About the Series
Momentum: Books in Motion brings riders, readers, and neighbors together to explore ideas that shape safer, more connected communities. Each gathering begins with conversation over coffee, a cocktail, or a pint, followed by a short, social ride (3–5 miles) to keep ideas — and wheels — turning.
You don’t need to finish the whole book or be a “book-club person.” Come curious, come as you are, and join the discussion.
When: Every other Saturday (sort of), 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (see dates below)
Format: Discussion → Short Ride → Good Company
Tagline: Ideas That Move Us
📘 Book 1: Life After Cars By Sarah Goodyear, Doug Gordon & Aaron Naparstek
Venue: The Wild Detectives, Bishop Arts
Dates: Nov 15 • Dec 6 • Jan 17 • Jan 31 • Feb 21
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (ride to follow)
What happens when we imagine cities designed for people instead of traffic? In Life After Cars, the hosts of The War on Cars podcast explore how communities can thrive when we reclaim our streets, slow down, and reconnect.
Each session dives into a few chapters at a time — no pressure to keep pace, just great conversation and ideas you can take back to your own neighborhood.
Schedule at a Glance
Date Theme Focus
Nov 15. Kickoff Discussion What does “life after cars” mean to you?
Dec 6. How We Built for Traffic Re-imagining our streets in DFW
Jan 17. Guest Speaker Session
Jan 31 Designing for People Human-scale design and joy in the street
Feb 21 Reflection Ride + Wrap-Up What will your life after cars look like?
What to Expect
How to Join
Why We’re Doing This
Because real change starts with conversation — and conversation moves best on two wheels.
Momentum: Books in Motion is about learning, connecting, and imagining a DFW where everyone — whether they bike, walk, roll, or ride transit — feels they belong.
Books on the Horizon
Presented by BikeDFW
💙 @BikeDFW | #MomentumDFW #BooksInMotion #RideKind #BetterStreets
Momentum: Books in Motion brings riders, readers, and neighbors together to explore ideas that shape safer, more connected communities. Each gathering begins with conversation over coffee, a cocktail, or a pint, followed by a short, social ride (3–5 miles) to keep ideas — and wheels — turning.
You don’t need to finish the whole book or be a “book-club person.” Come curious, come as you are, and join the discussion.
When: Every other Saturday (sort of), 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (see dates below)
Format: Discussion → Short Ride → Good Company
Tagline: Ideas That Move Us
📘 Book 1: Life After Cars By Sarah Goodyear, Doug Gordon & Aaron Naparstek
Venue: The Wild Detectives, Bishop Arts
Dates: Nov 15 • Dec 6 • Jan 17 • Jan 31 • Feb 21
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (ride to follow)
What happens when we imagine cities designed for people instead of traffic? In Life After Cars, the hosts of The War on Cars podcast explore how communities can thrive when we reclaim our streets, slow down, and reconnect.
Each session dives into a few chapters at a time — no pressure to keep pace, just great conversation and ideas you can take back to your own neighborhood.
Schedule at a Glance
Date Theme Focus
Nov 15. Kickoff Discussion What does “life after cars” mean to you?
Dec 6. How We Built for Traffic Re-imagining our streets in DFW
Jan 17. Guest Speaker Session
Jan 31 Designing for People Human-scale design and joy in the street
Feb 21 Reflection Ride + Wrap-Up What will your life after cars look like?
What to Expect
- Meet new people interested in better streets and community life.
- Enjoy casual conversation — not a lecture or classroom.
- Take a relaxed 3–5 mile social ride after each session.
- All bikes and experience levels welcome.
How to Join
- RSVP free at momentumrsvp
- Bring your book (or borrow one from a library or friend). We will have some available, first come, first serve
- Purchase from bookshop.org and use code https://refer.bookshop.org/heather95 for 20% off
- Find other ways to purchase HERE
- Show up curious — you’re welcome any session, even mid-book.
Why We’re Doing This
Because real change starts with conversation — and conversation moves best on two wheels.
Momentum: Books in Motion is about learning, connecting, and imagining a DFW where everyone — whether they bike, walk, roll, or ride transit — feels they belong.
Books on the Horizon
- Building the Cycling City — Melissa & Chris Bruntlett
Mar–May 2, 2026 - Women on Wheels — April Streeter
May–Jun 27, 2026 - Curbing Traffic (short read) — Melissa & Chris Bruntlett
Jul 2026 - Strong Towns — Charles Marohn Jr.
Aug–Sep 26, 2026 - Revolutions — Hannah Ross
Oct–Nov 14, 2026 - Walkable City (10th Anniversary Edition) — Jeff Speck (optional holiday read)
Dec 2026
Presented by BikeDFW
💙 @BikeDFW | #MomentumDFW #BooksInMotion #RideKind #BetterStreets