Organized-Rides

Buyer Beware for Ride in OKC

Posted on February 21, 2013

2/22/2013: New information about this ride has been posted to OBS. In my duties with the Oklahoma Bicycle Society, I was alerted about a potential ride scam going on here in OKC that I think everyone should be aware of. My full story on the scam is as follows: OBS has been alerted by a kind reader about a potential scam ride that has made its way to Oklahoma. The Bike The City ride was announced as a ride in Dallas, going along Hwy. [Read More]

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Registration Open for the 2nd Annual Luke's 5-line Ride

Posted on February 14, 2013

I reported last year about 14-year-old Luke Nefus’ unique 5-Line Ride up in the Oklahoma Panhandle where, if you take on the longest ride, you’ll touch 5 states in one day while raising monies for Livestrong. Well, thankfully, he is doing it again this year, September 20 - 22nd, and early registration is now open. The following distances will be available this year: 120 Miles, the full distance which touches 5 states (CO, NM, OK, TX and KS). [Read More]

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Oklahoma Freewheel 2013 Route Announced

Posted on January 16, 2013

The Oklahoma Freewheel has announced their 2013 route with a return to eastern Oklahoma after a couple of years further west. This year will start in Idabel and finish in Joplin, MO after crossing some scenic and a bit hilly terrain. Total mileage is between 458-509 miles depending on the optional routes. Route Breakdown Day 0, June 8: Idabel-TX Border 41 miles Day 1, June 9: Idabel-Antlers 68 miles [Read More]

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Oklahoma Freewheel Announces Price Increase, Route Announcement Tomorrow

Posted on January 11, 2013

The Oklahoma Freewheel has announced the registration fees for this year’s ride which will start at $295 for an adult (from $175 last year) and $195 for riders under 24 (up from $100 for riders under 15 last year). They list the benefits for the price increases as follows: One of our first steps is to make FreeWheel THE premier bicycle tour in the country. The better our event and the more people we can bring to our host communities, the more everyone wins. [Read More]

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Downtown Bicycle Tours in October

Posted on September 30, 2012

Starting this Tuesday, Downtown Oklahoma City, Inc. and Spokies Bike Share are organizing three downtown bicycle tours: Have you ever wondered what that crazy sculpture is called? Have you ever wanted to dazzle your friends with your intimate knowledge of our city’s rich history? Sign up for one of the Downtown OKC Bike Tours! It’s fun and it’s free. Sign up today for your opportunity to get a unique perspective of our city’s history, art and architecture. [Read More]

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14 Year Old Cyclist Aims to Raise $20,000 for Livestrong

Posted on July 16, 2012

Last year, Luke Neafus raised $10,000 dollars for the Livestrong foundation. This year the 14-year-old aims to double that through the Luke’s 5 Line Ride, a one day, 110 mile ride, touching 5 states in the Panhandle of Oklahoma on September 8th. Registration for the ride is $250 but $200 of that is tax-deductible as a donation to Livestrong. Full details about the ride can be found here and registration is available at USA Cycling. [Read More]

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17th Norman Conquest this Weekend

Posted on July 11, 2012

The 17th Norman Conquest ride will take place this Saturday staring at 7:30 AM from the J.D. McCarty Center at 2002 E Robinson St in Norman, OK. There are 10, 22, 46 and 64 mile routes (with lots of hills) and registration runs from $15-$35. Money raised will go to support Camp ClapHans summer camp scholarship endowment fund which helps children with developmental disabilities to attend this great summer camp. Full details can be found at: http://normanconquest. [Read More]

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Fred Kamp Profiled by KFOR

Posted on July 11, 2012

I’m a little late on this one, but last weekend was Fred Kamp Day in honor of the fearless leader of the OBS Donut Ride for the last 30 years. For those who didn’t get their first ride in on the donut ride, this short ride takes place every Saturday and is a great introduction to cycling for new riders and a great excuse for donuts for more experienced riders. [Read More]

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Tulsa Duathlon Honors Fallen Cyclists

Posted on July 11, 2012

Fleet Feet Sports in Tulsa is organizing a duathlon this Sunday to honor cyclists Christa Voss and Matthew Edmonds: A duathlon organized by Fleet Feet Sports Tulsa will take place Sunday to remember Christa Voss and Matthew Edmonds, cyclists killed by a drunken driver while riding their bikes on Oklahoma 51 near 161st West Avenue on June 9, 2009. The race benefits the Edmonds & Voss Memorial Fund, which has supported the families of Voss and Edmonds as well as benefiting drunken driving prevention and the Tulsa Zoo fund, among other causes, according to event coordinator Kate Critchfield. [Read More]

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Tour and Race to Benefit St. Gregory's Benedictine Hall

Posted on May 11, 2012

[caption id=“attachment_1321” align=“alignright” width=“214” caption=“Benedictine Hall”][/caption] Back in November, St. Gregory’s University’s Benedictine Hall, built in 1915, was severely damaged from an earthquake. Now the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the Shawnee Pedalers Cycling Club and Team PG-13 Cycling Club are organizing a bicycle race and tour on May 28th to raise money for its repair: Bicycling enthusiasts can travel back in time by participating in the St. Gregory’s University Memorial Day Road Race and Bicycle Tour on May 28. [Read More]

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