Bike Commuting
While many would say that bike commuting in DFW seems sus, we are thrilled to have multiple commuters on our Board of Directors, so if you are curious about commuting by bike (even if it's only 1 day a week), but need some guidance, let us know and we can get you connected to someone with experience. You can reach out to [email protected].
Here are some useful resources for commuting by bike in the DFW area:
Route Finding:
Bicycle route planning resources include apps and websites like Komoot, Strava, and Ride with GPS which offer dedicated biking maps, user-generated routes, and navigation features. Google Maps also provides a free, convenient bike route feature with elevation data and options to view bike-friendly roads and paths
Essential Gear & Maintenance:
Register Your Bike:
Registering your bike with a national or local service can help with recovery if it's stolen
If you know a resource or link that should be added, please email [email protected].
Here are some useful resources for commuting by bike in the DFW area:
- Biketrans — the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) site for information about combining your bike commute with with travel on DART buses and trains.
- 2025 City of Dallas Bike Plan — an updated Bike Plan for Dallas was adopted in August 2025
- TryParkingIt.com — the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) site for alternative commuting
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Transport — the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) site for bike commuter information.
- Commuting - The BikeLeague provides a ton of information on commuting
- National Center for Transit Research:
Focuses on research, bike parking, bike sharing, and bike-friendly transit options. - Bicycle Network:
Provides tips and resources for committing to and improving your bike commute. - Austin on Two Wheels — the online magazine of Austin cycling culture. Not Dallas, but full of useful information from the only city in Texas with the "Bicycle Friendly" designation from the League of American Bicyclists.
- Two Wheel Gear - Bike commuter resources and gear
Route Finding:
Bicycle route planning resources include apps and websites like Komoot, Strava, and Ride with GPS which offer dedicated biking maps, user-generated routes, and navigation features. Google Maps also provides a free, convenient bike route feature with elevation data and options to view bike-friendly roads and paths
Essential Gear & Maintenance:
- Safety Gear: A must-have helmet, lights, and reflectors to increase visibility.
- Bike Lock: A high-quality U-lock and chain lock to secure your bike to a large, immovable object.
- Carrying Gear: Use a backpack, panniers, or a rack to carry your lock and other items hands-free.
- Maintenance: Regular tune-ups from a local bike shop and an understanding of your tire pressure are crucial for a better ride
- Apparel: Wear quick-drying clothing for freedom of movement and layers for changing weather conditions
Register Your Bike:
Registering your bike with a national or local service can help with recovery if it's stolen
If you know a resource or link that should be added, please email [email protected].
Why Ryan Leach Commutes by Bicycle