Sand Springs Woman Pleads Guilty in Fatal Hit-and-Run

 Posted on September 29, 2010

Sorry, I’m having to play a bit of catch up right now. Work has kept me away from the blog for awhile so some of this may be old news. However, last year’s fatal hit-and-run crash in Sand Springs seems to be nearing it’s final closure: Tausha Borland, 39, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree manslaughter and one count of driving under the influence. She also pleaded no contest to one count of leaving the scene of a fatal accident. [Read More]
fatal  hit-and-run  sand-springs  tausha-borland  trial 

OU Student Bikes Across Country Building Houses

 Posted on September 22, 2010

Here’s a nice story about a college student who spent the summer crossing the country on a bicycle and helped in the building of houses along the way: She hadn’t spent much time on a bicycle, but when Oklahoma Bible Academy graduate Kathryn Vculek heard about Bike and Build, she just had to join the mission. Bike and Build is an organization that recruits team members to pedal across the nation, building affordable housing along the way. [Read More]
charity  epic-trip  student  tours 

Ponotoc Pumpkin Pursuit

 Posted on September 22, 2010

This is another ride about which I don’t have any personal knowledge. However, the Ponotoc Pumpkin Pursuit is happening on October 16th in Ada, Oklahoma. The ride is organized by the Ada Cycling Club. Proceeds from the ride go to the Valley View Regional Hospital. There are 10, 28, 45, 62 mile routes and registration starts at $25 if received before October 1st. You can find the registration form as well as maps of all the routes at: http://www. [Read More]
ada  organized-rides  ponotoc-pumpkin-pursuit 

#30DaysofBiking: A Celebration of Cycling

 Posted on September 1, 2010

Picture By: thinredjellies So the other day, I got in an argument with a driver who honked at me for an extended period of time and then buzzed me. In the huge pantheon of silly, pointless things to do, arguing with motorists has got to be at the top of the list. Getting into shouting matches just reinforces the stereotype of bicyclists as loudmouthed jerks. Even though I know I was in the right and just trying to be safe, it ruined my day. [Read More]

Bicycle Groups Respond to Sen. Rice Legislation Proposal

 Posted on August 28, 2010

After this week’s announcement by State Senator Andrew Rice of new bicycle legislation comes this in depth story about the reaction of state bicycle groups in the Norman Transcript: Bicycling groups across the state said they support a new legislative package designed to protect riders and motorists. However, many cyclists are calling for the state to do more to educate residents and enforce existing laws and practices. . . . [Read More]
andrew-rice  legislation  safety  state-laws 

Reward Offered for Information Regarding Death of Alan Spencer

 Posted on August 27, 2010

The Oklahoman is reporting that a reward is now being offered for information regarding the hit-and-run crash involving Alan Spencer earlier this year: A $6,000 reward has been offered for information in connection with the death of an Edmond man who was hit while riding his bicycle. Alan Spencer, 56, was killed about 8:45 a.m. July 17 when he was struck from behind by a motor vehicle while riding south in the 12500 block of Midwest Boulevard. [Read More]
alan-spencer  crash  fatal  hit-and-run  reward 

State Senator Proposes New Bicycle Safety Legislation

 Posted on August 25, 2010

State Senator Andrew Rice released the following statement regarding new bicycle safety legislature today: Sen. Andrew Rice announced today that he will be filing legislation for the upcoming session to help better protect bicyclists in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma democrat said the legislation is necessary following the recent deaths of three Oklahomans in bicycle-related accidents. “Our job as legislators is to ensure the public’s safety, and we need to do what we can to keep everyone on Oklahoma’s roads safe, and that includes bicyclists,” said Rice, Senate Democratic Leader elect. [Read More]
andrew-rice  legislation  safety  state-laws 

Appeal for Justice

 Posted on August 23, 2010

This letter from Brandon Neal letter appealing for justice in the recent Debra Miller crash near Stillwater appeared in this morning’s Oklahoman: I’m a cyclist who is alive today for a number of reasons; among them are taking reasonable care on the road and good luck. This month, Debra Miller of Stillwater died — as did my friends Jim Socia and Michael Argall before her — killed by a driver who failed to notice her on the road. [Read More]
editorial  fatal-crash  oklahoman  stillwater 

Stolen Bicycle Alert: Cannondale Six13

 Posted on August 19, 2010

STOLEN CANNONDALE SIX13 Stolen Friday, August 13, 2010 from Nichols Hills Residence $250.00 REWARD Cannondale Six13, 52 cm, black carbon-fiber frame tubes with aluminum joints, “OKC Velo” & “My Bicycle Store” frame decals on top tube & chain stays, full Dura-Ace, Mavik Ksyrium wheels, Cannondale carbon compact crank, FSA K-wing handlebars w/ red bar tape, Fizik seat w/ red stripe, red Speedplay pedals, frame-mounted black carbon Arundel bottle cage, seat rail-mounted Bontrager rack with black carbon Arundel bottle cages, Garmin Edge 305 w/ cadence sensor. [Read More]
alert  nichols-hills  stolen-bike 

Request for Driver Attention Gets a Voice

 Posted on August 17, 2010

Matt Reynolds, from the Bicycle Store, was interviewed on KOSU yesterday and, in my opinion, stated most clearly and concisely what we would all like to happen especially in light of our recent tragedies: Matt Reynolds, a cyclist and employee with the Bicycle Store in Oklahoma City, says he hopes this [the recent string of crashes] will help raise awareness for motorists to start paying attention to the road. “A bicycle is a reliable means of transportation and should be granted the same types of privileges and rights for safe operation as anybody else that’s on the road. [Read More]
driver-awareness  fatal-crash  matt-reynolds  safety