Fatal Crash Near Stillwater

 Posted on August 16, 2010

Yet another fatal crash: The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said a 19-year-old driver hit and killed a bicyclist just west of Stillwater Sunday. Troopers said James Hazzard told them the sun was glaring in his eyes and he was adjusting his sunglasses when he swerved into the shoulder and hit 56-year-old Debra Miller. She was flown to OU Medical Center where she later died. via Bicyclist Hit, Killed by 19-year-old Driver Near Stillwater - News9. [Read More]
crash  debra-miller  fatal  james-hazzard  stillwater 

Tulsa Pedicab Service is a Hit

 Posted on August 16, 2010

I’ve heard that the Oklahoma City pedicab companies are continuing to do great business and I’m glad to hear that the same is going for the intrepid riders of Golzern Pedicabs up in Tulsa: About 1,000 miles into the life of Joe Henretty’s pedicab - the first of his three bicycle taxis that frequent the BOK Center and ONEOK Field - the pedicab’s mileage counter broke. So now Henretty’s fit, 6-foot frame is the only gauge of the remaining 4,000 miles he’s put on the bike, which bears Affordable Bail Bonds’ advertisements as it hauls as many as three adults and two small children at a time. [Read More]
pedicab  success-stories  tulsa 

2010 Bison Bicycle Classic on September 25th

 Posted on August 13, 2010

The 2010 Bison Bicycle Classic will be held September 25th, 2010 at 9:00 AM at the OBU Wellness Center. There will be 25 and 50 mile rides plus two kids rides. Registration is $25 for adults and $10 for children. I don’t know much about the ride except that it is sponsored by OBU and that the proceeds go to support Habitat for Humanity. Here is the Bison Bicycle Classic Brochure for those who want to sign up. [Read More]
bison-bicycle-classic  organized-rides  shawnee 

OBS Streak on September 12th

 Posted on August 13, 2010

It’s that time again, OBS Streak time. It’s been a long time since I’ve ridden this one, but it remains one of the staples of the OKC cycling community. This year the ride will be held on September 12th at 7:30 AM at Mitch Park in Edmond. There will be 25 mile, 40 mile and 100K routes along with a Family Fun Ride within the park. Registration is $20 ($25 if recieved after 8/30/2010) for each adult and $10 for children. [Read More]
edmond  obs  obs-streak  oklahoma-city  organized-rides  ride 

Oklahoman Takes Epic Trip to Alaska

 Posted on August 13, 2010

Another nice bicycling story from the Oklahoman, this time about an OSU student who recently completed a 4,000 mile bicycle trip to Alaska: The weather had been rainy, cold and windy for weeks when Curtis Moss reached a point where he didn’t care and he was ready to stop. Moss, a junior at Oklahoma State University, had already cycled more than 3,000 miles. He got an offer 430 miles up the road that he couldn’t possibly refuse. [Read More]
alaska  epic-trip  student  tour 

Accident Victim Recovers to Ride Again

 Posted on August 12, 2010

Yeah, it’s another accident story, but this one has a happy ending. This is a nice story about Russell Hinckley who was injured last year but has made a nice recovery and was able to ride Freewheel this year: An Edmond man injured in a car-bicycle accident near Lake Hefner last year was back on the road again in a weeklong bicycle ride across the state in June. via Edmond man recovers from car-bicycle accident to ride across the state | NewsOK. [Read More]
accident  edmond  freewheel  inspriation  recovery 

Another Cycling Fatality

 Posted on August 12, 2010

I’m really getting tired and upset reporting on cyclists deaths in Oklahoma. This is purely anecdotal, but I don’t remember this many fatal accidents in recent memory. Last night, a man was killed near Woodward while riding at night. The story doesn’t give many details, but implies that the man was riding without proper lighting. However, I’m not generally inclined to trust police descriptions of bicycle accidents. You can read the limited details here: Okla man killed while riding bike on highway - News9. [Read More]
accident  fatal  woodward 

Hit-And-Run Investigation Goes On

 Posted on August 12, 2010

News9 is reporting on the families personal investigation into the hit-and-run killing of Alan Spencer three weeks ago: In the three weeks since the crash no one has come forward with information regarding the crash and now the Spencer family is desperate for answers. Today, friends and family, with help from the community, are gathering at the Memorial Road Church of Christ in an effort to gather information about that day. [Read More]
alan-spencer  edmond  fatal  hit-and-run  investigation  oklahoma-city 

Tips for Happy Riding

 Posted on August 6, 2010

Just came across this great list of tips for a happy cyclist. Here are a few of my favorites, but there are some great gems in there: Don’t ride in shoes you can’t walk through an antique shop in. . . . Never blame your bike or your health or anything else if you’re the last one up the hill or in to the rest stop. . . . If you pass another rider going up a hill, say more than “Hi,” but if it’s a woman and you aren’t, don’t assume she wants to chit-chat. [Read More]
happy-cycling  miscellaneous  tips 

Cyclist Killed in Apparent Hit-and-Run Crash

 Posted on July 17, 2010

So, following up on the request for information I posted earlier, it appears the cyclist in question was involved in an apparent hit and run crash. About 8:15 a.m., a passer-by reported a bicyclist in a ditch in the 12600 block of N Midwest Boulevard, just north of NE 122, Patty said. The bicyclist, identified only as a white male, was pronounced dead at the scene, she said. “This appears to be a hit-and-run,” Patty said. [Read More]
alan-spencer  assistance-needed  fatal-crash  hit-and-run  metro