Authorities Seek Driver in Hit-and-Run Crash with Cyclist

 Posted on February 28, 2012

State Troopers are seeking the driver of a vehicle who struck a cyclist just west of Cement, OK last night: The crash occurred at about 7:15 p.m. on U.S. 277, just west of Cement. Troopers said Josh Steven Henderson, 17, of Chickasha, was riding his bike west on the two-lane road when the vehicle, also traveling west, hit him and caused him to veer to the right. The vehicle fled the scene, troopers said. [Read More]
cement  crash  hit-and-run  josh-steven-henderson  oklahoma 

Oklahoma Freewheel 2012 Route Announced

 Posted on January 20, 2012

Tonight in Tulsa, this year’s Oklahoma Freewheel route was announced and what an exciting route it looks like it will be. The route will start in the southwest quadrant of the state, and finish in the Northeast quadrant just across the border in Kansas. The ride will take place on June 9th through the 16th. Mileage pretty consistent but there are some long days, plus there are two bonus rides including a century ride and a ride to the top of Mount Scott. [Read More]
anadarko  drumright  elgin  frederick  freewheel  guthrie  oklahoma-freewheel  organized-rides  ponca-city  south-haven  state-news  tours  watonga 

OKC Police Seek Driver in Hit-and-Run Involving Cyclist

 Posted on January 19, 2012

News 9 is reporting that police are seeking the driver of a car who struck a cyclist on Monday morning near 31st and Military. The driver initially stopped and asked the cyclist, Bill Hartman, if he was hurt, but then when Mr. Hartman said, “Yes, I am hurt”, the driver said he was sorry but then fled the scene. The driver was middle-aged, wore glasses and had light brown hair. The vehicle is described as a small, gold colored beat-up car. [Read More]
area-news  bill-hartman  coppermark-bank  crash  hit-and-run  oklahoma  oklahoma-city  the-red-cup 

Oklahoma Bicycling Coalition and the Town of Jones Organize Annual Bicycle Ride

 Posted on January 17, 2012

The relationship between cyclists and the town of Jones, Oklahoma has traditionally been, at best, a rocky one and at worst, an outright hostile one. Quiet two lane roads and beautiful, hilly routes have attracted large number of cyclists to the area. However the poor behavior of some cyclists have caused negative reactions from area law enforcement and businesses against the cycling community. Thankfully, the situation continues to dramatically improve and thanks to the work of the Oklahoma Bicycling Coalition (OBC), Jones, Oklahoma will now host its own annual cycling event, The Hogback Attack Bike Ride: [Read More]
area-news  hogback-attack-bike-ride  jones  obc  oklahoma-bicycling-coalition  oklahoma-county  organized-rides 

Local Examiner.com Writer Has Bicycle Stolen

 Posted on January 12, 2012

Examiner.com writer Diana Winslow, who covers downtown Oklahoma City, has had her bicycle (which is her primary form of transportation) stolen: Diana Winslow, Downtown Examiner writer’s bike is MIA from near Lake Hefner as of Thursday January 05-2012. AKA “Chick on a Bike”, the writer’s very distinctive beaten red Nishiki 3 speed is a racing style bike, with a Selle Royale seat, various lights, bell and book rack on the back. [Read More]
diana-winslow  stolen-bicycle-alert  stolen-bike  theft 

OKC Bike Share Gets a Name, "Spokies"

 Posted on January 11, 2012

[flickr id=“5253252214” thumbnail=“medium” overlay=“false” size=“small” group="" align=“center”] Bike sharing programs are the rage around the world and across the nation (the photo above is of the DC bike share program, Capital Bikeshare). Oklahoma City first announced the program back in August and additional details were announced yesterday at the Oklahoma City Council meeting. According to NewsOK, the program has been given an official name of “Spokies” and will consist of 95 bicycles (up from 90) placed at six stations in the downtown Oklahoma City area. [Read More]
area-news  bike-share  oklahoma  oklahoma-city  spokies  tulsa  tulsa-townies 

Tulsa Cyclist Dies in Hit-and-Run Crash

 Posted on January 11, 2012

The Tulsa World is reporting that a cyclist that was hit on Saturday in a hit-and-run crash has died: A bicyclist seriously injured in a hit-and-run collision Saturday has died. Mowery Funeral Home identified the victim as Bobby Richardson, 51, of Owasso. A motorist found Richardson in the roadway on 101st East Avenue near 12th Street at about 8:30 p.m., officers at the scene said. via Bicyclist injured in hit-and-run Saturday dies | Tulsa World. [Read More]
crash  crime  fatal-crash  hit-and-run  state-news  tulsa 

Oklahoma Bicycle Summit

 Posted on November 5, 2011

Just a reminder that I will be live tweeting today’s Oklahoma Bike Summit. Follow along at @okcbicyclist or at the hashtag #okbike.

Oklahoman Reports on Jones Area Cycling

 Posted on November 4, 2011

The Oklahoman has written a nice article about the increased levels of cycling in eastern Oklahoma County which includes some great quotes from Roger Welch, president of OBS and Mike Flenniken, president of the Oklahoma Bicycle Coalition: Between the forests and country homes of eastern Oklahoma County, the spandex and carbon fiber associated with cycling are an increasingly common sight. “Any evening after five 5 o’clock, you’re going to find some bikers coming through here,” Jones Mayor Ray Poland said. [Read More]
jones  mike-flenniken  obc  obs  oklahoma-bicycle-coalition  oklahoma-bicycle-society  oklahoma-city  roger-welch 

Oklahoma FreeWheel Appoints New Director

 Posted on October 26, 2011

After being FreeWheel Director for six years, Ellen Proctor has stepped down and Joy Hancock has been appointed as the new Director: The Board of the annual cross-state bicycle tour, Oklahoma FreeWheel, is proud to announce that Joy Hancock has been appointed Director, starting October 2011. Joy, 31, brings a history of event and volunteer management and is an avid cyclist, having competed in a number of triathlon and cycling events, including FreeWheel in 2008 and 2009. [Read More]
amy-shackelford  barbara-pike  don-pike  ellen-proctor  freewheel  joy-hancock  laurie-daugherty  lee-griffin  organized-rides  ross-snider  tom-brown  tulsa