Zach Perkins Released from Hospital

 Posted on October 28, 2010

Good news on Zach Perkins who was involved in last week’s crash. According to the DNA Racing home page, he has been discharged from the hospital: After six days at OU Med Center Zach had finally been discharged! I’m pretty sure I hear him clicking his heals and saying, there’s no place like home, there’s no place like home. Get some rest buddy and heal quick! via After six days at…| DNA Racing. [Read More]
crash  dna-racing  injury  non-fatal  oklahoma-city  recovery  zack-perkins 

Norman Plans to Make City More Bicycle Friendly

 Posted on October 27, 2010

A nice story on the various things going on in Norman to improve “bicycle friendliness”: The Norman Bicycle Advisory Council hopes to combine federal funds for more bike lane striping with a local bike lane expansion project, which would include connecting south campus to the National Weather Center. OU has a project in the works to make campus more bike-friendly, too. The Norman campus is preparing an eight-month project, according to Jonathan Vann, UOSA Student Congress vice-chairman and Bicycle Ad Hoc Committee member. [Read More]
bicycle-facilities  bicycle-friendliness  norman 

Zack Perkins, VP of DNA Racing, Struck by Car

 Posted on October 21, 2010

From KFOR News Channel 4: Another bicyclist was hit while riding. It happened about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. As word spread in the cycling community, so did concern about the growing number of cyclists who are injured or killed because of a crash with a car. Wednesdays crash happened near Northwest 150th and Penn. Cyclist Zack Perkins was so seriously injured that paramedics rushed him to the hospital by medical helicopter. [Read More]
crash  dna-racing  injury  non-fatal  oklahoma-city  zack-perkins 

New Area Bicycle Advocacy Blog

 Posted on October 17, 2010

Well, new isn’t entirely correct. However, local cyclists and prominent OKC Bicyclist commenter Susan Lash has refashioned her “Life ~ Loves ~ Pursuits” blog as an excellent bicycle advocacy blog called For the Love of Bikes (http://www.loveofbikes.com/). The site is packed with good cycling tips, local and national advocacy stories as well as personal stories of her tours and trips. I highly recommend all area cyclists to bookmark this great resource. [Read More]
bicycle-advocacy  blog  good-sites  susan-lash 

Charges Filed in Debra Miller Death

 Posted on October 6, 2010

I know I tweeted about this possibility awhile back, but I’m just now getting the story published. In any case, charges have been filed against James Hazzard in the death of Debra Miller: A negligent homicide charge was filed Thursday against a man who drove off state highway 51 and killed a Stillwater bicyclist riding on the shoulder, District Attorney Rob Hudson said. Edmond resident James Michael Hazzard, 20, could spend up to one year in a county jail if convicted of the misdemeanor charge. [Read More]
crash  criminal-charges  debra-miller  fatal  stillwater 

Hope for Friendlier Roads

 Posted on October 6, 2010

Here’s a nice article about sharing the road from a member of the OKC Police Department bicycle patrol. This guy hits the attitude just right on how things should be out there on the road. Of course, this is my favorite quote from the article: Drivers should give cyclists even more than the required three feet when practical, Smith said. via Cooler weather in Oklahoma could mean more cyclists | NewsOK. [Read More]
safety  sharing-the-road 

Overholser Bridge to be Closed for Repairs

 Posted on October 6, 2010

Photo by: Michael Kesler The following email was sent along to the Oklahoma Bicycle Society mailing list: In Mid October we will be starting a bridge rehabilitation project for the City of Oklahoma City, which involves the re-habilitation of the truss bridge on the north side of Lake Overholser. We will be removing the concrete deck and replacing the floor beams and related structural steel items and placing a new concrete deck. [Read More]
bicycle-routes  bridge  overholser  overholser-bridge  repairs 

Sand Springs Cycling Community Remembers One of Their Own

 Posted on October 6, 2010

I’m always glad to see the Oklahoma cycling community coming together to remember those lost on the roads. In this case, fellow riders have erected a bench to Beverly Duffield, a cyclist killed last year in a auto related crash: Friends of avid cyclist Beverly Duffield gathered at one of her favorite trails Sunday to honor her life and remember the tragic circumstances of her death. Duffield, 74, was hit and killed a year ago this month by an SUV that ran a stop sign. [Read More]
community  crash  fatal  memorial  sands-springs 

The Ride for Refuge on October 16th

 Posted on October 6, 2010

On October 16th, a version of The Ride for Refuge will be held in Oklahoma City. There will be 5, 15, 30 and 45 mile routes. This is a fundraising ride which raises funds for displaced, vulnerable and exploited persons around the country and the world. The ride will kick of at 8:00 AM at 1201 North Robinson Avenue here in OKC. You can find full details about the ride at: http://www. [Read More]
oklahoma-city  organized-rides  the-ride-for-refuge 

Time to Race a Train

 Posted on October 6, 2010

Next weekend is the inaugural incarnation of the Race the Rail ride in Watonga, Oklahoma. This 32.5 mile ride will pit your speed against the AT&L Railroad. The registration fee is $35 dollars and all participants will receive food and drinks at rest stops, a commemorative cow bell and free admission to the Watonga Cheese Festival which is also on Saturday. Online registration closes on the 7th (sorry, I’ve fallen behind a bit). [Read More]
organized-rides  race-the-rail  watonga