its stance on implementing the 2011 Dallas Bike Plan following the confusion resulting from a briefing of the City Council Quality of Life Committee on Monday, December 12th. See the articles below for more information.
We have a lot to do this Sunday—
